The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) this week confirmed mosquito samples infected with West Nile Virus (WNV) in the cities of Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Garden Grove and Westminster. Orange County now […]
U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-California) visited a Fullerton fire station Tuesday to highlight $250,000 in federal funding for communications upgrades that city officials say will improve emergency response throughout the city. The […]
There is a special meeting scheduled for 4:00 pm on June 30, 2026, and it’s unclear why this was not announced earlier. One can only surmise that it is to discourage the […]
The American Red Cross is making an urgent call for blood and platelet donors to book an appointment to give now to ensure hospitals stay ready to help patients without delay. As […]
A new nonprofit dedicated to providing faith-informed professional counseling officially opened its doors in Fullerton on June 24, 2026. The Restore Therapy Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the North […]
A pattern playing out in city halls — and at Fullerton’s own train station Organizations in crisis rarely announce themselves as such. More often, they produce charts, reports, and performance metrics that […]
The City of Fullerton has discontinued bicycle rental lockers at the Fullerton Transportation Center, citing vandalism, theft, rising maintenance costs, and an inability to source replacement parts. Commuters learned of the decision […]
Back in March 2020, I hiked the Powder Canyon Trailhead, located roughly five miles north of Fullerton, off Harbor Boulevard in the Puente Hills Preserve. Just west of Powder Canyon, off Colima Road in Whittier, is […]
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 […]
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 […]
The City of Fullerton has announced that bicycle locker rentals at the Fullerton Transportation Center will be discontinued and removed, citing minimal usage, vandalism, theft, damage, maintenance costs, and the inability to […]
A Republic Services trash collection truck burst into flames Thursday, June 18, at the intersection of Richman Avenue and Jacaranda Place in Fullerton. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene after the […]
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a traveler who was infectious while traveling through Los Angeles County. People may have been exposed […]
In an effort to equip families with essential skills for navigating unforeseen disasters, the Fullerton Fire Department, Fullerton Police Department, and Emergency Management are teaming up with Prepare OC for a family-friendly […]
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has announced a groundbreaking proposal to prohibit the sale of cleaning products containing hydrofluoric acid across California. This decision comes in response to significant health […]
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has confirmed that mosquitoes collected in the City of Newport Beach have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv). These are the first […]
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, 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 […]
The Fullerton City Council is scheduled to consider a resolution on its June 2 consent calendar that would begin the process of withdrawing from the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA), a […]
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 California State Board of Food and Agriculture will hear updates on the agricultural economy, pest prevention programs and the California Water Plan at its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. […]
The program provides nutritious meals to vulnerable children while schools are closed for the summer. The Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County announced on May 27 the return of its annual […]
Public Workshop via Webinar The California Air Resources Board (CARB) invites you to participate in a virtual public workshop to provide an overview of the CARB 2026 Annual Monitoring Network Plan (ANP). […]
As emergency crews respond to an ongoing chemical tank incident affecting parts of Orange County, local restaurant Del Taco is stepping in to support those on the front lines. The chain has […]
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is providing guidance after a ruptured pipeline released approximately 2,400 gallons of crude oil in East Los Angeles near Cesar Chavez and Eastern Ave, […]
Emergency officials have confirmed that the worst-case scenario (explosion) concerning the malfunctioning chemical tank at GNK Aerospace has been narrowly avoided, following the discovery of a crack in the tank and a […]
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 […]
Taking proactive steps to protect Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom on May 23 issued a state of emergency proclamation for Orange County as the state continues to assist in local response efforts following […]
A car accident can be a harrowing experience, leaving those involved shaken and uncertain about what to do next. In the immediate aftermath, the actions taken can greatly influence safety, health, and […]
Thousands of residents in parts of Orange County remained under evacuation orders May 22 after a toxic chemical leak at an aerospace manufacturing facility in Garden Grove raised fears of a possible […]
“Who are we? UDW! And what do we want? Invest in care!” This was the chant outside the building where the Orange County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday. County officials and […]
On a warm Sunday afternoon in downtown Fullerton, more than 60 residents gathered for the 2026 Annual CROP Hunger Walk. At first glance, it may have looked like a simple community event […]
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 […]
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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 […]
