Did you know that Fullerton voters may be increasing the risk of electing an extremist to the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) Board? This seat is Trustee Area 6, which includes much […]
Fullerton Union High School added two names to its Wall of Fame on Friday, October 2, 2026, honoring a longtime district leader and a trailblazing school board trustee in a ceremony at […]
This video is unedited per League of Women Voters requirements. Below is the transcript – any errors in the transcript are due to Saskia Kennedy. Transcript lightly edited for readability: filler words, […]
Once a backup singer with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Vicki Calhoun is now ensconced in our Wall of Fame in recognition of the honors she has more than earned as a […]
What does the future of public education look like in California? Richard Barrera, a San Diego school board member and candidate for California superintendent of public instruction, outlined his education priorities […]
Click here to read the mid-September 2026 Fullerton Observer.
Starting July 1, 2026, major changes to federal student loans will affect how students borrow for college and repay their loans. These changes come from the 2025 law known as the One […]
Approximately 40 people filled Allison’s Goods in downtown Fullerton on Saturday afternoon, September 12, 2026, for the launch of Return to Storytelling: An Inverted Ethnography, the latest book by local author and […]
On National Food Bank Day, September 4, approximately 100 Cal State Fullerton students, staff and campus leaders rolled up their sleeves at Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County for a […]
Fullerton School District parent ambassadors gathered at Rolling Hills Elementary School on September 4 for the first Champions for Learning event of the 2026-27 school year, continuing a Districtwide effort to strengthen family voice, […]
We have entered an uncomfortable era in which two sources people traditionally rely upon for information—government leaders and search engines—can both produce information that is false, misleading or impossible to verify. A […]
A scam that has been working its way across the country has arrived in Fullerton’s rental market, and it is built for exactly the person who is most desperate to find a […]
A former student of Sunny Hills High School has filed a lawsuit against the Fullerton Joint Union High School District, claiming district officials knew of, or should have known about, misconduct by […]
When a local newspaper disappears, the loss is often measured in fewer reporters, fewer stories and fewer opportunities for residents to follow City Hall. But a growing body of academic research suggests […]
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The North Orange County Community College District has shortened its Winter Intersession. The District’s published 2025-26 academic calendar lists the credit Winter Intersession as December 17, 2025 through January 28, 2026. The […]
Reposted from the Hornet – Fullerton College Student Newspaper: https://fchornetmedia.com/38481/showcase/fullerton-college-reintroduces-historic-300-building-after-two-years-of-construction/ The new home for Business and Computer Information Systems is finally open after construction began in spring 2024. Fullerton College celebrated […]
Fullerton Union High School is embarking on an ambitious athletics project to elevate the student-athlete experience by developing modern facilities. In collaboration with Erickson-Hall Construction Co. through its Lease-Leaseback services, the […]
Curriculum helps students explore renewable energy, climate and community decision-making. Orange County Power Authority (OCPA), a not-for-profit community clean energy provider, is offering a series of free, classroom-ready lesson plans that introduce students to […]
The Fullerton School District will hold an election on November 3, 2026, for three out of its five Board of Trustees seats. However, only one of those seats is expected to have […]
The YWCA of Orange County (OC) expressed immense pride in the remarkable dedication demonstrated by its scholarship recipients—young women ready to make a meaningful impact in their communities and beyond. Many of […]
The recent Backpack Drive event in Fullerton saw a strong turnout as AT&T Cellular Global Company and the Estrella Family Foundation came together to sponsor the initiative. Casa 723 owners, Lynda and […]
Since 1964, the Fullerton Sister City Association (FSCA) has fostered lasting international friendships and cultural connections around the world. This summer, that legacy continued as ten students from the Fullerton Joint Union […]
Before students fill classrooms with excitement on August 10, Fullerton School District employees have spent the last two weeks learning, collaborating and celebrating together to ensure a strong start to the 2026-27 […]
The Fullerton Joint Union High School District announces participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). CACFP At-Risk is available only to enrolled children in the La Vista/La Sierra High School. The […]
Hundreds of Fullerton families received food, fresh produce, bottled water and essential household items on July 22 as Fullerton School District partnered with Feed the Children, Niagara Cares and Orange County United […]
Every year, about 1.7 million Americans retire from full-time employment. Many of these new retirees have been advised to plan for their retirement with an effective savings and investment strategy, setting up multiple income streams, practicing […]
A coalition of organizations will come together in Fullerton on July 22 to provide essential resources to families in need during a Resource Rally hosted by Niagara Cares, Feed the Children, the […]
Late Saturday, the City of Fullerton sent out a notification regarding a special meeting on July 14, 2026, at 5:30 pm focused on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. This meeting, […]
The FIFA World Cup by Olive, 11th Grade As many people know, the World Cup is underway, and here are some fun facts about it! The FIFA World Cup officially began in […]
Construction began on July 6, 2026, at the California State University Fullerton Center for Healthy Neighborhoods to renovate the center’s facilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. According […]
In June, both Fullerton School District (FSD) and Fullerton Joint Union High School District (FJUHSD) approved their 2026/27 Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP) and budgets. The districts are both fiscally healthy and […]
Join the community meeting to discuss Fullerton’s budget shortfall of approximately $13.7 million for the fiscal year 2026-27. Discussion begins at 5:30 pm tonight (Tuesday, July 7) about Fullerton’s Budget Community Meeting […]
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When longtime former Fullerton teacher Donna Judd attended the University of Mississippi in the fall of 1962, she was a 17-year-old freshman eager to begin college life. Instead, she witnessed one of […]
