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 […]
Is Democracy Over? A Call to Action Amidst Apathy
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 […]
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All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation Has A New Studio
The All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation is incredibly excited to announce the opening of its new studio space! The Foundation’s studio is nestled in the heart of downtown […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: mid-November 2024
The DOWNTOWN Report Mulberry Street Ristorante celebrates 40 years! Happy Anniversaries Mulberry Street is 40?! Looking back on that great restaurant’s early days, it seems like forever ago, but many decades-long […]
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A Short History of Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels of Fullerton began delivering meals to homebound individuals on February 25, 1974, and celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Empty Bowls Fundraiser on February 25, 2024. The program was […]
LISTOS (Emergency Readiness)
CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods hosted the Fullerton Fire Department (FFD) in an emergency training class in Spanish called LISTOS (Emergency Readiness) on October 17th. For more information visit the website for LISTOS […]
Cal State University of Fullerton Art Department Gets an Upgrade
The final phase of Cal State Fullerton’s (CSUF) Visual Arts Modernization Project will finally be complete this November 2024 with the opening of the Nichaols and Lee Begovich Gallery relocated to building […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Early November 2024
Donuts To Dollars We were there with our crew, and there she was, ready to be included in a local cable TV commercial because she was a long-time swap meet vendor. A […]
A message to the loyal community of A Fullerton Barbershop
To my friends, family, and neighbors, Many of you know that the last three years were, without exaggeration, the hardest of my life after losing my son. I remain grateful to all […]
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Is OC Power Authority doing its job?
After recovering from a series of early poor decisions outlined by state and county audits and an OC Grand Jury investigation – Orange County’s only Community Choice Energy program appears to be […]
Walk on Wilshire Saved for Now
https://fullerton.granicus.com/player/clip/1950?view_id=2&redirect=true You can see the full video at the above link (Walk on Wilshir begins at 1:41.13) The future of the Walk on Wilshire (WoW) was discussed at the Fullerton City Council […]
City Council Meeting Agenda October 15, 2024
The upcoming meeting is of significant importance, as it will address crucial urban planning and zoning issues. The detailed agenda can be accessed here: https://fullerton.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx There are three items on the agenda, […]
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Bright Futures Grants Awarded to Nonprofit Organizations to Educate Communities About the Benefits of Renewable Energy
The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) – a community energy provider – announced today five recipients of its Bright Futures Grant, which provides funding to local nonprofits, schools, and educators to support […]
