The Fullerton Police and Fire Departments are partnering with North Valley Caring Services (NVCS) to organize a fire relief drive for those affected by the recent fires in Los Angeles County. This […]
The Fullerton Police and Fire Departments are partnering with North Valley Caring Services (NVCS) to organize a fire relief drive
How Mass Deportation Harms All Working People
Donald Trump vowed to begin deporting undocumented migrants “on day one” of his administration, and day one is rapidly approaching. If Trump’s working-class voters believed that deporting 13.3 million people would somehow […]
City Council Notes: Public Comments from January 7, 2025
Andrew Gregson from the North Orange County Chamber of Commerce stated, “Happy New Year to everyone, and thank you for allowing us to speak today. Congratulations to Councilmember Valencia, and a […]
Take care when choosing a tax return professional
The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that carefully choosing a tax professional to prepare a tax return is vital to ensuring that their personal and financial information is safe secure and […]
UPDATE: Local Assistance Centers & Disaster Recovery Centers for Impacted Residents are Opening Today
Local Assistance Centers & Disaster Recovery Centers will open to the public starting today, January 14, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, they will be […]
The Fullerton Fire Department is set to launch its next round of Community Emergency Response Team Training in February
The Fullerton Fire Department is set to launch its next round of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training in February, aiming to equip local residents with vital skills for disaster preparedness. The […]
Radiant Futures’ Dynamic Duo 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser Returns to Fountain Valley, January 25, 2025
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Radiant Futures, formerly Women’s Transitional Living Center, invites runners and walkers to make strides in building a safer community by participating in the non-profit’s 2nd Annual Dynamic Duo 5K Run/walk fundraiser. […]
City Council Notes: Commission and Committee Appointments from January 7, 2025
Mayor Fred Jung stated, “We have some direct appointments to make. So, Madam City Clerk, if you would be kind enough to give a brief presentation, we’ll proceed with that because I […]
Marlys Davidson Joins NOCROP Board of Trustees
The North Orange County Regional Occupational Program (NOCROP) has officially welcomed Marlys Davidson as its newest Board of Trustees member. Davidson brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to education, […]
Video Observer: Hiking Fullerton’s Horse Alley
Branching off the Juanita Cooke Greenbelt Trail (in the section between Euclid and Valencia Mesa) is a lesser-known pathway called Horse Alley. I recently stumbled upon this short trail when I was […]
So Cal Wildfire Resources: Prepare, Respond, and Recover
Listos California has pulled together key information and resources to help support community leaders who are in a position to reach impacted communities to help them prepare, respond, and recover. PREPARE Wildfire […]
Ship & Shore Environmental: Driving Innovation and Sustainability in Emission Control Solutions for the Renewable Energy Industry
Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. (S&SE), a leading provider of air pollution control and energy recovery solutions, has had a year marked by critical advances in sustainable emission control, expanding its influence […]
Fullerton School District Announces Open Enrollment for the 2025-26 School Year
The Fullerton School District (FSD), named Parenting OC’s Best School District in North Orange County for two years in a row, has announced its Open Enrollment period for the 2025-26 school year, […]
Healthy Awareness: Book Report on AI
There is so much talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI). One of the largest AI companies, Open AI, has its headquarters in San Francisco. Wanting to get up to date with AI, I […]
At Home with the Homeless: Needle Exchanges Work, Anyone who says otherwise is ignorant of facts
When I saw this headline on the Voice of OC website, “Orange County’s Needle Exchange Program is Finished,” my mind jumped back in time to the fall of 1991. That’s when some brave […]
Palestinian Youth Movement Mobilizes for Wildfire Relief Efforts in Los Angeles County
In response to the devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles County, the Palestinian Youth Movement’s LA-OC-IE (Inland Empire) Chapter organized a collection drive for hygiene kits. The event took place on Saturday, […]
Congressman Correa Votes Against Attempt to Undermine U.S. International Standing, International Security, and Rule of Law
Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted on January 9, 2025, against (click here to read the full bill) H.R.23, The “Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act,” legislation that would undermine America’s international reputation, long-term interests, […]
Rep. Young Kim to Serve as East Asia & Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman in 119th Congress
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast (FL-21) announced on January 9, 2025, that U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) will serve as Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on East Asia & Pacific. “The East […]
Young Observers: January 2025
Traditions: New Years by Tegan, 7th grade Every January, as the world bids farewell to the old and welcomes the new, people across the globe partake in traditions that are varied throughout […]
SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTES: Fullerton Joint Union High School District
Fullerton Joint Union High School District December 10 Board Meeting FJUHSD board meeting on December 10 celebrated girls’ flag football teams, covered the first interim report, and announced the retirement of Assistant […]
City Council Notes January 7, 2025: Reorganizing the City Boards, Commissions and Committees
The Fullerton City Council, after hearing public comments, decided to make changes to the following commissions and committees at the January 7 city council meeting. The Investment Advisory Committee will now have […]
Out of My Mind: History Does Repeat Itself
We are repeating the Gilded Age, the time of Robber Barons and income inequality without precedent. Today’s Gilded Age redux is giving me reflux as we exceed the excesses of the last […]
SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTES: Fullerton School District
Fullerton School District December 16 Meeting The December 16 FSD Board meeting began with two new trustees, James Cho (District 2), and Vanesa Estrella (District 5) confirmed by their families and welcomed […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: January 2025
TWTYTW That was the year that was, and since y’all clamored for a look back, here goes. 2024 began with Saskia Kennedy taking the reins of this publication, and she has endured last-minute […]
Kidnapping and Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested
An adult female reported on December 11, 2024, to the Fullerton Police Department that she had been a victim of aggravated assault, sexual assault, and kidnapping that began in Fullerton. The victim […]
IRS Free File opens Friday: Free tax filing service available to millions on IRS.gov
The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the IRS Free File Guided Tax Software will be available Friday for taxpayers ahead of the official start of tax season later this month. Starting […]
Is There Truth Behind Negative Political Ad Claims?
In the recent election, as has become common, there were many negative advertisements and significant sums of money spent targeting various candidates. Negative ads are not always effective, and some candidates manage […]
Finding the Silver Lining: Jeaneth Khamvong
Jeaneth Khamvong is a world history teacher at Parks Junior High School. Alongside many others, she never would have anticipated that such a virus would come along and drastically change daily life. […]
Approval of Additional Well at Former Chicago Musical Instruments, 350 South Raymond Ave, Fullerton
The Department of Toxics Substances Control (DTSC) has officially approved a report detailing the installation of two deep groundwater monitoring wells at the former Chicago Musical Instruments (CMI) site, a location with […]
Horace Blair Honored at Rose Bowl Kickoff Banquet
After World War II, the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce annually selected as honored guests two members from the two football teams – USC and Penn State – who played at […]
Correa Votes Against GOP Push to Undermine Public Safety, Rule of Law for Immigrant Communities
Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) voted against H.R.7511 on January 7, 2025, a partisan messaging bill that manipulates a personal tragedy for partisan political purposes, and released the following statement: “This flawed legislation […]
Record Homelessness Hits 771,480 in the U.S., Affecting Families with Children the Most
The United States is currently confronting an unprecedented crisis of homelessness, as highlighted in the latest Annual Homelessness Assessment Report published by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This report […]
City Council Notes: December 17, 2024
Orange Empire Chorus Sings the National Anthem The Orange Empire Chorus opened the end-of-the-year city council meeting with the National Anthem and a Christmas song. Men who enjoy singing are invited to […]
Fullerton Residents Rally to Tackle Pollution
Karla Reinhardt partnered with Orange County’s Adopt A Channel program in January 2018, enabling the Ocean Defenders Alliance (ODA) to help improve water quality flowing to the ocean. Even though Fullerton is […]
Fullerton Taxpayers for Reform Demand Retraction
Fullerton Taxpayers for Reform (F.T.F.R.) has formally requested a retraction and public apology from The Fullerton Observer regarding information published in the paper. The political action organization which includes contributors Tony, Sylvia, […]
