Happily Rose Verkamp was found on Saturday according to CHP. She had been last seen on December 13, 2024, at approximately 3 pm in Fullerton. Verkamp is 83 years old, 5.3, 175, […]
UPDATE: Alert: Missing Person Found
Fair Mayor Rotation & Council Member Hello & Goodbye Tuesday, Dec 17
Fullerton residents are encouraged to attend a pivotal city council meeting on December 17, 2024, at 5:30 PM, where District 4 representative Jamie Valencia will be sworn in as the newest member. […]
New Film “Final Wager” Highlights Local Talent and Fullerton’s Community Spirit
A new movie titled “Final Wager” showcases the talents of several individuals with strong ties to Fullerton, California. Significantly, most of the film was shot on location at Heroes Bar and Grill […]
Congressman Lou Correa Introduces Legislation to Combat Deceptive Downsizing, Shrinkflation in Stores
Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act Would Empower FTC To Address An Increasingly Common Unfair Practice Against Consumers Text of Legislation (PDF) Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), the top Democrat on the House Subcommittee on […]
Dog & Cat Vaccine Clinic
Heart is involved in many aspects of animal welfare and offers multiple services benefiting pet owners as well as the general public. Low-cost Mobile Dog & Cat Vaccine Clinics, Spay/Neuter and Low-Cost […]
Nonprofit Radiant Futures Receives $15,000 Grant From The Rosendin Foundation
Nonprofit Radiant Futures, formerly Women’s Transitional Living Center, Inc. (WTLC), has been awarded an annual grant of $15,000.00 from The Rosendin Foundation for counseling services for survivors of domestic violence […]
Providence Orange County hospitals ranked high performing for maternity care
U.S. News & World Report recognizes excellence for moms and newborns U.S. News & World Report today recognized Providence Mission Hospital, Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange, and Providence St. Jude Medical Center […]
Solidarity Hosts Annual Christmas Festival for Under-Resourced Families in Fullerton
Solidarity has supported Fullerton’s under-resourced neighborhoods for 20 years, helping families thrive. Each December, they host an annual Christmas festival that brings the Garnet (or Gem) and Maple neighborhoods together for food, […]
Urgent Call for Cold-Weather Shelter in Fullerton
In Fullerton, CA, the harsh realities faced by the homeless community are becoming increasingly dire as temperatures are set to dip into the 40s this week. Local outreach volunteers, including those conducting […]
Fatal Traffic Collision in Fullerton Claims Bicyclist’s Life
A tragic incident occurred on Monday evening, December 9, 2024, when an adult female pedestrian was struck and killed in the eastbound lanes of W. Orangethorpe Ave. at Jefferson Ave. Fullerton Police […]
ALERT: Fullerton City Council Advances Housing Incentive Overlay Program in a Special Meeting Tuesday, December 10
In a significant move regarding the city’s housing strategy, the Fullerton City Council has begun plans to enhance the Housing Incentive Overlay Zone (HIOZ). During a meeting on December 3, 2024, council […]
Are your charitable donations genuinely creating positive change?
How to Check out Charities Wondering if your donations to charities are really making a difference? You can check out how your favorite charity is operating by visiting: https://www.charitynavigator.org https://guidestar.org https://www.charitywatch.org […]
In Response to Increased Threats to California Immigrant Communities, Attorney General Bonta Provides Guidance to Public Institutions to Protect Immigrants’ Rights Under the Law
Updated model policies and recommendations for California schools, libraries, healthcare facilities, courthouses, shelters, and labor agencies In response to the incoming Trump administration’s inhumane threats of mass arrests, detention, and deportations, California […]
Young Observers: Christmas Theme
Happy Holidays: Christmas Harmonies by Tegan, 7th grade Buddy the Elf once said, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” As the holiday season approaches, […]
Opinion: At Home with the Homeless: “Better the Devil you know than the Devil you don’t know.”
What a Hell of a way to mark the second anniversary of this column, with the re-election of Donald Trump by 51 percent of American citizens who voted. That is not reflective […]
Young Observer: National Observance
National Observance: World Computer Literacy Day – December 2nd by Mateo, 11th grade As innovative technology continues to develop and expand its reach throughout the world, it is gradually becoming more and […]
Young Observer: Brown v. Board of Education
Legal Insights: Brown v. Board of Education by Kate, 8th grade Racial segregation in schools is considered unequal and unconstitutional today. However, this was not the case before May 17th, 1954, when […]
Local Water Issues
New Documents on OC North Basin Water Contamination can be read in full by visiting (https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/profile_report.asp?global_id=60002058). The Orange County North Basin plume of toxins is located in northern Orange County, California, and […]
New education laws for California Schools
During each 2-year California state legislature cycle, elected officials introduce bills, examine their merits in committees, and either send them to the governor for signing into law or they expire for that […]
Healthy Awareness: Appreciation and Love
I grew up in a family with high expectations of us. There was no praise, reward, or appreciation for achieving what was expected of us as kids. Perhaps it was a generational era where being […]
Balance and Change: How to be Grateful
This is the season to give thanks. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and there is nothing to give thanks for. That is totally understandable. If you are having financial issues, relationship struggles, […]
Preparedness in Action: Wayne’s Story
In 2018, a brush fire erupted in Chino Hills, consuming two houses and threatening the next-door neighbor’s property. Wayne Chien’s home was directly in the path of the fire. With the […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Early December 2024
In The Pokey, Mon Oh, never mind, all the commotion turned out to be 200 plus Pokémon Go players scavenging all over our downtown at about 10:30 on a Saturday morning. The […]
2024 Election Update: Who Won?
(As of noon on 12/3/2024, according to the Orange County Registrar of Voters, the numbers below are unlikely to change and will be certified by December 5. For more information, visit www.ocvote.gov) Thank […]
WCOF is Honoring Women Who Have Made a Difference in the Fullerton Community on December 4
The Women’s Leadership Forum is a FREE community event held on Wednesday, December 4 from 5 – 8 pm at the Coyote Hills Golf Course, 1440 E Bastanchury Rd, Fullerton The Women’s […]
A small plane crashed near Fullerton Airport, sending two people to the hospital
A single-engine plane crashed near Fullerton Airport on November 25th. The plane descended rapidly, shearing off a fire hydrant before striking a tree. The incident occurred around 2 pm, close to Fullerton […]
What just happened in the 2024 election?: Making Sense of the 2024 Elections
At the Fullerton Public Library (FPL) on November 18, four local political scientists discussed what happened in the recent election: Matt Jarvis, Robert Robinson, Scott Spitzer from CSUF, and Jodi Balma from […]
Read the Early December 2024 Fullerton Observer
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Fullerton Public Library Invites the Public to a Magical Holiday Ball
Magical Holiday Ball Saturday, December 7, 11:30am – 3:00pm Main Library Conference Center: 353 W. Commonwealth Ave. | 714-738-6326 All are welcome at this family-friendly celebration of make-believe! Come dressed as your favorite family-friendly […]
On the Agenda for City Council Meeting: December 03, 2024
There are five regular agenda items, two of which continue from past meetings. • Item #11: Continues the discussion on housing from the last meeting, which lasted over three hours and included […]
Balance and Change: Getting Through the Tough Times
Some days are hard. Some are easier. Some are so hard that you wonder if you can even get through one more minute, much less a whole day! And yet we do. […]
California State Audit of CalOptima Health Completed and All Recommendations Implemented
CalOptima Health adopted recommendations during the past year to strengthen governance, increase transparency. CalOptima Health announced on November 25, 2024, that all recommendations from the California State Auditor (CSA) have been fully […]
Healthy Awareness: Young Lives Redeemed
I wrote about purpose in the last edition of the Fullerton Observer. According to an article in American Psychologist (2023), purpose is a central, self-organizing life aim that can be evaluated on the dimensions of: […]
No! We Did Not Survive the First Term
As a seemingly comforting phrase for those struggling with the results of the recent U.S. presidential election, I’ve heard variants of “It’s okay, we survived the first term.” While this may be […]
Young Observers: mid-November 2024
(un) Healthy Habits: An Easy Thanksgiving Dessert to Try This Year! by Taliha, 10th grade I am not sure about you all, but for me, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday ever! I […]
