I attended and spoke at the Fullerton City Council meeting on December 16, 2025. On the agenda was the question of whether to adhere to the custom of a fair rotation of […]
Tax-defaulted parcels could be used for affordable housing
As California’s housing crisis intensifies, tax-delinquent properties in the Inland Empire may offer overlooked opportunities for affordable housing development—if coupled with broader policy and planning support. A report from UC Riverside’s Center […]
Woman’s Club of Fullerton Donates $2,436 in Teen Gifts to Spark of Love
On a beautiful December 6, 2025 morning, the Woman’s Club of Fullerton (WCOF) proudly delivered $2,436.71 in gifts for local teenagers as part of the annual Spark of Love program, sponsored by the Fullerton Fire Department. […]
opinion: City Ordinance and Accommodations for Disabled Residents
Local codes are written to promote consistency, safety, and order, yet strict enforcement can unintentionally create hardship for individuals facing disabilities, medical crises, financial instability, or unexpected emergencies. Integrating reasonable accommodations into […]
opinion: Please spell MAGA correctly
It is quite surprising that, for nearly 10 years, millions of people continue to spell MAGA incorrectly. Please let me explain that the correct spelling of MAGA is M-A-F-I-A. The leader of […]
OC ACCESS Service
OC ACCESS is a shared-ride service that is available to qualified applicants whose physical or cognitive limitations prevent them from utilizing the regular OC Bus fixed-route service. Types of Service Your OC […]
Fullerton’s Proposed Bicycle Safety Measures Fall Short
The city of Fullerton announced on December 2 a series of measures in response to a tragic accident involving a California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) student. While the efforts, including infrastructure improvements […]
America needs political pluralism: How the two-party system is hollowing out democracy
In countless casual political conversations over the years, I have heard the principle of the “lesser of two evils” invoked, the quiet suggestion that voting is less an act of belief than […]
Temporary Solutions to Homelessness is an Expensive Band-Aid on a Broken Bone
The ongoing homelessness crisis in Fullerton, mirrored by statistics showing 434 individuals experiencing homelessness locally and over 7,300 countywide, underscores the urgent need for a fundamental shift in approach: a commitment to […]
Video Observer: A Very Tamale Holiday Celebration Has Tasteful History in Old Town Placentia
For thirty-one years, Fullerton’s neighbor, the City of Placentia, has celebrated tamalés, honoring Latin tradition and the food’s cultural roots with an annual festival, which typically takes place at the start of […]
