The arrests of two women monitoring federal immigration agents in Santa Ana have sparked criticism from elected officials and community organizations, raising questions about constitutional protections for civilian observers and the relationship […]
Join Maple Neighborhood Center YMCA for a day of fun and celebration at the first-ever carnival hosted by the YMCA of Orange County! The YMCA is excited to present a free family […]
Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA) and Chris Smith (R-NJ) introduced the Bright Beginnings Act on October 15, 2026, bipartisan legislation that would establish a federal tax credit of up to $10,000 per year […]
Join Supervisor Doug Chaffee’s Fourth District Kids Fishing Derby at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park! Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Address: 8800 Rosecrans Ave., Buena Park, CA 90621 Registration begins at 7:00 […]
Despite the unpredictable weather, love won’t wait in Orange County! Orange County Board of Supervisors Chair Doug Chaffee and Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen are joining forces to bring mobile wedding ceremonies to Ralph […]
What happens when an underfunded theater company takes on one of the greatest comedies in theatrical history with more ambition than resources? The answer is The Servant of Two Masters, presented by […]
Fullerton School District employee association leaders and District administrators met for the first Partnership between Administration and Labor (PAL) meeting of the 2026-27 school year to reconnect on the partnership’s purpose and […]
When: Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Where: Fullerton Downtown Plaza, 125 East Wilshire Ave, Fullerton The Farmers’ Market offers fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, honey, plants, orchids, nuts, and bread. The […]
Orange County’s Pride parade and festival returned to downtown Santa Ana on Saturday, reviving a vibrant public celebration of LGBTQ identity as advocates continue to face local restrictions and efforts to overturn […]
Colleagues and students of the North Orange County Community College District and community members gathered on Thursday, September 17, for the second Women in Power Spaces Convening at Fullerton Community Center’s Grand Hall. The one-day […]
The Troy Tech Program celebrated a remarkable milestone during its 30th Annual Mentor Breakfast on October 7, 2026. This year’s event also marked four decades of the Troy Tech initiative, which has […]
The inaugural “Resilience Awards” on September 17 were launched by the NOCCCD Women in Power Spaces Initiative (WiPS) in partnership with SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union in 2026 to recognize NOCCCD employees who have shown leadership […]
The Arboretum and Botanical Garden at California State University, Fullerton, will host a free community workshop titled “Healthy Aging Through Laughter and Connection” on Wednesday, October 14, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. […]
Residents of the CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods surprise their council member at his final community meeting It was a beautiful day on October 5, and it ended up being a memorable […]
Fullerton will gather at Independence Park on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 11 a.m. to celebrate a $1,000,000 State budget allocation secured by State Senator Tom Umberg to renovate the park’s long-closed […]
Audio above is unedited per the League of Women Voters requirements. The transcript and any errors are by Saskia Kennedy. MODERATOR (JODI BALMA): I teach political science here at Fullerton College, and […]
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The October 17 events are part of a nationwide “No Kings: Vote Early” action organized by the No Kings coalition. According to the organizers, this round of events is focused not only […]
As Korea celebrates Hangul Day on October 9, Fullerton residents will have an opportunity to learn more about the Korean alphabet and the way one local artist incorporates her heritage into her […]
This video is unedited per League of Women Voters requirements. Below is the transcript – any errors in the transcript are due to Saskia Kennedy. Transcript lightly edited for readability: filler words, […]
Meet the Candidates: Your Presence Matters Voters in District 4 (Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia, Stanton and part of Anaheim) will choose between Republican Tim Shaw, an Orange County Board […]
Once a backup singer with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Vicki Calhoun is now ensconced in our Wall of Fame in recognition of the honors she has more than earned as a […]
The Curtis Theatre is proud to announce the upcoming one-night-only performance of Ingrid Garner’s smash hit show, A Hollywood Horror Story, coming to Brea on October 25, 2026. Long before Elvira, Vampira titillated and […]
Fullerton gathered at Hillcrest Park on the morning of Tuesday, September 29, to rededicate a memorial that, not long ago, was quietly falling apart. The ceremony reminds us that civic advocacy doesn’t […]
A small crowd gathered beneath the sweltering sun at Hillcrest Park on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, to rededicate Fullerton’s World War II Memorial, a 2,000-year-old redwood crosscut that has honored local military […]
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 11:00 AM Hillcrest Park For years, the World War II Memorial at Hillcrest Park has slowly weathered over time. Now, thanks to a careful restoration, it’s ready to […]
Quarter Mania on Sunday, October 4, from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm at the Sizzler Restaurant, 1401 Harbor Blvd, Fullerton Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at our Quarter Mania event! Online […]
Indivisible CA45 will hold its next general meeting Saturday, September 26, from 11 am to 12:30 pm at the Fullerton Community Center. Featured guests are: Campaign of Congressman Derek Tran Campaign of […]
Click here to read the mid-September 2026 Fullerton Observer.
Over 2,300 volunteers flocked to 36 simultaneous beach and waterway cleanup events for this year’s Coastal Cleanup Day OC on Saturday, September 19 On Saturday, September 19, more than 2,300 volunteers assembled […]
Join Fullerton Union High School for an unforgettable theatrical experience! Dates: September 18, 19, 24, 25, and 26, 2026 Location: Fullerton Union High School Auditorium 201 E. Chapman Ave, Fullerton Get Your […]
Downtown Santa Ana came alive with music, traditional dress and displays of cultural pride Sunday as the city’s annual Fiestas Patrias Parade traveled along Main Street. Families lined the route as colorful […]
Unbound Productions has officially unveiled the details for its much-anticipated Halloween Theater Festival, “Wicked Lit 2026: La Llorona and The Headless Horseman.” Running from October 29 to November 2, 2026, at the […]
Sunday October 4, 2026 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm at the Fullerton Museum Center at 301 N. Pomona Avenue, Fullerton Share great clothes, discover new favorites, and meet people who love giving […]
Approximately 40 people filled Allison’s Goods in downtown Fullerton on Saturday afternoon, September 12, 2026, for the launch of Return to Storytelling: An Inverted Ethnography, the latest book by local author and […]
