A significant appeal has been submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit concerning federal immigration stops and arrests in Southern California. Formerly known as “Perdomo v. Noem,” the […]
Community and Economic Development Department Zoning Administrator Project No. ZON-2026-0117 Minor Exception – 1410 East Grove Place NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Fullerton Zoning Administrator will hold a virtual […]
Project No. LRP-2024-0007: Proposed Amendments to Titles 3 and 15 of the Fullerton Municipal Code Regarding Businesses Selling Tobacco Products NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fullerton City Council will hold a […]
Public health is strengthened by safe firearm storage The Orange County Board of Supervisors (Board) Chair Doug Chaffee announced on November 4, 2026, that the OC Free Gun Lock Program is transitioning […]
For eight years, Kirsten Galloway worked night shifts as a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse, caring for premature and critically ill newborns and supporting the families facing the challenges of having […]
Have you ever sat in the “cheap seats” and wished you’d remembered your opera glasses or binoculars? How about watching a play while seated directly ON THE STAGE? The Electric Company Theatre’s utterly delightful and side-splittingly funny adaptation of Servant of Two Masters is performed in the round while the […]
Fullerton voters may wait days or weeks to learn the winners of several races, including a tight City Council contest and a county supervisor race separated by fewer than 1,000 votes, according […]
This August, a public records request asked the city for the ordinance or resolution establishing the planning commission stipend. The city said it found no records. The City Council should end the […]
Sunset Lane Elementary School has been named an Impact School by the Orange County Department of Education, one of only four schools across the county selected for the recognition. The honor celebrates […]
Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva has made addressing homelessness a priority throughout her legislative career, supporting emergency shelters, bridge housing and transitional housing programs intended to help people move from the streets into more […]
Marty Miller has been chosen as the new board chair of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, making history as the first San Diego representative to hold this position since the […]
Much has been written about the city’s extended Union Pacific Trail in South Fullerton over the last year. The city’s expensive Phase Two project transformed the formerly neglected Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way […]
Read the Early November 2026 Issue of the Fullerton Observer. This all-volunteer newspaper was established in 1978. There are no pop-up ads, no tracking, and no paywall. We believe all information should […]
When passing by W. Wilshire Avenue, one might not spot Les Amis, a restaurant tucked between other storefronts in downtown Fullerton. Yet stepping inside, guests are welcomed by smooth music and a […]
Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung faces a challenge from Buena Park Councilmember Carlos Franco for a seat on Orange County’s transportation board, as the agency confronts difficult decisions over public transit funding. On […]
Fullerton’s City Council made a deliberate choice in January 2025. After hearing from residents and committee members, it adopted Resolution No. 2025-005, kept the Active Transportation Committee (ATC) as its own body, […]
Two Fullerton School District schools have earned spots among California’s top 100 middle schools in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings. U.S. News analyzed 107,223 pre-K, […]
With the November 3 election approaching, campaign signs are popping up everywhere in Fullerton. They’re fastened to street trees, tied to park fences, and stuck in medians. However, many of these signs […]
The City of Fullerton invites residents and community members to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s military veterans at its annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, […]
Hundreds lined up and passed through security screening devices before entering a meeting where they could learn about the compensation program for losses suffered in what could have been one of the […]
According to Orange County Teamsters, the union has overwhelmingly rejected the county’s latest contract offer and said they are ready to walk off the job again, raising the prospect of renewed disruption […]
Noche de Muertos Saturday, November 7 | 4:00–8:00 PM The Fullerton Museum Center, in partnership with Blanquel Popular Art, welcomes the community to participate in Noche de Muertos, an evening honoring tradition, […]
With a lengthy ballot and millions of dollars being spent to influence voters, understanding California’s 2026 ballot propositions requires more than reading the short descriptions on the ballot, Fullerton College political science […]
Fullerton College Student Volunteer: Please state your name, occupation and the office you currently hold. Jeffrey Brown: My name is Jeffrey, or Jeff, Brown. In my day job, I am an engineer, […]
Fullerton College Student Volunteer: Please state your name and the office you are running for. Larry Andre: My name is Larry Andre, and I am a candidate for North Orange County Community […]
Fullerton College Student Volunteer: Please state your name, occupation and the office you are running for. Chloe Serrano: My name is Chloe Serrano. I am an education policy adviser, and I am […]
Fullerton College Student Volunteer: Please state your name and the office you are running for. Jesus Silva: My name is Jesus Silva, and I am running for North Orange County Community College […]
Fullerton College Student Volunteer: Please state your name, occupation and the office you are running for. Paulette Chaffee: My name is Paulette Chaffee, and I am an educator. I am running for […]
As California voters prepare for the November 3 election, a record 14 statewide propositions are creating confusion for many. To help navigate this complex ballot, Fullerton College Political Science Professor Jodi Balma […]
Caregivers to Picket Prime Healthcare’s West Anaheim Medical Center on Wednesday, Oct. 28, seeking fair salaries to address chronic understaffing Picket lines will run from 6:30 to 8 am and 11 am […]
Student Volunteer: Could you state your name and what you’re running for? Marilyn Buchi: My name is Marilyn Buchi. I’m running for Trustee Area 5 in the Fullerton Joint Union High School […]
Student Volunteer: Could you state your name and what you’re running for? Amy Dudich: Hi, my name is Amy Dudich. I’m running for Fullerton Joint Union High School District, Area 5. Student […]
Student Volunteer: Could you state your name and what you’re running for? Jordan Abushawish: Hi, my name is Jordan Abushawish. I’m a Fullerton resident and a proud parent, and I’m running […]
Amy Choi Won, a PhD chemist and Korean-English bilingual parent, is running for the Fullerton School District Board of Trustees in Area 3. Fullerton College student Payton sat down with her to […]
Student Volunteer: Could you state your name and what you’re running for? Regina Cuadra: Hi, I’m Regina Cuadra. I’m running for Fullerton Joint Union High School District, Trustee, Area 1. Student Volunteer: […]
