Santa Ana winds present significant risks to trees throughout Orange County. Strong gusts, drought stress, aging trees, and structural defects can increase the likelihood of branch or tree failure. Regular inspections and […]
Read the Early November 2026 Issue of the Fullerton Observer. This all-volunteer newspaper was established in 1978. There are no pop-up ads, no tracking, and no paywall. We believe all information should […]
When passing by W. Wilshire Avenue, one might not spot Les Amis, a restaurant tucked between other storefronts in downtown Fullerton. Yet stepping inside, guests are welcomed by smooth music and a […]
According to Orange County Teamsters, the union has overwhelmingly rejected the county’s latest contract offer and said they are ready to walk off the job again, raising the prospect of renewed disruption […]
Our home has its original cast-iron main sewer line beneath the house. In late September 2026, one of our bathrooms became clogged. This had happened before, and one plumber had cleared it […]
The City of Fullerton is offering a free tree-planting program for eligible residential parkways that currently do not have a tree. This initiative supports our commitment to enhancing neighborhood aesthetics, improving air […]
The Fullerton City Council voted 5-0 on October 20 to approve Ordinance No. 3360, which amends the city’s municipal code to put in place a state ban on using drinking water to […]
Orange County’s three county-run landfills are back to normal operations this week after facing a series of unexpected challenges, including a labor strike, a wildfire fueled by strong winds, and the year’s […]
Fullerton residents who receive calls or messages asking for donations in the name of local police organizations should verify the requests before giving money, according to warnings from the Fullerton Police Department […]
Fullerton residents will see changes to bulky item collection as Republic Services announced it has suspended scheduling new pickups due to temporary disruptions at local landfill facilities. The decision comes just ahead […]
Today, Evalynne Campos runs Lace and Luck, a boutique focused on helping customers find their personal style and build confidence. But 11 years ago, she was selling clothes online from her bedroom […]
Click here to read the mid-October 2026 Fullerton Observer. There is no paywall and no tracking. We are a community newspaper established in 1978, run entirely by volunteers. We also publish in […]
Brian Newell has been raising the undead inside Downtown Fullerton’s Maverick Theater for over 20 years. Back in 2005, he adapted George Romero’s 1968 B-movie, Night of the Living Dead, into a […]
This Saturday, October 17, at 10 am, workers at the Disneyland Resort who portray iconic Disney characters or perform in parades on the park’s Main Street and other locations will take to […]
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) board on October 12, 2026, approved an emergency declaration aimed at protecting the coastal rail line in San Clemente, where ongoing beach erosion has exposed railroad […]
Villa Del Sol has long remained a landmark in Fullerton history. However, hidden within the courtyard of this historic site sits a café that helped spark the reemergence of the area and […]
The Fullerton Aquatics Sports Team (FAST) launched its fall season with an exciting intrasquad meet, featuring 240 athletes competing in various events. The atmosphere was lively, marked by fun and festivities at […]
The Fullerton City Council on Tuesday, October 6, chose to keep Republic Services as the city’s trash and recycling hauler. The council picked the longtime incumbent over CR&R Environmental Services after months […]
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside the City Attorneys of San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles, announced on October 1, 2026, a $272.5 million settlement with rideshare company Lyft, resolving allegations […]
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The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) directors voted 4-1 to increase the maximum amount a director can earn in a month from $1,984.50 to $2,646 at their September 14, 2026 meeting. This […]
California Assembly Bill 2222, known as the Community NEWS Act, is a legislative measure awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature that would provide refundable employment tax credits to local news organizations. Authored by […]
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A fire broke out on Wednesday, August 12, at a shoe factory next to Fullerton Municipal Airport, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. The incident briefly shut down the airport […]
For more than three decades, Curt Dunlap has left pieces of his artwork on people throughout Fullerton. Some of those people have grown older alongside him. Some have returned years later. And […]
El Moro, an iconic churrería established in 1935 in Mexico City, will open its third Southern California location at 1327 W. Whittier Blvd., inside La Habra Towne Center, on September 10. This […]
The green dinosaurs that vanished in May from a local Sinclair gas station didn’t get kidnapped or go extinct. “They’re on vacation in Jurassic Park,” jokes station owner Benny Anoosh Broumand. Actually, […]
The City Council plans to vote on a new rent agreement for the Old Spaghetti Factory, a restaurant housed in the historic Union Pacific train depot, during its meeting on Tuesday, August […]
The Fullerton City Council will vote on the consent calendar for the August 18 meeting on a rewritten lease for The Old Spaghetti Factory at the city’s historic train depot that staff […]
The City of Fullerton has rolled out its latest transportation schedule specifically aimed at the senior citizen community, focusing on medical and recreational trips, and complimentary rides to the Fullerton Community Center. […]
When passing by W Wilshire Ave, you will be sure to see a busy coffee shop with people walking in and out with uniquely designed drinks in hand. While today Sip & […]
Click here to read the August 2026 issue of the Fullerton Observer. News by people for people. The Fullerton Observer is an all-volunteer newspaper. We are your neighbors, professors, students, and seniors.
Twenty-two years ago, Nancy Jamar bought two vintage hats at a flea market. After the seller told her about his warehouse in Long Beach, where he had even more hats, she bought […]
The Orange County Transportation Authority is making it easier than ever to enjoy the OC Fair this summer by once again offering the popular OC Fair Express, providing convenient weekend bus service […]
