The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $72.9 million through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) to fund innovative projects designed to support the expanding specialty crop […]
USDA Announces $72.9 Million in Grant Funding Available for U.S. food and agricultural products
Treasurer Shari Freidenrich Recognized by Board as President of Treasurer-Tax Collector Association for all 58 California Counties
Santa Ana, Calif. (January 23, 2023) At the Orange County Board of Supervisor’s first meeting of 2023, Treasurer Shari Freidenrich was honored by the Board as the California Association of County Treasurers […]
California Victim Compensation Advertising Campaign to Reach Survivors of Forced Sterilization
The California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) began airing radio and TV ads in English and Spanish this week in an effort to reach survivors of forced sterilization at state hospitals and prisons […]
There have been a number of stories in the news about Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) lately and we want to provide some context for those of you following our mission to […]
Mayor Fred Jung to speak on challenges facing the city in 2023 on January 19 at 7pm
The Fullerton Host Lions invite you to a talk by Mayor Fred Jung, on Thursday, January 19, 7:00pm at the Sizzlers restaurant (1401 N. Harbor). A unique opportunity to hear our Mayor report on events […]
Report potholes, graffiti and other problems to the city.
The City of Fullerton relies on residents to report problems when they see them. Public Works provides online access to non-emergency services. If you do not find an appropriate service request on […]
ABC and Fullerton Police Cite Clerks for Selling Alcohol to Minors
Agents of the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) along with the Fullerton Police Department have cited (3) clerks for selling alcohol to minors Agents of the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) along […]
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Disgracing the Dream
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 […]
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WHAT TO SEND? Local stories — people, places and events — that are unique to Fullerton. Club news about meetings, activities, special events and election of officers sponsored by civic, service, fraternal […]
Two murals on Lemon St are ready to be repaired
Re-Elected Councilmen Ahmad Zahra has secured funding for two murals on Lemon St in Fullerton. When I spoke with Zahra on the phone, he stated that $11,000 was raised independently for the […]
Maple Neighborhood Center Operations Choices Presentation at January 17 City Council Meeting
16. MAPLE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER OPERATIONS City Council directed staff to hold a community meeting at Lemon Park to gather input from the community on what programs and services they would like to see […]
Partnership with County of Orange to Establish a Temporary Cold Weather Homeless Shelter at Independence Park Gymnasium
City Council Meeting REGULAR BUSINESS (Item 15 – 16) January 17, 2023 15. PARTNERSHIP WITH COUNTY OF ORANGE TO ESTABLISH A TEMPORARY COLD WEATHER HOMELESS SHELTER AT INDEPENDENCE PARK GYMNASIUM The County of Orange Executive Office […]
PUBLIC HEARINGS January 17, 2023
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 14) Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge a City Council / Successor Agency decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you […]
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 […]
Fullerton City Council / Successor Agency Regular Meeting Agenda January 17, 2023 – 5:30pm
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 – 13) City Council / Successor Agency will enact routine matters listed on the Consent Calendar with one motion. The Council / Agency will not discuss these items unless […]
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 […]
Fullerton School District Receives California Distinguished Schools Recognition
State Superintendent of Public Education, Tony Thurmond, recently announced the 2023 California Distinguished Schools. Fullerton School District (FSD) is proud to announce that six of 17 elementary schools in FSD have received […]
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 […]
Middle Class Tax Refund Debit Cards
California Attorney General Bonta issued a consumer alert warning Californians of scammers targeting the state’s middle-class tax refund. Californians eligible for this one-time refund will automatically receive a payment by January 2023 […]
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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 […]
Saying goodbye to beloved retired Parks Junior High Teacher, Craig Kent Wallace
Note from family of Gregg Smith: To all our friends, Your kind and thoughtful cards, beautiful flowers, and gifts of sympathy are so deeply appreciated! I wish I could have thanked you appropriately […]
211OC links Orange County’s most vulnerable with the health and human service resources they need
2-1-1 is a simple toll free, three-digit phone number that is easy to remember, connecting thousands of individuals and families to needed community based programs, including where to find a community clinic, […]
Electric Company Theatre Receives Grant Award from California Humanities
California Humanities has announced the recent round of Humanities For All Quick Grant awards. Electric Company Theatre, the resident theatre company of the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, has been awarded $5,000 for its […]
Looking back at new laws for 2022
2022 was a landmark year in California thanks to new laws that protect our restaurants and small businesses, protect our workers, address the housing and homelessness crisis, reform our system of policing, […]
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 […]
Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting – December 12, 2022
The commissioners received an update from Parks and Rec staff. A redesign for Acacia Park has been approved and a contractor located. The plan will go to council next for approval, 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 […]
Fullerton Arboretum achieves highest level of accreditation for the second time
Fullerton Arboretum received its first accreditation as a Level IV arboretum in October 2017 and again in 2022. This is the highest level awarded by ArbNet, an organization that recognizes arboreta from […]
Federal Funding Awarded to OC Water District for Research Projects
The Orange County Water District (OCWD) was awarded funding from the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) for two research projects to test innovative water treatment technologies. “As a leader in water […]
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 […]
The Observing Fullerton Podcast Season 2 (2022) IS NOT OVER YET!
As a special new year’s celebration, Observing Fullerton gives you TWO special episodes. Special Episode 1: https://youtu.be/GVFW8cos9GE Joe Stillman, Academy Award Nominee and co-writer of SHREK and author of “The Man Who […]
OC Power Authority announces its basic choice rate design will be lower than SCE’s rates, effective January 2023
Less than a year into providing renewable energy to business and residential customers in Buena Park, Huntington Beach, Irvine and Fullerton, Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) announced that beginning in January 2023, […]
City Council December 20 Meeting: Preserving Our History at 330 West Whiting Avenue
The resolution to allow the owner of 330 W Whiting Avenue to enter a contract with the City was passed unanimously. The Mills Act (adopted by the City in 2020) allows owners […]
Fullerton Police Department arrested suspect for attempting to elicit sex from a minor
Fullerton Police Detectives arrested John Gradney, a 57-year-old male resident of Fullerton, for contact with a minor with the intent to have sex and sending harmful matter to seduce a minor. A […]
