We are finally beginning to settle comfortably into the fall season, which in our area is quite a relief. Less heat, warm-colored leaves, and cooler air are all things that most people […]
Young Observers: Mid-October Edition
The Downtown Report: Mid-October Edition
Haunted Downtown Back in October of 2000 some serious investigating was underfoot regarding the often-heard rumors of haunted locations downtown. After contacting KLOS about hosting their annual Mark & Brian Halloween Parade […]
Observing Fullerton Podcast S2 E3: Aimee Aul; Museum Educator, Artist, Musician
Aimee Aul is a longtime Fullerton resident, museum educator, artist, and musician. She talks to Urooj about her early involvement in the Fullerton Observer, the Fullerton Haunted Walking Tours, and the lawn […]
Angelo’s & Vinci’s bids Fullerton farewell
For direct link to the plans for Angelo’s & Vinci’s on the Fox block. Click Here Frontier Real Estate held a meeting at the Fullerton Library Conference Center about their updated proposal […]
Happening This Week: October 17-24
Here are some events happening in and around Fullerton during the week of October 17 to 24. Monday, October 17 • Candidate Meet and Greet (5:30-7:30pm): Hosted by Fullerton College, Neighbors United […]
Sherwood Forest Opens at Orangethorpe School
School staff, parent volunteers, and students celebrated the grand opening of Sherwood Forest at Orangethorpe School last month. The opening of this outdoor learning space is part of a school-wide focus at […]
Friendly Center opens in Buena Park Community Center
The Friendly Center, a new resource for underserved residents opened in September in Buena Park. While it resides in the basement of the Buena Park Community Center, it is run by a […]
Meet Local Candidates
Fullerton College, Neighbors United for Fullerton, and the Fullerton Observer invite you to a candidate Meet and Greet on October 17 from 5:30-7:30pm at Fullerton College. Details are below:
Investigating the History of Featherly Regional Park
When my dad was an elementary school student in the early 1970s, he remembers going with a friend to Featherly Regional Park in Anaheim as part of Fullerton’s Youth Science Center. It […]
League of Women Voters to Host City Council Candidate Forum
The League of Women Voters of North Orange County will host a candidate forum on Tuesday, October 11 at 6pm at Fullerton City Hall (303 W. Commonwealth Ave). All candidates running for […]
Happening This Week: October 10-17
Here are some events happening in and around Fullerton during the week of October 10 to 17. Tuesday, October 11 • Sensory Friendly Tuesdays (9-10am): A weekly museum program for children with […]
The Downtown Report: Early October Edition
New in Town Pour Vida has opened at 101 N Harbor where The Pickled Monk was. Many favorable reviews are in, and wow, Brunch 7 days a week. ZAMA Lounge has opened […]
Young Observers: Early October Edition
Fun and spirited. This was the overall vibe that kept over 300 student leaders from eight high schools across the Fullerton Joint Union High School District (FJUHSD) engaged throughout the symposium held […]
High School Board Candidates Answer Questions on Local Issues
Each Fullerton Joint Union High School District Board candidate was invited to participate in this traditional feature to help residents get to know the candidates. Below are the candidates running for Trustee […]
Fullerton School Board Candidates Answer Questions on Local Issues
Each Fullerton School Board candidate was invited to participate in this traditional feature to help residents get to know the candidates. Below are the candidates running for Trustee Area 4, and their […]
District 5 City Council Candidates Answer Questions on Local Issues
Each Fullerton City Council candidate was invited to participate in this traditional feature to help residents get to know the candidates. Below are the candidates running for District 5, and their answers […]
District 3 City Council Candidates Answer Questions on Local Issues
Each Fullerton City Council candidate was invited to participate in this traditional feature to help residents get to know the candidates. Below are the candidates running for District 3, and their answers […]
Observing Fullerton Podcast S2, E2: Matt Howells, Executive Director of Tara’s Chance
The Observing Fullerton Podcast is back with season two! Our guest in this episode is Matt Howells, executive director of Tara’s Chance. Tara’s chance is dedicated to promoting the physical, cognitive, and […]
Happening This Week: October 3-10
Here are some events happening in and around Fullerton during the week of October 3 to 10. Tuesday, October 4 • Sensory Friendly Tuesdays (9-10am): A weekly museum program for children with […]
Follow the Money on Ballot Initiatives
Voters cannot count on the truthfulness of signs around town or the various flyers and glossy ads flooding mailboxes before elections. Lots of dirty politics takes place in the attempt to sway […]
Arboretum Struggles After CSUF Requires Paid Parking
Opening back up after the pandemic was challenging all by itself, but now with a new requirement for patrons to pay for parking, the Fullerton Arboretum has seen a decline in patrons […]
Ventana Continues to Harass Senior Tenants
“These people have been put in prison and prison is not a home.” This was one of the statements made at the Fullerton city council meeting on September 20 regarding the affordable […]
Community Leaders Honored
In 2018, the center for healthy neighborhoods staff launched the Community Building Initiative (CBI) project, funded by the St. Joseph Community Partnership Fund. The goal was to create and empower community leaders […]
Annual Subscription Drive for the Observer
October is the month the Observer asks you to subscribe, resubscribe, or purchase a gift subscription. We now offer digital subscriptions as well. Yes, the paper and digital versions are still free […]
Fullerton Heritage presents: Local Landmark Number 72: Dreyfus Building
417-427 South Harbor Boulevard On June 24, 1924, the Santa Ana Daily Register reported that San Mateo “capitalist” Emil B. Dreyfus (1873-1943), founder of the Peninsula Burner and Oil Company of San […]
Observing Fullerton Podcast S2 E1: Paloma Foster, Fullerton College Student Trustee
The Observing Fullerton podcast is back after a well-deserved break! For our first episode of this season, we interviewed Paloma Foster, the Fullerton College Student Trustee on the North Orange County Community […]
Neighbors Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Local nonprofit Solidarity’s neighborhood initiative “Mamas De Maple” aims to foster unity within the community by creating spaces for women of all ages in the neighborhood to learn new things with and […]
Muck Gala Raises Funds for Arts Programs
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center held its Annual Gala on August 27. The theme was SS Muckenthaler: Voyage to Paradise. There were cocktails, dinner from Colette’s Catering and Events, dancing, live music, and […]
Happening This Week: September 26-October 3
Here are some events happening in and around Fullerton during the week of September 26-October 3. Tuesday, September 27 • Sensory Friendly Tuesdays (9-10am): A weekly museum program for children with autism […]
OC Human Relations Releases 2021 Hate Crimes Report
The Orange County Human Relations Commission released its annual Hate Crimes Report for the year 2021 on September 15. Here are some excerpts from the report. Hate Activity in OC Increased in […]
Amtrak to Host Track Safety Event in Fullerton
Amtrak, in conjunction with California Operation Lifesaver, BNSF, Caltrans, the Fullerton Train Museum, the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency, Metrolink, and the San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society is hosting a Track Safety Community […]
Upcoming Candidate Forums
Voters have a number of upcoming opportunities to meet candidates running for local office. Here are some upcoming candidate forums: The League of Women Voters of North Orange County will be hosting […]
The Drowsy Chaperone Brings Music and Comedy to The Muck
“…God, I didn’t pay a hundred dollars to have the fourth wall come crashing down around my ears. I just want a story, and a few good songs that will take me […]
Stedman Clock: Standing the Test of Time
If you’ve ever walked or driven down North Harbor Boulevard in downtown Fullerton, you may have noticed an old fashioned street clock positioned on the curb in front of a brick building […]
Owens Family Joint Celebration of Life for Brigman and Marvin
Fullerton’s Owens Family is inviting the public to a Celebration of Life for brothers Brigman and Marvin who both passed away this summer. The event will be held on Sunday, September 25 […]
