A wicker casket sits in a darkened room resembling a Victorian funeral parlor. Balanced on casket stands and surrounded by floral displays in a corner of the Anaheim museum’s main gallery, […]
Video Observer: Victorian Artifacts of Death and Mourning on Display at Anaheim’s Muzeo
Out of My Mind: No Sanctuary in My Temple’s Sanctuary
We do not have religious freedom in the United States anymore. We cannot think of ourselves as being free if we must pass through a gate with an armed guard, be searched […]
Windblown Dust and Ash Air Quality Advisory Issued for Orange County
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) today issued a Windblown Dust and Ash Advisory where winds are high across the Los Angeles metro area, the Inland Empire, and Orange County. […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Mid-October 2024
‘Bye George The St. George Hotel, a grand wooden structure, managed to survive several fires that destroyed many early buildings downtown. However, in 1918, George Amerige sold the hotel to the Whiting […]
The Transcript of Walk on Wilshire Proceedings at the City Council Meeting on October 15, 2024
Mayor Nicholas Dunlap said, “ I am recusing myself from this matter. I want to be clear because there’s been some misinformation circulated. My father and his partners owned the Villa del […]
Your Guide to Halloween and Dia de los Muertos 2024 in Fullerton
Peanuts Spooktacular: Oct 18 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm Laguna Lake, 3120 Lakeview Dr, Fullerton The event is free, but please pre-register for it. Join the fun in this family-friendly celebration with […]
Punk’s Not Dead in OC; Meet the Local Bands Keeping It Relevant
On a Saturday night, as families across Orange County settled into bed, the local punk rock band Forlokos played at a DIY concert behind a Buena Park Wells Fargo. The show, headlined […]
City Council Notes: October 1 meeting
City Council Notes Meetings are on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm. Upcoming agenda information and streaming video of meetings are available at http://www.cityoffullerton.com; click on meetings […]
Fullerton City Council Candidate Charged with Two Felonies for Falsifying Nomination Paperwork
Candidate Scott Markowitz is not eligible to take office if elected on November 5, 2024, Fullerton City Council Ward 4 Election. A Fullerton City Council candidate for Ward 4 has been charged […]
Orangethorpe Transit Village Conceptual Study
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), in partnership with the City of Fullerton, is conducting the Orangethorpe Transit Village Conceptual Study, which will explore the potential for transit-supportive development at the Fullerton […]
City News: Important Utility Billing Information
The City of Fullerton is experiencing a high volume of calls and emails due to billing delays caused by implementing a new billing system. Please note the following important information regarding billing […]
City Council Meeting Agenda October 15, 2024
The upcoming meeting is of significant importance, as it will address crucial urban planning and zoning issues. The detailed agenda can be accessed here: https://fullerton.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx There are three items on the agenda, […]
Pioneer Families of Fullerton (1860-1880)
The brothers George and Edward Amerige officially founded and laid out the town of Fullerton in 1887. However, they were not the first ones here. Native Americans (the Kizh, or Gabrieleno) […]
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 […]
