City Council was unable to reach consensus at their October 5 meeting on whether to make budget cuts and how to allocate the $32.7 million in federal aid the City received from […]
Council deadlocked over budget cuts and use of federal relief funds
OC Human Relations report shows rise in hate crimes
The Orange County Human Relations Commission has released its 2020 hate crimes report. Orange County experienced 112 reported hate crimes in 2020, a 35% increase from 2019. In the last five years, […]
‘Land as Kin’ explores Southern California through native eyes
The latest exhibit at the Fullerton Museum Center “Land as Kin” features work by native American artists living and working in Southern California. The exhibit recontextualizes the modern landscape through native perspectives. […]
Sexual assault facts in Fullerton
Over 30 rapes have been reported in Fullerton since January 2021 according to police records. The most recent FBI records for our city show 80 reported rapes in 2019, 58 in 2020, […]
Mexican art and furniture store could be replaced by another restaurant/bar
Blanquel Popular Art, a long-established Mexican custom furniture and art store in downtown Fullerton, along with the neighboring Plant Store, may be replaced by an establishment called World of Beer. The item […]
Observing History at Orange County’s Oldest Public Cemetery
On a hazy morning in late September, a thin layer of mist lingered over the gravestones at the Anaheim Cemetery, the oldest of Orange County’s three public graveyards. Sitting in the middle […]
As Afghan refugees arrive in California, many remain trapped and in danger back home
Fatima is an Afghan American woman living in Orange County who is afraid for her family who are still in Afghanistan. She is not alone. As Afghan refugees begin to arrive in […]
Young Observers: Early October Edition
While TikTok has proven to be an entertaining social media platform, a recent trend that has taken over schools all across the U.S. demonstrates a dangerous turn of events. The “Devious Lick” […]
Governor declares State of Emergency for Huntington Beach oil spill
A 144,000-gallon crude oil spill occurred in Huntington Beach from a broken offshore platform pipeline. The spill has killed fish and birds and is upsetting the ocean and onshore ecosystem. Governor Gavin […]
Local nonprofit helps veterans
Patriots and Paws is a nonprofit organization that helps veterans returning from active duty readjust to living back in the community. The 99 cent store at Orangethorpe and Brookhurst recently hosted a […]
