Fullerton is rich with approximately 28 miles of recreational trails, which are spread throughout the city.
Get Outside This Summer Through Exploring the Fullerton Trails
Young Observers: July 2023
Viewpoint by Irene, 11th grade A Future Where “Asians” Are Properly Represented Not long ago, I stumbled across the term “Techno-Orientalism” — the phenomenon in which Western media depicts Eastern societies as […]
Downtown Report: July 2023
Downtown Report: July 2023 From left to right: Jessica Kaczmarek Band played to the audience, The Mark Sells Band rocked the stage, and our very own local minstral Steve Metzger brought the […]
City Council Notes: June 20 meeting
Investment Advisory Committee Appointment Mayor Fred Jung surprised the rest of the City Council by appointing Manuel Walker to the Investment Advisory Committee—term to end in 2025. An email was sent to […]
Get Rich Quick
In the last few weeks, I received two unrelated claim notifications that informed me that I had $100 reward vouchers for Walmart, Target, and more! Cynic that I am, I decided to […]
About My Family The Guptas
In 1998, my dad embarked on an incredible journey to the United States with an H1B work visa. He worked in the Bay Area until 2001 when the dot-com bubble burst, and […]
Suzie B’s Photos
Forty-three guests attended the private showing of Suzanne Bobbett’s (Susie) first exhibit of her photographs. Susie was busy placing “blue dots” on sold pieces purchased/reserved for enthusiastic collectors. I was invited to […]
Mobile Home Park Sues Homeowners
Rancho Fullerton Mobile Home Park, owned by the Nicholas Family, has sued an elderly couple. The senior couple, the Kims, will have to pay the lawyer fees and also have been threatened […]
Day of Music Fullerton Draws Crowds to Downtown
Day of Music Fullerton (DoMF) is part of a larger event that originated in Paris in 1982. Fête de la Musique, as it is known in France, was brought to the city […]
Video Observer: California Botanic Garden in Claremont Has a Connection to North Orange County
California Botanic Garden in Claremont Has a Connection to North Orange County Did you know that the largest garden in the world devoted to California native plants is only a drive away […]
Giselle Monterrosas presenta los temas de noticias
Hoy, Giselle Monterrosas presenta los temas con la ayuda de los talentosos pasantes del Programa Troy Tech (Britany Alcantar Cortez y Colin O’Malley). Prepárate para una experiencia visualmente cautivadora mientras […]
POW/MIA’s saluted at Fullerton Memorial Day
All veterans were saluted at the 85th Annual Fullerton Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 29, at Loma Vista Memorial Park, attended by an estimated 1,000 people. Special recognition was given to […]
Navigating the Legal Maze: An Exclusive Interview with Attorney Pamela Thakur
Thakur Law Firm’s Founder and Managing Attorney is Attorney Pamela Thakur. With over fifteen years of experience, she is a prominent figure in the legal field. Her practice spans various areas of […]
Observer Community Photo Challenge: Get to know your parks Mid-June 2023
Shirley Bonem is on the left, and Joan Land is on the right. We are at Laguna Lake Park in Fullerton. We love the turtles sunning themselves on the rocks at Laguna […]
High School Board: June 6, 2023
HIGHLIGHTS & Commentary Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) The June 6 FJUHSD board meeting welcomed summer vacation by presenting the 10th annual Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for trustee commentary before voting […]
Fullerton Needs Better Infrastructure
Many modes of transportation exist, including cars, buses, bicycles, and walking, but the US’ road design favors the convenience of cars over the safety of all other road users. We have roads […]
Fullerton Observer Video Recap: Mid-June 2023
Join us for a temporary change on the Fullerton Observer Video Recap! Today, Giselle Monterrosas takes a well-deserved break from the English video recaps, and our very own Adrian Meza steps up […]
Day of Music June 21
No better way to kick off the summer than a day of free music on the longest day of the year. The Day of Music Fullerton is back for its ninth year […]
Downtown Report: Mid-June 2023
Downtown Where? It was back at the turn of the century (does anyone use that term?) when the Fullerton Downtown Business Association decided to band together and put our downtown on the […]
Young Observers: Mid-June 2023
School Scene by Marcella, 6th grade Fullerton School District’s First Dual Language Class Gets Promoted to Junior High The Fullerton School District (FSD) celebrated the promotion of the first Spanish-English dual language […]
AT HOME WITH THE HOMELESS: Small progress on public bathroom access
Assemblyperson Sharon Quirk-Silva, our representative in the State Legislature, has introduced a bill that contains some needed reform in public restroom access. As you’ll see from the enclosed text, it’s still a […]
A Day to Remember: 100th Birthday ceremony
It is said that for every person, there is a story to be told. On March 11, 2023, a 100th Birthday ceremony was held at the Post Hall honoring Mr. Joe Juarez, […]
Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, yet Drought Remains
Summary The “atmospheric river” of winter 2022-23 in California, causing floods in the lowlands and record snowpack in the mountains, has many people assuming that the “drought is over.” This assumption […]
Listening with Love: Father/Daughter Talks Across the Political Divide
This is my first Father’ Day without a father. My dad passed away about a month ago and, through tears, I’m reflecting on all he taught me. My dad was a Republican […]
City Council Notes: June 6 Meeting
Organizations, Recognitions, and Announcements Fullerton Scholastic Chess Champions The Fullerton Scholastic Chess Champions were presented by Lions Club’s Pete Baron, who has organized the annual event for 16 years. Certificates from the […]
Hospitality Workers Rally for Anaheim Initiative for Fair Pay and Worker Protections Against Sexual Assault
After collecting thousands of signatures for the “hospitality worker bill of Rights law” in Anaheim, the UNITE HERE Local 11-led initiative, Anaheim City Council, will hold a final vote to consider passing […]
Bill Requiring State to House Incarcerated Parents Close to Their Children Passes Senate Public Safety Committee
AB 1226 requires an incarcerated parent or legal guardian of a minor child to be placed in a correctional facility that’s closest to their child’s home Assemblymember Matt Haney’s (D-San Francisco) AB […]
The Hunt is looking for new partnerships
Deputy City Manager Daisy Perez presented to the city council on June 6 the City of Fullerton’s proposal to reopen the Hunt Library. The city’s proposal is a two-year plan to operate […]
Piano Keys Get a Tune-up
In preparation for the Day of Music Fullerton on June 21st, the city’s street team was refreshing the “piano keys” crosswalk at Pomona and Wilshire on Friday and Saturday. The idea was […]
Robbers Thwarted by 74-year-old
A 74-year-old Fullerton resident fought off two men in a robbery attempt at his home on Las Palmas Drive. The whole episode was caught on surveillance video. It is suspected that the […]
Pride in Fullerton
A joyous bicycle and golf cart parade headed west on Wilshire Avenue from Raymond Street Saturday before ending at the Fullerton Museum Center, where the second annual Fullerton Pride Festival kicked off. […]
Theater Review: The Sound of Music at The Muckenthaler Cultural Center
The innovative Electric Company Theatre, Muckenthaler Cultural Center’s Resident Theater Group, has given gossamer-like wings to the revival of the well-known musical, The Sound of Music, and this production soars well into […]
Grand Jury Report: The ABC’S of Educating Children Experiencing Homelessness in Orange County
SUMMARY Children experiencing homelessness are an invisible population; they are hidden in plain sight. The national conversation around homelessness is focused on the people we see, mostly single adults who are very […]
Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva’s Recognizes ICNA Relief as Nonprofit of the Year for the 67th District
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton) presented a well-deserved resolution to ICNA Relief on June 7, recognizing them as the Nonprofit of the Year for the 67th Assembly District. ICNA Relief is a humanitarian […]
Community survey for the Hunt Library
The City of Fullerton is in the process of revitalizing the historic Hunt Library property. Please complete the survey below to help us design the types of programs and activities that you […]
