Should Fullerton Become a Charter City? •Item 14: Charter City Comparison & Process Chambers were full during the regular business section of the March 4, 2025. Fullerton City Council meeting. Most attendees […]
Charter vs General Law City Status for Fullerton
Fullerton Joint Union High School District: Mid-year LCAP
At the February 11 FJUHSD board meeting, Dr. Sylvia Kaufman, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services, and Dr. Josh Porter, Director of Education Services, presented the mid-year Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) update. […]
Fullerton School District: The Safe and Welcoming Schools Resolution
At the February 18 Fullerton School District board meeting trustees agreed on a bold resolution to address the daily fear that district children are feeling with concerns that Immigration Control Agents or […]
Fullerton Joint Union High School District Artists at the Muckenthaler
Walking through the Muckenthaler Cultural Center doors, visitors were greeted by a life-size handmade costume of a plant creature — a creation by Fullerton Union High School students Isabella Savage and Eadyn […]
Mystery and Sadness Linger After Deportation of Fullerton Couple
The recent detention and deportation of the parents of three young children here in Fullerton has raised significant concerns within the local community. The incident was reported in the Early February Fullerton […]
Protesters Marched In Anaheim’s Historic District For Immigration & Education Reform
Protesters gathered late March 6 in Anaheim’s historic downtown district against President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration policy and his attempt to dismantle The Department of Education. This comes as protests across Orange County […]
Disability Rights Panel Discussion on March 23
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fullerton (UUCF) is set to host a panel discussion focused on disability rights, with the event aimed at raising awareness and supporting those affected by recent tragedies. […]
The Downtown Report: Early March 2025
“You Don’t Miss Your Water ‘till your well runs dry.” That song lyric jumped off the wall of Mo’s Music when we saw the photo of Gram Parsons just inside the door, and that thought will never ring as […]
Bernie on Trump’s March 4th Speech to Congress & the Nation
Listen to complete comments in this article at https://berniesanders.com/ We are living in a pivotal moment in our country’s history. How we respond to this moment will impact not only our lives […]
New Parking Law and Changes in Ticketing
The Fullerton Police Department is advising residents of two significant updates regarding parking regulations. Beginning February 24, the city will resume street sweeping ticketing, following a directive from the City Council issued […]
Protest to Reject Trump Overreach & Stop DOGE Musk, Time to Act!
Upset OC residents rallied to protest the recent lawlessness by President Trump and Elon Musk on March 3, 2025, in Brea (Orange County), CA. During rush hour outside of the Brea Mall […]
Furry Friend Day on March 9! – a fundraiser and community event for Animal Assistance League of Orange County
A community event supporting the Animal Assistance League of OC, brought to you by ASAM in collaboration with The Soliloquy Studio. Welcome to Furry Friend Day! Join ASMA and The Soliloquy Studio […]
Postal Inspectors Remind Consumers to Be Alert for Imposter Scams during National Consumer Protection Week
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, 2025, with a warning about the dangers of imposter scams. Imposters are scammers who work very hard to […]
Fullerton School District Enhances Free School Meals with Innovation and Inclusivity
Fullerton School District’s (FSD) Nutrition Services team is dedicated to making free school meals both nutritious and enjoyable for the district’s more than 11,400 students in preschool through 8th grade. As a […]
Bicycle & pedestrian mobility enhancements at City Council on March 4
The City is launching a Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Enhancement Plan to improve walking and biking, particularly in underserved areas. A major focus will be to complete a key section of the […]
Orange County Sanitation District Free Virtual Wastewater 101 Citizen’s Academy
OC San’s FREE Virtual Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy is slated to start March 6. The Academy consists of four virtual workshops and is intended to provide an inside look into one of […]
During Earth Month, Take Climate Action and Volunteer at a California State Park
California State Parks Foundation today invited members of the public to celebrate Earth Month by participating in volunteer events in April. Registration is open to the public for a dozen events across […]
Fullerton Residents Urged to Oppose Resolution Against Clean Air Rules at March 4 City Council Meeting
In a move reflecting growing concerns over public health and air quality, OC Climate is mobilizing residents to voice opposition against a resolution that undermines clean air regulations in the city. The […]
Read Fullerton Observer’s the Early March 2025 Edition
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Fullerton Considers Charter City Status Amid Ongoing Housing Challenges on March 4
This week, the Fullerton City Council will consider Item 14 on its agenda, which proposes that city staff explore the feasibility of transitioning from a General Law City to a Charter City. […]
Healthy Awareness: A Successful Approach to Homelessness
“One Person Can Make A Difference” by Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D., discusses how ordinary people do extraordinary things: “More and more people are hearing an ‘inner calling,’ a voice from within stating […]
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: National Giving Alliance of Fullerton Needs Your Support
For over a century, the National Giving Alliance (NGA) has been a beacon of hope, providing essential support to those in need across the country. Here in Fullerton, the local branch of […]
Bernie Sanders Critiques Oligarchical Power in America, Calls for People to Organize
Bernie Sanders recently said, “I do not often find myself in the habit of thanking Elon Musk, but I must confess that he has done an exceptional job of demonstrating a point […]
Film Premier at the Fox Theater Fullerton
Agnew the Story of a California Family is a Music Documentary about the Agnew Family of Fullerton, California USA – It Chronicles the amazing journey of this talented family of musicians from […]
Fullerton Fire Department Upcoming Events
Saddle Up! The Fullerton Rec Riders Kick Off the 2025 Gymkhana Season The Fullerton Recreational Riders are gearing up for another thrilling Gymkhana season! But before the races begin, a little elbow […]
Congressmember Derek Tran Connects with Community in Town Hall Meeting
Congressmember Derek Tran held a town hall meeting over the phone on February 26 to engage with local residents about important issues such as job growth, climate change, immigration, reproductive rights, and […]
City of Fullerton 5-Year Consolidated Plan: Community Needs Survey 2025
The City of Fullerton Housing Division is preparing a Five-Year Consolidated Plan for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030. This plan is required by the U.S. Department of […]
California Credit Union Foundation Looking to Fund Innovative Orange County Teacher Projects
California Credit Union Foundation encourages Orange County teachers who have an innovative class project idea to apply for a credit union grant through its spring Teacher Grant program. Ten grants of $500 […]
OC Water District Unveils Resilience Plan to Increase Future Water Supplies
The Orange County Water District (OCWD) announces the release of its Resilience Plan: Adaptive Strategies for Securing Abundant and Reliable Water Supplies, a forward-thinking blueprint designed to strengthen the region’s long-term water […]
Break in at local taco restaurant
Tacos Puro Jalisco was broken into on February 7, 2025, by two individuals around 3 a.m. according to local authorities. The restaurant, located at 271 S. Gilbert St. was broken into on […]
French Film Festival, two festive nights of culture!
Fullerton College’s much-loved French Film Festival is back for its thirteenth year. Fullerton again becomes the “Paris of Orange County,” featuring two nights of recent French film releases to delight enthusiasts of […]
Video Observer: Fascinating Fossil Collections on Display at Ralph B. Clark Regional Park’s Interpretive Center
See videos on YouTube @emersonlittle1901 Since 1988, the Interpretive Center, located within Ralph B. Clark Regional Park (off Rosecrans Avenue), has featured fossils for children, teens, and adults to enjoy. With displays […]
Who makes the decisions about California Education?
With the Trump Administration threatening to dismantle the Department of Education, it can be hard to know how its actions could impact local schools. Reviewing where California public school revenue comes from […]
Young Observers mid-February 2025
Featured Pet: Meet Sierra by Jules, 7th grade Sierra is a friendly Siberian husky searching for her forever owner and home. A social butterfly, Sierra always greets humans and other dogs with […]
The Downtown Report mid-February 2025
Unexpected Spotted at a location just off Raymond Avenue. We just cannot comprehend all of the repercussions of the devastating fires, can we? We have to search for something positive, and who […]
