California’s 2021-2022 State Budget Bill (AB128), recently signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, includes $28.5 million for acquisition of remaining undeveloped areas of Fullerton’s Coyote Hills. Although a purchase agreement with landowner Chevron […]
State budget provides $28.5 million for additional Coyote Hills open space
My Year to Conquer the Squirrels
This is the year I have vowed to conquer the squirrels for two reasons. One, they decimate avocados. Two, they plant pecan trees all over my yard, even in plant pots, and […]
Hunt Library Receives $ 2.75 Million in State Funding
The Hunt Library has received $ 2.75 million in funding in the 2021/2022 fiscal year budget just signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. This new round of funding will add to a $ […]
Arboretum Reopens
The Fullerton Arboretum at Cal State Fullerton reopened July 7 with summer hours. It has been closed since spring 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the closure, the 26-acre botanical garden’s […]
Man dies in hit-and-run
Fullerton Police Officers responded to an incident involving an unresponsive male with significant injuries on Thursday, July 8, at approximately 3:32am in the area of Harbor Blvd and Orangethorpe Ave. The injuries […]
The Observer Asks
What are your favorite things about Fullerton? How would you improve Fullerton? Would you like to be in the next issue? Send the Observer your photo, name, city, and answer to these […]
Fullerton City Council Notes, July 6, 2021
Matthew Leslie All Council members attending. It was reported that during Closed Session the Council had acted regarding an appeal of attorney fees in the City’s legal dispute with Air Combat U.S.A. […]
California Citizens Redistricting Commission to Host Communities of Interest Virtual Meeting for OC
SACRAMENTO, CA—On Thursday, July 8, 2021, the California Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) will host a Communities of Interest (COI) virtual hearing to capture community specific data that will help the Commissioners respect […]
A Potential Trail Along Fullerton’s Abandoned Union Pacific Tracks
Back in 2009, Brea community meetings were held to find a way to convert the city’s abandoned rails into trails for walking, running and biking, instead of places where people dumped trash […]
Fullerton Celebrates Fourth of July with Downtown Bike Parade
Residents celebrated the Fourth of July with a massive bike parade that drew hundreds. The parade, organized by Tim and Nancy Johnson and friends, began at the old CVS parking lot at […]
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