As the Union Pacific Trail development moves forward, concerns from the community are increasing, particularly regarding adjacent properties owned by Bushala Brothers Inc. Allegations suggest that the company, a […]
Community Concerns Rise Over Development Stalls of Union Pacific Trail: Tuesday May 20
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City Council to Discuss a Moratorium on New Short-Term Rentals
The Fullerton City Council is preparing to discuss an urgent ordinance on May 20 aimed at establishing a temporary moratorium on new short-term rentals (STRs) within the city. This proposed initiative is […]
Fullerton CropWalk 2025 Downtown Fullerton Sunday May 18 @ Noon
Meet at the Downtown Fullerton Plaza on E. Wilshire at Noon to join this year’s CropWalk to combat Hunger.. No one in this world should be hungry. That’s why the CROP Hunger […]
Video Observer: Free Fullerton College Art Gallery Showcases Student Work
Around this time every spring, parents and students alike gather inside the Fullerton College Art Department’s gallery to see a showcase of student artwork ranging from drawing and painting, illustration, printmaking, graphic […]
Rep. Young Kim Leads Bill to Honor Ursula Kennedy
This week, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) introduced a bill to honor Ursula Ellen Kennedy, who made history as the first woman elected to the Tustin City Council and first woman Mayor […]
Fullerton School District’s Golden Bell-Winning FSD Fest Returns
What was Fullerton School District’s FSD Fest? It was something you had to experience to truly believe. This award-winning, free, and family-friendly fun took place in the heart of Cal State Fullerton […]
Lawmakers, city leaders, and advocates gather in Santa Ana to call for legislative reforms to alcohol and drug treatment facilities
A bipartisan group of state lawmakers, city officials, and a patient advocate will join the League of California Cities for a news conference calling for increased oversight and transparency over sober living […]
Union Pacific Trail Project Delayed to May 20 for Final Vote
The Union Pacific Trail project is facing delays after a recent vote by the city council. In a 3 to 2 decision, council members opted to postpone the initiative, which was originally […]
opinion: Sanctuary Cities and International Security
As Trump and friends claim control over the country, celebrating their war on migrants – “the enemy” of the moment, whom they’ve created and dehumanized – much of America writhes in shock […]
Fullerton Adopted Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones: What Residents Needed to Know
The Fullerton City Council officially adopted updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps on May 6, 2025, which have implications for residents regarding fireworks use and building regulations. Fire Marshal Chief Jon […]
Canada Goose Family Makes Daring Trek Across Brea Boulevard
I enjoy reading the Observer when I visit my mother-in-law at Fullerton’s Morningside Retirement Community, located at the intersection of Brea and Bastanchury. An extraordinary event occurred last week: a mother Canada […]
Consumers Advised Not to Eat Recreationally Harvested Mussels from California Coast
Residents are advised of a California Department of Public Health (CDPH) mussel quarantine order effective May 1 through October 31, 2025. During the quarantine, all species of mussels gathered by recreational sport […]
opinion: The Case Against Fullerton Becoming a Charter City
As the Fullerton City Council prepares to initiate the process of becoming a Charter City on May 13, 2025, residents must seriously consider the implications of this shift in governance. Though proponents […]
Opinion: AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: It is past time to fight, because it is later than you think
“The conspiracy is open now. It comes down from the top. And because of its blatancy, men who were middle of the road have been pushed to the left, have become liberals. […]
City Council Implements New Decorum Rules for Council Communications
The Fullerton City Council voted 3 to 2 to change decorum rules for the “Council Communications” meeting section. Council Members Nicholas Dunlap, Jamie Valencia, and Mayor Fred Jung voted in favor of […]
Celebration of Life for Susan Sherard, Beloved Community Figure and Family Matriarch
Susan “Sue” Sherard, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and community advocate, peacefully passed away on April 20, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on June 4, 1946, in Sheffield, England, to […]
City Council to Hold Special Meeting About Fullerton Becoming a Charter City
Special council meeting on Tuesday, May 13, at 5 PM: two agenda items will be discussed, a budget workshop and a charter city discussion. The City Council is set to convene a […]
Journalist and Alumna Vikki Vargas to Address Cal State Fullerton’s Class of 2025
The Broadcast Journalist and Media Consultant Will Receive an Honorary Doctorate at CSUF’s College of Communications Commencement Ceremony on May 22 Longtime NBC Los Angeles journalist and Cal State Fullerton alumna Vikki […]
Updated: Council Majority Approves Controversial Landmark Designation for Ku Klux Klan Collaborator Louis Plummer’s Residence
Update: This is the second house attributed to local KKK collaborator Louis E Plummer. Read the full LA Times article at https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/entertainment/story/2025-05-08/louis-plummer-home-fullerton At the city council meeting on May 6, Associate Planner […]
Opinion: Out of My Mind: Pot & Pills Do a Legal & Cultural Do-si-do
How strange and ironic, I thought as I entered a marijuana dispensary for the first time! As a survivor of Berkeley in the 60s, I shouldn’t have needed any guidance from my […]
Fullerton Confirms Publication Restrictions In City Buildings
In a 3-2 decision May 6, The Fullerton City Council confirmed their decision to limit publication distribution within city facilities. The lone exception being a community rack at the back of The […]
The Impact of International Rankings and Standardized Testing
President Trump signed an executive order on March 20 to defund the Department of Education. He sought to justify the order by saying it returns educational decisions to the states (states never […]
Young Observers: Early May 2025
From Medieval Japan to Modern Influencers by Tegan, 8th grade The test I take tomorrow in History is the topic I have studied for many weeks. Centuries ago, in medieval Japan, the […]
Opinion: Local Voices Demand Fair Access to News Publications at City Hall
Fullerton residents are expressing frustration following a recent City Council meeting, where a majority vote upheld a policy preventing the distribution of local newspapers, including the Fullerton Observer and Daily Titan, within […]
Opinion: The Quiet Consolidation of Power by Fullerton’s Mayor
Fullerton’s Mayor Fred Jung proposed amendments to the city council rules on May 6, 2025, allowing the mayor to limit how long council members can speak and prohibit “negative commentary” about other […]
Cinco de Mayo Celebration Returns to Lemon Park
During the 1970s and early 80s, Cinco de Mayo celebrations were common annual events at Lemon Park, which celebrated the Mexican army’s victory over the invading French forces in the city of Puebla, Mexico, in 1862. In 1971, Maple Area residents […]
Opinion: A Christian Perspective on the Treatment of the Homeless
The other night, something I heard on the news truly shocked me. The mayor of Lancaster—a self-proclaimed Christian—publicly suggested that we should “purge” our communities of the homeless by giving them free […]
Insights from Fullerton Fire Chief Adam Loeser
Disasters and emergencies can strike at any time, making preparation essential for survival and recovery. Adam Loeser, Fire Chief for the Fullerton Fire Department, has seen firsthand how being prepared can make […]
LA Metro D Line Subway to Temporarily Close for 70 days Beginning May 17 to July 25 to Connect Line with First Section of Planned Subway Extension from Downtown LA to West LA
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) will temporarily suspend service on the entire D Line (Purple) Subway for 70 days, starting Saturday, May 17, through Friday, July 25. This closure […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Early May 2025
More Music Day of Music is coming up on June 21 and we will have breaking news right after this message from our sponsors. Until then, you can see live music downtown […]
Fullerton’s Opposition to SB 79 Raises Questions about City Council Authority
The City of Fullerton was officially listed as opposing SB 79 in April 2025, a state housing bill aimed at increasing development near transit. But records show the City Council never voted […]
What Just Happened? Making Sense of Trump’s First 100 Days Panel
President Donald Trump’s first 100 days have been among the most polarizing in recent American history. Defined by concentrated immigration crackdowns, sweeping tariffs, and suppression of opposition from universities and judges, […]
Artists Show Their Pride at Exhibit
Fullerton’s annual Pride event is something the Orange County LGBTQ+ community looks forward to, but the special day has expenses that need to be covered. That’s a challenge that Fullerton resident and […]
Community Comes Together at CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods Health Fair
The CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods successfully hosted a lively Community Health Fair at Richman Park on May 3rd, 2025, drawing residents eager to access free health services and enjoy a day […]
