Prior to certifying the results, the Registrar of Voters conducted several post-election voting system tests and audits. Registrar of Voters Bob Page today certified the results of the October 3, 2023, City […]
Orange County, CA Registrar of Voters Certifies the 2023 City of Anaheim Special Municipal Election Results
At Home with the Homeless: Narcs Scare II: The Return of J. Edgar Hoover
His testimony at kevinmd.com reads like something written during the height of McCarthyism or COINTELPRO. But it was earlier this year–July 25th–and Dr. L. Joseph Parker, research scientist and pain care specialist, […]
OCPA: A Troubled Beginning
Fullerton’s CCA, the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA), got off to a rocky start after being founded in November 2020; joining in partnership with Irvine (which did the original legwork and provided […]
Planning Commission meeting October 11, 2023: Short-term Rental Permit for 1850 Edgecliff Dr.
Planning Commission meeting October 11, 2023: Short-term Rental Permit for 1850 Edgecliff Dr. Commissioner Dino was delayed. Commissioner Tudor, Vice Chair Cox, and Chairman Mansuri were present. Commissioner Gambino has an excused […]
What is a CCA and How is ours doing?
In 2002, the California Legislature enacted a law authorizing the formation of community choice aggregations (CCA), which are non-profit agencies that allow local governments to vote to join together to procure electrical […]
The City of Placentia held its annual Heritage Festival October 14, 2023
The City of Placentia Community Services Department and the Heritage Festival Committee held their annual Heritage Festival on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Photos by Gaston Castellanos.
California State Library Parks Pass Initiative Delivers on Helping Californians Access Nature
New data highlights success of the library pass program, demonstrates need to permanently fund initiative in state budget. California State Parks Foundation today released compelling new survey data highlighting the success […]
The Hub Grand Opening
Trustee Aaruni Thakur, Superintendent Dr. Bob Pletka, Trustee Bev Berryman, Director of SEL and Family Support Rossana Fonseca, and Trustee Ruthi Hanchett at the Grand Opening of The Hub. Fullerton School District […]
New Management of OC Power Authority is building Public Trust in Renewable Energy
“I believe that climate change is the biggest challenge facing our communities and the communities around the world. I am committed to acting locally to reduce the devastating impacts of a changing […]
The DOWNTOWN Report: Mid-October 2023
The DOWNTOWN Report Mid-October 2023 New in town Allison’s Goods They have moved into the former Farmer’s Insurance building at 815 North Harbor and will have a Soft Opening on Sunday, October […]
Community Mid-October 2023
Left: Monica Patricia, wife of Jeff Mayhew the GM of the Charleston with Brian Torres Right: Tim Johnson, Dave Smits, Amanda Rue, Francis Sinatra, Malori Sinatra, and Taylor Wright Grand Opening of The […]
Joint Statement from Councilmembers Dr. Shana Alex Charles & Ahmad Zahra
Sunrise Village update: The final tenant moves
Fullerton Hills Pet Clinic is now relocated to 1144 Rosecrans Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92833 (714) 879-4380. Dr. Cho was forced by Shopoff developers to move his pet clinic after 43 years providing […]
Is the Pooch Park in the Doghouse?
The City intended to use $266,093 State grant funds for the Fullerton Pooch Park Relocation project, but the City has now put this project on hold. At the Tuesday, October 17 City […]
(Tentative) Agenda for Tuesday, October 17 City Council 5:30 pm
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 5:30 pm 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 […]
City Council Notes October 03, 2023 Meeting
Presentations The World Korean Business Convention Director of Economic Development Sue Thomas announced that the World Korean Business Convention (WKBC) will be hosted at the Anaheim Convention Center from October 11th to […]
Woman’s Wallet Stolen While Shopping In Brea, Police Seek Suspect
Police have asked for the public’s help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a wallet snatching in Brea. The suspect stole the unidentified woman’s wallet and proceeded to charge her […]
Read the Fullerton Observer E-edition Mid-October 2023
Fair Trade Fashion Show at Vanguard University Teaches Shoppers to Wear Their Values and Overcome Labor Trafficking
Student-Run Event Highlights Steps Everyone Can Take to Make A Dent in International Crime of Labor Trafficking In an effort to fight labor trafficking by celebrating what we can all do as […]
Fullerton Union High School 2023 Wall of Fame Inductees
Fullerton Union High School will induct Richard Jewett – Class of 1930, Chris Norby – Class of 1968, and Shirly Owens McClanahan – Class of 1973, into its “Wall of Fame.” The […]
Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva Recognizes Mike Laughlin as the 2023 Veteran of the Year
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D – Fullerton) proudly announced her selection of the 2023 Veteran of the Year for the 67th Assembly District. While many truly inspirational nominees were submitted from constituents and […]
Three Fullerton teens are in custody after assaulting Fullerton College Campus Safety Officer
Fullerton Police Officers were dispatched to Fullerton College, located at 321 E. Chapman Ave, regarding the disturbance of the peace. The reporting party advised dispatch that a Fullerton College Campus Safety Officer […]
Exhibition to Commemorate 100 Years of Aviation History in Orange County
John Wayne Airport invites you to journey through aviation history commemorating a century of flight in Orange County. In 1923, aviation pioneer Eddie Martin founded a flying school and Martin Aviation, […]
Fullerton School District celebrates the Grand Opening of The Hub Resource Center
Amid a crowd impressed with the organization and vast supplies, Fullerton School District (FSD) hosted the grand opening of The Hub, a resource center located at Valencia Park School, created to […]
Quirk-Silva’s Bill Boosting Affordable Housing Tax Credits in California Signed by Governor Newsom
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D – Fullerton) announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 346 into law, addressing the critical need for affordable housing by maximizing the number of new affordable homes […]
FTC Reaches Settlement with Crypto Company Voyager Digital; Charges Former Executive with Falsely Claiming Consumers’ Deposits Were Insured by FDIC
The complaint charges Voyager and CEO Stephen Ehrlich misled consumers who lost more than $1 billion in cryptocurrency after the company’s collapse. The Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement with bankrupt crypto […]
CalOptima Health Awards $52.3 Million to Build 706 Permanent Housing Units for the Unhoused
Grant funding awarded to 15 organizations will add affordable and permanent supportive housing units to serve low-income families across Orange County. Reflecting CalOptima Health’s ongoing commitment to Orange County’s vulnerable population of […]
Governor Newsom Signs Assemblyman Tri Ta’s Legislation to Reform HOA Elections and Protect Homeowners’ Rights
Assemblyman Tri Ta announced that the Governor signed his bill, AB 1458, a major reform of the voting process used by homeowners associations (HOAs) to more closely mirror public elections and ensure […]
How Helping a Family Seeking Asylum Changed Our Church Group
Before we met an Afghan family who resettled in Orange County last year, most folks at my church knew little about asylum seekers. We certainly didn’t understand how complicated the asylum issue […]
Out of My Mind: Ecclesiastes and The Epidemic of Loneliness Sweeping the Nation
Well, my friends are gone, and my hair is grey I ache in the places where I used to play – Leonard Cohen, Tower of Song Ecclesiastes had the answer to loneliness. […]
Governor Signs Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva’s Bill Supporting Child Victims of Trauma
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D – Fullerton) announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1187 into law, marking a significant step in addressing the urgent needs of children who have survived family […]
Bluebirds and Why We Help Them
Orange County is blessed with many species of birds, some of which you might see or hear almost daily, including crows, doves, finches, hummingbirds, mockingbirds, robins, and sparrows, to name a few. […]
Fullerton Heritage Present: The Pacific Electric Railway Depot
FULLERTON HERITAGE PRESENT THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY DEPOT 136 East Commonwealth Avenue – LOCAL LANDMARK NO. 5 Although the smallest of the three train depots in the Fullerton Transportation Center, the former […]
A Brief History of the Fuller Family in Fullerton
Alexander McDermont, my Great-Great-Great-Great Uncle, settled with his daughter, Anna Grace, in Fullerton in 1882. This is […]
Fullerton Observer Interns Present The Road to Ruin: A Documentary of Fullerton’s Failing Infrastructure
Have you ever pondered the reasons behind the current state of Fullerton Roads? The Fullerton Observer Interns proudly presents a documentary delving into the web of Fullerton’s roads. Through reflective dialogue, we […]
