Estrangement has rarely been researched, or even discussed, but is very prevalent within families and among friends. Although it probably has existed since the beginning of time, it appears to be completely […]
ESTRANGEMENT
COVID-19 Update: Orange County Moves From “LOW” to “MEDIUM” Community Level Based on CDC Metrics
Orange County has moved to the Medium COVID-19 Community Level according to the latest Community Level metrics released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the OC Health Care Agency […]
Stories from Orangethorpe
Powerful partnerships, cool collaboration, touching tales are just a few alliterations that come to mind when you watch Stories from Orangethorpe. Bridging the gap within generations is exactly what students from Orangethorpe […]
Young Observers: Editor Francine Vudoti: Early December 2022
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Just a few weeks ago, the newest installments of the Pokémon franchise were released to the public: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. These Nintendo Switch games by company Game […]
New California building and fire codes for 2022
Jon Fugitt, Deputy Chief and Fire Marshal for Fullerton Fire Department, gave a presentation on the California building and fire code adoption for 2022. California fire code Title 24 is composed of […]
Assistance League Thrift Store: The hidden gem
I met Donna Barnard on Saturday, November 12th to tour the thrift store. She was wearing a sweater and pants, an Assistance League Thrift Store outfit she bought. Donna introduced me to […]
Green waste disposal law will increase rates
Due to changes in state recycling regulations, monthly trash rates will be increasing by $2.83 per resident or more depending on negotiations between the city of Fullerton and Republic Waste Services. Laith […]
Only three items on the City Council regular agenda, two of which have been discussed before: Ellis Place closure at Harbor; and development on a parking lot at the Transportation Center (FTC).
Item #9 is an appeal to a request to modify a CUP at 120 West Wilshire (for a business known as 120 Fullerton). I have never even noticed this business. Apparently the […]
City sells public land for parking lot
Fullerton City Council is racing to sell public land, an existing City-owned parking lot at Pomona Ave and Chapman Ave. This lot is the site of a proposed new parking structure to […]
Fox Block Development Approved
Fox Harbor LLC proposed to redevelop approximately 1.47 acres of the City-owned triangle parcel located at the corner of Harbor Blvd and Ellis Place at the November 15 City Council meeting. As […]
Welcome local elected and re-elected
(0 ballots left to count in Orange county. State will certify election on December 16)
Motorcyclist Killed in Traffic Collision
On Saturday, December 3, 2022, at approximately 9:54 AM, Fullerton Police Officers responded to the intersection of Commonwealth Ave and State College Blvd regarding a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a […]
Fullerton’s Justin Juknelis presents a handmade tribute guitar to Marine veteran
Long-time Fullerton resident, Justin Juknelis, was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. He left the East Coast and the Chesapeake Bay with little more than the clothes on his back, a guitar […]
City to Retain Fire Department
For the past several meetings, the Fullerton Fire Department has been asking City Council to contract out fire services with the Orange County Fire Authority, citing problems with retention and financial sustainability […]
Mysterious Tunnels Run Underneath FUHS and Fullerton College
Many residents have wondered about the mysterious tunnels that run underneath Fullerton College and Fullerton Union High School. Water-proofed and located roughly eight feet below ground-level, the maze-like maintenance tunnels wander for […]
Follow the Money: County, State, and Congressional Candidates
The Observer has presented information on candidates running for Fullerton City Council. Click HERE for District 3 candidates and HERE for District 5 candidates’ answers to our questions. We have also reported […]
Troy High School student selected to speak at Global Health Leaders Conference
Troy High School student Lance Yeh was one of the few students selected from California to present at the Global Health Conference led by Johns Hopkins University students and faculty. At the […]
Fullerton celebrates kindness
The fourth annual Kindness Awards ceremony recognized seven awardees for their notable service on World Kindness Day at Fullerton College. Hosted by Orange County’s fourth district supervisor, Doug Chaffee, the Nov. 13 […]
11/26/2022 Unofficial Vote Results
Governor – Statewide Results Lieutenant Governor – Statewide Results Secretary of State – Statewide Results Controller – Statewide Results Treasurer – Statewide Results Attorney General – Statewide Results U.S. Senate (Full Term) […]
Thanksgiving: A time for family get togethers
Thanksgiving Day is a holiday in the United States, Canada, Germany, and Japan to celebrate the blessings of the past year. The first Thanksgiving is believed to have happened in 1621 when […]
Thanksgiving for Veterans
For the last seven ears, Patriots and Paws has offered veterans free food items for the Thanksgiving holiday. As the founder and Board Chairman, Penny Lambright provides free household goods to members […]
HORNET’S ABROAD: AN INTERNATIONAL FIELD TRIP FOR SUMMER 2023
Fullerton College Business Division, announces plans for a travel opportunity that will bring business learning to life in an International Field Trip by taking the course BUS 106 F (Business City Field […]
Save Sunrise Village Update
The Save Sunrise Village team, a group of neighbors in support of revitalizing the shopping center on Euclid and Rosecrans, met prior to the November 9th Planning Commission meeting to discuss the […]
11/20/22 Unofficial Vote Results
Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary Of State Controller Treasurer Attorney General Superintendent Of Public Instruction U.S. Senate (Full Term) U.S. Senate (Partial/Unexpired Term) Voter Turnout
Alexis Monsanto: a creative genius and a runway visionaire
Alexis Monsanto is an artist and artisan. He enjoys being a mentor to the new generation of fashion designers. He is a member of the Advisory Board of Fullerton Community College, and […]
Fullerton School District Speech & Debate Students receive recognition and trophies.
List of Speech & Debate winners 2022 from Fullerton School District. Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva’s office will also be sending certificates for each student. Alexis Hernandez Ella Kim Sera Yu Sophia Gentile Reva Sobti […]
Young Observers Mid-November 2022
View Point by Mateo, 9th grade Gun Violence: How do we stop it? One of the key issues that needs to be addressed urgently is the spate of gun violence and […]
Quilt Guild members sewing for charities
Quilt Guild members sewing quilts for various charities we supported throughout the year. The Guild donated 158 quilts, 67 pillow cases, and 119 placements to various organizations in Orange County. The […]
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) continues to impact local hospital systems
Orange County continues to experience a surge in pediatric respiratory illnesses- primarily from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) which is impacting our local hospital systems. However, the surge of respiratory illnesses continues locally […]
Status of Orange County Groundwater Basin
Mike Markus, General Manager, of Orange County Water District (OCWD), had some good news – “The groundwater basin is in pretty good shape at about half full. This is because recycled water […]
At Home with the Homeless: A Day in the Life of an Unhoused
“Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well-warmed, and well-fed.” […]
Dr. Monica Lee, Fullerton College music instructor, receives Dr. James Young Arts Legacy Award
Dr. Lee was honored at a reception on November 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center. The evening included tributes and piano music played by Dr. Lee’s mentors, colleagues including […]
Status of Imported Water Supplies Northern California and Colorado River
The Metropolitan Water District (MWD) is the nation’s largest water supply provider serving 19 million people in six counties through 26 member agencies including Fullerton. Demetri Polyzos, of the MWD, spoke on […]
Interview with the Muckenthaler Curator Lisa M. Berman
Artist and Chief Curator at The Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833 | 714-738-6595 | info@themuck.org What is your role at the Muckenthaler? Berman: As the Chief Curator […]
What just (didn’t) happen?
Trying to explain what happened in the mid-term elections is premature, since much may not be known for another month. What did not happen is a bit clearer, and what did not […]
