Orange County officials have taken legal action against a nonprofit partner, alleging that the organization mismanaged tens of millions of dollars designated for mental health services. The complaint was filed in Superior […]
Keep the blood supply stable: Give blood or platelets with Red Cross
This March, the American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. […]
Red Cross Encourages Blood Donations This March Following February’s Harsh Weather
As communities continue to recover from the disruptions caused by severe winter weather in February, the American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to step forward and give blood or platelets during […]
South Coast AQMD Unveiled Cutting-Edge Zero-Emission Technologies at Annual Showcase
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) hosted its Annual Technology Showcase on March 6, 2026, offering a glimpse into the future of clean transportation and air quality solutions. […]
Healthy Awareness: Psychology of Altruism
As an undergraduate at CSU- Fullerton, I worked as a teacher’s assistant for Deanna Kuhn in her developmental and experimental psychology classes. The labs she directed centered on one theme: altruism. Like […]
The Science Behind It: AI in Medicine
By now, you’ve probably seen multitudes of headlines about artificial intelligence weaving its way into nearly everything, from self-driving cars to automated food deliveries. But AI hasn’t just entered consumer tech. It […]
Video Observer: Exploring State Parks with a Free Pass from the Fullerton Public Library
Buried within the Fullerton Public Library’s website homepage, I noticed a digital flyer that read, “It’s not just for Summer! When you check out a State Parks Pass, you’ll get two weeks (per checkout) […]
Balance and Change: Adventures Abroad: Mumbai to Shanghai
My last column was about adventures. Well, I just got back from a big one! I was invited to present, along with a colleague, at Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Asia, […]
Fullerton Collaborative to Host General Meeting on Monday, March 9
The Fullerton Collaborative will convene for a general meeting on Monday, March 9, that promises to foster connection and collaboration among community members dedicated to enhancing the well-being of Fullerton. The meeting, […]
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to Conduct Statewide Shoulder Tap Decoy Operation
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is reminding the public that it will be conducting a statewide Shoulder Tap Decoy Operation on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in conjunction with California […]
Public Review of Draft Open Space and Conservation Element
The City of Fullerton is updating its Open Space and Conservation Element within the General Plan. Just released is the Draft Open Space and Conservation Element for your review and comments. Your […]
FAST Masters Swimmer Bob Bergstrom Wins National One Hour Swim Title
A longtime member of the Fullerton Aquatics Sports Team (FAST) Masters program has earned national recognition for an extraordinary achievement in the pool. Bob Bergstrom, 85, placed first in the nation in […]
Read the Early March 2026 Fullerton Observer
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California and Arizona Attorneys General File Lawsuit Against HHS and CDC Over Vaccine Recommendations
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and the CDC for removing […]
Cal State Fullerton’s Arboretum and Botanical Garden Receives $2.35 Million Gift
The Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton received a $2.35 million gift to support physical improvements, enhance the garden’s collections and ensure that it remains a top conservation resource in […]
Loving Our Immigrant Neighbors / Amando a Nuestros Vecinos Inmigrantes
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fullerton, along with First Christian Church, hosted a panel presentation on Sunday, February 22, regarding local immigration concerns and ways to support our local immigrant community. The […]
E-Bike Safety Debate Grows in Fullerton and Points to Need for Safer Bike Infrastructure
As electric bicycles surge in popularity across Southern California, cities like Fullerton are confronting a pressing question: how to encourage sustainable transportation while addressing mounting safety concerns — particularly among young riders. […]
KAISER NURSES END HISTORIC STRIKE AGAINST $76 BILLION HEALTH CARE GIANT, RETURN TO WORK WITH HARD-WON PATIENT SAFETY PROTECTIONS
UNAC/UHCP nurses and health care workers are back on the job. After weeks on the picket line fighting for the patients and communities they serve, members of the United Nurses Associations of […]
Kaiser Permanente Statement About the Open-ended Strike
The open-ended strike underway by UNAC/UHCP is unnecessary, disruptive to our members and patients, and counterproductive to reaching contract agreements. Fortunately, the number of employees choosing to return to work continues to […]
California Air Resources Board Seeks Applicants for Environmental Justice Advisory Committee
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced that it is accepting applications for the Assembly Bill (AB) 32 Environmental Justice Advisory Committee (EJAC) for the term 2026-2029. The deadline to apply […]
On the February 25 Agenda for the Orange County Sanitation District
Orange County Sanitation District Board to Consider Nearly $9 Million in Infrastructure Contracts The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) Board of Directors will consider approving nearly $9 million in infrastructure and […]
Cities Face Growing Challenge of Senior Transportation
As communities across the nation confront the realities of aging populations, transportation has emerged as a pressing—and often overlooked—public policy challenge. For many older adults, the ability to navigate their neighborhoods is […]
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Comment Needed
Review the Draft 2025 LHMP document below to see the proposed risk reduction strategies. Then make your public comments at the bottom of this page. https://www.cityoffullerton.com/government/departments/fire/prevention/fire-hazard-mitigation/2025-local-hazard-mitigation-plan-public-comment
Kaiser Strike Enters Fourth Week as Nurses Demand Action on Staffing and Contracts
A strike by 31,000 nurses and health care professionals at Kaiser Permanente entered its fourth week on Friday, as union leaders pointed to newly disclosed financial filings showing the nonprofit health system […]
Community Leaders Unite to Enhance Urban Forest at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park
On a warm, blue-skied Southern California morning, community leaders and environmental advocates gathered at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park in Buena Park to celebrate the planting of 40 new trees—an […]
On the City Council Agenda for February 17, 2026
The meeting will begin with a presentation on a Behavioral Health Clinician program. Followed by a robust consent calendar. Notably absent from open discussions on regular business items is the Fiscal Year […]
Metropolitan Water District Board Approves Environmental Review for Pure Water So. Calif. Wastewater Recycling Plan
Statement from LA Waterkeeper: Metropolitan Water District board votes to move Pure Water So. Calif. wastewater recycling plan forward Board-approved environmental review document; next step is budget appropriation in April. The board […]
Confirmed Measles Case Visited Orange County While Infectious
Community urged to ensure immunity The Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) received notification of a confirmed case of measles who visited Orange County (OC). While infectious, this individual visited the following […]
E-Bike Regulations Move Forward in Fullerton
The Fullerton City Council has taken steps towards implementing new regulations for e-bikes and electric scooters, following the release of the 2023-2024 Orange County Grand Jury report, titled *E-Bikes: Friend or Foe*. […]
Balance & Change: The Joy of Adventure: Embracing Life’s Small and Big Experiences
Adventures are some of my favorite things! Not all adventures have to be large and expensive. Yes, those are fun. I love adventures where I get to explore a part of the […]
The Science Behind It: Making Medicine Make Sense
Even though medicine shapes nearly every part of our lives, the complicated workings behind the science of life remain hidden behind simplified and often misdirected assumptions that discredit its meticulous nature. News […]
Read the Early February 2026 Fullerton Observer
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Second Measles Case Confirmed in Orange County
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) received confirmation today of a measles case in a toddler. At this time, there is no evidence of public exposure linked to this case. Health officials […]
Orange County Students Protest Against ICE Raids on National Day of Action
Hundreds of Fullerton Joint Union High School District students from La Habra and Sonora high schools left classes and marched to La Habra City Hall on January 30, joining the National Shutdown […]
Community Alert: Join the Discussion at Fullerton City Council Meeting!
Residents of Fullerton, your voice matters! On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 5:30 pm, the City Council will hold a crucial meeting at Fullerton City Hall, located at 303 W. Commonwealth Ave. […]
