The Fullerton and Santa Ana Armory homeless shelters will re-open beginning October 15 and remain open through April 15, 2020. The Armories will provide much-needed shelter to homeless individuals during the winter […]
Cypress College, Fullerton College and North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE) have partnered with local non-profit Pathways of Hope to increase services for North Orange County’s students struggling with food and housing insecurity […]
In an effort to protect 155 residents of Rancho La Paz mobile home park in Fullerton from the extreme rent increases imposed by the park’s new owner, Fullerton city council voted at […]
Welcome to the Fullerton Observer Video Edition for July 2019. In this episode: power outage downtown, Fullerton police officer involved shooting, emergency homeless shelter crisis, the proposed Fullerton College stadium, rent control […]
Massive power outage affected over 13,000 homes and businesses in Fullerton on Monday, July 15 from 8pm to 12pm. Power was restored to most homes by midnight. About 700 homes still without […]
150-200 people gathered at the corner of State College and Imperial Highway in Brea for a “Lights for Liberty” vigil on July 12, expressing their opposition to the current administration’s immigration policies, […]
On July 12, the Fullerton Police Department released body worn camera footage and further explanation of the officer involved shooting that took place on July 5, causing the death of 17-year-old Anaheim […]
Fullerton Hills Softball has an incredible 8U Gold All-Stars team this summer. In each of seven tournaments they have made it to the championship game, bringing wins in tournaments hosted by […]
The following is the third in a series of articles that will summarize the “Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election” (aka The Mueller Report). In Part […]
July 12 Update: Fullerton Mayor Statement Regarding Officer Involved Shooting Incident on July 5. According to Mayor Jesus Silva: “As Mayor of Fullerton, I share the public’s concern about the Officer involved […]
At their July 2 meeting, Fullerton city council voted 3-1 (Whitaker “no,” Fitzgerald absent) to declare an emergency shelter crisis regarding homelessness, to solicit proposals for a “safe parking” program for people […]
July 5, 2019 marks the eight-year anniversary of the brutal beating (and ultimate death) of a mentally ill homeless man named Kelly Thomas by the Fullerton Police Department. In this piece, local […]
Now that summer has arrived, it’s time to step outside and visit our local parks. Driving down Bastanchury and turning left on Kraemer Boulevard, I found Tri-City Regional Park, a 40-acre piece […]
Every 4th of July, a large bike parade makes its way through downtown Fullerton. This popular, family-friendly event attracted hundreds of participants this year. Here are some photos from this year’s parade: […]
A crowd of people gathered outside Congressman Gil Cisneros’ Fullerton office on July 2 for a rally to “Close the Camps” at the U.S./Mexico border, where children who have been separated from […]
We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new Fullerton Observer: Video Edition brought to you by Monte Videos! In our inaugural episode, we cover: · Day of Music Fullerton […]
City councilmembers and many residents who live in the neighborhood around Fullerton College expressed opposition to the proposed stadium at Sherbeck Field at the June 18 council meeting, citing the impacts on […]
The following is the second in a series of articles that will summarize the “Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election” (aka The Mueller Report). In Part […]
Before passenger trains serving Fullerton were taken over by Amtrak in 1971, the Santa Fe Railway was the city’s primary ‘intercity’ passenger railroad. The Santa Fe’s arrival to the area in 1887, […]
Many residents of Rancho La Paz mobile home park joined a larger protest in front of Anaheim City Hall on June 18 to ask for rent stabilization and a more sound housing […]
Offering hands-on classes for homeowners, nursery and landscape employees, and students wishing to enter the “green industry,” the Horticulture Department at Fullerton College is one of the leading community college horticulture programs […]
In May, Fullerton College and the North OC Community College District (NOCCCD) published the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the proposed stadium, as required by state law. However, because of misinformation and […]
A large group of residents from Rancho La Paz Mobile Home Park in Fullerton attended the June 4th council meeting with signs, expressing their protest of the massive rent increases proposed by […]
Excitement is building for Fullerton’s Airport Day on Saturday, June 22nd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 6th annual event will feature displays of vintage and modern aircraft, classic automobiles, aviation-related […]
The family and numerous members of the neighborhood turned out to attend the dedication of Tommy De La Rosa Way, a block-long street named in honor of the slain officer. Several city […]
At the June 4 meeting, Fullerton City Council voted 4-1 (Whitaker “no”) to approve a five year plan for water rate increases. The additional revenue will provide for operational expenses, annual replacement […]
Around 10:30pm on Thursday June 6, a transformer at the Edison electrical power sub-station next to the Fullerton train station exploded several times and burst into flames, causing a massive temporary power […]
Tucked away in a far corner of the campus near the corner of Lemon Street and Berkeley Avenue, the Fullerton College Horticulture Department has been putting on community plant sales since 1992, […]
According to residents of Rancho La Paz mobile home park in Fullerton, who are currently in negotiations with the park’s new owner regarding exorbitant rent increases, the negotiatons are not going well. […]
We hear about human traffickers targeting immigrants. We hear stories about victims lured abroad. But we often don’t hear about U.S. citizens trafficked not far from home and in plain sight. It […]
A view from the next generation Speech & Debate on the Question of Self Interest On May 17-19 I attended a debate for the National Speech & Debate Association’s California state championships. […]
Here are some photos from the well-attended 81st Annual Memorial Day Observance at Loma Vista Memorial Park in Fullerton this morning. The guest speaker was Major General Eugene LeBeouf. The program was […]
A special salute “Remembering the 100th Anniversary of WWI ending and the role of the US Army Reserves” will take place at 10am on Monday, May 27, at the 81st Annual Memorial […]
A public meeting to discuss whether the Sunny Hills Post Office should closed down will be held on Wednesday, June 5 in the lobby of the Sunny Hills Post Office at 1820 […]
In conjunction with rallies and protests across the country against the recent abortion ban legislation in states like Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio, about 100 people showed up during rush hour at the […]
