Fullerton is known as “The Education City.” Families are drawn here for its thriving public schools, supported by talented and dedicated teachers and staff. My own experience is a testament to this. […]
South Coast AQMD and Placentia-Yorba Linda USD to Showcase New Electric School Buses
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) and Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (USD), showcased their new electric school buses on Wednesday, October 23rd at Travis Ranch School in […]
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Young Observer: Our Bodies
The Magnificence of Mucus by Declan, 9th grade Mucus, the slimy, disgusting, and hated substance that is known for congesting our airways, has an important role in our bodies, and without it […]
Young Observer: Art Education
Youth Artists 4 Equality by Erin, 9th grade In elementary school, the All the Arts program would come to my school to host a free weekly art class. I looked forward to […]
Young Observer: Stress Management
Dealing With Stress As a Student by Alicia, 7th grade Many students experience stress due to school assignments, tests, after-school activities, and social pressures. While a little bit of pressure can be […]
Young Observer: National Observance
Disaster Risk Reduction – Oct 13th by Mateo, 11th grade Billions of people worldwide constantly face threats from a myriad of potential disasters. Some are natural, such as the heavy flooding that […]
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Wall of Fame honors FUHS alumni on Oct. 25
The Fullerton Union High School’s Wall of Fame celebrates the success of the school’s exceptional graduates. Each year, the community nominates alumni who are worthy of special recognition—for making significant contributions to […]
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Candidate Interviews: Season 5 Release of the Slice of Orange NOC Podcast
This election season, the Slice of Orange North Orange County Podcast partners with the Fullerton Observer on candidate interviews! Also, you are invited to a Meet the Candidates event at Fullerton College […]
Author of “The Latino Century” Speaks at Fullerton College
Mike Madrid held a “meet and greet” at Fullerton College on September 23, gracing students and community members with an impactful lecture on his book “The Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority […]
International Day of Sign Languages
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 430 million people, or about 5% of the world population, possess some sort of disabling hearing impairment. Because these impairments can limit the ability of […]
Local History: What Was Fullerton Like 100 Years Ago?
Building Boom Fullerton’s population doubled from 4,415 in 1920 to 10,860 by 1930. This prompted a building boom with iconic new buildings being built, such as the Fox Theater (1925), the […]
Follow the Money: Fullerton School District Candidate
(Accurate as of Sept 26, 2024 Pre-Election deadline. Next report deadline is 10/24/24) (Information is from candidate-required filings available on the OC Registrar of Voters website: https://ocvote.gov/) (460 forms are filed at […]
CSUF Students Protest University Convocation Amid Refusal to Divest from Israel
As California State University, Fullerton celebrated new president Ronald S. Rochon at its annual Convocation on September 19, the student group Titan Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) held a demonstration demanding […]
Fullerton School District Set to Host First-Ever Community Fair and Sees Expansion of its Community Schools Program
Fullerton School District’s (FSD) Community Schools Partnership Program has grown to eight FSD schools that provide wrap-around services for students’ academic and social-emotional development. Fullerton School District’s (FSD) Community Schools Program is […]
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3 Books About Fullerton You Need to Read
There’s more to Fullerton than meets the eye once you begin reading books about the city. Here are a few hand-selected books: Fullerton: The Boom Years by Mudrick, Richey & Thomas (2015) […]
What’s On Your Ballot? A Presentation by Jodi Balma
Professor Jodi Balma presented to a packed audience at the Democrats of North Orange County (DNOC) meeting on September 5th. The political science professor from Fullerton College covered North Orange County’s […]
An Interview with a Troy Alumni Who Built ‘MathGPT’ at Cornell
Yanni Kouloumbis, a Fullerton resident who graduated from Parks Junior High and Troy High School, is now an AI innovator. Having been involved in robotics since junior high, thanks to his […]
Video Observer: Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton Helps Youth in Community
The Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton has been around since 1952 and is still keeping the community engaged today. I recently had a chance to interview Brett Ackerman, Chief Executive […]
Fullerton College Celebrates Over a Century with New Book Legends and Legacies
Fullerton College is proud to announce the release of Legends and Legacies: Over 100 Years of Fullerton College, a beautifully crafted book capturing the institution’s rich history and enduring legacy. Co-authored by […]
Fullerton’s Measure L & N Explained
Fullerton elementary and high school districts have new school facilities bonds on November’s election ballot. Facilities bonds allow local school districts to quickly raise large amounts of money needed to build long-lasting, […]
Parks & Recreation Report: September 9, 2024
Commissioners Present: Susan Rhie, Oscar Valadez, Erik Wehn, Angela Lindstrom, Jozef Maldonado Absent: Adrian Meza, Doug McKendry Chair Lindstrom began with a request for the nomination of a third member to join […]
Ribbon-Cutting for Nation’s First Cybersecurity K-12 Educational Facility at Magnolia High School in Anaheim
Magnolia High School in Anaheim hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 5, 2024, in partnership with Erickson-Hall Construction Co., to celebrate the completion of the new Center of Excellence classroom building, […]
CSUF Students Advance the Palestinian Divestment Fight Statewide
From Cal Poly Humboldt to UC San Diego, students across the state—and across the country—have been fighting for their universities and local governments to stop funding the ongoing genocide in Gaza. While […]
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Follow the Money 2024: Who’s Funding School Board Candidates?
Fullerton School District Candidates – Follow the Money Information accurate as of September 12, 2024 from candidate-required filings available on the OC Registrar of Voters website https://ocvote.gov/ The Fullerton Observer is compiling campaign finance information, candidate […]
School District Notes: Fullerton School District Notes – August 2024
Fullerton School District – August 20, 2024 Notes The Fullerton School District August 20 board meeting started with Superintendent Dr. Bob Pletka introducing Dr. Marci Rojas from Hacienda/La Puente Unified School District […]
Art Talk with Over the Moon: Art is In Session!
Fullerton is a vibrant hub for the arts, thanks in part to the presence of Fullerton College and California State University, Fullerton (CSUF). Both institutions offer a wide scope of art curriculums […]
School District Notes: Fullerton Joint Union High School Board August 2024
At the August 6 FJUHSD board meeting, trustees welcomed a new school year by inducting the new 24/25 Student Advisory Committee (SAC) President and Student Board Member, Fullerton Union High School senior, […]
Candidate Endorsements – Fullerton School District
The elections are coming up, and with them are the many digital advertisements, mailers, yard signs, campaign events, and candidate forums. Yet, one of the most important ways voters find out and […]
Fullerton School District Named Best School District in North Orange County
Press Release from the Fullerton School District The new school year may only be just a few weeks in, but Fullerton School District (FSD) is already making the grade as the 2024 […]
School District Notes: Updated Board Policies for Elementary, Middle, and High School
Policies Concerning Personal Cell Phone Use This summer, both Fullerton Elementary and High School districts updated their board policies. Last June, the high school district board approved a year-long, sweeping policy update […]
