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City Council Notes: Tuesday, October 15 Meeting
A message to the loyal community of A Fullerton Barbershop
To my friends, family, and neighbors, Many of you know that the last three years were, without exaggeration, the hardest of my life after losing my son. I remain grateful to all […]
The Parents’ Voice USA celebrates it’s 15-year anniversary
The Parents’ Voice USA issued a press release earlier today celebrating another successful educational event at the Fullerton Public Library Conference Center on October 17, 2024. In keeping with its mission, a […]
Opinion: Schools Need Proactive and Honest Leadership
Fullerton is known as “The Education City.” Families are drawn here for its thriving public schools, supported by talented and dedicated teachers and staff. My own experience is a testament to this. […]
Our Brothers and Sisters who died here in Orange County “Without Fixed Abode” (Homeless) during the Months of May to September, 2024
May they Rest in Peace (source: OC Coroner’s Office) Aliso Viejo Saeid REZAEIKIVI died on July 21 Anaheim Julio HERNANDEZ died on May 7 Shirley GOMEZ died on May 9 Cesar LOYA […]
Fullerton City Council Candidate Scott Markowitz has dropped out of the race
Candidate Scott Markowitz for District 4 was investigated and charged by Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer’s office with felony perjury on October 15, 2024, for falsifying nomination paperwork. The OCDA investigators […]
Nearly $4,000 in City Costs for Campaign Sign Removal
According to city records, $3,959.50 has been spent between August 1 and October 10, covering 65 employee hours and equipment costs for the removal of campaign signs. These signs, belonging to candidates, […]
South Coast AQMD and Placentia-Yorba Linda USD to Showcase New Electric School Buses
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) and Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (USD), showcased their new electric school buses on Wednesday, October 23rd at Travis Ranch School in […]
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Young Observer: Our Bodies
The Magnificence of Mucus by Declan, 9th grade Mucus, the slimy, disgusting, and hated substance that is known for congesting our airways, has an important role in our bodies, and without it […]
As the Conflict Expands and More People Die, an Unequivocal Call for a Ceasefire in Gaza
Last spring, even as the Congregational Church of Fullerton worked with two other churches to create a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, members prayed that our work ultimately […]
Young Observer: Art Education
Youth Artists 4 Equality by Erin, 9th grade In elementary school, the All the Arts program would come to my school to host a free weekly art class. I looked forward to […]
Young Observer: Stress Management
Dealing With Stress As a Student by Alicia, 7th grade Many students experience stress due to school assignments, tests, after-school activities, and social pressures. While a little bit of pressure can be […]
Meet the Candidates: Leonel Talavera, Fullerton School District, Area 5
Leonel Talavera sat down with The Fullerton Observer and The FC Hornet to discuss his candidacy for the Fullerton School District Area 5.
Meet the Candidates: Vanessa Estrella, Fullerton School District, Area 5
Vannessa Estrella sat down with The Fullerton Observer and The FC Hornet to discuss her candidacy for the Fullerton School District Area 5.
Henry Gaylord Wilshire: The Millionaire Socialist
California historian Kevin Starr’s excellent book Inventing the Dream: California Through the Progressive Era (the second in an epic seven-volume history of California) includes a section on a colorful character named Henry Gaylord […]
Young Observer: National Observance
Disaster Risk Reduction – Oct 13th by Mateo, 11th grade Billions of people worldwide constantly face threats from a myriad of potential disasters. Some are natural, such as the heavy flooding that […]
Meet The Candidates: Kitty Jaramillo, Fullerton City Council District 4
Vivian “Kitty” Jaramillo sat with The Fullerton Observer and The FC Hornet to discuss her candidacy for Fullerton City Council District 4. All candidates were invited, however, Vivian “Kitty” Jaramillo was the […]
Meet the Candidates: Matt Truxaw, Fullerton City Council District 1
Matt Truxsaw sat with The Fullerton Observer and The FC Hornet to discuss his candidacy for Fullerton City Council District 1. All candidates were invited, however, only Matt Truxaw from District 1 […]
Is OC Power Authority doing its job?
After recovering from a series of early poor decisions outlined by state and county audits and an OC Grand Jury investigation – Orange County’s only Community Choice Energy program appears to be […]
Walk on Wilshire Saved for Now
https://fullerton.granicus.com/player/clip/1950?view_id=2&redirect=true You can see the full video at the above link (Walk on Wilshir begins at 1:41.13) The future of the Walk on Wilshire (WoW) was discussed at the Fullerton City Council […]
Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva’s Statement on Plea Agreement and Resignation of Andrew Do
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton) released the following statement after Andrew Do resigned from Orange County Board of Supervisors as a part of a guilty plea deal for his involvement in the misuse […]
Fullerton Union High School Unveils State-of-the-Art Aquatics Facility
Fullerton Union High School (FUHS) celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art aquatics facility on October 14th. The centerpiece is a 32-meter by 25-yard pool with advanced filtration, sanitation, and energy-efficient heating […]
Correa Statement on Resignation of Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do
Representative Lou Correa (D-CA) released the below statement on October 22, 2024, following the resignation of Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do. Earlier this year, Correa requested both the Department of Justice and […]
Meet The Candidates: Jan Flory, Fullerton City Council District 2
Jan Flory sat down with The Fullerton Observer and The FC Hornet to discuss her candidacy for Fullerton City Council District 2.
Meet The Candidates: Nick Dunlap, Fullerton City Council District 2
Fullerton City Mayor Nick Dunlap sat down with The Fullerton Observer and The FC Hornet to discuss his candidacy for Fullerton City Council District 2.
Assemblyman Tri Ta Releases Statement Following Former Supervisor Andrew Do’s Guilty Plea
Assemblyman Tri Ta released the following statement on October 22, 2024, following Former Supervisor Andrew Do’s guilty plea and resignation: Public corruption cannot be tolerated. I am disappointed that Former Supervisor Andrew […]
IRS releases tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2025
The Internal Revenue Service announced today the annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2025. Revenue Procedure 2024-40 provides detailed information on adjustments and changes to more than 60 tax provisions that will […]
Meet The Candidates: Mark Lopez, NOCCCD Board of Trustees, Area 5
Mark Lopez sat down with The Fullerton Observer and The FC Hornet to discuss his candidacy for the North Orange County Community College Board of Trustees Area 5.
Meet The Candidates: Kyle Miller, NOCCCD Board of Trustees, Area 7
Kyle Miller, former mayor of La Habra Heights, sat down with The Fullerton Observer and The FC Hornet to discuss his candidacy for North Orange County Community College District Trustee Area 7.
In Case You Missed It: October 18, 2024
• Israeli Netanyahu Administration Attacks continue on Gaza killing innocent displaced Palestinians and Indonesian hospitals preventing NGO health workers from entering Gaza, killing water engineers attempting to repair water infrastructure in Gaza, […]
Young Observer: Managing Stress
Managing Stress by Taliha, 10th grade How to Manage Stress Today, I bet the one thing we can all agree on is that we experience stress! I know for me at least, […]
The Fullerton Observer’s Guest Editor Urooj Naveed Needs Help for Her Family Through This Difficult Time
It is with great sorrow that Urooj Naveed, the guest editor for the last four issues, experienced a family tragedy on October 8th, 2024. One of the Catalina plane crash victims was […]
OPINION: Legislation to litigation: the case against Google
As Ojai Valley News readers know, we have been making the case to revive journalism in California through legislation, i.e., state Sen. Steve Glazer’s bill, SB 1327. The legislation failed in August, […]
Punting the Walk on Wilshire at City Council
An impressive number of people showed up for the October 15 Council discussion of the future of the Walk on Wilshire (WOW). Equally impressive was the intensity of those who favored keeping this […]
