The Friends of the Library will host a one-day book sale on Saturday, June 8 at the Fullerton Public Library (353 W. Commonwealth Ave.). Please come and bargain hunt between 10 a.m. […]
Friends of the Library Book Sale June 8th
Our Bodies, Our Choice Rally in Brea
In conjunction with rallies and protests across the country against the recent abortion ban legislation in states like Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio, about 100 people showed up during rush hour at the […]
Fullerton Raises the Pride Flag
The City of Fullerton raised the official Pride Flag on Wed, May 22 in a ceremony at City Hall. The event, approved by the city council, was hosted by Councilmember Ahmad Zahra. […]
A Special Day for Special Athletes at CSUF
On Friday, May 3rd, the 34th annual Goodwill of Orange County Faley Special Games, Orange County’s largest non-competitive, inclusive sporting event for athletes with developmental and intellectual disabilities, returned to Cal State […]
Food Pantry Opens at Pacific Drive School
In Orange County, there are more than 117,000 children who experience food insecurity and the national hunger relief organization, Feeding America, estimates that more than 300,000 Orange County residents are food insecure. […]
“The Forbidden Room” Screening at Fullerton Museum Center
On May 24 at 7pm, check out The Fullerton Museum Center’s monthly film series with a screening of The Forbidden Room, Guy Maddin’s ultimate epic phantasmagoria. Honoring classic cinema while electrocuting it […]
Nouveau Chamber Ballet’s “Cigale”
Fullerton’s own ballet company, Nouveau Chamber Ballet, presents “Cigale” and other works, on Saturday evening, June 1st, at 7:30pm at the Campus Theatre at Fullerton College. Artistic Director Lois Ellyn has set […]
Fullerton, Rail Town: The Pacific Electric Railway
This is the third article in a series about the past, present and future of railroads in Fullerton and Orange County. The previous article in the series, in last month’s Fullerton Observer, […]
The State of the Community
The City of Fullerton, in partnership with the Fullerton Collaborative, hosted its 2019 State of the Community Address and City Celebration Event on May 11 at the Downtown Plaza. Representatives from various […]
“MAU: A Tarot Collection” @ CSUF Leo Freedman Gallery
“MAU: a Tarot Collection” on exhibit May 13-18 at the CSUF Leo Freedman Gallery, is the culminating solo exhibition of artist Nicole Yang’s most recent two-year long illustration project, diving into divination. […]
Panel Discussion on Cannabis in Fullerton
Former state senator Josh Newman moderated a quarterly discussion hosted by Neighbors United for Fullerton on May 6 at the Fullerton Library which explored the question, “Is there a Place for Cannabis […]
Son of Famed Chicano Artist to Begin Restoration of Lemon Park Mural
Fullerton City Council voted to approve up to $8,500 to restore the “Ninos del Mundo” mural along Lemon Avenue, as part of a larger plan to (hopefully) restore all of the Lemon […]
The Exploitation of Part-Time Professors
It’s a well-known secret that public higher education in California and across the country is increasingly built on the backs of a large army of underpaid, exploited part-time professors. At a recent […]
CSUF Spring Dance Theater Closes Season with Stories of Oppression and Forgiveness
California State University Fullerton’s Spring Dance Theatre, featuring choreography focusing on personal struggles, religion and youth, runs May 2-12 in the Little Theatre on campus, coordinated by faculty member Gladys Kares. Set […]
Free Resource Fair & State of the City on May 11
A community event featuring free food, entertainment, fun, educational interactive booths, and a State of the City overview presented by Fullerton Mayor Jesus Silva and city officials will take place on Saturday, […]
Two New Music Exhibits Opening @ The Fullerton Museum Center
The Fullerton Museum Center will unveil two new music-related exhibits with an opening reception on May 4 from 6pm to 9pm. The exhibits are “Building Guitars, Making History: Fender Stories” and “Custom […]
Beautiful Bloom in North Orange County
Although super blooms have caused traffic jams throughout southern California, there are many miniature wildflower blooms that are much less crowded. According to NASA’s Earth Observatory, “these types of ‘super blooms’ can […]
“Angel of Nanjing” Screening at Fullerton Museum Center
Since the 1990s, Orange County has had by far one of the highest escalating suicide rates in the entire nation. If you know anyone struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts, you […]
Earth Day Migration Symposium at Fullerton College
On Earth Day, April 22, the Fullerton College Sociology Department hosted a “Migration Symposium” featuring speakers and conversations which sought to draw lines between current issues surrounding the environment and human migration. […]
Downtown Paid Parking Pilot Program Approved
On April 16, Fullerton City Council voted 3-2 (Whitaker and Zahra “no”) to approve a 180-day downtown nighttime paid parking pilot program, and a contract with the company SP+ for parking management […]
What’s Happening at Rancho La Paz is Part of a National Trend
The situation at Rancho La Paz Mobile home park, which includes parts of Fullerton and Anaheim, in which residents were slapped with 44-60% rent increases when a new owner took over, is […]
Fullerton, Rail Town Part 1: The Southern Pacific
This is the first article in a series about the past, present and future of railroads in Fullerton and Orange County. This May will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Golden Spike […]
Friends of Music present Diderot String Quartet
On Sunday, April 28 at 3:30pm, the Fullerton Friends of Music will present a free concert by the Diderot String Quartet at the Wilshire Auditorium located at 315 East Wilshire Ave. Named […]
Dedication of Sacred Kizh Burial Site in Downtown Los Angeles
On Tuesday, April 16 members of the Kizh-Gabrieleno tribe, the original inhabitants of the Los Angeles basin and north Orange County, dedicated a spot at the corner of Commercial and Vignes in […]
Brea Hills Wildflower “Super Bloom”
Take a drive down Brea Canyon Road and you will be treated to a beautiful sight–the Brea Hills are blanketed with yellow wildflowers. It’s our own local “super bloom.” Here are some […]
CSUF Gives Options for Future of Arboretum: Some Construction in All Proposed Scenarios
Hundreds of concerned citizens showed up at a public forum at Cal State Fullerton on April 10th to give their feedback and concerns regarding the University’s proposed “Master Plan,” all versions of […]
Rancho La Paz Mobile Home Park Residents Meet with Park’s Owner
About 150 Fullerton and Anaheim residents of the Rancho La Paz Mobile Home Park met with the park’s owner, John Saunders, on April 5. Saunders said he made a “mistake” and apologized […]
Downtown Fullerton Art Walk First Friday of Each Month
The Downtown Fullerton Art Walk is a friendly coalition of venues in Downtown Fullerton who showcase artwork on the first Friday of every month from 6-10pm. All art exhibits are free and […]
Police Chase and Capture Armed Suspects
Posted Tuesday April 2nd on the Fullerton Police Department’s Facebook page: At 5:55 PM, Fullerton Police Dispatch received a call of shots fired in the 500 block of E. Patterson Way. Two […]
Rooting for the Arboretum
I was shocked to learn there’s a possibility that Cal State Fullerton could replace some of the Fullerton Arboretum with student dormitories. With a collection of 4,000 plants from around the world, […]
SPEAK: Photography of Visual Voices @ FLDWRK
Project La Femme and the Hibbleton Gallery are co-hosting a new visual arts pop-up exhibit entitled “SPEAK: Photography of Visual Voices” at FLDWRK, 110 E Wilshire Ave #101, Fullerton. The venue is […]
CSUF Master Plan May Include Some Construction in the Arboretum
Presentations on the CSUF Master Plan will take place at 10am and another at 5:30pm on Wednesday, April 10 at the Clayes Performing Arts Center Lobby on campus at 800 N. State […]
City Hall Will Fly Rainbow Flag for LGBTQ Pride Month
At their March 19th meeting Fullerton City Council voted 3-2 (Fitzgerald and Whitaker “no”) to fly the rainbow flag at Fullerton City Hall beginning on Harvey Milk Day (May 22) through the […]
Rancho La Paz Residents Get Temporary Relief from Drastic Rent Hikes
Facing drastic rent increases of 45-60%, senior residents of Rancho La Paz mobile home park in Fullerton and Anaheim asserted their voices and called upon their elected officials to intercede for them. […]
Community Organizer Ellen Ahn is 2019 Woman of the Year
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva and the California State Assembly honored Ellen Ahn as the 65th Assembly District Woman of the Year during a ceremony held in Sacramento on March 5. “Ellen Ahn has […]
