23 trade unions and the Orange County Labor Federation announced the creation of the UniteKnotts Coalition during a press conference on August 20, 2025, at 10 AM, at the corner of […]
Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung opened the meeting on August 19, 2025. Jung: I’m going to call on our city attorney before we go to public comments just to advise both the public […]
All councilmembers were present as over 150 residents gathered at the 4 pm Tuesday, August 19, 2025, closed session at City Hall. Approximately 39 spoke in favor of the city supporting […]
The Good Hands for One (GH4One) organization celebrated its dedicated volunteers during an uplifting award ceremony at the Fullerton Public Library on August 16, 2025. President Lena Ko and Vice President Lauren […]
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is preparing the Bikeways Connectivity Study to identify opportunities for improving bicycle safety and connectivity across Orange County. The study will identify streets on the Master […]
The debut of Lotteria, the iconic Japanese-Korean fast-food brand, drew a crowd of eager patrons on W. Orangethorpe as they lined up with black umbrellas to shield themselves from the […]
A local family and their three children are fighting for their lives and safety. The family is seeking legal asylum in the US after fleeing brutal persecution in their home country. The […]
The ongoing debate within the Fullerton City Council regarding the potential joining of a lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has sparked public concern and demands for transparency. Critics argue that […]
As summer comes to a close and children prepare to head back to school, the grassroots organization Indivisible CA45 is gearing up for a series of events aimed at addressing local and […]
During the *March 4th City Council meeting, Mayor Jung argued strongly for pursuing charter city status for Fullerton, speaking against “state overreach” and objecting to the state proposing to allocate $50 million to “Trump-proof” the state. At […]
“M” was one of the first (1931) sound films made in Germany, and the first sound film directed by legendary director Fritz Lang, who had already had critical success with “Metropolis” and […]
As a writer and teacher, I am accustomed to having my ideas, thoughts, words, motives and sometimes character questioned. I normally welcome being put into a position of questioning my beliefs and […]
Dear members of the “Fullerton Arboretum Advocates” Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/377907969715782. I hadn’t visited the Fullerton Arboretum since CSUF took full control, renamed it the CSUF Arboretum, and started charging $4 per […]
Approximately 12,000 Stater Bros. workers in Southern California have initiated a strike, accusing the company of unfair labor practices during ongoing contract negotiations. The workers, represented by UFCW Local 324, have […]
Fullerton City Council is set to consider joining a multi-city and state lawsuit against the federal government for authorizing unlawful actions taking place in local jurisdictions by masked, unidentified ICE agents without […]
Horns blared in support for Palestine over the roar of traffic along the 57 Freeway at Yorba Linda Blvd on Sunday, August 3, in Fullerton. The OC Banner Drop for Palestine covered […]
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Photos show how lovely and inviting out door dining is in the City of Fullerton. Fullerton’s budget is in trouble. But instead of tackling the real culprits —mismanaged land, anti-growth policies, and […]
A troubling incident involving Doug Bowen, a current member of the Fullerton Police Department’s Chief’s Advisory Board, has come to light through video evidence and a letter submitted to the Fullerton Observer. […]
“One day, when it’s safe, when there’s no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it’s too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this.” […]
The Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO) hosted a powerful candlelight vigil on July 25, shining a light on the fears and challenges faced by immigrant communities. Over 70 community members, local […]
For the second consecutive year, the Fullerton College Art Department transformed its parking lot into a vibrant hub of creativity with the recent Parking Lot Prints event. Held on Saturday, July 19, […]
When driving through residential neighborhoods, have you ever seen a huge radio tower in someone’s backyard, or a tall vertical antenna on the rooftop of a house? If so, someone living in that home might […]
Narciso Barranco walked down the steps of the Old County Courthouse Friday morning with his wife and supporters ready to face the cameras. This humble landscaper from Tustin has been thrust into […]
Gaza is being starved – *deliberately, with cruel intention and shocking inhumanity. The photos of *skeletal children haunt me. At night when I close my eyes. At dawn when I rise. They should […]
Fullerton is a city with potential. It has history, stunning architecture, and a downtown full of unique small businesses adored by the community. But alongside these strengths are real problems: the roads […]
The Fullerton City Council voted on July 15 to extend a lease at the historic Fullerton Train Station to Bushala Brothers, Inc., a company now at the center of a $400 million […]
Comedy, like cats and movements, is territorial. This comes to mind upon hearing the announcement that CBS has cancelled not just Stephen Colbert, but the Late Show itself. Here in Fullerton, at […]
“… like a moth to a flame …” –William Shakespeare THE FLAME! What I Did for Love Fiery scenes from the world of opera. Featuring music by Strauss, Mozart, Cimarosa, Sullivan, Massenet, […]
Indivisible 45 held a Good Trouble candlelight vigil on Thursday, July 17, to honor the “national day of nonviolent action” on the fifth anniversary of the death of Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia. […]
Public comments • Karen Lloreda stated, “I want to express my concerns regarding the number of leases we will be discussing during the summer agendas. Why is it so difficult to obtain […]
To promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation, one individual, one community at a time. Eighteen High School Students and their chaperones recently returned from an incredible trip to our […]
Since March, activists have been gathering every Monday from 5 to 6:30 PM at the corner of State College and Imperial Hwy in Brea, California. The protests have attracted a growing number […]
More and more citizens and organizations are preparing for and responding to ICE raids with all the resources they can muster. They are not waiting for elected officials to take action. They […]
“Good Trouble: End ICE Terror” Event Calls Out Modern-Day Tyranny In a powerful call to action that echoes the spirit of the Declaration of Independence, residents from across South Orange County will […]
