California Credit Union Foundation encourages Orange County teachers who have an innovative class project idea to apply for a credit union grant through its spring Teacher Grant program. Ten grants of $500 […]
Break in at local taco restaurant
Tacos Puro Jalisco was broken into on February 7, 2025, by two individuals around 3 a.m. according to local authorities. The restaurant, located at 271 S. Gilbert St. was broken into on […]
Celebrating 85 Years of Service: The Assistance League of Fullerton
This year marks the 85th anniversary of the Assistance League of Fullerton, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those less fortunate in North Orange County. Founded in 1940, […]
Valentine’s Day Tradition
My mom, Judy Sonny, went to get her Valentine’s Day box filled on the morning of February 1 at the See’s Candy Shop on Orangethorpe & Lemon. The workers there remember her every […]
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League of Women Voters of Orange Coast Calls for Participation in 24-Hour Economic Blackout
The League of Women Voters of Orange Coast, a non-partisan organization devoted to promoting civic engagement and informed participation in government, is urging its members and supporters to join in a significant […]
Muckenthaler Cultural Center Celebrates Century of Arts and Culture in Fullerton
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center is gearing up for a spectacular Centennial Season, promising an array of art experiences, educational classes, theatrical performances, and concerts to enrich the Fullerton community, all while honoring […]
Mo’s Fullerton Music to Close After 70 Years of Service
Mo’s Fullerton Music, a beloved cornerstone of the local music scene, has announced that it will permanently close its doors on May 31st. This decision marks the end of an era for […]
The Downtown Report Early February 2025
Heart of Our City Sure, it’s this page’s focus, but it seems like Fullerton’s pulse beats the loudest downtown. We recently witnessed just how much heart there is all over our town, […]
Fullerton resident and business owner Son Mai partners with Come to Him Ministries to give women and children in need a new, fresh and confident start
The Grand Salon in Brea has brought back its annual Come to Him Ministries Makeover Event event in partnership with Come to Him Ministries (CTH), a local ministry that offers relief […]
45th Annual OC Black History Parade & Unity Festival February 1
The Orange County Heritage Council is pleased to announce the 45th Annual OC Black History Parade and Unity Festival will be held on February 1, 2025, in Anaheim. Visitors of all ages […]
Representative Lou Correa announced that the OC Water District was awarded a $30 million grant
Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced on January 23, 2025, that the Orange County Water District (OCWD) was awarded a $30 million grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) as part of […]
Fullerton Councilmembers Jung & Valencia Kill Walk on Wilshire; Angry Audience Walks Out
In a surprising move that has left many residents frustrated and disheartened, Mayor Fred Jung and Councilmember Jamie Valencia voted to reopen Wilshire Avenue to car traffic. This decision comes despite strong […]
Council Member Valencia Returns Campaign Contributions Amid Controversy
During the October 15 city council meeting, a significant number of Walk on Wilshire (WoW) advocates attended, presenting a petition with 2,000 signatures and testimonies from 65 local businesses. Despite this turnout, […]
Update: Eaton and Palisades Fires 1/20/25
As of 10 a.m. on January 20, 2025, the LA County Coordinated Joint Information Center has released critical updates regarding the ongoing Eaton and Palisades fires, which pose significant threats in […]
Is Democracy Over? A Call to Action Amidst Apathy
A troubling feeling has taken hold of many people lately: “It’s over.” This phrase reflects a deep worry about the state of democracy in America. In the face of such despair, one […]
City Council Notes: New Councilmember proposes reducing the time for public comments to two-minutes
Newly elected District 4 councilmember Jamie Valencia made a motion to reduce the time allotted for each public commentator to speak at the start of city council meetings from three to two […]
How Mass Deportation Harms All Working People
Donald Trump vowed to begin deporting undocumented migrants “on day one” of his administration, and day one is rapidly approaching. If Trump’s working-class voters believed that deporting 13.3 million people would somehow […]
So Cal Wildfire Resources: Prepare, Respond, and Recover
Listos California has pulled together key information and resources to help support community leaders who are in a position to reach impacted communities to help them prepare, respond, and recover. PREPARE Wildfire […]
Ship & Shore Environmental: Driving Innovation and Sustainability in Emission Control Solutions for the Renewable Energy Industry
Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (S&SE), a leading provider of air pollution control and energy recovery solutions, has had a year marked by critical advances in sustainable emission control, expanding its influence […]
IRS Free File opens Friday: Free tax filing service available to millions on IRS.gov
The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the IRS Free File Guided Tax Software will be available Friday for taxpayers ahead of the official start of tax season later this month. Starting […]
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Fatal Airplane Crash
The Fullerton Police and Fullerton Fire Department responded to the 2300 block of Raymer Avenue on January 2, 2025, at 2:09 p.m. regarding a small aircraft that reportedly crashed onto the rooftop […]
UPDATE: Plane Crash in Fullerton Leads to Evacuations and Casualties
A Fullerton resident contacted the Observer to report that fire crews, police, and helicopters were near the Fullerton Municipal Airport. Fullerton Police Department Public Information Officer Kristy Wells confirmed that it was […]
Radiant Futures Launches Year-End Fundraising Drive to Support Survivors of Abuse
Radiant Futures, a vital support center for survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, elder abuse, and other forms of violence, is calling on the community for help as it aims to raise […]
MOTAL moves to new digs in Fullerton
Fullerton’s Museum of Teaching and Learning (MOTAL) is excited to announce that its headquarters/mini-museum is moving into a new nonprofit hub at the corner of Amerige and Lemon Street. The museum’s […]
Approval of Additional Well Installation Report, Former Chicago Musical Instruments, 350 South Raymond Ave, Fullerton
The Department of Toxics Substances Control (DTSC) has officially approved a report detailing the installation of two deep groundwater monitoring wells at the former Chicago Musical Instruments (CMI) site, a location with […]
Video Observer: School on Wheels Program Helps Children Experiencing Homelessness
At an event at Fullerton College in September, Lara Akl, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator for School on Wheels, connected with community college students and Fullerton residents to recruit volunteers and share information […]
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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, […]
Congressman Lou Correa Introduces Legislation to Combat Deceptive Downsizing, Shrinkflation in Stores
Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act Would Empower FTC To Address An Increasingly Common Unfair Practice Against Consumers Text of Legislation (PDF) Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), the top Democrat on the House Subcommittee on […]
Nonprofit Radiant Futures Receives $15,000 Grant From The Rosendin Foundation
Nonprofit Radiant Futures, formerly Women’s Transitional Living Center, Inc. (WTLC), has been awarded an annual grant of $15,000.00 from The Rosendin Foundation for counseling services for survivors of domestic violence […]
Providence Orange County hospitals ranked high performing for maternity care
U.S. News & World Report recognizes excellence for moms and newborns U.S. News & World Report today recognized Providence Mission Hospital, Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange, and Providence St. Jude Medical Center […]
ALERT: Fullerton City Council Advances Housing Incentive Overlay Program in a Special Meeting Tuesday, December 10
In a significant move regarding the city’s housing strategy, the Fullerton City Council has begun plans to enhance the Housing Incentive Overlay Zone (HIOZ). During a meeting on December 3, 2024, council […]
