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 […]
Bringing Pride and Equality to Fullerton
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 […]
Read the Fullerton Observer E-edition Mid-October 2023
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 […]
Young Observers: Mid-September 2023
Comic Zone: Pick-a-Pup by Jules, 8th grade _______________________________________________________________________________________ Teen Opportunities: Fullerton Library Seeks Teen Advisors and Gamers by Marcella, 6th grade Teen Advisory Board Fullerton teens are invited […]
Video Observer: CSUF Library Exhibit Explores History of Greater L.A. Area Through BIPOC Communities
See videos on YouTube @emersonlittle1901 Upon entering Cal State Fullerton’s Pollak Library from its west entrance, visitors might notice a sign for a new exhibition titled “We Were There” Communities of Color […]
Placentia/Yorba Linda Unified School District August 8, 2023 Meeting
At the August 8 regular board meeting, PYLUSD trustees voted 3-2 to allow the district membership to the California School Boards Association (CSBA) to lapse. According to the August 9 coverage of […]
Fullerton School District Free or Reduced Price Meals
Fullerton School District’s Nutrition Services is currently accepting online applications for Free or Reduced-Price Meals for students attending Acacia, Beechwood, Fisler, Golden Hill, and Laguna Road Schools. All students are eligible to […]
Young Observers: August 2023
Environment by Mateo, 10th grade The Hottest Month of All Time Here in Southern California, the weather during the summer season is notorious for getting extremely hot. In the past few years, […]
Support for Children Experiencing Homelessness
FJUHSD’s 2023/24 budget includes $5 million of additional student funding from the state’s Local Control Funding Formula due to an increased count of special student populations, including English learners, low-income, and foster […]
Building a House in Mexico
I had the privilege of going on an amazing trip to Baja, Mexico, with my church group FCC and Birch Street Friends. When I was asked to go on this trip, I […]
Ashni Patel’s Summer Book Club
“It’s so critical that we stay grounded in our neighborhoods and maintain connections in an increasingly global world,” said Shailey Patel, Ashnis mother. “My daughter, Ashni Patel (age 11), hosted a book […]
North OC Community College District will continue to fly the Pride flag
North OC Community College District (NOCCCD) Board Trustee Bent tried to ban the PRIDE flag at the July 25th meeting, claiming it was about neutrality. After over 3 hours of public comment […]
