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 […]
Consent Items Approved from JULY 18, 2023 Items 2 and 3 were pulled from the consent for public comment and discussion Item #2: City of Fullerton Response to […]
WHO: Dozens of hotel workers and allies WHAT: Rally of unity and hope in the face of employer violence against striking hotel workers WHEN: […]
Local wins the USA National Karate Championship Lifelong Fullerton resident Adam Kraus was the National Karate Champion, for his weight (67 Kg), in Virginia last month. He used Elite Kumite, that when […]
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 […]
Missed the News in June? No worries we got you covered! (Versión en español Fullerton Observer Resumen del video: Orgullo, hombre de 74 años robado, Día de los Caídos, FSD DLA – […]
As I write this, the world’s attention is drawn to the passengers trapped (or dead) on a submersible that was searching for the Titanic. We can’t help but put ourselves in their […]
This is my first Father’ Day without a father. My dad passed away about a month ago and, through tears, I’m reflecting on all he taught me. My dad was a Republican […]
Providence, a not-for-profit health system serving the Western U.S., announced the appointment of Laureen Driscoll as the chief executive for the South Division, effective June 8, 2023. Driscoll has served as the […]
Department Update West Coyote Hills has now opened, and a plan for Union Pacific Park has been completed. Youth sports are almost done with their seasons, and in a few weeks, partner […]
*Actual Jimmy Cagney quote from Angels with Dirty Faces Everyone who follows the news knows that New York City has a rat problem. No, I’m not casting aspersions on their politicians—fit targets […]
Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung and Orange County Supervisor Doug Chaffee to attend. Tuesday, May 16, from 9-10:30 AM WHAT: Ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally open Hope House, a new, $900,000 […]
Downtown Report Early May 2023 Trains and Planes Another one of our Museums can use some support. Fullerton has a rich transportation heritage, and our downtown Fullerton Train Museum keeps the rail […]
Public Health Expert Calls for Funding Equity in Climate Change Education As California continues to promote the importance of climate change education, a majority of students are being left behind. Mojgan Sami, […]
“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 […]
Robert E. Fisler School Congratulations to Robert E. Fisler School, which has been named one of California’s 2023 Schools to Watch. This means that it has been named one of California’s 2023 […]
Unless you’ve been asleep, you’ve run into and been confused by the term “Woke.” This is understandable since some use it as a synonym for “enlightened” and others as an accusation of […]
Fullerton citizens can learn to encourage responsible city governance from a new group called the Clean Up Anaheim Coalition. The coalition was formed in the middle of last year in reaction to […]
The Safely Surrendered Baby Law responds to the increasing number of newborn infant deaths due to abandonment in unsafe locations. First created in January 2001, the Safely Surrendered Baby Law was signed […]
Revised on 4/15/2023 with a correction: Jane Rands’s title is Active Transportation Committee member and Jung’s campaign treasurer, not his campaign manager. Apologies for the error. North Orange County Chamber of Commerce […]
Below is a statement from Anthony Wright, executive director of Health Access California, in response to today’s ruling by U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor striking down a major provision of the Affordable […]
Beware the Ides of March This is an urgent bulletin for all homeless, mentally and physically disabled people in Orange County: upcoming changes to CalFresh and Medi-Cal benefits may result in limitations […]
Amy Chung, a teacher at Maple School, was awarded the Region 11 California League of Educators Elementary Teacher of the Year. Ms. Chung was nominated for her dedication to her students and […]
We Have Met the Enemy and He is Us –Pogo Every time there’s a shooting, we relive the film Groundhog Day. We debate if it’s the guns that kill people or the […]
Following a visit to ports of entry in Laredo, Texas, including The World Trade Bridge and the Lincoln/Juarez bridge, and a ride-along tour with Border Patrol, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking […]
CalOptima Health has received numerous reports from our members about unauthorized solicitations at their apartments and homes. According to these reports, individuals are misrepresenting themselves as CalOptima Health employees in association with free wireless […]
What is noise disturbance? Noise Disturbance (loud party, people yelling, etc.): Call the non-emergency police line at 714-738-6800. Ongoing Noise Nuisance: Report to City Code Enforcement Emergency: Call 911 immediately! Exemptions from […]
What is Trending by Irene, 11th grade Taking Over the Show Though an annually anticipated sporting event, this year’s February 12 Super Bowl pronounced history for the entertainment and athletics industry for […]
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Following reports that the Biden Administration is considering reinstating migrant family detention, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Ranking Member of the Border Security Subcommittee, released the following statement March 7, 2023: “The New […]
The Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays 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 […]
What is the AB5? According to the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), “AB 5 is a bill the Governor signed into law in September 2019 addressing employment status when a hiring […]
Hypocrisy, Mendacity & Cynicism: A Trifecta of American Politics The picture of AOC (Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez) and Matt Gaetz chatting, seemingly amicably, during the nearly violent chaos of the Kevin McCarthy confirmation hearings […]
Errors in Communicating Bad communication creates more problems than can be believed. Good communication solves more than can be imagined! Simple statements, but how can you improve your communication? Let’s look at […]
