Two great talents combine their artistry to create a film rich in imagery and contemplative in tone. Spanish writer/director Pedro Almodovar, who dropped out of a seminary at nineteen, claims to have […]
Film Review: Pain and Glory Gets Two Hits
The Downtown Report (Mid April)
Most of you are settling in to the safe-at-home lifestyle for now, so getting information from the outside world has become more important than ever. I am also mired in my home […]
Families, Teachers, and Schools Cope with School Closures
Families, teachers, and schools in California and in states across the nation are having to establish new sets of standards and rules for distance learning since the schools from elementary through college […]
Fullerton Rotary Sponsors Face Shields for St. Jude Hospital
In a phone interview on April 5, Dan Ouweleen explained how Fullerton Rotary began making face shields for St. Jude Hospital staff and employees. Three weeks prior, the Rotary District Governor had […]
Grocery Delivery Options In and Around Fullerton
Grocery delivery/curbsite/pick-up experiences have been hit and miss – with it working for certain stores only on certain days. Since this is a situation that is changing daily ,this is an attempt […]
OC Healthcare Agency Recommends Face Coverings
According to the Orange County Healthcare Agency (OCHCA) as of April 10, Fullerton has had 31 confirmed cases of COVID-19 positive residents. This figure has grown steadily in the past two weeks […]
Assembly Member Sharon Quirk-Silva Hosts COVID-19 Teleconference
Local California State Assembly Member Sharon Quirk-Silva hosted a COVID-19 teleconference on April 2 to respond to questions submitted by constituents. 71 participants dialed in to hear answers to some of the […]
Impact of COVID-19 on City Revenues
City Manager Ken Domer gave a report on the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on city revenues (that is, funding for roads, parks, and other city services) at the April 7 Fullerton […]
What Social Distancing Means for Domestic Violence Survivors
“It’s been 3 weeks since I’ve left the house and I’m getting more scared for my life,” said a survivor of domestic violence to WTLC’s Helpline Advocate over the phone. “My boyfriend […]
Life During a Pandemic: Fullertonians Share Their Stories
During these difficult times, it becomes easy to focus just on the “big picture” stories of how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the country as a whole. But each of us has […]
The Downtown Report
Caravan of Hope It’s been tough and scary for all of us grown-ups but what about children? When our friends were forced to cancel their 3 year old’s birthday party, we organized […]
Placentia Clears Homeless Encampment, Opens Shelter
Placentia city workers cleared the long-standing homeless encampment under the overpass on Crowther Ave. on April 2. Two days prior, the city opened its first navigation center (homeless shelter with wraparound social […]
Film Review: “The Report” Gets Two Hits
The title of this film as it appears on the screen has a redacted word between THE and REPORT. We learn almost immediately that the inked-out word is TORTURE, and writer/director Scott […]
The Fullerton Museum Center is Closed for Now. Here Are Some Images of Their Current Exhibit.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Fullerton Museum Center is closed for now. The museum’s curator, Kelly Chidester, reached out to the Observer to share some images of the current exhibit, “Golden […]
Head Over to the Hidden Lakebed Hiking Trail
Because of the current Coronavirus crisis, I’ve been trying to distance myself from other people as much as possible. Even though my college classes are now online and I’ve been doing my […]
St. Jude Responds to Coronavirus
St. Jude Medical Center is taking steps to avoid the spread of the COVID-19 virus by implementing new screening protocols that include taking the temperature of anyone entering its hospital. Anticipating increased […]
County Releases COVID-19 Case Numbers by City
On March 27 the Orange County Health Care Agency held a press conference to update the county’s three million residents about measures being taken to address the threat of the COVID-19 virus. […]
Local Prepared Meals and Food Banks open during COVID-19 Crisis
In this time of need, food distribution supplies are low and some regular sites are currently closed. Below is a list of sites that are currently operational with the limitations noted for […]
The United States Now Has the Most Coronavirus Cases in the World
As of March 27, the United States now has the most coronavirus cases in the world with 94,425 cases and 1,429 deaths. These numbers are rapidly increasing each day. Globally, there are […]
City Council Passes Temporary Eviction Moratorium
In response to the coronavirus, the Fullerton City Council voted 4-1 (Whitaker “no”) to enact a temporary eviction moratorium for residential (including single family, multi-family and mobile homes), commercial, nonprofit and certain […]
Fullerton Residents Call on City Council to Enact Eviction Moratorium
Residents of Fullerton and local community organizations have organized a petition to call on the City Council of Fullerton to immediately pass an ordinance imposing a moratorium on evictions of residents and […]
Grocery Stores Set Hours for Vulnerable Shoppers and Seniors 60 and Older
To avoid the spread of coronavirus to vulnerable shoppers and elderly folks, local grocery stores have begun implementing special hours for these residents. These hours are as follows (as of March 24). […]
Both Fullerton Farmers Markets Open for Produce Only Wednesdays and Thursdays
If you are missing fresh eggs and produce directly from the growers, you will be glad to hear that are TWO farmers markets are coming to downtown Fullerton this week. A certified […]
Armory Shelter Moved to Independence Park
Due to the Governor’s activation of the National Guard to assist in food and supplies distribution, the Cold Weather Emergency Shelters located at the Fullerton and Santa Ana National Guard Armories will […]
Echoes of the Invisible: A Conversation With Filmmaker Steve Elkins
Fullerton resident Steve Elkins has spent most of his adult life as a musician and filmmaker. His first feature documentary “The Reach of Resonance,” which took him ten years to complete, won […]
Film Review: “Emma” Gets Two Hits
“Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition … [had] at twenty-one very little to distress or vex her.” Jane Austen’s iconic novel, “Emma,” opens with this […]
Fullerton Increases City Closures Amid Statewide Order
In accordance with Governor Newsom’s “Safer at Home” order to slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), effective Friday, March 20th, Fullerton will implement additional temporary changes to City government functions. The “Safer […]
Governor Issues “Stay at Home” Order
California governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on March 19 requiring all Californians to stay home except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or […]
Cannabis Panel Discussion
The City of Fullerton hosted the second of a three-part community discussion on March 4 to discuss whether Fullerton should begin licensing some, if any, cannabis businesses. Fifty-five people were in the […]
City Declares “Local Emergency” in Response to COVID-19
City Manager Kenneth Domer signed a formal Proclamation of Local Emergency on March 16, as a means to work with State and Federal authorities to slow the transmission of COVID-19. The City […]
Some Orange County Public Services Suspended due to COVID-19
The County of Orange departments have suspended various services to support social distancing to protect residents and County employees. Below is a list of County department closures and suspension of services as […]
City Events/Services Shut Down Due to Coronavirus Concerns
The City of Fullerton has closed the Fullerton Community Center, Fullerton Museum Center, Fullerton Library, and City Hall (except for limited services on first floor) until further notice. In addition the public […]
Schools Close Amid Coronavirus Concerns
The Fullerton School District Boardmembers voted in an emergency meeting held at 9pm on March 13 to close all schools beginning Monday, March 16. Fullerton School District will be closed for eight […]
CSUF Moves to Online Instruction Amid Coronavirus Concerns
CSUF President Framrose Virjee announced on March 11 that the university would be moving to online instruction over the next month due do precautions against the coronavirus. While there have been no […]
Hiking Through Powder Canyon Trailhead
A little over five miles from downtown Fullerton, straight up Harbor Boulevard and a mile-and-a-half down Fullerton Road in La Habra Heights is the Powder Canyon Trailhead, a loop which offers a […]
