Eighth graders at Park Junior High, Annette Lee, Kyrsten Kim, Kaitlyn Choi, and Evelyn Lee, presented the Fullerton School District’s (FSD) Tiny Home Project at the Fullerton City Council meeting on May […]
Parks Junior High, tiny home presentation at Fullerton City Council
First-of-its-Kind Project with Irvine Ranch Conservancy Brings Elementary School Through College Students Together for Habitat Restoration Research
The pilot project is a collaborative partnership between Irvine Ranch Conservancy, UC Irvine’s Center for Environmental Biology and Inside the Outdoors. Students of all ages are coming together for one common goal: […]
Build the blood supply: Give blood or platelets now with Red Cross
Donors of all blood types—especially those giving type O blood and donors giving platelets—are vital to people who depend on blood products for critical medical procedures. Every donation can help keep the […]
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Update
What’s going on in the district? Concern is growing among students and parents as many experienced and successful principals, teachers, and administrators have left the Placentia-Yorba Linda school district over the past year. These unexpected […]
Taste of Fullerton 2024
The annual Taste of the Town fundraising event by the Assistance League of Fullerton is back at Fullerton Airport’s Hangar 21 on Friday, June 14th. With this year’s theme, “Let’s Get Wild!,” […]
Fullerton City Council Agenda for May 21
There is only one item on the Revised Agenda: The Fullerton Emergency Operations Plan. According to the agenda packet, The Fullerton Emergency Operations Plan details emergency operations procedures, mutual aid agreements, resource […]
At Home with the Homeless: Shelter Woes, Part II: Electric Boogaloo
Ending the cycle of homelessness will require a multidisciplinary effort from government, religious, and mental health organizations. But part of the problem may be that some of these organizations have spread themselves […]
Fatal Traffic Collision – Seeking Witnesses
Fullerton Police Officers were dispatched to N. Harbor Blvd. and W. Whiting Ave. on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 2:41 am regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle that crashed into a building. […]
Parks and Recreation Meeting May 13, 2024
Commissioners Present: Adrian Meza, Angela Lindstrom, Oscar Valadez, Erik When, Jozef Maldonado, and Douglas McKendry DEPARTMENT UPDATES-April Recap An RFP for Clark Park Sports Complex has been submitted to the county as […]
Unveiling of Colorful Collaborative Mural Celebrating School Community, Culture, and Inclusivity at Fullerton School District’s Raymond Elementary School
Fullerton School District’s Raymond Elementary School proudly unveiled a vibrant mural adorning its media center on May 16, 2024, which serves as a focal point of the school. This mural represents a […]
Hundreds of K-12 Fullerton Students Unite Together for Common Goal Starting May 18, 2024
Above is a video from last year’s FSD Fest. FSD Fest is a two-day conference for kids hosted by the Fullerton School District that brings together Fullerton students in grades K-12 in […]
Out of My Mind: Protests in the 60s & Today
I’ve never received so many requests to write about a topic as this: The current “horrifying” campus protests in comparison to our “righteous” protests of the ’60s. I did survive Civil Rights […]
Outdoor Classroom at Fullerton Union High School Looks for Community Support
The goal of the Outdoor Learning Lab and Native Garden is to create a dynamic outdoor learning space for science students in all levels of classes. We envision dividing up the learning […]
Fullerton Lion’s Club is celebrating 85 years this year serving Fullerton
The Fullerton Host Lion’s Club had its main annual fundraiser, the Charity Golf Putting Tournament, held on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Golfer’s Paradise in Fullerton. Jennifer Baron was Chair of […]
America Exceeds Five Million Solar Installations Nationwide
Total solar installations have increased by five times since 2016 The United States has officially exceeded five million solar installations, marking a significant achievement in the nation’s clean energy transition. This milestone […]
Power in Nature Coalition Responds to Governor Newsom’s Revised Budget, Calls for Climate Bond
The Power In Nature Coalition responded to Governor Newsom’s revised 2024-2025 budget on May 16, 2024, by calling attention to the need for continued investment in programs that build climate resilience and […]
In Case You missed It: Student Protests 2024
Protesters at major universities worldwide are calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, an end to US government military assistance to Israel, and divestment from Israel arms suppliers and other companies profiting from the […]
Patriots and Paws was presented a certificate of recognition from Fullerton Councilmember Dr. Ahmad Zahra
At the Patriots and Paws 2nd Annual BBQ Smoke Off Competition held at their Anaheim warehouse, Councilmember Dr. Ahmad Zahra presented a certificate of recognition on April 27, 2024, for all they […]
Nurse Susan Sows Seeds of Joy at Woodcrest Elementary School
In honor of Nurse Appreciation Week this school year, Fullerton School District (FSD) is spotlighting Nurse Susan Cravello for helping spread warmth and joy at Woodcrest Elementary School. In 2022, Nurse Susan […]
Fullerton Resident, Adam Kraus, Currently Ranked #1 Karate Athlete in the Country Hopes to Represent the U.S. at the Pan American Karate Champion
“He’s like Iron Man, built from scraps in a cave.” That’s how a karate friend and fellow competitor describes 2023 National Karate Champion Adam Kraus. The 25-year-old Fullerton native is currently the […]
Local Researchers Hold FREE Memory Screening for Community on Thursday, May 16
Syrentis Clinical Research of Santa Ana is hosting a FREE memory screening for individuals 50+ to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease Syrentis Clinical Research will hold a free memory screening event on Thursday, May 16, for people aged 50 and above to increase […]
Healthy Awareness: How to Find Companionship When You’re Older
Jeffrey Bernstein, Ph.D. (2024), found love after turning 50, as did many of his clinical clients. He emphasizes three essential considerations when pursuing love and companionship. First, being older can provide one with […]
Xzbt aims to boost art scene in downtown Fullerton
The bustling scene of downtown Fullerton showed promise on April 27 of its streets becoming more lively with the relocation of Xzbt, an art exhibit that aims to use its platform alongside […]
The Downtown Report: mid-May 2024
Above left: Jacaranda on May 21, 2020 Above right: Jacaranda on May 1, 2024 Jacaranda Trees It’s ordinarily impossible to escape the lure of blooming Jacaranda trees in Fullerton this time of […]
UNRWA Situation Report no. 107 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem
All information from 6-12 May 2024 is valid as of 12 May 2024 at 22:30 Days 213-219 of Hostilities Key points The Gaza Strip Reports persist of ongoing strikes by Israeli Forces, […]
Notice of Public Comment Period for Mobilehome and Recreational Vehicle Park Manager Training Act
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is providing notice of a public comment period for proposed regulations implementing the Mobilehome and Recreational Vehicle Park Manager Training Act (Act) established by Senate Bill […]
Francine and Irene Graduate from Young Observers
Francine Vudoti and Irene Sheen will be graduating from high school and “graduating,” too, from the Young Observers. Upon graduation from high school, young writers transition from the youth page and may […]
Young Observers: mid-May 2024
View Point: Bidding Farewell by Irene, 12th grade Dear Fullerton Observers, My first write-up for the “Young Observers” page dates back to December 2018. As an aspiring author and a spirited 12-year-old, […]
AT&T’s Plans to Drop Landlines
AT&T, along with other providers of landline phones, will be actively phasing out their landline services soon in response to the Federal Communications Commission Landline Shutdown Order 19-72. U.S. service providers will […]
Read the mid-May 2024 Fullerton Observer
Department of Commerce Announces New Actions to Implement President Biden’s Executive Order on AI
Announcements include draft guidance documents, a draft plan for international standards, and a new measurement program opening for public comment. The U.S. Department of Commerce announced today, following the 180 mark since […]
CSUF Grad from Zimbabwe Aims to Improve Access to Mental Health Services
Psychology grad Joshua Bhasera, an advocate for mental health, found his calling at Cal State Fullerton, diving into psychology while becoming a force for positive change. Bhasera is the 2024 recipient of […]
Children and Families Health Fair
Social Services Agency (SSA) is hosting a Children and Families Health Fair starting at 9 am on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Orangethorpe Elementary School, 1400 S. Brookhurst Road in Fullerton. Residents […]
Stagflationary Environment Likely and SoCal in a Slowdown
Cal State Fullerton Economists Say Recession is No Longer Imminent. The threat of a recession has been replaced by a slow and steady stagflationary environment of rising prices and sluggish economic growth, says Cal […]
Senate Bill 907 Aims to Democratize Orange County Board of Education – OCBOE Trustees oppose bill
The Orange County Board of Education (OCBOE) holds significant sway over decisions impacting the local education landscape, from approving charter schools to navigating policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent article […]
