“Bring a flower. Bring a sign. Bring your whole heart,” read the online flyer for a community vigil honoring Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero—two men who were shot and […]
An Orange County Superior Court judge has issued a proposed decision finding that Orange County Board of Education Trustee Mari Barke recklessly violated California’s Political Reform Act by failing to disclose millions […]
The city embraced its community spirit with the 13th Annual Fullerton Loves a Parade 4th of July Community Bike Parade. Participants and families gathered at the intersection of Wilshire and Woods at […]
U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-California) visited a Fullerton fire station Tuesday to highlight $250,000 in federal funding for communications upgrades that city officials say will improve emergency response throughout the city. The […]
The sounds of a mariachi band filled the air on May 22 as Chapman University graduates, their families, faculty, and supporters filed into the First Presbyterian Church in Orange. The vibrant music […]
An event in Orange County is held on Thursday after the funeral of the three men killed in the attack Mourners gathered Thursday evening at the Islamic Society of Orange County in […]
Across the United States, over 3,300 organized protests took place on March 28, 2026, as part of the “No Kings Day of Nonviolent Action,” marking one of the largest coordinated demonstrations […]
Politics is a battlefield with disputes winding up in court before voters ever see a ballot. That’s what happened in the case of Fullerton Mayor Fred Jung, who is running in a […]
Black History Month kicked off in downtown Anaheim Saturday with the 46th Annual Black History Parade and Unity Fair. Hundreds lined the streets along Anaheim Blvd. as the parade headed south from […]
Pacifica High School Students – more than 50 of them- walked out of their final period class at 2 pm sharp on Tuesday, January 20, and began demonstrating on the corner of […]
Indivisible CA-45, a grassroots organization based in Fullerton, continues to make its presence felt every Monday, gathering to protest the Trump Administration’s policies, particularly Project 2025. The 46th demonstration took place on […]
The Anaheim Halloween Parade proved to be a thrilling event, captivating attendees with its vibrant display of professional-quality floats, dynamic marching bands, and various community showcases. The October 26 parade route […]
According to the protest organizers approximately 3,500 demonstrators gathered at the intersection of Imperial and Beach Boulevard on Saturday to voice their concerns over what they described as severe overreach by the […]
The second anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel that killed about 1,200 people was marked by solemn ceremonies among Israelis and their supporters both in the U.S. and internationally. […]
Approximately 150 to 200 protesters cycled in and out outside the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, voicing their opposition to Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s […]
Activists from the Community Services Organization (CSO) OC held a press conference in front of the courthouse today to demand that hearings be held online. The technology is readily available and was […]
23 trade unions and the Orange County Labor Federation announced the creation of the UniteKnotts Coalition during a press conference on August 20, 2025, at 10 AM, at the corner of […]
Horns blared in support for Palestine over the roar of traffic along the 57 Freeway at Yorba Linda Blvd on Sunday, August 3, in Fullerton. The OC Banner Drop for Palestine covered […]
Narciso Barranco walked down the steps of the Old County Courthouse Friday morning with his wife and supporters ready to face the cameras. This humble landscaper from Tustin has been thrust into […]
A thought-provoking documentary film, “True Believer,” was screened June 19 at the Irvine United Congregational Church, shedding light on the historical and political influence of the religious right in America. Sponsored by […]
Rep. Tran and Alvarado denounced the Trump Administration’s chaotic deportation tactics. Rep. Tran called for ICE deportation actions to focus on violent criminals, instead of recklessly detaining workers and families with […]
Orange County officials gathered on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to denounce the ongoing activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security in Orange County communities. The rally, […]
The 4th Annual Fullerton Pride Fest, themed “Be You: Fullerton Pride Fest – Stronger Together,” took place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 2 to 7pm. This vibrant event welcomed attendees from […]
The California Democratic Party (CADEM) concluded its 3-Day Convention in Anaheim with 4,000 activists and delegates that featured speeches by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Civil Rights Leader Dolores Huerta and California statewide […]
An initiative aimed at transforming an unsightly stretch along an old railroad spur into a vibrant community trail has sparked controversy, even with $1.78 million in state funding backing it. The Union […]
Labor Leader Gloria Alvarado looked out at the passionate activists gathered in a cul-de-sac just outside of Rep. Young Kim’s Congressional office in Anaheim Hills Friday evening. Although facing a significant political […]
The annual Fullerton CROP Hunger Walk drew a diverse crowd on May 18 at noon on the steps of the Fullerton Downtown Plaza, uniting community members in a shared mission to combat […]
Fullerton’s annual Pride event is something the Orange County LGBTQ+ community looks forward to, but the special day has expenses that need to be covered. That’s a challenge that Fullerton resident and […]
Approximately 1,000 demonstrators gathered outside the field office of Congresswoman Young Kim in Anaheim on Tuesday, April 22nd, to protest proposed cuts to Medicaid by Republican leaders in Congress. The rally […]
Gaston Castellanos interviews Grace Arrieta, a caregiver at Prime Healthcare’s West Anaheim Medical Center Frontline caregivers at Prime Healthcare’s West Anaheim Medical Center staged a midday picket on Tuesday, April 22, in […]
In a show of solidarity and commitment, veterans gathered at the Irvine Civic Center on a rainy day to protest what they believe are harmful policies enacted by the Trump/Musk Administration. […]
On International Women’s Day, around 110 women congregated for a march, passionately opposing what many describe as a “fascist takeover” of women’s rights. The event served not only as a commemoration of […]
Andy Thorburn and Gaston Castellanos are in Chicago, covering the Democratic Convention behind the scenes for the Fullerton Observer. The Contemporary Policy Institute funded the trip (click here for more info). […]
