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This Evening, Monday, March 2, 2026 @ 5pm: Protest Trump’s Bad Decisions
City Council Agenda Highlights for Tuesday, March 3, 2026
The upcoming City Council meeting at 5:30pm on Tuesday, March 3 includes several items for discussion. City Hall is located at 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton. Zoom Meeting Details: http://www.zoom.us/join Meeting ID: […]
Read the Early March 2026 Fullerton Observer
Click here to read the full Early March 2026 edition. No paywall. News for the people, by the people. Click here to subscribe to receive a hard copy through the US Mail […]
California and Arizona Attorneys General File Lawsuit Against HHS and CDC Over Vaccine Recommendations
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and the CDC for removing […]
OC CLERK-RECORDER HUGH NGUYEN TO CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF SPECIAL SATURDAY PASSPORT DAYS ON MARCH 2
Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen invites families and individuals to get a head start on travel plans at the 10th Special Passport Day on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9 am to […]
The Maverick Theater Stages Jazz-Era Musical The Wild Party
Fullerton audiences will be transported to the decadence of the Roaring Twenties when The Maverick Theater presents The Wild Party, Andrew Lippa’s dark, jazz-driven musical based on Joseph Moncure March’s 1928 narrative […]
Live Updates on US/Israel Strike Against Iran
President Trump announced early Sat, Feb 28, 2026 that the US has bombed Iran in what is being called “Operation Epic Fury.” The attacks came as continuing negotiations were scheduled for next […]
DA Declares No Criminal Charges in 2024 Fullerton Police Shooting of Alejandro Campos Rios
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has concluded its investigation into the March 6, 2024, fatal officer-involved shooting of 50-year-old Alejandro Campos Rios in Fullerton, determining that no criminal charges will be […]
Fullerton City Council Approves New Zoning and Electric Transportation Regulations
The Fullerton City Council unanimously adopted two ordinances on February 17, 2026. Ordinance No. 3353 approves an amendment to change the zone classification for the southerly portion of the parcel at 2461–2495 […]
TinyFest 2026 Brings Big Inspiration for Small-Space Living to Costa Mesa
Enthusiasts of minimalist lifestyles and innovative housing solutions will gather this spring for TinyFest 2026, a two-day celebration of tiny living and design at the OC Fair & Event Center. Scheduled for […]
opinion: Why Are There So Many Older White People at Protests?
At a recent protest in my area, the crowd was spirited, and noticeably older white people. It’s something I’ve seen more and more, and I’ve been thinking about why. Part of it […]
Cal State Fullerton’s Arboretum and Botanical Garden Receives $2.35 Million Gift
The Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton received a $2.35 million gift to support physical improvements, enhance the garden’s collections and ensure that it remains a top conservation resource in […]
OC Board of Supervisors Pass Vice Chair Katrina Foley’s Ordinance Cracking Down on Catalytic Converter Theft
The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted on February 24, 4-1, to pass the second reading of Vice Chair Katrina Foley’s countywide ordinance targeting catalytic converter theft. The measure closes a gap […]
Ranking Members Call Out SBA’s New Policy Limiting Loan Access for Immigrant Entrepreneurs
Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez, and Reps. Clarke, Espaillat, and Meng Condemn Arbitrary SBA Policy Barring Immigrant Entrepreneurs from Securing Vital Loans Letter (PDF) Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), House Small […]
Loving Our Immigrant Neighbors / Amando a Nuestros Vecinos Inmigrantes
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fullerton, along with First Christian Church, hosted a panel presentation on Sunday, February 22, regarding local immigration concerns and ways to support our local immigrant community. The […]
Grand Jury Report: A Breach of Public Trust in Orange County
The Orange County Grand Jury launched a formal investigation into how and why the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a 25% salary increase for themselves last June — a decision made […]
E-Bike Safety Debate Grows in Fullerton and Points to Need for Safer Bike Infrastructure
As electric bicycles surge in popularity across Southern California, cities like Fullerton are confronting a pressing question: how to encourage sustainable transportation while addressing mounting safety concerns — particularly among young riders. […]
KAISER NURSES END HISTORIC STRIKE AGAINST $76 BILLION HEALTH CARE GIANT, RETURN TO WORK WITH HARD-WON PATIENT SAFETY PROTECTIONS
UNAC/UHCP nurses and health care workers are back on the job. After weeks on the picket line fighting for the patients and communities they serve, members of the United Nurses Associations of […]
Kaiser Permanente Statement About the Open-ended Strike
The open-ended strike underway by UNAC/UHCP is unnecessary, disruptive to our members and patients, and counterproductive to reaching contract agreements. Fortunately, the number of employees choosing to return to work continues to […]
California Air Resources Board Seeks Applicants for Environmental Justice Advisory Committee
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced that it is accepting applications for the Assembly Bill (AB) 32 Environmental Justice Advisory Committee (EJAC) for the term 2026-2029. The deadline to apply […]
American Civil Liberties Union Uses Door-to-Door Canvassers and Warns Public About Scammers
The American Civil Liberties Union and its regional affiliates regularly deploy field canvassers to neighborhoods to discuss civil rights issues and solicit donations, often using digital tablets to process contributions on the […]
On the February 25 Agenda for the Orange County Sanitation District
Orange County Sanitation District Board to Consider Nearly $9 Million in Infrastructure Contracts The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) Board of Directors will consider approving nearly $9 million in infrastructure and […]
Cities Face Growing Challenge of Senior Transportation
As communities across the nation confront the realities of aging populations, transportation has emerged as a pressing—and often overlooked—public policy challenge. For many older adults, the ability to navigate their neighborhoods is […]
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Comment Needed
Review the Draft 2025 LHMP document below to see the proposed risk reduction strategies. Then make your public comments at the bottom of this page. https://www.cityoffullerton.com/government/departments/fire/prevention/fire-hazard-mitigation/2025-local-hazard-mitigation-plan-public-comment
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 […]
A Senior’s Journey to Independence Without a Car
With all the car crashes continually happening, many of them ending up in fatalities, I’m so glad I’m not driving anymore. As a senior, a recent accident convinced me to stop. I […]
Chaffee Highlights Innovative Community Policing Program in Presentation to Fullerton City Council
Doug Chaffee, Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors, delivered a presentation to the Fullerton City Council on February 17, 2026, outlining the origins, progress, and future of a behavioral health-focused community policing program […]
Legal Insights: Terry v. Ohio
In 1968, the Supreme Court decided Terry v. Ohio, a case that changed how police officers can interact with people on the street. The ruling created the legal basis for what is […]
Kaiser Strike Enters Fourth Week as Nurses Demand Action on Staffing and Contracts
A strike by 31,000 nurses and health care professionals at Kaiser Permanente entered its fourth week on Friday, as union leaders pointed to newly disclosed financial filings showing the nonprofit health system […]
SCOTUS Rules Against Trump Tariffs, Markey Calls for Refund to Small Businesses
In a victory for small businesses, the Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration overstepped its authority in imposing tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Following this decision, […]
Community Leaders Unite to Enhance Urban Forest at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park
On a warm, blue-skied Southern California morning, community leaders and environmental advocates gathered at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park in Buena Park to celebrate the planting of 40 new trees—an […]
Young Observers: mid-February 2026
“She’s Making Jam” by Alicia, 8th Grade She stands at the stove before dawn, hair pinned up with yesterday’s patience. The kettle trembles. The bills rattle, upset. And the house already knows […]
Fullerton Joint Union High School District Updates
New Mascots At the February 10 FJUHSD Board meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Dr. Karl Zener announced new mascots for both Fullerton Union and Sonora High Schools. Both schools worked over […]
Fullerton School District Board English Language Learner Update
Assistant Superintendent of Education Services Dr. Adaina Brown and Director of Education Services Sung Chi reported at the January FSD (Fullerton School District) board meeting on recent California Dashboard data. The California […]
Storm Causes Tree to Crash onto House on Amerige Street
In the early hours of February 17, a storm resulted in an incident for Rashad Sharif and his wife, who were awakened by a 40-foot pine tree falling onto their home. The […]
