(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 […]
Follow the Money: Fullerton School District Candidate
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 […]
Read the Early October 2024 issue of the Fullerton Observer
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Free Friday Night Concerts: Fullerton Night Live!
The City of Fullerton has initiated a fun and engaging new event! Known as “Fullerton Night Live,” these mini-concerts occur at generally unknown locations around the city, with artists representing all types […]
3 Books About Fullerton You Need to Read
There’s more to Fullerton than meets the eye once you begin reading books about the city. Here are a few hand-selected books: Fullerton: The Boom Years by Mudrick, Richey & Thomas (2015) […]
La Habra Sinkhole Follow-Up
In August of this year, the La Habra Storm Channel Sinkhole Repair Project (click here to read story) at the Coyote Village Condominiums officially began, securing $8.5 million in funds from the […]
Governor Newsom’s New Plan to Get Californians in Crisis Off the Streets and into Housing, Treatment, and Care
CARE Court connects a person struggling with untreated mental illness – and often also substance use challenges – with a court-ordered Care Plan for up to 24 months. Each plan is managed […]
Gavin Newsom’s Miscalculation on the Unhoused Issue
When the Supreme Court handed down its decision in the Grants Pass case earlier this year, governors in red and blue states heaved a sigh of relief. Why? Because the Court had […]
Follow the Money: Ballot Measures Elections 2024
FOLLOW THE MONEY: Groups Backing the Statewide Ballot Measures Candidates in any given election get much media attention, but the ballot measures often go unnoticed. “A ballot measure is a piece of proposed […]
Your Ballot Explained by a Political Science Professor
In addition to the Presidential Election, many other offices and ballot measures will be decided in the November 2024 Election. Fullerton is split into different districts for Congress, the California State Senate, […]
What’s On Your Ballot? A Presentation by Jodi Balma
Professor Jodi Balma presented to a packed audience at the Democrats of North Orange County (DNOC) meeting on September 5th. The political science professor from Fullerton College covered North Orange County’s […]
An Interview with a Troy Alumni Who Built ‘MathGPT’ at Cornell
Yanni Kouloumbis, a Fullerton resident who graduated from Parks Junior High and Troy High School, is now an AI innovator. Having been involved in robotics since junior high, thanks to his […]
Fullerton Collaborative’s Candidate Forum – A Summary
A question regarding the licensed sale of cannabis in Fullerton drew disagreement among the five candidates for city council who answered questions at the Collaborative meeting on September 9: “If elected, would […]
Video Observer: Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton Helps Youth in Community
The Boys & Girls Club of Fullerton has been around since 1952 and is still keeping the community engaged today. I recently had a chance to interview Brett Ackerman, Chief Executive […]
Rest in Peace George Octavio Barrera, Sr. and Linda (Mucha) Schultz
George Octavio Barrera, Sr. 1935–2024 George was born to Juan and Guadalupe Ramos Barrera on February 22, 1935, in Fullerton, California. He passed away on August 20, 2024, in Lakeside, Arizona. George […]
Balance & Change: Pronouns & Choices
Pronouns have become a very hot topic. People can be offended by being asked to use something different than the traditional pronouns in the traditional ways. I have had an issue using […]
Quirk-Silva Bill Increasing Transparency of Public Funds Signed by Governor
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D—Fullerton) announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 3130 into law, enhancing transparency and accountability in the use of public funds by requiring county Boards of Supervisors […]
Fullerton College Celebrates Over a Century with New Book Legends and Legacies
Fullerton College is proud to announce the release of Legends and Legacies: Over 100 Years of Fullerton College, a beautifully crafted book capturing the institution’s rich history and enduring legacy. Co-authored by […]
It’s Time to Fulfill the Promise of 1 Million Affordable Homes
Dozens of Struggling Renters to Host Housing Crisis Town Hall with OC Elected Officials In 2022, the State of California released its plan – A Home for Every Californian – that Includes […]
Es hora de cumplir la promesa de 1 millón de viviendas asequibles
Es hora de cumplir la promesa: 1 millón de viviendas asequibles: Docenas de inquilinos en dificultades organizan reunión comunitaria sobre la crisis de la falta de vivienda económica con sus representantes electos, […]
REAGAN: a Hit & a Miss
Ardent fans of Ronald Reagan and his political career both as Governor of California and as President of the United States will enjoy this film. Director Sean McNamara and screenwriter Howard Klausner […]
UNRWA Situation Report no. 138 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem
All information from 17- 19 September 2024, valid as of 19 September 2024 at 22:30 – Days 348-350 of Hostilities Key Points The Gaza Strip Ongoing strikes by Israeli Security Forces (ISF) […]
County Health Officer Reissues Local Health Emergency Declaration in Response to Airport Fire
The County of Orange (County) Health Officer has reissued the Local Health Emergency Declaration for areas of Orange County (OC) impacted by the Airport Fire. The declaration has been reissued to assist […]
Fullerton’s Measure L & N Explained
Fullerton elementary and high school districts have new school facilities bonds on November’s election ballot. Facilities bonds allow local school districts to quickly raise large amounts of money needed to build long-lasting, […]
