Recently, several clients told me they are having sleep issues, so I decided to use this column to discuss good sleep hygiene. I love that phrase. We use the term hygiene to […]
BALANCE & CHANGE: How to Sleep Well
Young Observers: Mid-November 2023
Did You Know?: Rare Muscle Disease For Boys Only by Declan, 8th grade Some of us, boys, may not have the opportunity to live beyond 25 years old. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, or […]
Irvine Ranch Conservancy Celebrates the Completion of Two Successful Restoration Projects in Partnership With OCTA
Habitat restoration projects in Agua Chinon and Silverado Canyons have been officially signed off as complete by federal and state agencies. Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) is pleased to announce the […]
YMCA of Orange County and Fullerton Free Church Provide Hundreds of Early Thanksgiving Meals to Community
Thanksgiving came early to the Maple Neighborhood Center on November 17, as hundreds of deserving families enjoyed a full Thanksgiving meal thanks to the YMCA of Orange County (YMCA) and Fullerton Free […]
At Home with the Homeless: Narcs Scare IV: The Search for Solutions
In a WIRED article, “The Pain Was Unbearable. So Why Did Doctors Turn Her Away?” 8/11/2021 author Maia Szalavitz writes, “A growing number of researchers believe that NarxCare and other screening tools […]
Healthy Awareness by Jo Ann Brannock, Ph.D.
Thanksgiving is next week, and I want you to think of the word itself in reverse: “giving thanks.” Isn’t that the true meaning of Thanksgiving? It is a special time to think […]
City Council Notes: Approve of the final map for tract numbers 19 to 75, the West Coyote Hills development proposed by Pacific Coast Homes of Chevron
Item 7, related to the Coyote Hills, was pulled by Councilmember Zahra at the request of a resident at the City Council meeting on November 7, 2023. This item is to approve […]
City of Fullerton has deployed a sandbag fill station in anticipation of a rainier than normal winter
The sandbag station is at Fullerton Public Works in the CNG Parking lot at 101 S. Basque Ave., Fullerton, CA. The station is unmanned, and residents can take 10-15 bags per household.
Read Mid-November 2023 Fullerton Observer online
Governor Signs Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva’s Bill Empowering Foster Youth
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D – Fullerton) announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 723 into law, ensuring the right for foster youth to have educational stability and promoting better educational outcomes. […]
Veteran’s Day at Hillcrest Park Fullerton 2023
Speaker: Peter Seitz, LTC, California National Guard (Ret.) Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen It is a pleasure for me to be here on Veterans Day, and I want to thank you for […]
Bringing Pride and Equality to Fullerton
Fullerton City Councilmember Ahmad Zahra — the first openly gay Muslim of any city council in the nation, spoke to a crowd at an Equality California fundraiser held at Matador […]
At Home with the Homeless: Narcs Scare III: The War on People with Drugs
“This article operates at the intersection of privacy law, Fourth Amendment doctrine, and prescription drug surveillance instigated by the U.S. drug overdose crisis. Reputable reporting sources frequently frame that ongoing crisis as […]
Looking for a way to spread some holiday cheer? Consider Adopting a USPS Operation Santa Letter
Adopter registration begins November 6 For many Golden State families, the holiday season represents happy times with family and friends celebrating in the abundance of the year. For others, the season can […]
Healthy Awareness: Drug Addicted, Mentally Ill, and Homeless
Several agencies in Fullerton aim to help the homeless, from overnight stays to short-term and long-term shelter. Some agencies offer supportive services such as job training, therapy, education, and case management. However, […]
Muñoz SAFE Act Championed by 11-year-old Zacky Muñoz signed into law by Governor Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation spearheaded by 11-year-old Zacky Muñoz, changing the landscape for students with food allergies. The Muñoz Student Allergy Framework for Emergencies (SAFE) Act – AB 1651 (Sanchez) […]
BALANCE & CHANGE: Find your support community
Sometimes life can be very difficult. In fact, we can count on that. All of us will go through tough times at some point in our lives. It is important to remember […]
Fire Department Raises Over $10,600 in Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
Every year, Fullerton Firefighters position themselves at the busiest intersections of the city with their firefighter boots in hand to raise funds for their annual Cancer Awareness Fill-the-Boot campaign. All the money […]
Dueling Pianos At Radiant Futures Raises Over $18,000
A fundraiser for Radiant Futures was held at their 215 E Amerige facility in Fullerton on October 26 in the enclosed backyard. Guests enjoyed an assortment of appetizers while purchasing beer or […]
Look Who’s Dancing Raised $65K for Pathways of Hope
There were fantastic performances by all the contestants and guest dance groups. Fullerton Councilmember Ahmad Zahra won the Peoples Choice award for best in dance, and Pastor Nate Allen of St […]
Healthy Awareness: “The answer, my friends, is blowing in the wind”
Sunday, the first of October, I watched the 6 am Sunday Morning Show with Jane Pauley. Joan Baez was one of the featured figures. Many of you will remember her in the […]
Balance & Change: Good, Bad, or Indifferent Everything Changes
Today, at this moment, life may be very difficult. I get that. We all have gone through times when life has been challenging. But do you remember what life was like a […]
Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva Convenes Select Committee Informational Hearing on Orange County Chronic Homelessness & Mental Health Services
WHAT: Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton), along with members of the Assembly Select Committee on Orange County Chronic Homelessness and Mental Health Services, are holding an informational hearing entitled Addressing the Homelessness […]
Toxic Chemicals Detected in Indoor Air Samples at Anaheim Site
Information provided by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) indicates that several chemicals have been detected in subsurface and indoor air samples at 60 E. Orangethorpe Avenue in the City of […]
At Home with the Homeless: Narcs Scare II: The Return of J. Edgar Hoover
His testimony at kevinmd.com reads like something written during the height of McCarthyism or COINTELPRO. But it was earlier this year–July 25th–and Dr. L. Joseph Parker, research scientist and pain care specialist, […]
California State Library Parks Pass Initiative Delivers on Helping Californians Access Nature
New data highlights success of the library pass program, demonstrates need to permanently fund initiative in state budget. California State Parks Foundation today released compelling new survey data highlighting the success […]
The Hub Grand Opening
Trustee Aaruni Thakur, Superintendent Dr. Bob Pletka, Trustee Bev Berryman, Director of SEL and Family Support Rossana Fonseca, and Trustee Ruthi Hanchett at the Grand Opening of The Hub. Fullerton School District […]
New Management of OC Power Authority is building Public Trust in Renewable Energy
“I believe that climate change is the biggest challenge facing our communities and the communities around the world. I am committed to acting locally to reduce the devastating impacts of a changing […]
Read the Fullerton Observer E-edition Mid-October 2023
Fair Trade Fashion Show at Vanguard University Teaches Shoppers to Wear Their Values and Overcome Labor Trafficking
Student-Run Event Highlights Steps Everyone Can Take to Make A Dent in International Crime of Labor Trafficking In an effort to fight labor trafficking by celebrating what we can all do as […]
Fullerton School District celebrates the Grand Opening of The Hub Resource Center
Amid a crowd impressed with the organization and vast supplies, Fullerton School District (FSD) hosted the grand opening of The Hub, a resource center located at Valencia Park School, created to […]
CalOptima Health Awards $52.3 Million to Build 706 Permanent Housing Units for the Unhoused
Grant funding awarded to 15 organizations will add affordable and permanent supportive housing units to serve low-income families across Orange County. Reflecting CalOptima Health’s ongoing commitment to Orange County’s vulnerable population of […]
Balance & Change: Enjoying the Journey and the Spice
I admit it. I am one of them. It is September, and I start looking for pumpkin spice lattes. It must be a regular part of my day by the time we […]
Observers Around the World and Park Photo Challenge
Fire Prevention Week: Cooking fires responsible for numerous injuries and deaths every year
During Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14), the American Red Cross of Orange County reminds everyone that cooking is the leading cause of home fires and issues safety steps to follow to help […]
