Read the Mid-October 2024 E-edition of the Fullerton Observer
Dear Gentle Subscribers
Dear Subscribers, October is the month each year that the Fullerton Observer asks subscribers to send in their renewals for continued home delivery by US Mail or digital supporters. We also always […]
Wall of Fame honors FUHS alumni on Oct. 25
The Fullerton Union High School’s Wall of Fame celebrates the success of the school’s exceptional graduates. Each year, the community nominates alumni who are worthy of special recognition—for making significant contributions to […]
Bright Futures Grants Awarded to Nonprofit Organizations to Educate Communities About the Benefits of Renewable Energy
The Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) – a community energy provider – announced today five recipients of its Bright Futures Grant, which provides funding to local nonprofits, schools, and educators to support […]
Social Security Announces 2.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2025
Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security retirement […]
Free Virtual Fair Housing workshop
California tiene una nueva “página de inicio”: el renovado CA.gov del Estado facilita el acceso a los servicios y programas gubernamentales
Lo que necesita saber: El Estado lanzó una versión renovada de CA.gov, el portal insignia de California que conecta a las personas con cientos de servicios y programas estatales, como por ejemplo […]
At Home with the Homeless
Harris’ Plans for the Unhoused—or the Lack Thereof A few months ago, I wrote a column about Donald Trump’s plan to deal with the issue of homelessness, which can be summed up […]
Candidate Interviews: Season 5 Release of the Slice of Orange NOC Podcast
This election season, the Slice of Orange North Orange County Podcast partners with the Fullerton Observer on candidate interviews! Also, you are invited to a Meet the Candidates event at Fullerton College […]
High School Students are Promoting Healthy Habits with the Fullerton Coyotes Club
As fall approaches and the weather becomes bearable, it is the perfect time of the year to get outside and go on runs. Troy High School students Dylan Ardaya and Ethan Han […]
Author of “The Latino Century” Speaks at Fullerton College
Mike Madrid held a “meet and greet” at Fullerton College on September 23, gracing students and community members with an impactful lecture on his book “The Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority […]
Balance & Change: Adjusting to a New Season
I love the fall. I love it when it gets cooler, when we need a blanket to curl up with, and when snuggling is extra warm and fuzzy. I love all of […]
LA Metro Board Approves Largest Joint Development Project in Metro’s History at the N. Hollywood Metro Station
Metro’s Joint Development Program has completed 2,362 housing units to date, with 3,387 additional units in the pipeline. The Board of The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has authorized entering […]
His Three Daughters: A Hit and a Miss
His Three Daughters: A Hit and a Miss This is not Tolstoy’s “The Death of Ivan Ilyich” or Chekhov’s “The Three Sisters,” yet screenwriter/director Azazel Jacobs takes on themes dealt with in […]
Save Walk on Wilshire Event Saturday, October 5
Join the Save Walk on Wilshire (WoW) group today, Saturday, October 5, from 2 to 6 p.m. for the Chalk on Wilshire Pokémon Party! They’ll be giving away free discounts and grand […]
Healthy Awareness: Understanding & Preventing Suicide
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 and 20-34, according to the American Psychological Strategic Alliance Program (2024). It is the point of no return. There are […]
OC Public Libraries Presents TeenFest 2024 on October 15
OC Public Libraries is pleased to present TeenFest 2024. This year’s annual event celebrating teens will be hosted on Tuesday, October 15 from 3:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. at Tustin Library. Teens […]
International Day of Sign Languages
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 430 million people, or about 5% of the world population, possess some sort of disabling hearing impairment. Because these impairments can limit the ability of […]
FOLLOW THE MONEY: Groups Backing the Statewide Ballot Measures
(Figures are from online required late filing major donors of ballot measures for the upcoming November 5, 2024 election year through 9/17/2024 available at cal-access.sos.ca.gov) Be aware and don’t be fooled: Groups […]
How to Report Campaign Signs on Public Property
Candidates running for city council are provided with regulations regarding the placement of political signs, as outlined in the Fullerton Municipal Code Chapter 15-49. Campaigns have violated these regulations to varying extents. […]
Analysis: Candidate Performance at LWV’s City Council Forum
Overall, weak answers, a lot of canned or superficial responses from candidates, and a lot of “Me-tooism” at the League of Women Voters forum. But it was still better than the Collaborative’s […]
Local History: What Was Fullerton Like 100 Years Ago?
Building Boom Fullerton’s population doubled from 4,415 in 1920 to 10,860 by 1930. This prompted a building boom with iconic new buildings being built, such as the Fox Theater (1925), the […]
Follow the Money: Fullerton School District Candidate
(Accurate as of Sept 26, 2024 Pre-Election deadline. Next report deadline is 10/24/24) (Information is from candidate-required filings available on the OC Registrar of Voters website: https://ocvote.gov/) (460 forms are filed at […]
CSUF Students Protest University Convocation Amid Refusal to Divest from Israel
As California State University, Fullerton celebrated new president Ronald S. Rochon at its annual Convocation on September 19, the student group Titan Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) held a demonstration demanding […]
Rest in Peace Early October 2024
A Ministry of Risk in a Time of War
“A ministry of risk goes unerringly to the side of the victims, to those threatened or destroyed by greed, prejudice, and war. From the side of those victims, it teaches two simple, […]
The Agony of a Pro-Palestinian Zionist
There’s tension in my title. With all the killing, suffering, hopelessness and despair, my agony isn’t central. Yet, it drives my effort to understand the complexities that cause our moral compasses to […]
Despite Illness, Fred Jung Continues His Campaign
City Councilmember Fred Jung revealed in a podcast that he has cancer. The ChamberTalk with North Orange County Chamber podcast episode was released in August of this year, and the news of […]
Northgate Market Donates 500 Care Packages to Children Fighting Cancer
Northgate Market, the leading Mexican-themed grocer in Anaheim, California, this week assembled and donated more than 500 care packages to uplift the spirits of children and their families fighting cancer at Children’s […]
City Council Notes: Tuesday, September 17 Meeting
Agreement with Footprint for Senate Bill 1383 compost credit procurement One of the components of SB1383 is the requirement for cities and counties to annually purchase a quantity of recovered organic waste […]
1500 sign petition for Walk on Wilshire to become permanent
Fullerton City Council will vote on whether to keep or remove the popular Walk on Wilshire pedestrianized area at its meeting on October 15, 2024. Save Walk on Wilshire has collected nearly […]
Umberg Measure Combatting Extremism in the Military Signed Into Law
Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced that his measure, Senate Bill 901, which combats extremism in California’s National or State Guards was officially singed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on […]
Follow the Money: City Council Candidates
(Including the period covering 7/1-9/21, 2024, and prior filing for the 2024 Election) Documentation presented here is from the candidate’s required 460 & 497 campaign finance form filings available in the “Elections” […]
Senator Newman’s Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 Signed by Governor
Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) is proud to announce that Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, has been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. This groundbreaking […]
Fullerton School District Set to Host First-Ever Community Fair and Sees Expansion of its Community Schools Program
Fullerton School District’s (FSD) Community Schools Partnership Program has grown to eight FSD schools that provide wrap-around services for students’ academic and social-emotional development. Fullerton School District’s (FSD) Community Schools Program is […]
