April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) is stepping up its efforts to assist sexual assault victims throughout the state. Each year, CalVCB provides […]
Live Oak United Church of Christ in Brea will host a special Jazz Vespers service, showcasing the talents of the Ron Kobayashi Trio alongside guest vocalist Crystal Clulee. The event on Sunday, […]
The Maverick Theater presents the world premiere of The Return of Zorro! A hero whose many adventures took place here in Orange County. Created by pulp novelist Johnston McCulley back in 1919. […]
A community-oriented discussion is set to take place at 6:30pm on April 30, at the Fullerton Library Conference Center, focusing on the potential of creating affordable housing on land owned by religious […]
Amid all the noise about Fullerton’s looming budget deficit, there is one group of high-schoolers quietly improving our city’s famous trails – at zero cost to taxpayers! You may have seen them […]
U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) praised the recent decision by the Department of Justice to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act. This significant move […]
A bat found in Fullerton has tested positive for rabies. The bat was on the stairs near the music building at Fullerton College on the northeast corner of Chapman and Lemon on […]
At a formal event on April 10, Fullerton Assisteens honored eighteen of their senior high school members who will soon be headed to college. Assisteens, an auxiliary volunteer group of the Assistance […]
On a typical weekend, while many teenagers are busy with school or social activities, a group of students in Orange County is doing something different. They are teaching art, not for grades […]
WM announced on March 6 that it has opened an upgraded, $20 million recycling facility in Orange. The Orange Recycling Facility is expected to process up to 130,000 tons of material per […]
The City of Fullerton has issued a warning to residents following confirmed reports of individuals going door to door while impersonating City employees. According to officials, the individuals may falsely claim they […]
The Fullerton Planning Commission is set to review important updates to the city’s Open Space & Conservation Element at a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, at 6:30 pm. The meeting will […]
For 48 years, the Fullerton Observer has stood as a pillar of local journalism, offering a platform for community voices and storytelling that reflects the heart of Fullerton. This all-volunteer newspaper thrives […]
The Every Thursday Market and Beer Garden opens from 4pm to 8:30pm and includes Farmers market, food trucks, craft vendors of all sorts, Kids activities, live music (see lineup below) plus the […]
Every Wednesday, Independence Park on Valencia Avenue will host its weekly farmers’ market from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, drawing attention not only for its selection of fresh produce but also for […]
Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call on Sunday, April 20, 2026, from a female reporting that a male known to her was attacking her and another individual she was with. The caller […]
The regular Council meeting starts at 5:30pm at Fullerton City Hall, 303 W Commonwealth. 1. Fiscal Audit Presentation: The meeting will commence with a report regarding a special fiscal audit. 2. Item […]
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The State of California spends more than a third of its estimated $248.3 billion General Fund Budget on K-12 education. The state Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) is an important, high-profile elected […]
Correction The report below incorrectly stated that the City of Fullerton had already launched a special fiscal audit. City council meeting on April 21 clarified that no such audit has yet begun. […]
The Fire Department is seeking approval from the City Council on April 21, 2026, for a Legal Services Agreement with Korein Tillery PC, a class action litigation firm, to investigate and pursue […]
New meeting time 6pm: A new public service is now available at City Hall. Simultaneous onscreen transcription of presentations in English, along with Spanish translation, is projected throughout the meeting. Present: Commissioners McKendry, […]
In celebration of Earth Month, the Orange County Climate Coalition will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 22, at 6:00 pm. The meeting promises to spotlight several pressing environmental issues, aligning […]
The Hunt Branch Library is set to host the much-anticipated OC Día del Niño (Day of the Child) Festival on Saturday, April 25, from 10 am to 5 pm. This free community […]
Every step you take to practice nonviolent noncooperation matters. Every pledge you make shows your willingness to stand in solidarity and proclaim ENOUGH. This is not an isolated day of action but […]
More than 600 Fullerton School District students will come together for FSD Fest, a dynamic, student-driven showcase of innovation, creativity and choice in action. From esports showdowns and student-produced films to live […]
Our shelter is experiencing an uptick in stray dog intakes, and we need fosters to help create space for those still arriving. We have wonderful large dogs (30+ lbs.) who just need […]
Orange County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Katrina Foley issued a statement following a recent Board discussion on Item S43L, refuting claims made by the Treasurer-Tax Collector that exaggerated the county’s fiscal […]
Nouveau Chamber Ballet, under the direction of Artistic Director Sheree King, proudly presents “70 Years of Lois Ellyn Ballet Studio: Celebrating Our Past, Present, and Future.” Join us in Orange County for […]
The Fullerton City Council majority moved forward with “narrowing” the field of bidders for the City’s next solid waste contract by adding three companies (Valley Vista, Athens, and Republic) to the top […]
The City of Fullerton will host a public hearing to discuss the allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funding for the upcoming fiscal year. This important meeting is set […]
U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced a significant investment on Monday, April 13, by presenting a $250,000 check to the City of Fullerton. This funding is earmarked for essential infrastructure upgrades at […]
As road safety remains a pressing concern in the United States, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is calling on drivers to take a proactive stance against […]
The Special Council meeting regarding the city trash franchise takes place at 4pm on Tuesday April 14 in the newly renovated City Council Chambers at Fullerton City Hall. A year ago or […]
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 […]
