People who know my situation have asked, “Can you describe what it’s like to be homeless?” I’ve been pondering on that subject off and on for months. This is the result of […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: A day in the shelterhood
Marshall B. Ketchum University Hosts Inauguration of its First Female President and Celebrates 10-year Anniversary of the University’s establishment
Dr. Julie Schornack to Be Inaugurated and Address the University’s History in Orange County and its Vision for the Future WHAT: Marshall B. Ketchum University, an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational […]
California’s Nutrition Leaders Launch Suite of Materials to Jumpstart Community GardensCalifornia’s Nutrition Leaders Launch Suite of Materials to Jumpstart Community Gardens
In an effort to accelerate community garden initiatives and boost local efforts to build healthier neighborhoods, California’s State Nutrition Action Council (SNAC) has developed a comprehensive suite of free materials offering […]
Little known Annual Culture Shows in Fullerton that are Affordable and Worth Watching
I have spent months and grueling days of after-school dance rehearsals, but it never occurred to me that I would be part of a cultural show that many thoughts were so […]
Groundwater Replenishment System Completion Increases Water Supply Reliability for Orange County
Officials gathered to toast and dedicate the completion of the Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS). A joint project and a decades-long effort of the Orange County Water District (OCWD; the District) and the […]
Video Observer: J.C. Leyendecker Exhibition Curated by CSUF Graduate Student
The Nicholas and Lee Begovich Gallery at Cal State Fullerton recently partnered with MUZEO Museum and Cultural Center to organize the exhibition Figures, Poses and Glances: Coded Illustrations of J.C. Leyendecker, which […]
Fullerton Union High School Receives National Recognition for Theatre Education Program
Fullerton Union High School has been honored with the distinction of being named a Premiere Community for Theatre Education for its outstanding commitment to the field. The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) recognizes […]
Op-Ed: Students feel the financial burden of increased costs for University
As the costs for universities increase, many students see college as a financial burden that forces them to hold several jobs and suffer emotional stress. For many students, particularly those of us […]
Young Observers Mid-April 2023
Life Hacks by Tegan, 5th grade Spring has Sprung Spring is a wonderful season full of opportunities for new beginnings, fresh starts, and personal growth. As the weather warms up and the […]
Real California Parent Rights
The 118th Congress recently passed HR 5, “The Parents Bill of Rights,” and then the bill moved to stagnate in the United States Senate. The good news is a majority of HR […]
City Proposes Taking Over Hunt Library
The date for this item going before the city council has changed to TBA (to be announced) The Hunt Library Ad-hoc Committee met to hear proposals from Olive Community Services and the […]
A Red Rose for the Songbird of Manzanar
“Manzanar: The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams” runs through April 27 at the Fullerton Museum Center. At the January 21 exhibit opening, I was honored to meet two people who were interned […]
Arnold Holland Appointed Dean of Cal State Fullerton’s College of the Arts
Arnold Holland was recently appointed Dean of Cal State Fullerton’s College of the Arts, effective April 3. Holland had served as interim dean of the college for the past two years. Prior […]
Fisler School Recognition and Nicolas Junior High Community Center Grand Opening
Robert E. Fisler School Congratulations to Robert E. Fisler School, which has been named one of California’s 2023 Schools to Watch. This means that it has been named one of California’s 2023 […]
Santa Ana Resident Among First Peace Corps Volunteers to Return to Service Overseas
Santa Ana resident Josue Antonio is among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service since the agency’s unprecedented global evacuation in March 2020. The Peace Corps suspended global operations […]
Fullerton Union High School Receives National Recognition for Theatre Education Program
Fullerton Union High School has been honored with the distinction of being named a Premiere Community for Theatre Education for its outstanding commitment to the field. The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) recognizes […]
Fullerton Joint Union High School District is participating in the Orange County Department of Education’s career fair on April 29
Are you considering a career in education, or are you an educator looking for a new opportunity to serve students? Orange County school districts are looking for dynamic, dedicated individuals like you. […]
Friends of Jazz Mardi Gras 2023: The good times rolled to keep music in the schools
About 100 guests had plenty to celebrate at this year’s Mardi Gras Ball, held on March 19 at the Velvet Rose in Orange. They literally had a ball. After all, it was […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: Remembering Kelly Thomas part 1
You can’t discuss homelessness without having a concurrent discussion about how we as a society treat the mentally ill. And you can’t have a conversation about the homeless and mentally ill in […]
Young Observers Early April 2023
Teen Observer by Francine, 11th grade Tired of the Perennial Hectic Pace? Try this Interesting Antidote If being a high school freshman gets you all geared up to prepare for college, wait […]
Future Leaders Program
The Future Leaders Program is designed for high school sophomores and juniors who reside in the 4th Supervisorial District, which includes the cities of Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia, Stanton, […]
Fullerton and Fukui’s 30th Year Anniversary Trip
A Story of Loyalty and Integrity Fullerton Sister City Association has had an established sister city relationship with Fukui Japan since 1989. Our members were excited to visit Fukui to celebrate the […]
Early April Issue 2023
Happening in April
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Turn Your Artistic Practice into a Business
Young Artists in High School and College are Encouraged to Turn Their Art into a Career! Are you a student artist with a passion for creating and a desire to turn your […]
Mattress Fundraiser for Golden Hill Elementary is Rescheduled for April 15
Retirement in real life
If someone hasn’t yet created a time machine app to take you back to your twenties and thirties, do this: Stay at your job as long as you’re able. Defer Social Security […]
FULLERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT Fest Showcases Student Talents
On March 31 and April 1, 2023, Fullerton School District will be hosting FSD Fest at California State University Fullerton’s Titan Student Union. Media are invited to join us on March 31, […]
Young Observers Mid-March 2023
Science Curiosity by Erin, 8th grade Curious About the Multiverse? The concept of the multiverse has been explored in many TV shows and movies, like Doctor Strange, Spiderman, Stranger Things, Coraline, and […]
Brian Kim Named Agricultural Teacher of the Year Finalist
The California FFA, California Farm Bureau, and Nationwide recognized Brian Kim, an agricultural teacher at Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton, as a finalist for the 2022-2023 Agricultural Educator of the Year […]
ORANGE COUNTY STUDENTS TO ATTEND NATION’S LARGEST WATER EDUCATION FESTIVAL
WHO: It takes a village to organize and implement this award-winning event that serves nearly 4,500 students accompanied by more than 450 teachers and chaperones. The students are from approximately 60 different […]
High School Board HIGHLIGHTS & Commentary for March 14 board meeting
The Fullerton Joint Union High School District Board More information: (714) 870-2800 or http://www.fjuhsd.net One week before the district spring break, the March FJUHSD Board meeting started with Student Board Member Jacqueline […]
Gustavo Arellano, LA Times Columnist, shares hidden working class history at CSUF lecture series event
Fullerton residents learned about North Orange County’s hidden past, progressive present, and shaky future during LA Times Columnist Gustavo Arellano’s appearance at Pollak Library on March 18. The event was put on […]
At Home with the Homeless
To go, or not to go? That is the question. To go, or not to go? That is the question. “Even if provided free of charge, the use of a toilet is […]
Class of ‘68 reunion committee returns to campus to see new outdoor furniture funded from nearly $10,000 in donations
More than a year and two months. That’s how long the Sunny Hills Class of 1968 spent fundraising and initiating campus improvements for its alma mater.Raising over $9,500 in eight months, the […]
