Category: Interviews

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Exploring Dual Paths: Dr. Ahmad Zahra’s Journey from Filmmaking to City Council

Recently, I interviewed Fullerton City Council Member Dr. Ahmad Zahra, who represents District 5. In recent years, many have come to know him for his municipal work, but he also dedicates his […]

Video Observer: Local Author Celebrates U.S. 250th Birthday with Smartphone Snapshots Across America

Fullerton residents are choosing to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday this year in different ways. Local author David Jerome, who has visited all 50 states, has decided to commemorate the country’s semiquincentennial […]

Fullerton Author Revisits a Turning Point in Civil Rights History

When longtime former Fullerton teacher Donna Judd attended the University of Mississippi in the fall of 1962, she was a 17-year-old freshman eager to begin college life. Instead, she witnessed one of […]

Video Observer: OC Ragtime Society Musicians Perform Monthly at Half Off Books

Ragtime music, like “Fig Leaf Rag” and “The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin, could be heard being played through the open bookshop doors of Half Off Books, located at 141 W. Wilshire Avenue in downtown Fullerton, on a Saturday afternoon in mid-May. The source […]

Higher Ground Youth and Family Services

When successful businessman Joe Baldo looked around his community, he wanted to do more than simply succeed in business; he wanted to give back. Like the idea behind the movie Pay It […]

Meet the Candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction

The State of California spends more than a third of its estimated $248.3 billion General Fund Budget on K-12 education. The state Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) is an important, high-profile elected […]

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Part I of III: Interview with Council Member Dr. Ahmad Zahra: Donor Influence, Campaign Finance & Political Courage

In a recent discussion, I spoke with Fullerton City Council Member Ahmad Zahra about his role and responsibilities. We engaged in a Q&A session that delved into the challenges and rewards of […]

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Protesters Gather Outside Nixon Library Over Justice Barrett’s Visit

Approximately 150 to 200 protesters cycled in and out outside the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, voicing their opposition to Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s […]

Video Observer: Early September 2025

Tracking Where Our Garbage Goes: A Tour of Olinda Alpha Landfill in Brea See videos on YouTube @emersonlittle1901 Walking around my Fullerton neighborhood back in July, it was hard not to notice […]

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Video Observer: Muckenthaler Education Programs Make Arts Accessible for All Ages

Local residents may be familiar with the Muckenthaler Cultural Center’s historic mansion museum and seasonal live performances offered at their spacious outdoor amphitheater, but many may not be as familiar with the […]

Read the August 2025 issue of the Fullerton Observer

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Last night to see THE FLAME! Saturday, July 19th at 7:30pm

“… like a moth to a flame …” –William Shakespeare THE FLAME! What I Did for Love Fiery scenes from the world of opera. Featuring music by Strauss, Mozart, Cimarosa, Sullivan, Massenet, […]

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Fullerton Coyote Club Aims to Foster Community and Health through Trail Cleanups

In a recent interview, Dylan Ardaya, the organizer of the Fullerton Coyote Club, shared insights into the group’s mission and activities, highlighting its commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement. […]

Interview with George Searcy of The OC Hope Center

George Searcy, Interim Executive Director of The OC Hope Center, speaks with Urooj Naveed about homeless outreach and solutions.

New Tariffs on Newsprint Will Reduce Access to News

Industry experts predict that the tariffs will lead to significant price increases for newsprint. These financial burdens come as print advertising revenue continues to plummet. Many newspapers have already announced layoffs and […]

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Video Observer: Fixing Up the Fox Fullerton

Over the summer, I was curious to see what the inside of the Fox Fullerton Theater looked like after recent renovations. In August, I reached out to the Fullerton Historic Theater Foundation […]

UPDATE: Alert: Missing Person Found

Happily Rose Verkamp was found on Saturday according to CHP. She had been last seen on December 13, 2024, at approximately 3 pm in Fullerton. Verkamp is 83 years old, 5.3, 175, […]

Meet the Candidates: Derek Tran, U.S. House of Representatives, District 45

Derek Tran sat down with The Fullerton Observer and The FC Hornet to discuss his candidacy for The U.S. House of Representatives District 45. U.S. House of Representatives Incumbent Michelle Steel declined […]

Meet The Candidates: David Pan, U.S. House of Representatives, District 46

David Pan sat down with The Fullerton Observer and The FC Hornet to discuss his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives District 46. U.S. House of Representatives Incumbent Lou Correa declined […]

Meet the Candidates: Steven Choi, California State Senate, District 37

Steven Choi sat down with The Fullerton Observer and The FC Hornet to discuss his candidacy for the California State Senate seat in District 37.

Meet the Candidates: Josh Newman, California State Senate, District 37

Current incumbent Josh Newman sat down with The Fullerton Observer and The FC Hornet to discuss his reelection for the California State Senate seat in District 37.

Meet the Candidates: Dave Obrand, California State Assembly Candidate, District 59

Dave Obrand sat down with The Fullerton Observer and The FC Hornet to discuss his candidacy for California State Assembly District 59. We invited current Incumbent Phillip Chen for an interview but […]