The Fullerton Police Department is gearing up to strengthen community ties by hosting National Night Out. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, from 5 to 7 pm at the Downtown […]
Fullerton Police Department to Host National Night Out
Fullerton Fire Department Hosts Community Events
This summer, the Fullerton Fire Department invites residents to participate in a series of community events that promote preparedness, support local families, and help save lives. Whether you’re looking to give back, […]
A Successful Retirement Does Not Happen Automatically
Every year, about 1.7 million Americans retire from full-time employment. Many of these new retirees have been advised to plan for their retirement with an effective savings and investment strategy, setting up multiple income streams, practicing […]
ICE Out Vigil to Demand Justice for Lorenzo, Johan and Justice for All
A vigil is set to take place on Saturday, July 25, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm PDT at the intersection of Imperial Highway and South Brea Boulevard. The event is organized to […]
Hundreds of Orange County Families Set to Benefit from Resource Rally on July 22
A coalition of organizations will come together in Fullerton on July 22 to provide essential resources to families in need during a Resource Rally hosted by Niagara Cares, Feed the Children, the […]
Fullerton Vigil Honors Two Men Killed in ICE Operations and Calls for Accountability
“Bring a flower. Bring a sign. Bring your whole heart,” read the online flyer for a community vigil honoring Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero—two men who were shot and […]
Facing a $3.8 Million Deficit – Fullerton Council Weighs Sales-Tax Measure and Deep Budget Cuts
The Fullerton City Council will address the city’s finances on Tuesday, July 21, taking up a package of items, including whether to ask voters this November to approve a new half-cent sales […]
Candlelit Vigil Carries John Lewis’s ‘Good Trouble’ Forward
As dusk settled over one of this city’s busiest intersections on Friday evening, residents gathered with candles and handmade signs to honor the late Congressman John Lewis and to protest what organizers […]
Prepárese para Viajar: Clínica de Pasaportes – 25 de julio
En un esfuerzo por facilitar los planes de viaje de las familias, el 25 de julio se llevará a cabo una Clínica de Pasaportes de bajo costo, que ofrecerá una variedad de […]
One-Stop Passport Clinic Set for July 25 in Orange County
In an effort to facilitate travel plans for families, a low-cost Passport Clinic will take place on July 25, offering a range of services for obtaining a passport. The event promises to […]
The Curtis Theatre to Host Seventh Annual Page to Stage Playwrights Festival
The Curtis Theatre is set to celebrate the return of the Page to Stage Playwrights Festival, now in its seventh year, scheduled for August 14-16, 2026. Since its inception in 2018, the […]
Clothing and Food Donation Drop-Off Returns to Fullerton Lutheran on Saturday from 9 to 11 am
Fullerton residents with a closet that needs thinning or a pantry shelf of extra cans have somewhere to take them this weekend. A clothing and non-perishable food donation drop-off runs Saturday from […]
Flower Vigil for Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on Sunday, July 19 · 7:00 pm
Sunday, July 19 · 7:00 PM · Fullerton City Hall, 303 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832. Bring a flower. Bring a sign. Bring your whole heart. Two men left home for […]
Vigilia de Flores por Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero y Lorenzo Salgado Araujo – Domingo 19 de julio
Domingo 19 de julio · 7:00 PM · Ayuntamiento de Fullerton (Fullerton City Hall), 303 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832. Trae una flor. Trae un cartel. Trae tu corazón entero. Dos […]
OCTA’s OC Fair Express Returns July 18 -Offering Convenient Service on Saturdays and Sundays to OC Fair
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 […]
Jazz Vespers to Feature Ron Kobayashi Trio and Special Guest Vocalist at Live Oak UCC
Live Oak United Church of Christ in Brea will host a special Jazz Vespers service, showcasing the talents of the Ron Kobayashi Trio alongside a special guest vocalist. The event on Sunday, […]
A Fourth of July to Remember at Morningside of Fullerton
Morningside’s Fourth of July celebration was truly one to remember, thanks to the vision, creativity, and dedication of our Life Enrichment Director, Richelle Davidson, Activities Coordinator Natalie Graham, and the many employees whose hard […]
Video Observer: Fifty-Year-Old Fullerton Sculpture Flies Toward Local Landmark Status
Standing between Fullerton Public Library’s Main Branch and City Hall, artist Aldo Casanova’s Flight, the first piece of public art in Fullerton, is now flying toward local landmark status as it celebrates fifty years in the community. I was one of over forty people who attended the […]
Fullerton City Council Faces $3.8 Million Budget Shortfall Ahead of Fiscal Year 2026-27
The Fullerton City Council will discuss a $290.4 million budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-27 during a study session on July 14, 2026. The council faces a projected $3.8 million shortfall in […]
City Announces Short-Notice Special Meeting to Address Budget Concerns on July 14
Late Saturday, the City of Fullerton sent out a notification regarding a special meeting on July 14, 2026, at 5:30 pm focused on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. This meeting, […]
California Sound: Fender Legacy – Our Celebration for Leo Fender Day
Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Click Here to Get Tickets Celebrate the legacy of Leo Fender with the Fullerton Museum Center, Home of the Leo Fender Gallery! […]
City of Fullerton Invites Residents to Two Community Meetings on the Future of Solid Waste and Recycling in Fullerton
The City of Fullerton is set to engage residents in shaping its solid waste and recycling future through two upcoming community meetings. These sessions will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn […]
City of Fullerton to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27
The City Council of Fullerton, California, is set to convene a public hearing on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:30 pm. The hearing will take place in the City Council Chambers at […]
City of Fullerton Announces Upcoming General Municipal Election
The City of Fullerton has officially announced a General Municipal Election scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Voters will have the opportunity to elect two members to the City Council representing Districts […]
Fullerton Residents Get Their First Say on the City Budget
Roughly 14 people turned out to the Fullerton Public Library on July 7 to help set spending and revenue priorities as the city stares down a multi-year deficit. On the evening of […]
Community Budget Discussion Tonight (Tuesday, July 7) at 5:30pm
Join the community meeting to discuss Fullerton’s budget shortfall of approximately $13.7 million for the fiscal year 2026-27. Discussion begins at 5:30 pm tonight (Tuesday, July 7) about Fullerton’s Budget Community Meeting […]
Read the July 2026 Issue of the Fullerton Observer
Click Here to read the July 2026 issue of the Fullerton Observer.
Fullerton’s Family Fourth of July Parade 2026
The city embraced its community spirit with the 13th Annual Fullerton Loves a Parade 4th of July Community Bike Parade. Participants and families gathered at the intersection of Wilshire and Woods at […]
Local Kids Build Father’s Day Gifts provided by Home Depot at CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods STEAM Adventure Camp
The classroom at the CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods was filled with local children, interns from CSUF, and Home Depot employees, who provided craft packs for the “Goalie Game.” The children eagerly […]
A Night at the Circus in Fullerton for July 3, 4, and 5 only
A grey asphalt parking lot at Harbor Boulevard and La Habra Boulevard has been transformed into a red-and-gold tower of joy with the arrival of Circus Caballero from Guadalajara, Mexico. The famed […]
Hundreds Gather in Downtown Fullerton on July 1 to Watch U.S. Advance in World Cup
Hundreds of soccer fans packed Wilshire Avenue in downtown Fullerton on Wednesday night to watch the United States defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, advancing […]
Six Local Shelters Emphasize the Importance of Holiday Preparation for Pets
As friends and families prepare to celebrate Independence Day, six Orange County animal shelters are joining forces to provide pet owners with tips to keep their pets safe while enjoying festivities. July […]
Senator Schiff highlights $250,000 in federal funding for Fullerton fire station upgrades
U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-California) visited a Fullerton fire station Tuesday to highlight $250,000 in federal funding for communications upgrades that city officials say will improve emergency response throughout the city. The […]
As Fullerton Picks a New Trash Hauler, the Real Question Is What “Low Cost” Costs Later
The city’s first competitive solid waste procurement in roughly 70 years is heading toward a vote scheduled on short notice — and residents have reason to scrutinize how the bids are being […]
Discouraging Public Participation – City Schedules Meeting on Solid Waste Management Proposals for 4 pm on June 30
There is a special meeting scheduled for 4:00 pm on June 30, 2026, and it’s unclear why this was not announced earlier. One can only surmise that it is to discourage the […]
