Why do some people feel the need to comment using several fake names? If they truly believe in their opinion, why not comment consistently using one version of their own name—or, if […]
How Many Names Can a Commenter Have?
Out of My Mind: The War with Iran Turns Hot
Almost every war begins with a tragic series of miscalculations. Nations get fooled into not understanding the gravity of their actions, and sometimes, the whole world pays the price. Today, three hours […]
Congressmembers Correa and Luttrell Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Integrate Technology and Border Security
Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, and Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) introduced the Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act on April 2, a bipartisan piece […]
Live Music at Downtown Fullerton Market
The case for a 32-hour workweek with no loss in pay
Although it is rarely discussed in the media, the Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation to establish a 30-hour workweek in 1933. While that legislation ultimately failed because of intense opposition from corporate America, […]
Spotlighting some of the OC Cookie Dads and Male Volunteers Supporting Girl Scouts
It’s Girl Scout Cookie Season in Orange County, with over 7,000 Girl Scouts actively selling classic favorites. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the world, and this […]
Orange County Launches Community Needs Assessment to Support Aging Residents
In a proactive move to improve the lives of older adults, Orange County officials have embarked on the development of the Orange County Master Plan for Aging (OCMPA). Central to this initiative […]
Update: Elderly Couple File Appeal with Help from Local Law firm
The Thakur Law Firm filed an appeal in the OC Superior Court on behalf of Sam and Wha Kim, stating that the elderly Korean-American couple, who speak very little English, were deprived […]
Rest in Peace: Albert F. Franco 1935 – 2024
Albert F. Franco passed away peacefully at his home in Fullerton on January 11th, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born March 18th, 1935, in Camarillo, Ca. to Florencio […]
Video Observer: Museum with the World’s Largest Collections of California Narrative Art to Open in Orange
Recently, I had a unique opportunity to tour the spaciously reimagined new home of one of the world’s largest collections of California narrative art with art collector and philanthropist Mark Hilbert. […]
Hits & Misses: The Boys in the Boat: Two Hits
Based on the 2013 book by Daniel James Brown, “The Boys in the Boat” tells the story of the remarkable rowing team that brought glory to the University of Washington during the […]
Chapman Ave Post Office Robbery
On January 23 at about 4:50 pm, officers were dispatched to a robbery in the 1300 block of E Chapman Ave. While officers were responding to the call, a description of a […]
City Council Notes: Tuesday, January 16 Meeting
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 […]
Fire forces Orangethorpe Elementary lockdown
Orangethorpe Elementary was locked down while emergency crews fought to put out the blaze that was first reported around 1:20 p.m. The fire occurred near the intersection of Orangethorpe Ave and Brookhurst […]
California Faculty Association calls off strike effective immediately as a tentative agreement has been reached
The California State University (CSU) is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached with the California Faculty Association (CFA), ending their systemwide strike after one day. Students are advised to […]
Crime ring suspects arrested for 36 Orange County burglaries
Twenty defendants, including five juveniles, have been charged in connection with a multi-agency operation to dismantle an extensive Los Angeles County burglary crime ring responsible for 36 residential burglaries across Orange County, […]
Vegans and Vegetarians Restaurant Choices
Orange County is a foodie haven with plenty of amazing options for vegans and vegetarians. For those looking for a new place to try, here is a list of great vegan/vegetarian-friendly eateries […]
29TH Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County
The 29th Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County is now available, offering a comprehensive assessment of Orange County’s children’s health, economic well-being, education, and safety. The following areas […]
Medicare and Corporate Health
Health insurance is big business. The insurance called Medicare Advantage is a massive business. Profit-making private corporations using that name make their money from all of us who pay into our public […]
Commonwealth Elementary in Fullerton has been selected for this year’s Disney Musicals in Schools program
Arbolita Elementary (La Habra), Riverdale Elementary (Garden Grove), Santiago Elementary (Santa Ana), Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary (Garden Grove), Ethan B. Allen Elementary (Fountain Valley), Westmont Elementary (Westminster), Adelaide Price Elementary (Anaheim), […]
FSD Public Service Announcement: Child and Adult Care Food Program
FULLERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program The Fullerton School District Nutrition Services participates in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP. […]
Follow the Money: Is there a link between No votes and campaign contributions
Did campaign contributions to the three voting no on the UP trail have something to do with this? Jung: On 11/09/2022, George and Tony Bushala each gave $4,900 to the Fred Jung […]
Salmonella Infections in Orange County Linked to Raw Milk from Raw Farm LLC
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has identified seven cases of Salmonella illness in Orange County (OC) residents following consumption of unpasteurized or “raw” milk from Raw Farm LLC, which recently issued […]
Older Adults Community and Caregiver surveys
Quirk-Silva’s Bill Boosting Affordable Housing Tax Credits in California Signed by Governor Newsom
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D – Fullerton) announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 346 into law, addressing the critical need for affordable housing by maximizing the number of new affordable homes […]
Governor Newsom Signs Assemblyman Tri Ta’s Legislation to Reform HOA Elections and Protect Homeowners’ Rights
Assemblyman Tri Ta announced that the Governor signed his bill, AB 1458, a major reform of the voting process used by homeowners associations (HOAs) to more closely mirror public elections and ensure […]
Who Owns Property on the Proposed Union Pacific Trail?
The city council majority, Jung, Whitaker, and Dunlap, chose to return the $1.78 million state grant meant to create a green open-space trail between Union Pacific (UP) and Independence parks that had […]
Local Authors: Mid-September 2023
Jeanette Reese It Wasn’t Supposed to End This Way is a love story. After caring for two husbands and her mother for 22 years, Reese spent the next five years documenting her […]
Read The Fullerton Observer Mid-September 2023 issue
Free, No Paywall Ever. A newspaper is a vital part of a town’s social and intellectual life. It embodies the connection between people and plays a major role in building community. The […]
Planning Commission Approves Gas Station for Provecho Market
At the planning commission meeting on August 16, the commissioners voted on a major site plan to build a gas station at 312 North Euclid Street. The proposal was to remove 14 […]
Who Owns Property on the Proposed Union Pacific Trail?
Who owns property on the Union Pacific Trail that was recently shot down by Fullerton councilmembers Dunlap, Whitaker, and Mayor Jung? The council majority chose Option 3 and directed the City Manager […]
Authorities Seeking Public’s Help in Identifying Possible Additional Victims of Man Charged with Child Pornography
Authorities allege that Jacob Anthony Arriola secretly placed a phone in a Fullerton women’s restroom on July 23, 2023, recording a 12-year-old girl. The parents of the 12-year-old subdued the suspect until […]
Korean Garden Project at Hillcrest Park takes first step
Update per city officials: “The site has many deed restrictions on the property that limit the use of the land, and we are required to maintain the existing drought tolerant landscape and […]
OC residents raise concerns over OC Animal Care shelter
Supervisor Chaffee: “The appointment system keeps the animals’ stress levels down.” What is this babble? What are the comps on numbers euthanized and numbers adopted RE appointment-only vs. opening this government, taxpayer-funded […]
Governor DeSantis: Not an Outlier Only a Liar
Enslaved people “developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.” –Governor Ron DeSantis Failing and flailing presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, in trying to tidy up (whitewash) American […]
