The third Monday of January is celebrated as a national holiday to honor the memory of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man whose legacy is larger than life and […]
Political Commentary: Out of my mind by Jon Dobrer

Year End Column 2022 We all know the important and controversial events that made 2022 special and sometimes especially horrible: Invasion of Ukraine Nice Words but Little Action on Climate Change Committee […]
George Key Ranch Historic Park Reopens for Free Tours Every Saturday

After being closed for seven years due to extensive damage from the 2014 La Habra Earthquake, George Key Ranch Historic Park, maintained by OC Parks and located at 625 W. Bastanchury Road […]
Home(less) for the Holidays

First and foremost, this columnist’s honest hopes are that you had a Merry Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or whatever spiritually-oriented holiday you just finished celebrating. While playing a favorite Christmas mixtape, these lyrics […]
What has intrigued you?

I’m baaaaccckkkk! Hi everyone! I am happy to say that I am once again writing for the Fullerton Observer! So, let’s check in. How are you all? Have you been doing good […]
How to Achieve Happiness in 2023

In my last article in December, I finished by leaving you with three questions: Why am I here? (everyone is here for a reason); What am I supposed to be doing?; and […]
Fullerton Train Museum tour

The historic train cars and cabooses with period decor are on display on the first and third Saturdays of every month with no admission. When I stepped on the train, I stepped […]
SUNRISE VILLAGE – Final City Council Vote
Save Sunrise Village (SSV) finally reached the end of a 15 month battle trying to save Sunrise Village as a commercial site. Even after Mayor Jung’s statement to our group that he’s […]
Hawaiian Christmas Concert with Grammy Winner Jim Kimo West

Who wouldn’t like a little Hawaiian sound in their Christmas tunes? A little Hawaiian slack key Christmas song to brighten up the mood. It is beautiful storytelling through dance and the rich […]
City Council December 20 Meeting: Public Comments
The majority of the public comments were from concerned parents of Nicolas Junior High students requesting the City Council to implement item 6 on the agenda “Crossing guard at Olive and Citrus […]