Mayor Fred Jung Responded to Public Comments: Before we move on to the council reports, I want to address the question from a member of the public regarding trash holders. Mr. City […]
City of Fullerton Seeks Community Input for Hazard Mitigation Plan
The City of Fullerton is actively seeking community input as it prepares to update its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). This survey is essential for the city to qualify for Federal Emergency […]
City Council Meeting September 16, 2025: Public Comments
Thank you City Council for sending the brief against DHS and ICE Harry Langenbach: I live in Fullerton, and I want to express my gratitude on behalf of our Fullerton as Our […]
Opinion: At Home with the Homeless: A Reflection on Newsom’s Approach and the Broader Political Landscape
Newsom’s redistricting plan is a necessary evil. His plan to clear California’s streets of homeless encampments is not. What are the biggest stereotypes about homeless people? That they are drug addicts, mentally […]
The Roses: A Hit and a Miss
The allure of The Roses is undeniable: a late-summer release with A-list actors, a sharp script, and plenty of visual flair. In a market dominated by superheroes, Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman […]
Young Observers: mid-September 2025
The Surprising Behavior of Pigs by Alicia, 8th grade Society often sees pigs as muddy animals that roll around in the dirt. But they are much more interesting than that; smart, social […]
Rising Popularity of Pickleball Sparks Debate Over Court Usage and Accessibility Issues
As the popularity of pickleball surges, communities such as Fullerton are facing challenges regarding the use of recreational spaces. This fast-paced, family-friendly sport has drawn a dedicated following that is increasingly demanding […]
Zoot Suit Fashion Takes Center Stage at OC Fair
Pachucos and Pachucas ruled the runway at the OC fair on August 10th. Flexing the creations of Fullerton’s own El Pachuco Zoot Suits on Harbor, chicos and chicas strutted, flashed, and gave […]
Union Pacific Park Makes Progress Toward Opening After 22 Years
After more than two decades of delays, the community’s anticipation for a new Union Pacific Park is finally set to culminate in a long-awaited opening. Funding for these improvements will be […]
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Protesters Gather Outside Nixon Library Over Justice Barrett’s Visit
Approximately 150 to 200 protesters cycled in and out outside the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, voicing their opposition to Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s […]
Tribute to Richard Lee Hopping: A Pioneer in Optometry and Community Leader
Richard Lee Hopping, a visionary in the field of optometry and a dedicated community figure, passed away on August 12, 2025, at the age of 97 in Fullerton, California. Hopping’s remarkable life […]
At Home with the Homeless: Housing First. Housing First. Housing First.
Also, from “s–thole countries” to “s–thole cities.” Now that my Google feed has been trained to fetch stories about the unhoused in cities around the world, two themes are emerging: first, despite […]
Re-imagining Fullerton
Imagine a revitalized Fullerton, where the hundreds of thousands of trees that were removed over the years are restored to their former glory. Picture a city where cycling is not only […]
Out of My Mind: When You Follow a Leader
Once upon a time, possibly this very time, Americans believed that lemmings threw themselves off cliffs in a kind of unspoken but intentional suicide pact. We believed this because Walt Disney, in […]
Hits and Misses: Honey Don’t: A Hit and a Miss
Ethan Coen’s third solo outing, Honey Don’t, is a reminder that the Coen brothers were always better together. Classics like The Big Lebowski, Fargo, and O Brother, Where Art Thou? balanced Ethan’s irreverent humor with Joel’s self-conscious artistry. Honey Don’t offers the familiar […]
Concert to Benefit Immigrants Tonight, Saturday, September 6
Live Music Open Jam and a chance to contribute to an organization assisting immigrants families happens tonight beginning at 6:30pm Saturday, September 6 at the wonderful Mediterranean restaurant Les Amis, 128 W […]
City of Fullerton, Smile Generation, and KABOOM! Unite to Build Kid-Designed Playground at Union Pacific Park
The City of Fullerton Parks & Recreation Department, Smile Generation®, and KABOOM! are teaming up to bring a new kid-designed, community-built playground to Union Pacific Park—revitalizing a beloved neighborhood space and ensuring […]
Fullerton Risks Losing All Local Control by Ignoring State Housing Law
Residents submitted a petition on May 6, 2025, to stop the construction of condominiums off Harbor Boulevard and Hermosa Drive. Many neighbors opposed the project, arguing it would disrupt their quality of […]
Video Observer: Early September 2025
Tracking Where Our Garbage Goes: A Tour of Olinda Alpha Landfill in Brea See videos on YouTube @emersonlittle1901 Walking around my Fullerton neighborhood back in July, it was hard not to notice […]
Young Observers: Early September 2025
Tegan Yoon Named Young Observer Editor, Edyn Mai Transitions to UCI The Fullerton Observer has appointed Tegan Yoon as the new Young Observer Editor, succeeding Edyn Mai, who is pursuing a Literary […]
Fullerton gets update on High Speed Rail Plan
California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) representatives held a community meeting on August 21 outlining proposed improvements to the Fullerton Transportation Center and the LA to Anaheim HSR segment. Tyler Bonstead, Project […]
Orange County joins West Coast Protest Against Genocide
Boycott Chevron! That’s the message motorists on the 5 Freeway saw when looking up from their Friday afternoon commute and seeing protest banners at the Main Street overpass in Santa Ana. The […]
California High-Speed Rail Authority INVITE REMINDER: Virtual Community Meeting
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is set to host an important update regarding the Los Angeles to Anaheim (LA-A) Project Section. Stakeholders and interested members of the public are invited to participate […]
City Council Notes: August 19 meeting Public Comments
Summary of Public Comments Orange County Workforce Innovation High School • Mercedes Corona: Shared her positive experiences as a graduate of Orange County Workforce Innovation High School, expressing gratitude for the support […]
A Potential Solution for Fullerton’s Homeless Crisis
As California grapples with a deepening homelessness crisis, the urgent need for viable solutions has never been clearer. Among the most vulnerable groups affected are senior citizens, who face homelessness at higher […]
Looking for Ways to Help the People of Gaza?
Below are vetted groups that are helping the people of Gaza as they struggle to stay alive. Your donations of any amount help. All are top rated on Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org). […]
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Jere Greene’s Birthday Adventure and A Heartfelt Family Reunion
“I was born on June 24th; six months from Christmas Eve (I planned it that way so I could get presents every six months).” –Jere Greene After their mother passed in 2023, my […]
The Role of Community in Suicide Prevention and Survivor Healing
Every September since 2008, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of extending compassion, care, and resources to those who may be facing the thought of harming themselves by suicide. […]
Center for Healthy Neighborhoods to Host Community Monthly Meeting on September 8th
The Center for Healthy Neighborhoods is set to hold its Community Monthly Meeting on Monday, September 8, from 10 to 11:30 AM. The event will take place at 320 W. Elm Avenue […]
Local Golfer Makes History with Hole-in-One
In a remarkable display of skill and luck, local golfer Kari Burke achieved a hole-in-one at the 11th hole of Birch Hills Golf Course on Friday, August 15, 2025. The stunning shot […]
Full video: What is a Charter City? A discussion with Jodi Balma, Professor of Political Science at Fullerton College
Neighbors at Wits’ End Over Ongoing Noise Disturbances from Fullerton Residence
Residents near 3061 Madison are expressing increasing frustration as loud house parties continue to disrupt the neighborhood late into the night. Don Waterbury, a neighbor deeply affected by the disturbances, claims that […]
ICE Raids Local Car Wash, Two Individuals Detained
In a morning operation that left the community shaken, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a raid at a local car wash on the corner of Union Avenue and Harbor Boulevard […]
