This article explains how the Fullerton Police department uses various types of cameras, including License Plate Readers (LPRs), body-worn cameras, and drones, based on publicly available information from the City and Police […]
Fullerton Council Selects Valencia as Cal Cities Conference Delegate
The Fullerton City Council selected Councilmember Jamie Valencia as the city’s voting delegate to the California Cities annual conference on August 18, 2026, with Councilmember Dr. Shana Charles appointed as the alternate. […]
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer, The Innocence Center Successfully Argued to Have Guy Miles’ 1998 Robbery Conviction Dismissed After OCDA Conviction Integrity Unit Review
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has lost confidence in a conviction of a man in connection with a 1998 robbery of a Fidelity Financial Services office in Fullerton and successfully argued, […]
Correa Reintroduces Resolution to Designate August as Chicano Heritage Month
U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement on his reintroduction of a resolution to honor August as Chicano Heritage Month. “As the son of Mexican immigrants and a Representative with […]
Correa, Thompson, and Thanedar demand that ICE end the dangerous $20 million plan to arm agents with electric shock gloves
U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Ranking Member […]
First West Nile Virus Death of 2026 Reported in LA County
Public Health Urges Residents to Take Steps to Prevent the Spread of Mosquito-Borne Illness The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first local death due to West Nile […]
Public Comments at the August 18 City Council Meeting
Harry Longenbacher: I live in Fullerton. I want to discuss the use of surveillance cameras in our city, particularly regarding the ongoing National Week of Action for license plate reading cameras. There […]
Paramedic Subscription Program 2026
Help with out-of-pocket costs for Emergency Medical Services. Pending City Council adoption of the FY 2026-27 Master Fee Schedule. The Paramedic Subscription Program is a voluntary annual membership that helps Fullerton residents, […]
Clarification on the Old Spaghetti Factory Lease Dynamics
The City Council plans to vote on a new rent agreement for the Old Spaghetti Factory, a restaurant housed in the historic Union Pacific train depot, during its meeting on Tuesday, August […]
Fullerton staff will urge council to prioritize downtown lot for housing
City staff will ask the City Council on Tuesday, August 18, to reallocate a vacant portion of a downtown parking structure lot for housing development. This request follows a consultant’s study that […]
Fullerton weighs returning $126,121 to OCTA to revive stalled Bastanchury Road widening
The Fullerton City Council is set to decide on August 18 whether to return $126,121 to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). This repayment, according to city staff, is necessary to secure […]
City Council Meeting Time Change Notice and Agenda
The City of Fullerton has announced a change in the schedule for the upcoming City Council Meeting, set for August 18, 2026. The closed session meeting will now convene at 5:15 pm […]
Fullerton Disburses $59.7 Million in July, Nearly Half for Pension Payments
The City of Fullerton has published its check register for July 2026, which will be in the Consent Calendar for the City Council meeting scheduled for August 18. Total disbursements for July […]
Fullerton Fire Department seeks to add Kaiser to Medi-Cal transfer program projected to net city $826,000
The Fullerton Fire Department is asking the City Council to expand a state Medicaid financing arrangement to go through a single health plan. The request, on the council’s August 18 consent calendar […]
Fullerton Council to Weigh Spaghetti Factory Lease That Would Nearly Double Depot Rent
The Fullerton City Council will vote on the consent calendar for the August 18 meeting on a rewritten lease for The Old Spaghetti Factory at the city’s historic train depot that staff […]
Fullerton to tell grand jury state housing targets are out of reach — and that student housing should count
The Fullerton City Council meeting consent calendar for August 18 includes a response to a recent Orange County Grand Jury report that criticized California’s housing rules. The report, titled “California Housing Mandates: […]
California Proposition 5 (2026): Eliminating the Successor Election in State Officer Recalls
Status as of August 14, 2026. Every factual claim below is sourced to a primary or clearly identified secondary document; sources are listed at the end. Proposition 5 is a legislatively referred […]
Police Union Texts Residents to Block Recall, Citing Costs It Won’t Document
Filings show Fullerton’s police and firefighter associations have spent more than $150,000 on city elections since 2020 — including maximum donations to one of the officials now facing removal A mass text […]
City of Fullerton Street Sweeping
Public Works’ Street Division sweeps all City streets each week, excluding private streets and streets without a curb and gutter. Your area is swept on the same day each week, usually the […]
Fullerton Students Represent City as Junior Ambassadors in Japan
Since 1964, the Fullerton Sister City Association (FSCA) has fostered lasting international friendships and cultural connections around the world. This summer, that legacy continued as ten students from the Fullerton Joint Union […]
Massive Fire Erupts Near Fullerton Airport – Nearby Shelter Evacuated
A three-alarm fire tore through a shoe factory next to Fullerton Municipal Airport on Wednesday, August 12, sending a column of black smoke over Fullerton, briefly shutting down the airport and forcing […]
Recalls of Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung and Council Member Jamie Valencia move forward as committees submit petitions for approval
Following verification of both Notices of Intent to Recall, resident-led recall committees launch official websites and prepare for the signature-gathering phase The efforts to recall Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung and Councilmember Jamie […]
POLICE ACTIVITY: Enforcement is the Blade of the Sword of the Rule of Law
In recent years, I have come to appreciate that the “Rule of Law” may be an even greater asset than our system of democratic elections. The “Rule of Law” is a framework […]
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 City Council District 5 Candidate Filing Period Extended Through Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Fullerton City Council District 5 incumbent did not file for re-election in the November 2026 General Municipal Election, which extends the filing period to allow other qualified candidates to file. Individuals […]
City of Fullerton Senior Transportation Program for Medical and Recreational Trips
The City of Fullerton has rolled out its latest transportation schedule specifically aimed at the senior citizen community, focusing on medical and recreational trips, and complimentary rides to the Fullerton Community Center. […]
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 […]
Fullerton Police Department Announces Unclaimed Property Notice
The Fullerton Police Department has issued a notice regarding a found property, specifically a mobile phone (FPD # 26-36901) discovered near 213 S. Magnolia. As per Government Code § 50051, the city […]
Public Notice: City of Fullerton Mandates Electronic Filing for Campaign Disclosure Statements
In a unanimous vote on July 21, 2026, the Fullerton City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3358, mandating electronic and paperless filing for campaign disclosure statements as required by the Fair Political Practices […]
How Early Support Can Help Families Stay Housed
In a changing landscape of family homelessness, the image often conjured is misleading. Many families experiencing homelessness do not fit the traditional narrative; they may be living temporarily with friends or family, […]
Fullerton Councilmember Dr. Shana Charles to Speak at Democrats of North Orange County Meeting on August 6
The Democrats of North Orange County (DNOC) will host a key meeting on August 6, featuring several prominent local Democratic candidates. Among those scheduled to speak are Anaheim Mayor Pro Tem Leon […]
Press Release: Governor Newsom Doubles Down on California’s Commitment to Veterans with Major New Investments
Since 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom has invested more than $10.5 billion supporting veterans and military families, championing one of the nation’s most comprehensive agendas to support veterans and military families—making historic investments […]
Beat the Heat in Fullerton
If you need a place to escape the heat, visit the Fullerton Public Library or Fullerton Community Center, both offering air-conditioned spaces during regular operating hours. Remember to: Stay hydrated Avoid outdoor activities during […]
Read the August 2026 issue of the Fullerton Observer
Click here to read the August 2026 issue of the Fullerton Observer. News by people for people. The Fullerton Observer is an all-volunteer newspaper. We are your neighbors, professors, students, and seniors.
Community and Economic Development Department Hosts Virtual Public Hearing on Proposed Site Plan
Residents and stakeholders will have the opportunity to weigh in on a proposed minor site plan for facade improvements at an existing commercial building located at 4100 West Commonwealth Avenue during a […]
