At the May 5, 2026, meeting of the Fullerton City Council, councilmembers engaged in a lengthy and at times contentious debate over ethics, sponsorships, transparency, and the future structure of the city’s […]
Fullerton Council Divided Over State of the City Sponsorships and Transparency
The Fullerton City Council spent significant time Tuesday, May 5, debating the ethics, transparency and structure of the city’s upcoming 2026 State of the City event, with disagreements emerging over corporate sponsorships, […]
Community Pilgrimage in Fullerton Honors Immigrant Lives
A pilgrimage of 25 community members took place across five locations in Fullerton on May 2, aimed at honoring the stories of immigrant neighbors who have been taken and disappeared by […]
2026 Primary Election Information for Orange County Voters
Ballots Mailed to Orange County Voters Ahead of 2026 Primary Election Orange County voters are set to receive their ballots for the 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election this week, if they haven’t […]
Orange County Older Adults Advisory Commission to Hold Meeting on May 8, 2026
The Orange County Older Adults Advisory Commission (OAAC) will convene for a critical meeting on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 9:30 am. The meeting will take place in the Main Conference Room […]
Orange County Executive Office to Host FY 2026-27 Budget Open House
The County Executive Office’s Budget and Finance team is set to host a Budget Open House on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The event aims to provide residents with an in-depth understanding of […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Free Concert at Haster Basin Recreation Area on May 9
The community is invited to honor mothers and caregivers with a special Mother’s Day Concert in the Park on Saturday, May 9, from 4 to 7 pm at Haster Basin Recreation Area, […]
Read the Early May 2026 Fullerton Observer
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Over 250 Community Members Rally to Support OC Home Care Workers
UDW, the union representing 48,000 Orange County care workers, gathered in Westminster to educate the community on the importance of prioritizing care for workers, people with disabilities, and seniors In-home caregivers […]
Art Brings More Good Vibes to the Community
Art Auction XXVII kicked off on April 25, as more than 150 local artists donated their work to benefit the All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation. Held at the Fullerton […]
Doggie Night Out
Doggie Night Out What would it take to unite a fractured planet? It starts at home—with community. For one evening, people gathered on the same page, or canvas, to support the […]
View the Fiscal Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee’s April 28, 2026 Meeting Here
Privitizing the city water department is one idea put forth by two committee members. Is Fullerton for sale to highest bidder? Is privitizing city services a good or bad idea for residents? […]
Central Library will present the third annual AAPI Joy festival on May 16 in Downtown Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) is gearing up for the third annual AAPI Joy festival, a vibrant celebration in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. The event will […]
STAGE Program Brings Seussical the Musical to Life at Pacific Drive Elementary
Students at Pacific Drive Elementary School took center stage in April, delivering a lively production of Seussical the Musical as part of the Fullerton School District’s STAGE program. Held at the Fullerton High School […]
United Domestic Workers Orange County Home Care Rally to Urge County Board of Supervisors to Invest in Care
The union representing 48,000 Orange County care workers will gather in Westminster to educate the community on the importance of prioritizing care for workers, people with disabilities, and seniors Who: Orange County In-Home Supportive […]
Waymakers’ recent Chari-TEA party, held at Fullerton’s Spring Tea Garden, raised $101,000 to support essential programs and services for families throughout Orange County
Waymakers hosted its annual Chari-TEA Party at the picturesque Spring Tea Garden in Fullerton, successfully raising $101,000 to support vital programs for families throughout Orange County. The event attracted numerous supporters […]
Honoring Exceptional Women: Nominations Open for the 7th Annual “Women of the Year” Award Ceremony
In a heartfelt tribute to mothers and maternal figures, the 46th Congressional District is set to celebrate its 7th Annual “Women of the Year” Award Ceremony on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This […]
CalOptima Health, AltaMed, and City of Santa Ana Initiate Street Medicine Program to Address Homelessness
CalOptima Health, in partnership with AltaMed Health Services and the City of Santa Ana, launched a Street Medicine Program to serve people experiencing homelessness, delivering comprehensive health care via a mobile doctor’s […]
California Launches Invasive Species Grant Program as Part of Proposition 4 Funding
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the Invasive Species Council of California are set to host a public webinar on April 29 from 3 to 4:30 pm, providing stakeholders […]
Orangethorpe Elementary Celebrates Earth Day with Student-Led “Orcafest”
Orangethorpe Elementary School celebrated Earth Day with its annual “Orcafest,” a dynamic, student-led event focused on conservation and environmental stewardship. Held on April 22 in the school’s outdoor “Sherwood Forest” learning space, […]
El Centro para Vecindarios Saludables organiza una reunión comunitaria con funcionarios policiales
El Centro para Vecindarios Saludables (Center for Healthy Neighborhoods) celebrará una reunión comunitaria el lunes 4 de mayo de 2026, con el objetivo de fomentar el diálogo entre los residentes locales y […]
Center for Healthy Neighborhoods Hosts Community Meeting with Police Officials
The Center for Healthy Neighborhoods is set to hold an in-person community meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026, to foster dialogue between local residents and law enforcement officials. The event will take […]
The Return of Zorro at the Maverick Theater
The Maverick Theater presents the world premiere of The Return of Zorro! A hero whose many adventures took place here in Orange County. Created by pulp novelist Johnston McCulley back in 1919. […]
Housing Opportunities for Religious Sites Explored in Discussion on April 30
A community-oriented discussion is set to take place at 6:30pm on April 30, at the Fullerton Library Conference Center, focusing on the potential of creating affordable housing on land owned by religious […]
Fullerton Coyotes Club: Environmentalism in Action!
Amid all the noise about Fullerton’s looming budget deficit, there is one group of high-schoolers quietly improving our city’s famous trails – at zero cost to taxpayers! You may have seen them […]
Senior Assisteens Celebrated the Commencement of their Years of Service at a Formal Event
At a formal event on April 10, Fullerton Assisteens honored eighteen of their senior high school members who will soon be headed to college. Assisteens, an auxiliary volunteer group of the Assistance […]
When Art Becomes a Voice: How Local Students Are Healing Communities in Fullerton
On a typical weekend, while many teenagers are busy with school or social activities, a group of students in Orange County is doing something different. They are teaching art, not for grades […]
Public Invited to Shape Fullerton’s Open Space & Conservation on Wednesday, April 22, at 6:30 pm
The Fullerton Planning Commission is set to review important updates to the city’s Open Space & Conservation Element at a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, at 6:30 pm. The meeting will […]
No Time to Volunteer? You Can Still Help the Fullerton Observer
For 48 years, the Fullerton Observer has stood as a pillar of local journalism, offering a platform for community voices and storytelling that reflects the heart of Fullerton. This all-volunteer newspaper thrives […]
Every Thursday Downtown Fullerton Market, Vendors, Food Trucks, Music & Beer Garden
The Every Thursday Market and Beer Garden opens from 4pm to 8:30pm and includes Farmers market, food trucks, craft vendors of all sorts, Kids activities, live music (see lineup below) plus the […]
Every Wednesday 8:30am-12:30: Farmers’ Market @ Independence Park, Fullerton
Every Wednesday, Independence Park on Valencia Avenue will host its weekly farmers’ market from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, drawing attention not only for its selection of fresh produce but also for […]
Tues, April 21: City Council Meeting Agenda Overview: Key Action Items
The regular Council meeting starts at 5:30pm at Fullerton City Hall, 303 W Commonwealth. 1. Fiscal Audit Presentation: The meeting will commence with a report regarding a special fiscal audit. 2. Item […]
Read the mid-April 2026 Fullerton Observer
Click here to read the full newspaper in color. No paywall, no tracking, just good old-fashioned news sharing by all volunteer Fullerton community members who care about our community and want to […]
Meet the Candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction
The State of California spends more than a third of its estimated $248.3 billion General Fund Budget on K-12 education. The state Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) is an important, high-profile elected […]
Parks and Recreation Meeting Highlights: April 13, 2026
New meeting time 6pm: A new public service is now available at City Hall. Simultaneous onscreen transcription of presentations in English, along with Spanish translation, is projected throughout the meeting. Present: Commissioners McKendry, […]
