Last spring, even as the Congregational Church of Fullerton worked with two other churches to create a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, members prayed that our work ultimately would be irrelevant. Please, we […]
Henry Gaylord Wilshire: The Millionaire Socialist
California historian Kevin Starr’s excellent book Inventing the Dream: California Through the Progressive Era (the second in an epic seven-volume history of California) includes a section on a colorful character named Henry Gaylord […]
Pioneer Families of Fullerton (1860-1880)
The brothers George and Edward Amerige officially founded and laid out the town of Fullerton in 1887. However, they were not the first ones here. Native Americans (the Kizh, or Gabrieleno) […]
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A Ministry of Risk in a Time of War
“A ministry of risk goes unerringly to the side of the victims, to those threatened or destroyed by greed, prejudice, and war. From the side of those victims, it teaches two simple, […]
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3 Books About Fullerton You Need to Read
There’s more to Fullerton than meets the eye once you begin reading books about the city. Here are a few hand-selected books: Fullerton: The Boom Years by Mudrick, Richey & Thomas (2015) […]
REAGAN: a Hit & a Miss
Ardent fans of Ronald Reagan and his political career both as Governor of California and as President of the United States will enjoy this film. Director Sean McNamara and screenwriter Howard Klausner […]
UNRWA Situation Report no. 138 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem
All information from 17- 19 September 2024, valid as of 19 September 2024 at 22:30 – Days 348-350 of Hostilities Key Points The Gaza Strip Ongoing strikes by Israeli Security Forces (ISF) […]
September is Library Card Sign-up Month!
From American Library Association Autobots, roll out…to the library! Whether you’re upgrading your skills, scouting for knowledge and information, or connecting with other heroic readers, a library card is your key to […]
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Project 2025, part 2
Last week, I explored the politics of Project 2025, the far right’s plan for dismantling the so-called Deep State and replacing it with a President-centered authoritarian system designed with Donald Trump in […]
Project 2025: Authoritarian Rule and Foreign Policy Mayhem (Part 1)
A Far-Right Conspiracy in the Open Project 2025, the far-right’s ambitious policy planning guide published as Mandate for Leadership, is designed to dismantle the “Deep State” and install a president and proven loyalists […]
In case you missed it: UNRWA Situation Report on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem
UNRWA Situation Report no. 129 The Gaza Strip Ongoing strikes by Israeli Security Forces (ISF) continue, with aerial, land, and maritime bombardments across the Gaza Strip, resulting in civilian casualties, displacement, and […]
In Case You Missed It: UNRWA Situation Report #126 on the Situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, Including East Jerusalem
All information from 30 July – 1 August 2024, valid as of 1 August 2024 at 22:30 Days 299-301 of Hostilities The Gaza Strip Ongoing strikes by Israeli Security Forces (ISF) continue, […]
The Lahaina Banyan Tree & Right-Wing Nativism
There’s a massive Banyan tree in Lahaina, Maui. It’s a much-visited and beloved tourist destination. I’ve visited every time I’ve been to Maui. It’s an instantly recognizable symbol of the town and […]
United Nations Relief and Works Agency Report on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem
United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Situation Report no. 126 All information from 30 July – 1 August 2024, valid as of 1 August 2024 at 22:30 Key Points The Gaza […]
In case You missed it: Wed, July 24, 2024
• President Biden explains why he will not accept nomination for a second term as president and endorses Vice President Harris. The official nomination occurs at the upcoming Democratic National Convention in […]
Video Observer: Digging Through the Frank Herbert Archives & Dune Display at CSUF Library
On the first floor of the CSUF Pollak Library, I recently noticed a glass exhibition display case, curated by Patrisia Prestinary, Valerie Christy, Kathy Spennato, and Natalie Vandercook, located next to the […]
Rest in Peace: Mildred L. Burtt 1924-2024
Mildred Burtt passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 24, 2024, at age 100. She was a 65-year resident of Fullerton who was active in her community and church. She was […]
Video Observer: Hiking Through Hillcrest Park History on Fullerton Heritage Walking Tour
This May, in celebration of National Preservation Month, Fullerton Heritage hosted free historic walking tours of downtown Fullerton and Hillcrest Park. Their tours are typically $5, so I decided to take advantage […]
In Case You Missed It: May 30-June 11, 2024
• June 10: Hamas accepts resolution drafted by Egypt, Qatar, and the US for immediate ceasefire in Gaza at the UN Security Council. According to UN representative from the US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, […]
In Case You Missed It – June 9, 2024
• Celebrations broke out on the safe rescue of 4 Israeli hostages held by Hamas (all in good condition) in a raid of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. The raid […]
Video Observer: A Class Action Exhibit by MOTAL in Newly-Renovated Hunt Library Opens
At the recent reopening of the historic Hunt Library, the Museum of Teaching and Learning (MOTAL) exhibition, A Class Action: The Grassroots Struggle for School Desegregation in California, caught visitors’ attention as […]
Video Observer: Looking Back at Fullerton’s Silent Film Star Sharon Lynn
When I recently visited the Fullerton Public Library’s website, I read an entry on their “Fullerton’s Female Trailblazers” page about a silent film actress named Sharon Lynn, who was known as La […]
Fullerton Observer Survey: How important is it to you to have a paper newspaper?
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 […]
Maple School Celebrates 100 Years! Part Four: Maple School Reopens and Moves Forward with Environmental Sciences
Maple Area families had become more recent immigrants and had limited English since the 1972 closure. Nonetheless, Maple’s parents expected a full elementary school for their children; however, the […]
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Maple School Celebrates 100 Years!: Part Three: Bearing the Brunt – A District-wide, Bussing Plan Placed on One School
Maple area parents generally accepted the initial bussing process in 1966. But, in 1972, the FSD Board of Trustees’ proposal to close Maple School by continuing to bus children encountered stiff resistance. […]
In Case You Missed It: Gaza February & March 2024
“You do not have to be Arab, Muslim, Palestinian, or, as in my case and the case of our members, Jews, who say no and speak out against an unfolding genocide – […]
New Study Finds High Home Prices and Rents Mean Rising Number of Young Adults Living With Parents
The number of young adults ages 18 to 29 that live with their parents and relatives is growing thanks to unaffordable home prices and high rents nationwide, a recent study shows. The […]
In Case You missed It: Israel/Gaza
ISRAEL 2023 • October 7, 2023: Hamas attack kills over 1,200 people in Southern Israel; thousands were injured, and 230 were taken hostage, including children; 31 hostages are believed to have died. Citizens […]
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Maple School Celebrates 100 Years! Part One: The Historic Journey
Maple School is turning 100 this year. An on-campus celebration is planned for April 24, 2024. This is a four-part series on the history of Maple School to the present. Built […]
Out of My Mind: We Are at War: Iran & the Three H Axis of Resistance
We are at war with Iran. Unlike the “Phoney War,” from 1939 to 1940 between England and Germany, when war was declared but not fully engaged, today we no longer declare war […]
