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 […]
Hundreds of Orange County Families Set to Benefit from Resource Rally on July 22
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 […]
City Announces Short-Notice Special Meeting to Address Budget Concerns on July 14
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, […]
Young Observers: July 2026
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 Underway at CSU Fullerton’s Center for Healthy Neighborhoods
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 […]
Education: Local Control Accountability Plan for Fiscal Year 2026/27
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 […]
Community Budget Discussion Tonight (Tuesday, July 7) at 5:30pm
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 […]
Read the July 2026 Issue of the Fullerton Observer
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Fullerton Author Revisits a Turning Point in Civil Rights History
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 […]
Garden Grove Was a Warning, San Onofre Is the Test
The recent chemical plant emergency in Garden Grove should be a wake-up call for all of Southern California, home to the de facto nuclear waste dump site at San Onofre, just south of San […]
Fullerton Adopts State-Mandated Open Space Element — Five Months Past Deadline, With Funding Questions Still Unresolved
The Fullerton City Council voted unanimously, 5-0, to adopt an updated Open Space and Conservation Element as Appendix M of the city’s General Plan, satisfying a state mandate that the city missed […]
Public Health Launches First Countywide Interactive Map of Hazardous Sites
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today launched its first countywide interactive environmental mapping tool for Los Angeles County, giving residents, community organizations, researchers, and policymakers more transparency into the […]
Airport Day 2026 on June 6
The City of Fullerton enthusiastically invites the community to the highly anticipated Airport Day, set to take place on Saturday, June 6, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This free event honors […]
Higher Ground Youth and Family Services
When successful businessman Joe Baldo looked around his community, he wanted to do more than simply succeed in business; he wanted to give back. Like the idea behind the movie Pay It […]
Read the Early June 2026 Fullerton Observer
Click here to read the Early June 2026 Fullerton Observer. There is no paywall, no tracking, and it is in color. We have been an all-volunteer community newspaper since 1978. Your support, […]
Your Voice Matters – Tu Voz Importa – 여러분의 목소리가 중요합니다
Your Voice Matters, Fullerton! The City of Fullerton is working to protect the health and well-being of every resident — especially those most impacted by pollution and environmental hazards. We’re developing our […]
Caring for Loved Ones: Educational Classes Offered by Caregiver Resource Center OC
As the demands of caregiving continue to grow, many find themselves in challenging situations while caring for their loved ones. To alleviate some of these challenges, the Caregiver Resource Center OC is […]
The Race to Raise $7,500 for the Special Olympics of Southern California
On Friday, May 29, 2026, the Cal State Fullerton Police Department will participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to support the Special Olympics. They welcome your support and invite you […]
Fullerton School District Celebrates Completion of Third Student-Built Tiny Home
Fullerton School District students, staff and community partners gathered at Nicolas Junior High School on May 22 to cut the ribbon on the District’s third student-built Tiny Home, celebrating a project that […]
Chapman U Student Body President Speaks Out After Commencement Speech Is Canceled
The sounds of a mariachi band filled the air on May 22 as Chapman University graduates, their families, faculty, and supporters filed into the First Presbyterian Church in Orange. The vibrant music […]
Fullerton College Plans Major STEM Vocational Center in the Horticulture Department Area
For generations, the gardens and greenhouses tucked along the north side of Fullerton College have served as more than just classrooms. They have been living laboratories, community gathering spaces, and carefully cultivated landscapes […]
Fullerton School District Students Turn Creative Ideas Into Real-World Businesses Through Spyder Lab
From custom apparel and vinyl-cut T-shirts to bold logos and full-scale brand campaigns, Fullerton School District junior high students are transforming creative ideas into real-world business ventures. During a Personal Branding showcase […]
Valencia Park Rocket Day Launches STEM Learning Into the Sky
Valencia Park Elementary School students launched creativity and innovation into the sky on May 15 during the school’s annual Rocket Day, a high-energy STEM event that has become a signature tradition for […]
Experimental testing on human lungs could improve ventilators
For the first time, scientists have directly measured how smoking changes the mechanical behavior of human lung tissue. Published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, the study (click here to […]
Read the mid-May 2026 Fullerton Observer
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Volunteers Discouraged After Trees Removed From Community Native Garden
Neighbors and volunteers were disheartened to find that a Fullerton City Landscape Crew had removed multiple trees at a beloved community garden on May 5. This was the first instance […]
Rising Electricity Costs Prompt Reform Push in California
As electricity bills continue climbing across California, consumer advocates and climate organizations are increasing pressure on major utility companies and state lawmakers to address affordability concerns that many families say are becoming […]
5th Annual Korean Culture Night Celebrates Culture, Community & Student Talent
Fullerton School District hosted its 5th Annual Korean Culture Night on May 7 at Parks Junior High School, bringing together students, families and community members for an afternoon of celebrating Korean culture, […]
Fullerton Students Named to Southern New Hampshire University Dean’s List
Two Fullerton students have been recognized for academic achievement at Southern New Hampshire University after being named to the university’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List. The university announced that Carolanne Carden and Kathryn […]
CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods hosts Climate Forum Highlights Clean Energy, Pollution Concerns and Utility Affordability
The Climate Action Campaign put together a panel of clean energy advocates on May 11 at the California State University, Fullerton Center for Healthy Neighborhoods to discuss pollution, renewable energy programs and […]
Cannabis compounds may boost metabolic health while supporting weight loss
A University of California, Riverside preclinical study is shedding light on a long-observed but poorly understood phenomenon: chronic cannabis users tend to have lower body weight and a reduced risk of developing […]
Nearly Half of Orange County High School Students Eligible for CalKIDS Scholarships Up to $1,500
As high school seniors across Orange County make college and career decisions ahead of graduation, CalKIDS is encouraging students and families to check whether scholarship funds have already been set aside in their names. […]
Fullerton School District Awarded $525,000 Grant to Expand Student-Built Tiny Home Project
Fullerton School District has been awarded a $525,000 Innovation Grant from the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) to expand its Tiny Home Project, an innovative program where middle school students design […]
Video Observer: Admiring Mural Art at Maple Elementary
At Lemon Park, on a weekday morning in late April, I met with Parks and Recreation Coordinator Aimee Aul, who leads the “Discover Fullerton on Foot” walking tours for the City of Fullerton. We had a conversation about the structures and murals around Maple Elementary’s campus, and discussed how last […]
Fullerton School District Opens New Arts and Recreation Center at Parks Junior High
Fullerton School District celebrated the opening of the new Arts and Recreation Center (ARC) at D. Russell Parks Junior High School on May 7, introducing a vibrant new space for athletics, performances […]
