The Presidential Primary Election is March 3, 2020 and Orange County will be using a new voting process approved by the state legislature in 2016, known as the Voters’ Choice Act. The […]
Past Preserved in the Library’s Local History Room

Every time I’ve walked through the library on my way to peruse the comic book section or visit the Friends’ bookstore, I’ve noticed a locked room behind a series of glass windows […]
Visiting the Migrant Shelters of Tijuana

In today’s current political climate, the issue of immigration has become extremely polarized. Democrats advocate for the rights of immigrants (documented and undocumented), and Republicans clamor for a border wall to stem […]
Buena Park “Navigation Center” Breaks Ground

The ground breaking ceremony on July 10 for construction of the Buena Park Homeless Navigation Center brought together a partnership of officials from cities, nonprofits, the County of Orange and the State […]
Fullerton Armory Shelter to Re-Open in October

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 […]
Nonprofit and Community Colleges Partner to End Student Hunger

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 […]
Council Wrestles with How to Protect Mobile Homeowners from Rent Gouging

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 […]
Fullerton Observer Video Edition: July 2019

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 […]
Second Massive Power Outage for Fullerton in Two Months

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 […]
“Lights for Liberty” Vigil in Brea

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, […]