“He’s like Iron Man, built from scraps in a cave.” That’s how a karate friend and fellow competitor describes 2023 National Karate Champion Adam Kraus. The 25-year-old Fullerton native is currently the […]
Syrentis Clinical Research of Santa Ana is hosting a FREE memory screening for individuals 50+ to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease Syrentis Clinical Research will hold a free memory screening event on Thursday, May 16, for people aged 50 and above to increase […]
Jeffrey Bernstein, Ph.D. (2024), found love after turning 50, as did many of his clinical clients. He emphasizes three essential considerations when pursuing love and companionship. First, being older can provide one with […]
Psychology grad Joshua Bhasera, an advocate for mental health, found his calling at Cal State Fullerton, diving into psychology while becoming a force for positive change. Bhasera is the 2024 recipient of […]
Social Services Agency (SSA) is hosting a Children and Families Health Fair starting at 9 am on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Orangethorpe Elementary School, 1400 S. Brookhurst Road in Fullerton. Residents […]
The County of Orange (County) released the results of the Orange County 2024 Point In Time (PIT) Count on May 8, 2024. A total of 7,322 persons experiencing homelessness were counted during […]
U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Robin Kelly (IL-02), who serve as co-chairs of the Maternity Care Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution (H.Res 1193) on May 6 to designate May 5-11, 2024, as […]
Fullerton Joint Union High School District participates in the Seamless Summer Feeding Option Program. The following school sites will provide Breakfast and Lunch (under the Universal Meal Program) to all children 18 […]
Walking around Fullerton, have you ever noticed those house-like structures on posts in some of the front yards? They are the Little Free Library. According to Wikipedia, the late Todd Bol built […]
We tend to find a particular way to do things and then comfortably stay there. It does not matter how we drive to work, how we use a certain app, or where […]
Recent data show that 29% of seniors in Orange County are experiencing food insecurity, which means they do not have enough food, especially for a healthy and active life. This number is […]
In an important step to promote inclusivity and dietary choice for students, the Senate Education Committee passed Senate Bill 1080 (SB 1080), the Halal and Kosher School Meals Act, with a unanimous vote of 7-0. […]
We tend to find a particular way to do things and then comfortably stay there. It does not matter how we drive to work, how we use a certain app, or where […]
“Under the present brutal and primitive conditions on this planet, every person you meet should be regarded as one of the walking wounded. We have never seen a man or woman not […]
If an earthquake strikes, do you have a plan to follow to safety? The uncertainty of crisis looms large, as it always has, but being prepared can help you stand confident against […]
Fullerton School District’s (FSD) Nutrition Services received the 2023 Turnip the Beet Gold Award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services. The award recognizes schools for going above […]
Do nguy cơ ngộ độc chất chì, Cơ Quan Đặc Trách Y Tế Công Cộng OC (HCA) kêu gọi những người dùng loại dầu để chữa trị bệnh trĩ Việt Nam có […]
Lead Found in Vietnamese Hemorrhoid Ointment Due to the risk of lead poisoning, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) urges users of the Vietnamese hemorrhoid ointment called Cao Bôi Trĩ Cây Thầu […]
If an earthquake strikes, do you have a plan to follow to safety? The uncertainty of crisis looms large, as it always has, but being prepared can help you stand confident against […]
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has posted the 2024-26 Orange County Community Health Improvement Plan (OC CHIP) for public review and comment at http://www.ochealthinfo.com/occhip through April 24, 2024. The […]
How important is it to you to have a paper newspaper? Due to the high cost and environmental impact of paper, the Fullerton Observer is considering going to subscription only. That means […]
For several years, there have been concerns about how the OC Animal Care Shelter (OCAC) has been managed. Recently, the OCAC handed dogs over to a Woofy Acres dog rescue group. At […]
Update: As of March 11, the US Coast Guard reports 85 gallons of oil cleaned off the water and approximately 1050 pounds of oily debris (aka tarballs) cleaned off the shore. Testing […]
What is the world like today for men? The analogy of the movie Barbie shows Ken in the “Real World” getting recognition and respect, whereas, in Barbie Land, he is subservient to […]
Marijuana legalization activists are very familiar with the decades of research on its medicinal benefits, some of which were mentioned in the previous column. Even the DEA is not totally ignorant of […]
What should you do when you find out that you made a mistake? We have many options, some better than others. Let’s look at the not-so-good options. We can deny that a […]
The Cities of Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, and the County of Orange are applying to the State of California for Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) funds to address homelessness. The overarching […]
Okay, you have had a major goal, perhaps planning a wedding, a career goal, or buying a house, and you just achieved it! Congratulations! After the celebration, there is often a sense […]
Hema Ramkumar, MD, an ophthalmologist and physician-scientist based in Fullerton, is launching a groundbreaking study on an eye disease called macular degeneration – into space. As a local physician-scientist and founder of […]
Ray Poucher, a regular client at Pathways of Hope, shops the client choice pantry. Second Harvest Food Bank and partner Pathways of Hope gave an inside look at their innovative client choice […]
“The essence of fanaticism lies in the desire to force other people to change: the common inclination to improve your neighbor, mend your spouse, engineer your child, or straighten up your brother, […]
OC Animal Care is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a Microchip Clinic for residents of our contracted service cities and the County’s unincorporated areas, tailored to our beloved dogs […]
Second Harvest Food Bank and partner Pathways of Hope opened the doors to a new food pantry in the city of Fullerton last week and provided an inside look at their innovative […]
Recently, I was at my book club, and Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin was the book of discussion. The main character, Sadie, was interested in the fact that she […]
