Alexander McDermont, my Great-Great-Great-Great Uncle, settled with his daughter, Anna Grace, in Fullerton in 1882. This is […]
A Brief History of the Fuller Family in Fullerton
Fullerton Observer Interns Present The Road to Ruin: A Documentary of Fullerton’s Failing Infrastructure
Have you ever pondered the reasons behind the current state of Fullerton Roads? The Fullerton Observer Interns proudly presents a documentary delving into the web of Fullerton’s roads. Through reflective dialogue, we […]
Local Author: “Above The Ground” by Dan Lawton
“Above The Ground” by Dan Lawton Kevin Barry Artt is an innocent man. His story is a tale of survival and redemption. “Above The Ground” is the true story of Kevin Barry […]
FULLERTON HERITAGE PRESENT THE CLEAVER HOUSE
FULLERTON HERITAGE PRESENT THE CLEAVER HOUSE 519 West Fern Drive LOCAL LANDMARK NO. 57 In March 1927, Arthur Wedell Cleaver, Sr. (1860-1943) and his fourth wife, Kathryn (1878-1942), known as Teenie, received […]
A Reenactment of the 1943 Historical Trial that ended housing discrimination
Alex and Esther Bernal, a Mexican-American family, bought a home on East Ash and South Pomona in the Sunnyside Addition of Fullerton in 1943. However, their new neighbors, who were white, […]
Video Observer: CSUF Library Exhibit Explores History of Greater L.A. Area Through BIPOC Communities
See videos on YouTube @emersonlittle1901 Upon entering Cal State Fullerton’s Pollak Library from its west entrance, visitors might notice a sign for a new exhibition titled “We Were There” Communities of Color […]
Correction from Early September issue page 3: A Brief History of SOCO
Correction from Early September issue page 3: A Brief History of SOCO Mid-September issue, page 17 Dear Editor, I am writing to request a correction be published to Judith Kaluzny’s page 3 […]
El Pachuco Zoot Suits Celebrates 45 Years of Preserving Pachuco and Zoot Suit Culture in Fullerton
El Pachuco Zoot Suits, a beloved institution in Fullerton, California, proudly announces its 45th Anniversary in business. Since its inception in 1978, El Pachuco Zoot Suits has been dedicated to preserving and […]
Video Observer: Farewell to the Delightful Décor and Atmosphere of Angelo’s & Vinci’s
Closing its doors at the beginning of August, Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante, which was located right next door to the Fox Theatre at the corner of Harbor and Ellis Place, will be […]
Fullerton Heritage asks the public to save this cottage
Yes, you read that right, this home can be yours for only $1, but it needs to be relocated ASAP. Currently located in Downtown Fullerton, the current owner has it scheduled […]
Fox Theater Project update
Todd Huffman’s interview with Russ Cheverton Todd Huffman is the Marketing Director for Fox Theater and Producer/Director at Pipeline Digital Media, LLC. Russ Cheverton owns 360 construction group and does the general […]
NOCCCD Board Trustee Bent is trying to ban the PRIDE flag
The majority of community college districts in California have re-affirmed the right to fly the Pride flag. Irvine Valley, South Orange, San Diego, Long Beach, San Joaquin Delta, and many others proudly […]
The Equal Rights Amendment Banner Drop at Fullerton City Hall
It has been 100 years since the Equal Rights Amendment was introduced, and people are still fighting for constitutional gender equality for women, Indigenous, Black and Brown folks, LGBTQ+ people, and other […]
Theater Review: The Killer Angels, Soldiers of Gettysburg at the Maverick Theater
“Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal…” The beginning […]
Video Observer: California Botanic Garden in Claremont Has a Connection to North Orange County
California Botanic Garden in Claremont Has a Connection to North Orange County Did you know that the largest garden in the world devoted to California native plants is only a drive away […]
POW/MIA’s saluted at Fullerton Memorial Day
All veterans were saluted at the 85th Annual Fullerton Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 29, at Loma Vista Memorial Park, attended by an estimated 1,000 people. Special recognition was given to […]
A Day to Remember: 100th Birthday ceremony
It is said that for every person, there is a story to be told. On March 11, 2023, a 100th Birthday ceremony was held at the Post Hall honoring Mr. Joe Juarez, […]
Community survey for the Hunt Library
The City of Fullerton is in the process of revitalizing the historic Hunt Library property. Please complete the survey below to help us design the types of programs and activities that you […]
Video Observer: A Plunge Into History at Brea’s City Hall Park
With the start of summer underway, many North Orange County residents may be looking for places to swim. At City Hall Park, located at 401 South Brea Boulevard, the Brea Plunge, the […]
Loma Vista Memorial Park Celebrates 85th Annual Memorial Day on May 29
Loma Vista Memorial Park 701 East Bastanchury Road, Fullerton, CA 92835 Monday, May 29th, 10 A.M. Speaker-Lt. General George W. Smith, Jr. Commanding General, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Loma Vista Memorial Park […]
Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva and Senator Josh Newman Celebrate Opening of West Coyote Hills Initial Trail
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton) and Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), along with the City of Fullerton, announced May 13 the official opening of the West Coyote Hills Initial Trail. This was made […]
MIA For 80 Years Finally Layed to Rest at Loma Vista Memorial Park
Missing in Action (MIA) 2nd Lt. John F. Minogue was interred at Loma Vista Memorial Park on April 20 with full military honors. Born in 1919 in Placentia and lettering in football […]
Young Observers: Early May 2023
Life Hacks by Tegan, 5th grade Making moms happy beyond Mother’s Day Mother’s Day, which falls this year on May 14, is dedicated to honoring and appreciating the hard work and love […]
Video Observer: J.C. Leyendecker Exhibition Curated by CSUF Graduate Student
The Nicholas and Lee Begovich Gallery at Cal State Fullerton recently partnered with MUZEO Museum and Cultural Center to organize the exhibition Figures, Poses and Glances: Coded Illustrations of J.C. Leyendecker, which […]
City Proposes Taking Over Hunt Library
The date for this item going before the city council has changed to TBA (to be announced) The Hunt Library Ad-hoc Committee met to hear proposals from Olive Community Services and the […]
A Red Rose for the Songbird of Manzanar
“Manzanar: The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams” runs through April 27 at the Fullerton Museum Center. At the January 21 exhibit opening, I was honored to meet two people who were interned […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: Remembering Kelly Thomas part 1
You can’t discuss homelessness without having a concurrent discussion about how we as a society treat the mentally ill. And you can’t have a conversation about the homeless and mentally ill in […]
The Assistance League seems to have it all with fashion, food, books, and a legacy
There is something new in the Assistance League of Fullerton (ALF) after 83 years of service to the communities of North Orange County. But there is always something new…. Taste of […]
Early April Issue 2023
The Remains of Journalism
It is not news to anyone that the news industry is struggling. More than two local newspapers go out of business every week. Conglomerates have bought out our mainstream news media. Billionaires […]
Gustavo Arellano, LA Times Columnist, shares hidden working class history at CSUF lecture series event
Fullerton residents learned about North Orange County’s hidden past, progressive present, and shaky future during LA Times Columnist Gustavo Arellano’s appearance at Pollak Library on March 18. The event was put on […]
The Past is Present at the Izaak Walton League Cabin in Hillcrest Park
You may spot an old, rustic log cabin sitting at a high elevation in Hillcrest Park from a section of N Harbor Blvd. Originally built in 1931 but reconstructed in 1996, […]
Fullerton Heritage Presents Local Landmark 104
YMCA Neon Sign 2000 Youth Way Although most people associate landmark designations with buildings, objects such as fountains, sculptures, monuments, hitching posts, or signs may also be nominated. A recent example is […]
The Downtown Report Early March 2023
The Downtown Report Early March 2023 Chapman As we continue to delve into the history of Fullerton, the Chapman name comes up again and again. The Chapman building remains the most imposing […]
A proposal for Hunt Library
The Hunt Library Ad Hoc Committee evaluates proposals and makes recommendations to the City Council on the revitalization of the long-closed Hunt Branch Library located at 201 S. Basque Ave. in Fullerton. Approximately 50 community members attended the […]
