• 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 […]
