Meetings are on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm. Upcoming agenda information and streaming video of meetings are available at http://www.cityoffullerton.com City Hall is located at 303 […]
City Council Notes: August 20, 2024
The DOWNTOWN Report: Early September 2024
WOW The formation and evolution of the downtown area now known as Walk On Wilshire has been well documented here and has recently seen more activity. Supporters contacted us to keep that […]
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Leo Fender to Be Inducted to OC Hall of Fame
The Fullerton Museum Center, home of the Leo Fender Gallery, is thrilled to announce that Leo Fender will be inducted into the second class of the OC Hall of Fame. This prestigious […]
Dare to Struggle Protest Police Brutality in Downtown Fullerton
Dare to Struggle led a protest with the family of Alejandro Campos Rios, the homeless, and Fullerton residents on July 5th at 5 pm. The rally began at the Kelly Thomas […]
Hundreds Flock to the Fourth of July Community Bicycle Parade
The 11th Annual Downtown Fullerton Fourth of July Bike Parade was a success, and more importantly, it was a day filled with joy and laughter. A special thanks were given to […]
The 9th annual Day of Music Fullerton was Alive with the Sound of Music!
The 9th annual Day of Music Fullerton, held on Friday, June 21st, was a testament to the vibrant community spirit of Fullerton. This one-day music festival, organized by the Fullerton Historic Theatre […]
City of Fullerton Fourth of July Celebration at the Downtown Plaza
Get ready for a spectacular Fourth of July celebration at the Fullerton Downtown Plaza located at 125 East Wilshire Ave. Join us for a day full of fun, festivities, and fireworks as […]
The Fox Theater Opens to the Public on June 21st
It has been 20 years since an anonymous donor, known as “Clarence” to the community, saved the Fox. The theater had been closed for 37 years and was in disarray until now. […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: mid-June 2024
Day Of Music Historic Hillcrest Gathering We unearthed a couple of pre-concert images of Hillcrest Park from 1969 when concerts at the bowl were sometimes spur of the moment and always momentous. […]
Day of Music June 21, 2024
Kick off the summer with a day of free music on the longest day of the year on June 21. The Day of Music Fullerton is back for its tenth year, with […]
Fullerton Pride 2024
By wheel and by foot, a rush of rainbow joy parades down Wilshire Avenue in celebration of Pride month. On Saturday, June 1st, the Fullerton Museum Center hosted its 3rd Annual Pride […]
Fullerton’s 3rd Annual Pride Fest JUNE 1st
The Downtown Report: mid-May 2024
Above left: Jacaranda on May 21, 2020 Above right: Jacaranda on May 1, 2024 Jacaranda Trees It’s ordinarily impossible to escape the lure of blooming Jacaranda trees in Fullerton this time of […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Early May 2024
Bowling For Music Did you know the bowl at Hillcrest Park was originally intended for live concerts? There have been many over the years; some in the ’70s became somewhat infamous. The […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Mid-April 2024
Mike Ness DAY For years, local music aficionados wondered if Mike Ness would stop by during our annual Day of Music and maybe even play a couple of tunes with his band, […]
Mike Ness Day
Crowds of people gathered in our Downtown Plaza on April 3rd to celebrate the music and legacy of Social Distortion frontman and founder Mike Ness. The free event, hosted by the City […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Early April 2024
Mike Ness Social Distortion This could fill up not only this page but also the entire newspaper. Mike Ness grew up here in Fullerton and attended Troy High School with some of […]
Live Music at Downtown Fullerton Market
Fullerton Observer Survey: How important is it to you to have a paper newspaper?
How important is it to you to have a paper newspaper? Due to the high cost and environmental impact of paper, the Fullerton Observer is considering going to subscription only. That means […]
New law requiring bars serving spirits to offer drug testing devices to take effect July 1
A new law mandating certain alcoholic beverage license holders to offer drug testing devices for sale or at no cost to patrons will take effect beginning July 1. AB 1013 (Lowenthal) requires […]
Library Employees Recognized for Over Four Decades of Service
Adult Services Librarian Melinda Willeford-West was honored for an astounding 40 years of public service with the City, and Children’s Services Librarian June McIntire for a truly awesome 45 years of service. […]
Lupe Ramirez Receives Woman of Distinction Award from California Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva
Lupe Ramirez received the State Assembly Woman of Distinction Award from Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva at the Women’s Festival on March 16. Ramirez was recognized for her groundbreaking leadership in achieving […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Mid-March 2024
Book Launch Tom Elliott and David Jerome will host a book launch at Past Times Collectibles on Saturday, March 30th from 11am to 2pm. Eggs If you like fun and food and […]
Fullerton District 5 Woman of the Year!
Congratulations to Leanna Forcucci (pictured with husband, Steve Shepard) on being awarded Fullerton District 5 Woman of the Year! Forcucci has dedicated over twenty years to improving Fullerton. Her small business […]
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The DOWNTOWN Report: Early March 2024
BOOK ‘EM We were sent this photo of the Friends of the Fullerton Public Library Book Sale that took place on February 10th. Incredibly, The Friends have been supporting the library since […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Mid-February 2024
H2 Whoa Yes, the big story all over Southern California and beyond was and continues to be rain, rain, and a lot more rain, and of course, there are areas in and […]
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Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus”
The Maverick Theater begins its 2024 season with Peter Shaffer’s “Amadeus,” directed by Brian Newell. “Amadeus” is a gripping drama and a wonderful celebration of the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. When […]
Fullerton Art Walk with Free Exhibit Admission Tonight & Opening at the Ranii Gallery
The collaborative spirit embedded in these artworks epitomizes the essence of the sister-city partnership between the Fullerton School District and Fukui, Japan. The featured art stems from an annual international art exchange […]
The Ron Kobayashi Trio
On a crisp Saturday night in Fullerton, many people warmed themselves under heat lamps in the outdoor area of Les Amis to listen to the jazz stylings of The Ron Kobayashi Trio. […]
Rotary Club of Fullerton commemorates 100 years of service by dedicating a clock to the City of Fullerton
The Rotary Club of Fullerton dedicated and presented as a gift to the City of Fullerton a free-standing 13 ft, 4-sided post clock located in the Fullerton Museum Plaza on Wednesday, […]
Downtown Report: Early February 2024
Big Loss Dave Waech was a fixture downtown, in particular at Villa del Sol. If you spent time there during the day, you were sure to see him roaming the courtyard, […]
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