Proclamations Music in our school’s month Troy Trimble, the instrumental music teacher at Fullerton high school, introduced high school student Sam Snyder who is in the jazz ensemble. Sam took the […]
City Council Notes: April 4 Meeting
New Statewide Benefits Enrollment Portal to Launch April 24, 2023
The County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) will transition to BenefitsCal, an enhanced public assistance benefits enrollment portal, on Monday, April 24, 2023. BenefitsCal replaces MyBenefitsCalWIN (MyBCW), allowing clients to apply […]
Statement from Fred Jung, Orange County Power Authority Board Chair
In just a few short years, the Orange County Power Authority has gone from one city’s vision to a fully operational community choice energy provider serving approximately 240,000 residential and commercial customers […]
California is becoming 4th largest economy in the world
State Controller Malia Cohen, who began her term in January, was this month’s featured speaker at Sharon Quirk-Silva’s “Breakfast Club,” held April 14th at the Buena Park Senior Center’s Heritage Hall. Cohen […]
Real California Parent Rights
The 118th Congress recently passed HR 5, “The Parents Bill of Rights,” and then the bill moved to stagnate in the United States Senate. The good news is a majority of HR […]
City Proposes Taking Over Hunt Library
The date for this item going before the city council has changed to TBA (to be announced) The Hunt Library Ad-hoc Committee met to hear proposals from Olive Community Services and the […]
REP. CORREA REQUESTS OVER $50 MILLION IN FEDERAL TAX DOLLARS FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN CA-46
Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that he requested over $50 million in federal funding for vital community projects across California’s 46th Congressional District on April 12, 2023. The House Appropriations Committee only […]
Rethinking Quality of Life in the Era of Climate Crisis
Once again, the United States has failed to reach the top 10 of the world’s happiest countries. Since 2012, the United Nations has released annual survey results comparing how people in different […]
Arnold Holland Appointed Dean of Cal State Fullerton’s College of the Arts
Arnold Holland was recently appointed Dean of Cal State Fullerton’s College of the Arts, effective April 3. Holland had served as interim dean of the college for the past two years. Prior […]
Fisler School Recognition and Nicolas Junior High Community Center Grand Opening
Robert E. Fisler School Congratulations to Robert E. Fisler School, which has been named one of California’s 2023 Schools to Watch. This means that it has been named one of California’s 2023 […]
Santa Ana Resident Among First Peace Corps Volunteers to Return to Service Overseas
Santa Ana resident Josue Antonio is among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service since the agency’s unprecedented global evacuation in March 2020. The Peace Corps suspended global operations […]
Final Land Acquisition Brings Total to 85,135 Acres for Research, Demonstration, and Public Recreation Benefits
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) announced today the completion of the State Demonstration Forest Lands acquisition from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). The 6,982-acre Pit […]
Assemblyman Tri Ta Announces Legislation to Protect Californians’ Privacy in the Age of AI Technology
Assemblyman Tri Ta announced introducing AB 1721 on April 6, 2023, legislation to enact a penalty of a fine or up to a year in a county jail for knowingly distributing artificially […]
Fullerton Joint Union High School District is participating in the Orange County Department of Education’s career fair on April 29
Are you considering a career in education, or are you an educator looking for a new opportunity to serve students? Orange County school districts are looking for dynamic, dedicated individuals like you. […]
Korean American Representatives Lead Kimchi Day Resolution
Last week, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (CA-40), Michelle Steel (CA-45), Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), and Andy Kim (NJ-03), all four Korean American members of Congress, introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate November 22 […]
WORLD’S LARGEST WATER RECYCLING FACILITY IN ORANGE COUNTY GETS EVEN BIGGER
WHAT: A final expansion to the world’s largest water recycling facility, the Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS), is complete, producing 130 million gallons of water a day – enough water to serve nearly […]
Fatal Traffic Collision
Fullerton Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Magnolia and Flower regarding a traffic collision involving an auto vs. pedestrian and a motorcyclist on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at approximately 9:19 […]
Fullerton City Council Notes: March 21 Meeting
Outdoor Live Music to be Discussed at Planning commission by David Nuñez Fullerton residents can still look forward to listening to live music despite the City Council clarifying that outdoor live music […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: Remembering Kelly Thomas part 1
You can’t discuss homelessness without having a concurrent discussion about how we as a society treat the mentally ill. And you can’t have a conversation about the homeless and mentally ill in […]
Watch Fullerton Observer Broadcast with Host Giselle Monterrosas in Spanish or English
Future Leaders Program
The Future Leaders Program is designed for high school sophomores and juniors who reside in the 4th Supervisorial District, which includes the cities of Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia, Stanton, […]
Stop USPS privatization
The postal service has been a lifeline to so many Americans who rely on the service for medication, voter registration and vote-by-mail, and other packages. What Louis DeJoy is doing is shameful […]
Open Letter to Mayor Fred Jung from Councilmember Dr. Shana Charles
Dear Mayor Jung, As you may have noticed, I left the room during the State of the City address last Wednesday. I am writing to make clear that I did not leave […]
Fullerton and Fukui’s 30th Year Anniversary Trip
A Story of Loyalty and Integrity Fullerton Sister City Association has had an established sister city relationship with Fukui Japan since 1989. Our members were excited to visit Fukui to celebrate the […]
Early April Issue 2023
State of the Community
Mattress Fundraiser for Golden Hill Elementary is Rescheduled for April 15
THIS JUST IN: Community Meeting for Workforce and Affordable Family Housing Tonight
Meta Housing is hosting a Community Meeting for Workforce and Affordable Family Housing Tonight, March 28, at 7 pm Fullerton Public Library
RANKING MEMBER CORREA LEADS 100+ MEMBERS URGING ADMINISTRATION TO NOT DETAIN MIGRANT FAMILIES, EXPAND LEGAL PATHWAYS
The Letter is led by Reps. Lou Correa (CA-46), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), David Trone (MD-06), and Veronica Escobar (TX-16) In response to reports that the […]
2023 State of the City
REP. CORREA INTRODUCES AMENDMENT TO INVEST IN AMERICAN-MADE GREEN ENERGY
Correa Seeks To Amend Republican’s So-Called “Lower Energy Costs Act” To Push Equal Investment in Green, Renewable, American-made Energy Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) introduced an amendment to Republicans’ so-called H.R.1, “The Lower […]
Critical Incident Community Briefing – Officer Involved Shooting
On Friday, February 10, 2023, at approximately 1:10 AM, Fullerton Police Officers located a vehicle in the area of Harbor Blvd and Chapman Ave that was wanted in connection with an armed […]
ORANGE COUNTY STUDENTS TO ATTEND NATION’S LARGEST WATER EDUCATION FESTIVAL
WHO: It takes a village to organize and implement this award-winning event that serves nearly 4,500 students accompanied by more than 450 teachers and chaperones. The students are from approximately 60 different […]
REP. CORREA INTRODUCES AMENDMENT TO PROTECT UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES
Correa Seeks To Amend Republican’s So-Called “Parent’s Rights” Legislation To Protect All Students, Regardless of Immigration Status Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the Border Security Subcommittee, introduced an amendment to […]
Support AB 1035! – Statewide Rent Cap for Manufactured Housing Residents
Rents in Rancho La Paz Mobile Home Park in Fullerton and Anaheim, CA, immediately skyrocketed after it was sold to a predatory owner. Thank you to everyone who sent a letter to the […]
