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Young Observers: Mid-November 2023
Did You Know?: Rare Muscle Disease For Boys Only by Declan, 8th grade Some of us, boys, may not have the opportunity to live beyond 25 years old. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, or […]
Lemon Street Overpass Mural Restoration and a Brief History
Some of the historic Lemon Street Overpass murals are getting a needed makeover, thanks to fundraising efforts by Fullerton City Councilmember Ahmed Zahra, District 5. […]
YMCA of Orange County and Fullerton Free Church Provide Hundreds of Early Thanksgiving Meals to Community
Thanksgiving came early to the Maple Neighborhood Center on November 17, as hundreds of deserving families enjoyed a full Thanksgiving meal thanks to the YMCA of Orange County (YMCA) and Fullerton Free […]
California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress test scores
Every year in late spring, California students in grades 3-8 and 11 take the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test. The test is a low-stakes exam for students since […]
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Veteran’s Day at Hillcrest Park Fullerton 2023
Speaker: Peter Seitz, LTC, California National Guard (Ret.) Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen It is a pleasure for me to be here on Veterans Day, and I want to thank you for […]
Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva’s Bill Preserving Cursive Writing Education Signed By Governor
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D – Fullerton) announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 446 into law, making cursive or joint italics handwriting instruction mandatory in the appropriate grade levels across the […]
Champions for Children Block Party
Usually held at different times throughout the year, Fullerton School District (FSD) put innovation to the test and combined the Champions for Children informative workshops with the Community Block Party. The result […]
Bringing Pride and Equality to Fullerton
Fullerton City Councilmember Ahmad Zahra — the first openly gay Muslim of any city council in the nation, spoke to a crowd at an Equality California fundraiser held at Matador […]
Maria Tallchief selected as one of 2023 American Women Quarters honorees
The United States Mint (Mint) began shipping the fifth coin in the 2023 American Women Quarters™ (AWQ) Program on October 23. The Mint facilities at Philadelphia and Denver manufacture these circulating quarters […]
Troy High School Football Team Receives City Championship Award
Coach Echaves celebrating the first CIF win since 2006 A team of Warriors getting the ball Coach Echaves and Mayor Jung – Awards for City Champions Celebrating CIF win versus Monrovia. Troy […]
School District Notes: FSD Board meeting October 17
Fullerton School District Board meets at 6pm, 2nd & 4th Tues of each month at district headquarters, 1401 W Valencia Dr, Fullerton. For agenda, go to: http://www.fsd.k12.ca.us or call (714) 447-7400 Trustee […]
Young Observers Early November 2023
Everyday Science: Osiris: Underworld God to Out-Of-This-World Spacecraft by Erin, 9th grade On September 8, 2016, the spacecraft Osiris-REx was launched into space in hopes of returning home with more knowledge of […]
Muñoz SAFE Act Championed by 11-year-old Zacky Muñoz signed into law by Governor Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation spearheaded by 11-year-old Zacky Muñoz, changing the landscape for students with food allergies. The Muñoz Student Allergy Framework for Emergencies (SAFE) Act – AB 1651 (Sanchez) […]
Fullerton School District Will Host a Champions for Children Family Block Party at Pacific Drive School
THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, from 9am to 1pm It’s a Community Fair! Enjoy workshops, all kinds of activities and food. Students that have […]
Dueling Pianos At Radiant Futures Raises Over $18,000
A fundraiser for Radiant Futures was held at their 215 E Amerige facility in Fullerton on October 26 in the enclosed backyard. Guests enjoyed an assortment of appetizers while purchasing beer or […]
Video Observer: Original Fullerton College Buildings Recognized as Historic District
Recently, I learned from Fullerton Heritage President Ernie Kelsey that a portion of Fullerton College has now been designated as a historic district. It encompasses the core of the college, with multi-level […]
Young Observers: Mid-October 2023
Did You Know?: FJUSD Offers FREE Programs to Raise Happiness and Success Index of Students and their Families by Francine, 12th grade Pandemic or not, we all go through periods of stress, anxiety, and even […]
California State Library Parks Pass Initiative Delivers on Helping Californians Access Nature
New data highlights success of the library pass program, demonstrates need to permanently fund initiative in state budget. California State Parks Foundation today released compelling new survey data highlighting the success […]
The Hub Grand Opening
Trustee Aaruni Thakur, Superintendent Dr. Bob Pletka, Trustee Bev Berryman, Director of SEL and Family Support Rossana Fonseca, and Trustee Ruthi Hanchett at the Grand Opening of The Hub. Fullerton School District […]
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Fair Trade Fashion Show at Vanguard University Teaches Shoppers to Wear Their Values and Overcome Labor Trafficking
Student-Run Event Highlights Steps Everyone Can Take to Make A Dent in International Crime of Labor Trafficking In an effort to fight labor trafficking by celebrating what we can all do as […]
Fullerton Union High School 2023 Wall of Fame Inductees
Fullerton Union High School will induct Richard Jewett – Class of 1930, Chris Norby – Class of 1968, and Shirly Owens McClanahan – Class of 1973, into its “Wall of Fame.” The […]
Three Fullerton teens are in custody after assaulting Fullerton College Campus Safety Officer
Fullerton Police Officers were dispatched to Fullerton College, located at 321 E. Chapman Ave, regarding the disturbance of the peace. The reporting party advised dispatch that a Fullerton College Campus Safety Officer […]
Fullerton School District celebrates the Grand Opening of The Hub Resource Center
Amid a crowd impressed with the organization and vast supplies, Fullerton School District (FSD) hosted the grand opening of The Hub, a resource center located at Valencia Park School, created to […]
Bluebirds and Why We Help Them
Orange County is blessed with many species of birds, some of which you might see or hear almost daily, including crows, doves, finches, hummingbirds, mockingbirds, robins, and sparrows, to name a few. […]
Fullerton Observer Interns Present The Road to Ruin: A Documentary of Fullerton’s Failing Infrastructure
Have you ever pondered the reasons behind the current state of Fullerton Roads? The Fullerton Observer Interns proudly presents a documentary delving into the web of Fullerton’s roads. Through reflective dialogue, we […]
Environmental Comments Sought On Massive Re-Zoning Program
In an effort to provide for Fullerton’s approximately 7,500 California state-required units of affordable housing, the City of Fullerton is starting a Housing Incentive Overlay Zone (HIOZ) Program to streamline development approvals […]
Young Observers: Early October 2023
FSD Innovations: Tiny Homes, Big Dreams by Edyn, 10th grade Nicolas Junior High held the “groundbreaking” of its new, innovative Tiny Home project last month. Twenty-two students will build the Tiny […]
High School Board: September 10 Meeting
New Sonora High Assistant Principal Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dr. Ed Atkinson announced former Fullerton Union HS instructor Mrs. Maggie Crail has transferred to serve as the newest Assistant Principal at […]
Board of Registered Nursing considers capping enrollment when there are 40,000 fewer nurses than is required to meet patient demand
According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the U.S. is projected to experience a shortage of Registered Nurses (RNs) that is expected to intensify as Baby Boomers age and […]
Project Curiosity
Orangethorpe Elementary has an initiative called Project Curiosity, which infuses art, science, and conservation. We are taught to reuse and recycle. That is where we got the idea to […]
Federal Trade Commission Action Leads U.S. Dept. of Education to Forgive Nearly $37 Million in Loans for Students Deceived by University of Phoenix
FTC charged that for-profit universities falsely touted relationships and job opportunities with top companies The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced today that its enforcement action against the University of Phoenix continues to […]
Fullerton School District Welcomes New Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
Fullerton School District is excited to welcome Dr. Adaina Brown as the new Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. Dr. Brown comes to FSD from the Los Angeles Unified School District, where she […]
