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 […]
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a resident who recently traveled internationally. This is the fifth case of measles reported by Public […]
The Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Mission Viejo are moving forward with an idea many residents in Fullerton have been asking for years: safer, more connected streets designed for […]
Following months of community outcry, OC Public Works announced a pause on herbicide spraying across Orange County Flood Control District channels. During the pause, OC Public Works will stop spraying countywide and instead observe the growth […]
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 […]
Fullerton updated its long-term water management strategy through the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), a state-required document outlining projected water demand, supply reliability, and drought preparedness through 2050. The city council […]
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 12:00 to 12:30 pm Online via Zoom A growing number of older women are experiencing homelessness for the first time later in life, often following unexpected changes in […]
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 […]
In the first quarter of 2026, 12 California attorneys were disbarred, and 17 others were suspended or placed on probation, the State Bar of California’s Office of Chief Trial Counsel (OCTC) announced […]
The Fullerton City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 5:30 pm to discuss proposed amendments to the Fullerton Municipal Code affecting businesses that sell tobacco products. […]
The Orange County Older Adults Advisory Commission (OAAC) will convene for a critical meeting on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 9:30 am. The meeting will take place in the Main Conference Room […]
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UDW, the union representing 48,000 Orange County care workers, gathered in Westminster to educate the community on the importance of prioritizing care for workers, people with disabilities, and seniors In-home caregivers […]
A Yorba Linda father has been charged with felony child endangerment and abuse and misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a minor after his 12-year-old son was critically injured when he ran […]
An autoimmune disease of the central nervous system, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects nearly 1 million Americans, mostly people aged 20-40 and women. In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks myelin, the insulation […]
