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McAulay and Wallace Mortuary Hosts Centennial Tribute to the Fox Theatre
McAulay and Wallace Mortuary welcomed guests on May 3 for a special community celebration honoring 100 years of the historic Fox Theatre Fullerton and the musical legacy that helped shape Fullerton’s cultural […]
Video Observer: Admiring Mural Art at Maple Elementary
At Lemon Park, on a weekday morning in late April, I met with Parks and Recreation Coordinator Aimee Aul, who leads the “Discover Fullerton on Foot” walking tours for the City of Fullerton. We had a conversation about the structures and murals around Maple Elementary’s campus, and discussed how last […]
Video Observer: A Duckless Duck Pond with a History in Hillcrest Park
Update: Date was printed incorrectly. It should be 1924, not 1934. Early on an April morning, I was hiking through Hillcrest Park. Following park trails northwest of the fountain facing Harbor, I […]
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Video Observer: Orange County’s Past at Stanley Ranch Museum & Historical Village
About a half-hour drive away from Fullerton, straight down Euclid, sits the Ware-Stanley House, a historic home from the late 1800s that has now been converted into a museum. Run by volunteers […]
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Video Observer: Seed Library Empowers Community with Free Seed Distribution
On the first Saturday of every month, the Carriage House, a barn-shaped museum located behind a two-story Victorian house in Anaheim’s Founders’ Park, opens its doors from 9 am to noon to […]
Fullerton Joins Anaheim in the 46th Annual Black History Parade and Unity Fair
Black History Month kicked off in downtown Anaheim Saturday with the 46th Annual Black History Parade and Unity Fair. Hundreds lined the streets along Anaheim Blvd. as the parade headed south from […]
Orange County Students Protest Against ICE Raids on National Day of Action
Hundreds of Fullerton Joint Union High School District students from La Habra and Sonora high schools left classes and marched to La Habra City Hall on January 30, joining the National Shutdown […]
Mini History of Fullerton Mayor, Mayor Protem, and Members 1990 to 2026
The following is a year-by-year list of every person who has served on the Fullerton City Council, including the mayor (who is appointed by the council each year in what is known […]
Video Observer: Lillian Yaeger Haunts Her Former Home
Local shop owner John Reed has stories to tell about the ghost of Lillian Yaeger, one of Fullerton’s pioneering businesswomen, who supposedly never left her former home. Le Potager, a lovely two-story antique boutique, is considered by the North […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: mid-October 2025
CBD In Our Downtown? No, not that! The Central Business District, or CBD, is Downtown Fullerton. After many suggested places to get coffee outside downtown, it seems time to define where we actually are. […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Early October 2025
No More Mania What is going on? We have many changes here all of a sudden. A fabled treasure is gone, as Modelmania is no more. Been there so long, maybe the […]
An Immersive Experience 100 Years in the Making: Electric Company Theatre Presents The Centennial Project
Combining immersive theatre, original music, dance, and local history, the world premiere of The Centennial Project will be a different experience for each individual audience member and a celebration of our local history and […]
Muckenthaler Cultural Center to Host Presentation on Fullerton’s Historic Past with Jesse La Tour
In celebration of its centennial anniversary, The Muckenthaler Cultural Center will host a special presentation this Thursday featuring historian Jesse La Tour. The event will explore what life in Fullerton was like […]
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Fullerton Considers Mills Act Contract for Historic Property
At the City Council meeting on August 19, 2025, the City of Fullerton reviewed a request for the approval of a Mills Act contract for a historic property located at 621 N […]
Exhibition Celebrates Lowrider Culture in Anaheim
A new traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian, titled “Lowrider Culture in the United States / Cultura Lowrider en los Estados Unidos,” is set to open on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the […]
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RACES: Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
When driving through residential neighborhoods, have you ever seen a huge radio tower in someone’s backyard, or a tall vertical antenna on the rooftop of a house? If so, someone living in that home might […]
Landscaper violently arrested by ICE agents speaks out
Narciso Barranco walked down the steps of the Old County Courthouse Friday morning with his wife and supporters ready to face the cameras. This humble landscaper from Tustin has been thrust into […]
Exploring Local Trails: A Comprehensive Guide to Loop Paths and Parking Locations
Outdoor enthusiasts often seek trails that provide both an engaging experience and convenient access. This guide offers a detailed overview of local trail loops, organized by their respective starting points, making it […]
Video Observer: Fullerton Hostel Had Historic Past
Following a suggestion from a Fullerton Observer reader named Jeff, I decided to look into the history behind the Fullerton Hostel by Brea Dam Park off Harbor Boulevard. Beyond the park’s boundary, at the end […]
$400 Million Family Lawsuit Involving Prominent Fullerton Real Estate Figures Part 1
All allegations referenced in this article are drawn from the official court complaint filed by Albert Bushala on October 2, 2024, and have not yet been adjudicated. All parties named in the […]
Local Woman Sponsors Screening of Documentary “True Believer” in Irvine
A thought-provoking documentary film, “True Believer,” was screened June 19 at the Irvine United Congregational Church, shedding light on the historical and political influence of the religious right in America. Sponsored by […]
Jesse La Tour Interviews Judith Kaluzny: A Champion for Community Change
Jesse La Tour recently welcomed Judith Kaluzny to his podcast, Fullerton: Then and Now, a dynamic conversation that highlighted Kaluzny’s extensive contributions to the Fullerton community. A retired attorney, author, and dedicated […]
Video Observer: Digging Into the History Behind the “McColl Site” Marker on the Rosecrans Trail
Many residents who grew up in Fullerton in the 1970s and 1980s remember the McColl Superfund Site, where oil companies used to dispose of refinery waste. This was in the back of […]
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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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New Tariffs on Newsprint Will Reduce Access to News
Industry experts predict that the tariffs will lead to significant price increases for newsprint. These financial burdens come as print advertising revenue continues to plummet. Many newspapers have already announced layoffs and […]
