“We have met the enemy and he is us” –Pogo by Walt Kelley The head of ICE, Tom Homan, hates being accused of leading an American version of the Gestapo. However, if […]
News from the Fullerton Public Library June 2025
New Fullerton Public Library hours due to Elevator Enhancement Beginning Monday, June 2nd the library will be operating under adjusted hours while the building’s elevators are under construction. We anticipate the noise […]
Fullerton Partners with Metrolink and Gold Coast Tours for 2025 Day of Music
As the anticipation builds for the 2025 Day of Music, Fullerton has announced exciting partnerships aimed at enhancing the festival experience for attendees. This year’s event will feature promotional transportation options to […]
Fullerton City Council to Hold Special Meeting on June 5
Update 2: A press release from the city of San Bernardino announced that Eric Levitt has been selected as the city’s new City Manager and will begin on August 4, 2025. https://www.sanbernardino.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=515 […]
California Democratic Party Concludes Convention with Calls for Unity and Activism
The California Democratic Party (CADEM) concluded its 3-Day Convention in Anaheim with 4,000 activists and delegates that featured speeches by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Civil Rights Leader Dolores Huerta and California statewide […]
Fullerton Collaborative General Meeting and State of the Community with Mayor Fred Jung
The Fullerton Collaborative, in partnership with the City of Fullerton, is set to hold a General Meeting on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 2:30 pm. The event will take place in the […]
The Downtown Report: Early June 2025
Take a gander at the groundbreaking photograph, and imagine what downtown Fullerton was like on that day. There were wide lawns with friendly trees, horses and wagons, by Jove, a variety […]
Read Early June 2025 Fullerton Observer
Click Here to Read the Early June 2025 Fullerton Observer. The Fullerton Observer is an all volunteer newspaper. We are your friends, neighbors, students, educators, and small business owners. News for the […]
Community Gathers for Annual Airport Day 2025 at Fullerton Municipal Airport
The Fullerton Municipal Airport held Airport Day on Saturday, May 31 attracting hundreds of visitors. Although the event did not have the same turn out as last year, the parking lot was […]
Fun (& Free) Things to Do in Fullerton in June
Hunt Library 201 S Basque Ave, Fullerton 714-738-6365 •June 3 Tuesday 10am-11am: Family Storytime at Hunt Branch Library. •June 4, 1:30pm-2:30pm: Musical Wednesdays at the Hunt Join us for an interactive time […]
Assembly Member Sharon Quirk-Silva at the Democratic Convention
Airport Day Flies Again on May 31
Each year in May or June, the Fullerton Airport opens its doors to thousands of local visitors on Airport Day. Fullerton takes pride in its rich airport history, which dates back to […]
Fullerton Councilmember to Host Forum on Micro-Transit Solutions
Councilmember Dr. Ahmad Zahra is set to lead an informative forum on micro-transit on May 29, from 6 to 7:30 PM, at the Fullerton Public Library Conference Room, located at 353 W. […]
The Assistance League of Fullerton 45th Annual Taste of the Town in Fullerton on June 13
The Assistance League of Fullerton is gearing up for its 45th Annual Taste of the Town, a signature fundraising event that has been a community favorite since 1985. Scheduled for June 13, […]
Activists Hold Vigil Against Medicaid Cuts Outside Rep. Young Kim’s Office
Labor Leader Gloria Alvarado looked out at the passionate activists gathered in a cul-de-sac just outside of Rep. Young Kim’s Congressional office in Anaheim Hills Friday evening. Although facing a significant political […]
2025 Fullerton Host Lions City Scholastic Chess Championship
The 18th annual Fullerton City Scholastic Chess Championship took place on May 9 at Ladera Vista Junior High, drawing an impressive 67 young chess enthusiasts. Sponsored by the Fullerton Host Lions and […]
Mothers Day Celebration at CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods
The CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods played host to a heartfelt Mother’s Day celebration, bringing together families and community members to honor mothers in the area. The event featured a […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: mid-May 2025
Road Trip Let’s begin with A, as in Azusa, which claims everything from A to Z in the USA, hence the name. Pretty sure Anaheim has more of almost everything than they do. Next, it’s all the way to Zzyzx, […]
Tustin Celebrates New PFAS Treatment Plant to Safeguard Water Supply
The Orange County Water District (OCWD; the District) and the City of Tustin celebrated the dedication of a new PFAS treatment plant, marking a major milestone in ensuring safe and reliable water […]
Caregivers to strike Prime Healthcare’s West Anaheim Medical Center starting on May 26
The five-day strike will run from May 26 through May 30, at the hospital, where-below market salaries have led to massive worker turnover and surging state citations and patient complaints After nine […]
Fullerton City Council Approves Union Pacific Trail Phase II Project
The Fullerton City Council voted 4 to 1 in favor of the Union Pacific Trail Phase II project during a meeting on May 20, 2025, marking a significant advancement in the long-awaited […]
Bela Lugosi and Edna St. Vincent Millay on Saturday, May 31
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Fullerton (UUCF) Social Action Committee presents a play and fundraiser for Planned Parenthood on Saturday, May 31, at 5 PM. The performance will occur in the First […]
City of Fullerton to Host Community Budget Meeting May 21
The City of Fullerton is inviting residents, business owners, and community members to engage in an important discussion about the city’s financial priorities during a Community Budget Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May […]
Community Meeting Addresses Concerns Over Sigma Pi Fraternity Noise & Other Neighborhood Issues
Update: This has been corrected for accuracy. There are no active gangs in Fullerton according to Fullerton Police Department information officers. A recent meeting of the Fullerton Police Department’s Zone 3 community […]
Fullerton CROP Hunger Walk: Community Unites to Fight Hunger
The annual Fullerton CROP Hunger Walk drew a diverse crowd on May 18 at noon on the steps of the Fullerton Downtown Plaza, uniting community members in a shared mission to combat […]
Community Concerns Rise Over Development Stalls of Union Pacific Trail: Tuesday May 20
As the Union Pacific Trail development moves forward, concerns from the community are increasing, particularly regarding adjacent properties owned by Bushala Brothers Inc. Allegations suggest that the company, a […]
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Fullerton CropWalk 2025 Downtown Fullerton Sunday May 18 @ Noon
Meet at the Downtown Fullerton Plaza on E. Wilshire at Noon to join this year’s CropWalk to combat Hunger.. No one in this world should be hungry. That’s why the CROP Hunger […]
Video Observer: Free Fullerton College Art Gallery Showcases Student Work
Around this time every spring, parents and students alike gather inside the Fullerton College Art Department’s gallery to see a showcase of student artwork ranging from drawing and painting, illustration, printmaking, graphic […]
Fullerton School District’s Golden Bell-Winning FSD Fest Returns
What was Fullerton School District’s FSD Fest? It was something you had to experience to truly believe. This award-winning, free, and family-friendly fun took place in the heart of Cal State Fullerton […]
Lawmakers, city leaders, and advocates gather in Santa Ana to call for legislative reforms to alcohol and drug treatment facilities
A bipartisan group of state lawmakers, city officials, and a patient advocate will join the League of California Cities for a news conference calling for increased oversight and transparency over sober living […]
opinion: The Case Against Fullerton Becoming a Charter City
As the Fullerton City Council prepares to initiate the process of becoming a Charter City on May 13, 2025, residents must seriously consider the implications of this shift in governance. Though proponents […]
City Council to Hold Special Meeting About Fullerton Becoming a Charter City
Special council meeting on Tuesday, May 13, at 5 PM: two agenda items will be discussed, a budget workshop and a charter city discussion. The City Council is set to convene a […]
Updated: Council Majority Approves Controversial Landmark Designation for Ku Klux Klan Collaborator Louis Plummer’s Residence
Update: This is the second house attributed to local KKK collaborator Louis E Plummer. Read the full LA Times article at https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/entertainment/story/2025-05-08/louis-plummer-home-fullerton At the city council meeting on May 6, Associate Planner […]
Cinco de Mayo Celebration Returns to Lemon Park
During the 1970s and early 80s, Cinco de Mayo celebrations were common annual events at Lemon Park, which celebrated the Mexican army’s victory over the invading French forces in the city of Puebla, Mexico, in 1862. In 1971, Maple Area residents […]
