Join the Fullerton Elks Emblem Club on Friday, September 11, at 11:00 am for a meaningful Patriot Day Luncheon. We come together to honor those who lost their lives and to celebrate […]
Event Announcement: Patriot Day Luncheon at Elks Lodge 1993
OLLI Open House: The Benefits of Lifelong Learning
It has been called one of the “best kept secrets” in Orange County, yet Cal State Fullerton’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, also known as OLLI, proved that statement to be inaccurate at […]
My Day Adventure on the OC Fair Express to See Zoot Suits
My first trip to the OC Fair was inspired by Instagram posts: one announcing the El Pachuco Zoot Suit Fashion Show & Lowrider Exhibit on Sunday, August 9th, and two promoting the […]
Save the Date: 50th Reunion for the Class of 1976
Attention Class of 1976! Mark your calendars for our 50th Reunion, taking place on October 2-3, 2026! We are excited to gather and celebrate our memories and friendships formed during our time […]
Fullerton Public Library Partners with Two-Time Grammy® Winner Laufey for Special-Edition Library Card
Special-edition card launches in celebration of Laufey’s “A Very Laufey Day” on August 23, ahead of Library Card Sign-Up Month in September The Fullerton Public Library is partnering with Laufey, the 2X […]
Backpack Drive Brings Community Together with Support from Local Sponsors
The recent Backpack Drive event in Fullerton saw a strong turnout as AT&T Cellular Global Company and the Estrella Family Foundation came together to sponsor the initiative. Casa 723 owners, Lynda and […]
9/11 Commemoration Event to Be Held at Fullerton Elks Lodge
The Fullerton Elks Lodge is set to host a commemorative event honoring the 9/11 tragedy, inviting the community to reflect and remember the impactful moment in U.S. history. The event will feature […]
Farewell celebration honoring Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva’s 12 years of service to the 67th Assembly District
Join us as Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva marks the close of 12 years representing North Orange County in the California State Assembly. We’ll reflect on a record that includes landmark work on veterans’ […]
Fullerton Is Recreating the Staffing Crisis It Just Paid to Escape
The Fullerton City Council gave direction at its July 21 meeting to proceed with Scenario C, the deepest of three proposed budget-reduction plans. Formal adoption of the budget is scheduled for August […]
Light the Mic: Celebrating Creativity at Downtown Fullerton Artwalk
Downtown Fullerton will come alive with creativity and self-expression as Light the Mic takes center stage during the Artwalk event. This open mic night invites artists from all walks of life—musicians, poets, […]
Blood Drive Tuesday at Providence St. Jude Medical Center Amid Urgent Need for Donors
Blood donations make an immediate impact and are especially critical during the summer months, with numerous blood drives available WHO: Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton is joining forces with the […]
Read the August 2026 issue of the Fullerton Observer
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Candlelight Vigil to Honor Lorenzo and Johan
Indivisible CA45 joined other Indivisible groups across the nation on Saturday, July 25, to honor Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero, beloved community members whose lives were cut short by […]
Orange County Super Mini-Con Set to Bring Board Gaming Excitement to Fullerton
The Orange County Super Mini-Con 2026 is gearing up for an action-packed weekend on Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Hunt Branch Library, […]
Looking for More After Retirement? OLLI Open House Scheduled for 50+ Adults
Maybe this is the year investigate your ancestry, write a book or join a book group, learn a new language or how to play a musical instrument, play poker or mahjong, improve […]
Fullerton School District Helps Connect 400 Families with Food and Essential Resources
Hundreds of Fullerton families received food, fresh produce, bottled water and essential household items on July 22 as Fullerton School District partnered with Feed the Children, Niagara Cares and Orange County United […]
Fullerton Police Department to Host National Night Out
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 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 […]
