Though election results have not yet been certified, it is safe to call winners in the following local races. To view full election results visit http://www.ocvote.com. Fullerton City Council District 1: Fred […]
Local Election Results
Young Observers: Mid November Edition
Over 6,000 (about 48%) FJUHSD high school students returned to in-person classes two weeks ago, a number that is significantly lower than the 10,236 (75%) students who originally signed up before schools […]
Rare South Fullerton Open Space/Mature Trees to Be Destroyed
Nov 17 at 6:30pm: Last chance to address City Council regarding former Kimberly Clark site. Fullerton City Council voted unanimously on Nov. 2 to develop the entire former Kimberly Clark (KC) property, […]
Young Kim Defeats Gil Cisneros for 39th Congressional Seat
Republican Young Kim has defeated incumbent Democrat Gil Cisneros in the race for California’s 39th Congressional district seat. The 39th Congressional district includes parts of Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties, […]
COVID-19 Surge Could Push County Back to Most Restrictive Tier
Nine months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Orange County’s cumulative case count is 64,058, with 1,522 recorded deaths. The number of new cases reported in the County during the first part of November […]
Josh Newman Wins 29th State Senate District Seat
Democrat Josh Newman declared victory in the race for California’s 29th State Senate district seat on November 12, defeating incumbent Republican Ling Ling Chang. “As of this evening, my race has finally […]
Election 2020: Commentary
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won. Enjoy the moment! Dance in the streets! The feeling will not last. This will be a difficult four years. We have side-stepped an existential threat to […]
The Downtown Report: Mid November Edition
Beartown Bears in Downtown Fullerton? Yes. A recent excavation for new elevators at Fullerton Union High School unearthed the bear skull. Wow, the protocols used to clear visitors for entry to the […]
Veterans Day 2020
COVID-19 caused the cancellation of the traditional Fullerton Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony at Hillcrest Park. However, leaders of the Fullerton American Legion Post 142 and the Daughters of the American Revolution-Mojave […]
Titan Radio “2Doc Talk” Focuses on Fullerton Community
Back in October, I received an email from Drs. Dallas and Debra Stout, long-time Fullerton residents and faculty members at Cal State Fullerton, who are collaborating with CSUF’s Titan Radio to host […]
Gardening Tips: Chia
Late fall is the time to sow California native wildflowers, just in time for the rains. One of my favorites is Chia (Salvia columbariae). This annual member of the sage genus has […]
Media Projects Presidential Election Win for Joe Biden
Multiple media outlets have called the 2020 Presidential election for former Vice President Joseph R. Biden. California Senator Kamala Harris will become the first person of color and the first woman ever […]
Fullerton Elections Count Update
Fred Jung, Nick Dunlap, and Bruce Whitaker are leading in their respective races for Fullerton City Council in the recent election. 2020 will be the first year to have members of the […]
Council to Reconsider Cannabis Ordinance
Fullerton City Council will reconsider approval of an ordinance that would allow a limited number of cannabis businesses in Fullerton (with regulations) at their upcoming November 17 meeting. After voting 3-2 on […]
Fullerton joins Irvine to Create Orange County Energy Authority
New Nonprofit public agency Will Provide Competitive Rates, Cleaner Energy, Community Benefits The Fullerton City Council voted to move forward with Community Choice Energy (CCE) on Monday, November 2, voting 4-1 (Whitaker […]
Facing the Challenges of Distance Learning
Distance learning is changing education and will impact students far beyond this pandemic. While plenty of discussion focuses on the incredible toll this educational environment is taking on students, it might be […]
Sharon Quirk-Silva Re-Elected to State Assembly
Based on ballots cast so far and our projections, it is safe to state that incumbent Democrat Sharon Quirk-Silva has been re-elected to the California State Assembly District 65, defeating Republican challenger […]
Young Observers: Early November Edition
As a freshman in high school, the first things I learned in World History were the reasons that gave rise to democracy. Among them is being able to choose our leaders and […]
City Council to Consider Massive Warehouse Project
Date change: The Public Hearing was originally estimated to be in mid-November but has been moved to Monday, November 2. Attend in-person or watch and eComment at https://fullerton.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. The Fullerton Planning Commission […]
City Council to Consider Rescinding Bastanchury Creekside Housing
New City Council date: Monday, Nov 2, 6:30pm. Residents may attend in-person or watch and eComment: fullerton.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Parks, trails, and open space advocates throughout Fullerton are concerned about the City Council’s decision […]
City Council Candidate Campaign Finance Report
Fullerton City Council Candidates filed their second pre-election Campaign Finance Reports on Form 460 with the Fullerton City Clerk on or before October 22. These reports contain totals received and spent from […]
Fullerton and Orange County COVID-19 Update
Nearly 60,000 cases of COVID-19 are known to have occurred in Orange County to date. 1,475 people have died as a result of contracting the virus. As case numbers rise, hospitalizations have […]
Observer to Host Live Election Night Coverage
The writers and editors of the Fullerton Observer Newspaper will be hosting live election night coverage on Tuesday, November 3 starting at 7:30pm, streaming live on our Facebook page. Our broadcast will […]
Judge Rules Officers Fired over Kelly Thomas’ Death May Not Have Their Jobs Back
Two former Fullerton police officers, Jay Cicinelli and Joseph Wolfe, who were fired over their involvement in the beating death of Kelly Thomas have been denied their jobs back, according to an […]
The Downtown Report: Early November Edition
Orange is the New Green If you live in Fullerton, you likely know a bit about our history when it comes to Charles Chapman and his extensive range of Valencia orange groves. […]
Looking at a History of Historical Preservation in Fullerton
I was taking an early morning walk one day when I noticed a small brass plaque on a wall outside a Spanish Colonial Revival style house on Fern Drive. I stopped to […]
Fullerton Veterans Day Parade Cancelled
The annual Fullerton Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony has been cancelled this year, due to COVID-19. In a statement from Fullerton American Legion Post 142, Ed Paul wrote: “Given the current situation […]
Film Review: “The Trial of the Chicago 7” Gets Two Hits
Taking place slightly less than 50 years ago, the events of this film resonate with currency. The issues are different but the nation is troubled and divided; demonstrations meant to be peaceful […]
OC Health Care Agency Invites Students to Enter Art, Writing or Video Contest
County offering tech grants to schools for creative entries that help normalize mask-wearing. With many teachers, parents, and students struggling with the changing school re-opening models, the OC Health Care Agency is […]
Council Approves Regulations for Short-Term Rentals
Fullerton City Council voted 4-1 (Whitaker “no”) to approve regulations on short-term rentals (STRs) (such as AirBnb) at their October 20 meeting. Prior to this, the City had no regulations for these […]
Hate Crimes on the Rise in Orange County
The OC Human Relations Commission released its 2019 Orange County Hate Crime Report on October 20. For the fifth consecutive year, the numbers of crimes increased. Hate crime was up 24% in […]
Council Votes to Table Cannabis Ordinance
After voting 3-2 to introduce an ordinance that would allow a limited number of cannabis businesses in Fullerton at their October 6 meeting, City Council reversed course at their October 20 meeting, […]
Young Observers: Back to School
Over 8,000 or about 60% of total enrolled students returned to in-person classes last Tuesday, Oct 13, as the Fullerton School District reopened its schools. Due to the unique circumstances surrounding the […]
Are Fullerton Parks Safe from Development?
According to the city of Fullerton’s General Plan, Fullerton’s 14,376 acres is 90% built-out. This year the City Council began putting city-owned land up for sale for development, citing a new State […]
Orange County Remains in 2nd Most Restrictive Tier of COVID-19 Reopening Plan
Orange County COVID-19 Statistics More than 8 million people in the United States have contracted the coronavirus, with the pace of new cases increasing in many parts of the country. But in […]
