Standing between Fullerton Public Library’s Main Branch and City Hall, artist Aldo Casanova’s Flight, the first piece of public art in Fullerton, is now flying toward local landmark status as it celebrates fifty years in the community. I was one of over forty people who attended the […]
The Fullerton City Council will discuss a $290.4 million budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-27 during a study session on July 14, 2026. The council faces a projected $3.8 million shortfall in […]
At the Fullerton City Council meeting on June 16, 2026, Fullerton Resident Karen Lloreda proposed that the city construct a memorial for the Acjachemen (Juaneño) tribe during public remarks, following the presentation […]
Late Saturday, the City of Fullerton sent out a notification regarding a special meeting on July 14, 2026, at 5:30 pm focused on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. This meeting, […]
34 Cities, One County, Very Different Balance Sheets Orange County looks uniform from the freeway — sun, stucco, strip malls — but its 34 cities are running on wildly different financial engines. […]
Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Click Here to Get Tickets Celebrate the legacy of Leo Fender with the Fullerton Museum Center, Home of the Leo Fender Gallery! […]
•Major Jason Watson Calling for Impeachment of Trump/Vance is Arrested June 1, 2026: US News: A U.S. Air Force major on active duty delivered a passionate speech on Capitol Hill, calling for the impeachment […]
In less than one year, the Foundation has strengthened 235 Orange County nonprofits by investing $32 million in often unseen and underfunded community needs The Samueli Foundation today announced its 2026 class of […]
In a vibrant blend of art, wine, and community, Art Trippin’ and the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) are set to launch “Sips & Stories: Women in Mexican Art History,” a […]
The City of Fullerton is set to engage residents in shaping its solid waste and recycling future through two upcoming community meetings. These sessions will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn […]
Do you know the difference between FUN and fun? It is a very important distinction! FUN is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Paris! On the other hand, fun is taking a walk with […]
Fullerton is your City, and these decisions affect your community. Take the survey: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/757796deffbd4ed3956645fc0e07b0c6 Next meeting: Budget Study Session – The Budget Study Session on the FY 2026-27 Proposed Operating Budget will be […]
The City Council of Fullerton, California, is set to convene a public hearing on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:30 pm. The hearing will take place in the City Council Chambers at […]
The City of Fullerton has officially announced a General Municipal Election scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Voters will have the opportunity to elect two members to the City Council representing Districts […]
As summer routines take over, many Fullerton families may notice a shift in how their kids use their eyes. With more free time during the summer months, children often spend longer periods on screens while also spending more time […]
The FIFA World Cup by Olive, 11th Grade As many people know, the World Cup is underway, and here are some fun facts about it! The FIFA World Cup officially began in […]
CR&R, Republic Services and Valley Vista head to final negotiations for a 10-year waste deal; council orders Republic to drop a $10 million payment, with a decision expected in September. The Fullerton […]
Roughly 14 people turned out to the Fullerton Public Library on July 7 to help set spending and revenue priorities as the city stares down a multi-year deficit. On the evening of […]
An eleven-year-old boxer named Brave spelled out his name for a visitor as he talked about boxing one recent summer evening at The Bridge Boxing Club (“TBBC”) in Fullerton. Asked whether training at the gym helps him with school, he responded simply, “I don’t know, but it keeps […]
Residents and businesses in Fullerton will pay more for trash service beginning July 1, 2026, as a new regional disposal agreement drives up county landfill fees far beyond the usual annual inflation […]
Construction began on July 6, 2026, at the California State University Fullerton Center for Healthy Neighborhoods to renovate the center’s facilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. According […]
In June, both Fullerton School District (FSD) and Fullerton Joint Union High School District (FJUHSD) approved their 2026/27 Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP) and budgets. The districts are both fiscally healthy and […]
Proposition 13 is one of California’s most popular and most protected laws. Voters passed it in 1978, and it caps property taxes across the state. But a long-running debate asks whether parts […]
Star Chamber is a term that you use when referring to secretive, arbitrary hearings and procedures. It has become the modus operandi for the Trump administration, and now Orange County government–specifically the […]
Join the community meeting to discuss Fullerton’s budget shortfall of approximately $13.7 million for the fiscal year 2026-27. Discussion begins at 5:30 pm tonight (Tuesday, July 7) about Fullerton’s Budget Community Meeting […]
Click Here to read the July 2026 issue of the Fullerton Observer.
Date: June 30, 2026 Subject: Solid Waste Management Services — Request for Proposal (RFP) Evaluation Editor’s note: This is a cleaned, readability-edited version of an automatically generated transcript. Filler words, false starts, […]
The city embraced its community spirit with the 13th Annual Fullerton Loves a Parade 4th of July Community Bike Parade. Participants and families gathered at the intersection of Wilshire and Woods at […]
The classroom at the CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods was filled with local children, interns from CSUF, and Home Depot employees, who provided craft packs for the “Goalie Game.” The children eagerly […]
A grey asphalt parking lot at Harbor Boulevard and La Habra Boulevard has been transformed into a red-and-gold tower of joy with the arrival of Circus Caballero from Guadalajara, Mexico. The famed […]
The City of Fullerton’s drinking water met every state and federal safety standard during 2025, with no violations of maximum contaminant levels recorded across the system, according to the water department’s annual […]
A federal watchdog found that the Department of Housing and Urban Development failed to properly service the majority of a sampled set of federally backed loans meant to help struggling homeowners keep […]
Hundreds of soccer fans packed Wilshire Avenue in downtown Fullerton on Wednesday night to watch the United States defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32, advancing […]
As friends and families prepare to celebrate Independence Day, six Orange County animal shelters are joining forces to provide pet owners with tips to keep their pets safe while enjoying festivities. July […]
When longtime former Fullerton teacher Donna Judd attended the University of Mississippi in the fall of 1962, she was a 17-year-old freshman eager to begin college life. Instead, she witnessed one of […]
