Dinner, Beer Garden, Crafts & Art Show at Fullerton Museum Center Thursday, September 21: admission to the current exhibit of 52 local artists from 12 to 8:30 pm with opening reception treats […]
See 52 local artist at Fullerton Museum Center
Union Pacific Trail gets support from residents
My involvement with the banner stems from the following: Council’s total disregard of Parks & Rec Commission’s unanimous vote in favor of Trail Only Council’s ignoring the efforts of an underserved portion […]
Correction from Early September issue page 3: A Brief History of SOCO
Correction from Early September issue page 3: A Brief History of SOCO Mid-September issue, page 17 Dear Editor, I am writing to request a correction be published to Judith Kaluzny’s page 3 […]
Downtown Report: Mid-September 2023
The Downtown Report SOCO’s Beginning Has this happened to you? One room in your house gets painted, and suddenly, all the others look old and tired, so you keep painting […]
Community Outraged as Council Majority Sends Back $1.78 Million Grant Meant for Union Pacific Trail
Doctors work under the guiding principle, “Do no harm.” Those we elect as our leaders should as well. At the Fullerton City Council meeting on August 15, during the discussion and vote […]
Sunday, August 13, is the Last Day for the Wisdom of Women Exhibit at the Fullerton Museum Center
Remember to see the current Fullerton Museum art show featuring portraits by award-winning photographer Donna Edman of local wise women and their advice to their younger selves. The exhibit includes paintings, sculptures, […]
Food Review: A memorable meal at Tofu Grill Korean eatery another Fullerton standout
Korean eatery, another Fullerton standout The banchan arrived seconds after we ordered our main dishes. We savored the tastes and textures of kimchi, cabbage, fried fish, pancakes, and japchae (glass noodles). […]
Downtown Report: August 2023
Downtown Report Wilshire Theater -Take A Seat, Part II If you missed part one, go to page 9 in the July issue, continuously available online at http://www.fullertonobserver.com. Just click on E-EDITION. […]
Women of Wisdom show featuring 70 local women artists is extended to August 13
Fullerton resident, Donna Edman, has photographed and compiled a book to honor the wisdom of 49 mature women between 50 and 95 years of age. The portraits are in a current show […]
A Message of Thanks from Angelo’s and Vinci’s
Beautiful Guests and Fabulous Team, past and present: It is with heartfelt gratitude and emotional tears that I let you know we are closing our doors for the final time after dinner […]
Fullerton Celebrates 4th of July with Annual Bike Parade
The Equal Rights Amendment Banner Drop at Fullerton City Hall
It has been 100 years since the Equal Rights Amendment was introduced, and people are still fighting for constitutional gender equality for women, Indigenous, Black and Brown folks, LGBTQ+ people, and other […]
State Senator Josh Newman Secures $10 Million in State Funding for Community Investments
State Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) announced on June 28 that a number of his district budget priorities were included for funding in the 2023-24 California State Budget during what is shaping up […]
Downtown Report: July 2023
Downtown Report: July 2023 From left to right: Jessica Kaczmarek Band played to the audience, The Mark Sells Band rocked the stage, and our very own local minstral Steve Metzger brought the […]
Day of Music Fullerton Draws Crowds to Downtown
Day of Music Fullerton (DoMF) is part of a larger event that originated in Paris in 1982. Fête de la Musique, as it is known in France, was brought to the city […]
Giselle Monterrosas presenta los temas de noticias
Hoy, Giselle Monterrosas presenta los temas con la ayuda de los talentosos pasantes del Programa Troy Tech (Britany Alcantar Cortez y Colin O’Malley). Prepárate para una experiencia visualmente cautivadora mientras […]
Day of Music June 21
No better way to kick off the summer than a day of free music on the longest day of the year. The Day of Music Fullerton is back for its ninth year […]
Downtown Report: Mid-June 2023
Downtown Where? It was back at the turn of the century (does anyone use that term?) when the Fullerton Downtown Business Association decided to band together and put our downtown on the […]
Young Observers: Mid-June 2023
School Scene by Marcella, 6th grade Fullerton School District’s First Dual Language Class Gets Promoted to Junior High The Fullerton School District (FSD) celebrated the promotion of the first Spanish-English dual language […]
Piano Keys Get a Tune-up
In preparation for the Day of Music Fullerton on June 21st, the city’s street team was refreshing the “piano keys” crosswalk at Pomona and Wilshire on Friday and Saturday. The idea was […]
Pride in Fullerton
A joyous bicycle and golf cart parade headed west on Wilshire Avenue from Raymond Street Saturday before ending at the Fullerton Museum Center, where the second annual Fullerton Pride Festival kicked off. […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Early June 2023
A Community Comes Together Here is the promised follow-up to our announcement in the Early May issue. Hundreds of people from near and far joined The Fullerton Fire Family, the Fullerton Police […]
Fullerton’s First Annual Follies is a Hit Show
Over 100 people showed up for what may be the first of many future Annual Fullerton Senior Follies shows. The production was coordinated by Katie Gobar and the Community Center staff under […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Mid-May 2023
Sadness In Town Tommy Thompson, long-time neighbor and friend, well known to many in Fullerton, passed away on Friday, May 5. Tommy lived in the same 1930 vintage home for 83 years […]
‘DAY OF MUSIC FULLERTON’ Teams Up with the Drake Team and Reliance Real Estate as Presenting Sponsor
Real estate professionals become the headline supporter to bring Day of Music Fullerton to the community for 2023. The Day of Music Fullerton will be presented by The Drake Team and Reliance […]
City Council Notes: April 4 Meeting
Proclamations Music in our school’s month Troy Trimble, the instrumental music teacher at Fullerton high school, introduced high school student Sam Snyder who is in the jazz ensemble. Sam took the […]
Downtown Report Mid-April 2023
New In town So much to do with the old and the new. Framing is taking place, and some classic decorative items from Mo’s Fullerton Music have taken up residence at the […]
A Red Rose for the Songbird of Manzanar
“Manzanar: The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams” runs through April 27 at the Fullerton Museum Center. At the January 21 exhibit opening, I was honored to meet two people who were interned […]
Fullerton Union High School Receives National Recognition for Theatre Education Program
Fullerton Union High School has been honored with the distinction of being named a Premiere Community for Theatre Education for its outstanding commitment to the field. The Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) recognizes […]
The Assistance League seems to have it all with fashion, food, books, and a legacy
There is something new in the Assistance League of Fullerton (ALF) after 83 years of service to the communities of North Orange County. But there is always something new…. Taste of […]
Downtown Report Early April 2023
King of Trees Driving in the pouring rain, so what’s new, around the downhill turn right after the famous bowl at Hillcrest – no traffic or sign of trouble. Then, there it […]
Early April Issue 2023
Happening in April
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State of the Community
THIS JUST IN: Community Meeting for Workforce and Affordable Family Housing Tonight
Meta Housing is hosting a Community Meeting for Workforce and Affordable Family Housing Tonight, March 28, at 7 pm Fullerton Public Library
