Fullerton City Council voted to issue an amicus brief in support of the ACLU lawsuit Perdomo v. Noem on August 19, 2025, after two hours of public comments in support. Anaheim and […]
Update Tues, Jan 27 on Perdomo v. Noem: The ACLU case challenging ICE’s Racial Profiling
Caregivers to strike two Orange County hospitals starting Tuesday, January 27
Hundreds of caregivers at Kindred hospitals in Brea and Westminster will embark on a 3-day Unfair Labor Practice Strike starting Tuesday, as they seek a contract that addresses low wages that have […]
ICE Out for Good” Protest Scheduled in San Juan Capistrano Amid Local Concerns Over Immigration Raids
Organizers are gearing up for a significant protest this Friday, January 30, 2026, in San Juan Capistrano, where concerned residents of South Orange County will rally to voice their opposition to immigration […]
Arrest Made in Disturbing Child Endangerment Case After Viral Video Emerges
The Fullerton Police Department has made an arrest in a troubling child endangerment case that gained attention after a shocking video circulated widely on social media. The footage reportedly shows a small […]
Fullerton Police Fail to Warn Schools of Alleged Gunman While Assisting ICE
The Fullerton Police Department assisted federal immigration agents in response to what they described as an immediate public-safety threat at an apartment complex across the street from Woodcrest Elementary School on January […]
Experience the Magic of Once The Musical
“Once is tender, intimate, honest, and raw… a sublime piece of musical poetry in motion.” – The Fullerton Observer Join the Electric Company Theatre for an unforgettable night for the latest production […]
American Cancer Society Annual Statistics Report Shows Cancer Survival Rates Have Improved
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has published its annual report, “Cancer Statistics, 2026,” revealing that the five-year relative survival rate for all cancers combined has reached an impressive 70% for patients diagnosed […]
Reviewing This Side of Death by Local Author Mike McNichols
This Side of Death is a 2011 novel published by Glass Darkly, an indie horror publishing company, and written by author Mike McNichols, a local resident of Placentia. It met moderate, but not overwhelming, […]
Should Fullerton Privatize Public Parks?
The ongoing debate over the privatization of public parks raises significant concerns about the impact on local communities and the accessibility of natural spaces. Many argue that allowing out-of-state organizations to manage […]
Commentary: Trump: The Peace, Uh Make that, Piece President
Peace in the Middle East or the Middle East in Pieces? “ A little piece of Poland, A little piece of France, A little piece of Portugal, And Austria perchance” Mel Brooks […]
Saturday, Jan 24 Fullerton Vigil for 37-year old Nurse killed by ICE
Alex Pretti, the man who was shot and killed by federal ICE agents, was a 37–year–old intensive care unit nurse who worked at a VA hospital. “Pretti was a US citizen […]
City of Fullerton Seeks Community Input for 2026 Annual Action Plan
Fullerton Community Needs Survey 2026 The City of Fullerton Housing Division is preparing its Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This plan is required […]
US Environmental Protection Agency Update on the North OC Plume
About 50 residents attended the January 22 US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) meeting at the Fullerton Community Center. The presentation by EPA Remedial Project Manager Amanda Cruz updated the 6.4-mile North Orange County Plume and the […]
Parks and Recreation Meeting Highlights from January 12
Commissioners Maldonado, Freeman and Talavera were in attendance. Staff Department Updates: Parks and Trails The Grand Opening for the Union Pacific trail was held on December 13. It is a half-mile walk featuring 176 trees […]
Police Arrest 8 Robbery Suspects (Updated)
UPDATE: Fullerton Police reported at 8:30pm, Friday Jan 23 that the final of eight suspects was taken into custody. Fullerton officers assisted with the traffic collisions and assisted the Anaheim Police Department […]
Fullerton Police on Community Concerns Over ICE Incident (Updated with School District statement)
The Fullerton Police Department addressed community concerns regarding federal immigration enforcement involvement during an incident on January 22, 2026. At approximately 6:44 am, the police dispatch received a call from a resident […]
Fullerton Parents Ask: Why Did Fullerton Police Seem to Assist ICE Instead of Protecting Kids?
We are a group of Fullerton parents who are deeply concerned about what occurred in our community this morning January 22, 2026. What it appeared to be—plainly and unmistakably—was the Fullerton Police […]
Orange County Sanitation District Board of Directors Meeting January 28
Staying healthy isn’t just workouts and veggies. It’s about reliable wastewater services that keep our community and environment healthy. For more than 70 years OCSan have safely collected, treated and recycled the […]
New City Council Seating and Lack of Video Presentation for Home Viewers Raises Questions (Updated)
The recent change in seating arrangements at city council meetings has perplexed many residents. The mayor’s decision to place City Attorney Jones and Interim City Manager Manfro directly on the dais, […]
HPV Testing Via Easy Self-Collection Now Available to Patients at Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties
Self-collection testing for human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common cause of cervical cancer, is FDA-approved and does not require a pelvic exam. Patients and providers have hailed the practice as a better option […]
High School Students Join Nationwide Walkout
Pacifica High School Students – more than 50 of them- walked out of their final period class at 2 pm sharp on Tuesday, January 20, and began demonstrating on the corner of […]
New Play Café Check N’ Play Opens at Brea Mall with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on January 28
A new family-friendly attraction, Check N’ Play, has opened its doors at Brea Mall, featuring a unique play café for children aged six and under and their caregivers. The official launch took […]
CERT Training Classes Offer Hands-On Disaster Preparedness Starting in February
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will host its next training class starting on February 17, 2026, offering residents an interactive, hands-on approach to emergency preparedness. Designed to empower individuals and families, […]
Critical Incident Community Briefing: In-Custody Death at Fullerton City Jail
An adult male was found unresponsive in his jail cell at Fullerton City Jail early on December 29, 2025. The individual had been arrested for public intoxication the previous night and […]
Californians Rally Across Orange County for “Free America Walkout
Tens of thousands of Californians signed up to take to the streets in a nationwide protest known as the “Free America Walkout,” on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Pockets of protestors popped […]
Fullerton’s Troy High School Student Shines in Southern California Youth Trumpet Ensemble’s Historic Achievement
The Southern California Youth Trumpet Ensemble, featuring five talented high school musicians, is making headlines this year as they prepare to compete in the semi-finals at the National Trumpet Competition. This marks […]
Fullerton Public Library Hosts Author Talk Featuring Local Novelist Linda Zohman Avellar
Residents of Fullerton are invited to an engaging author talk with local writer Linda Zohman Avellar, who will be showcasing her recently published debut novel, “Cassie Linden Finds Her Sweet Spot.” The […]
Free America Walkout January 20 – The People can Walkout
Residents of Orange County aim to find unity and work to keep our freedoms intact and seek liberty for those in danger by federal agencies and actions by the Trump White House, […]
Free Discussion Society invites community dialogue about Fullerton
The Free Discussion Society is set to host an engaging community event inviting residents of Fullerton to share their thoughts and insights on the theme, “What does Fullerton mean to you?” Participants […]
This is Not Who We Are Really? Ask Dr. King if He Recognizes Our Current Reality
I keep hearing people say, when describing our current reality of random and often brutal sweeps based on ethnic characteristics, when we see masked thugs roaming our streets searching for “law breakers, […]
Items of note on the CONSENT CALENDAR for January 20, 2026
Item 4: City Council Reviews Annual Donations Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 As part of the council’s agenda, staff has requested that council members formally receive and file this annual donations report […]
Fullerton City Council Meeting Set for January 20, 2026
The first meeting of the Fullerton City Council for 2026 is scheduled for January 20, raising questions about the frequency of meetings in recent years. Notably, the earlier January meeting was not […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: A Call for Action for Winter Shelters
“Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower I hadn’t commented before on the lack of planning for extreme weather shelters in Orange County because the Observer and the Orange County Register seemed to […]
Mini History of Fullerton Mayor, Mayor Protem, and Members 1990 to 2026
The following is a year-by-year list of every person who has served on the Fullerton City Council, including the mayor (who is appointed by the council each year in what is known […]
Phantom Projects Theatre Group Invites Volunteers for Upcoming Event
The Phantom Projects Theatre Group is calling on the community to lend a hand at their volunteer event scheduled for Sunday, January 18, from 12 to 4 pm. This opportunity allows theatre […]
