“Semi // Art // Omatic” is a project founded by Fullerton resident Kai-Ping Liu that destroys AR-15 semi-automatic rifles and turns the gun pieces into works of art. This project exists as […]
National Fentanyl Awareness Day was Tuesday, May 10, to alert people to the deadly dangers of fentanyl. I will cover this topic over several issues using my research on fentanyl, including interviews […]
One of the most important, patriotic, and glorious symbols of any nation is its flag. There are almost 200 separate countries globally who have their own unique flag. These flags can represent […]
In the fifteenth episode of the “Observing Fullerton” podcast, host Urooj Naveed interviews Ghezal Gulmina Purmul, an Afghanistan refugee, former scientist, and a mother. She was born in 1976 in Kabul, the […]
Founder Rayanna Northgrave and her twin sister Abrielle Northgrave celebrated two years of Ray’s Hope this March, a local nonprofit that seeks to bring essential services to low-income members in our community. […]
The Fullerton Museum Center opened its latest exhibit “Fullerton: Art Town” on Friday, June 3. This exhibit showcases the past, present, and future of art, art organizations, galleries, events, and independent artists […]
Katherine England is an artist who uses her palette of imagination to bring life to the gray areas of Fullerton by surrounding the town with different murals that encapsulate its spirit. England […]
Day of Music The Fullerton version of Day of Music began in 2014 and evolved into one the most popular sites for the worldwide event over the next few years. A parade, […]
In the twelfth episode of “Observing Fullerton,” Urooj Naveed interviews Vivien Moreno, a writer for The Fullerton Observer who is our education correspondent. They discuss the Board of Education election that will […]
In Episode 11 of “Observing Fullerton,” Urooj Naveed interviews State Senator Josh Newman and the Public Policy Associate for Crystal Stairs, Inc. Justin Blakely. They discuss Assembly Bill 1649 “Childcare Services: Alternative […]
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton has exhibited a steady pace of art exhibitions that showcase top artistic talent locally and globally. From May 5 to July 3, they are showcasing “Embrace […]
Walk on, bike on But don’t drive on. That’s the situation with the continuing saga of Walk On Wilshire. We pointed out the changes in our last issue on pages 6 and […]
Communities trust schools to provide a safe educational environment for all children, but sometimes things go wrong. When bullying occurs in public or charter school settings, parents have legal options to problem […]
A couple of years ago, for a previous column, I wrote about the parks of Fullerton. There was one just north of Parks Junior High School that I recently discovered I hadn’t […]
City Councilmember Ahmad Zahra has been raising funds independently to revive and restore the eight separate murals at Lemon Park and the Lemon underpass, one at a time. The first murals to […]
Joe Tatar Here is the promised follow-up from his family. As you read in our last issue, sadly Joe Tatar passed away on April 18. Here are their thoughts. Joe Tatar has […]
“I give you life in the memory of one who no longer lives. May you have a long life, and may you thank Matthew every day for it.” —Moisés Kaufman, The Laramie […]
Our planet is slowly collapsing right under our noses. With climate change, pollution, and rising sea levels, parts of the environment are becoming unsuitable to support life. Believe it or not, we […]
For the latest episode of the “Observing Fullerton” podcast Fullerton Observer editor Jesse La Tour and “Observing Fullerton” editor Adrian Meza talk about recent City Council happenings such as budget cuts, changes […]
Joe Tatar, Fullerton Icon The call came in the morning after Joe passed, a plea to make sure there was an appropriate tribute to a man who graced so many stages and […]
In the fourth episode of Observing Fullerton, Urooj Naveed interviews Vivien Moreno, education correspondent for the Fullerton Observer. Moreno has been researching alternative grading systems that reflect what students know and not […]
If you have noticed the absence of a once familiar painted wall at Parks Junior High School, it is because it is no longer there. The mural depicted Parks Junior High’s mascot, […]
At this year’s Mardi Gras Ball, held on March 27 at the Fullerton Elks Lodge, about 110 guests had plenty to celebrate and they really let their hair down. And it was […]
Getting to know you This pre-printed, spiral bound phone directory was left behind when we purchased our mid-1960 era house in East Fullerton. Each one listed on the first page is included […]
(1230 West Orangethorpe Avenue) One of the few examples of Dutch Colonial Revival in Fullerton, the Royer House, was designed for Max and Mildred Royer by Anaheim Master Architect M. Eugene Durfee […]
by Jo Ann C. Brannock, Ph.D. As we grow older our body shows its wear as well as our brain. This is the natural consequence of aging. It is said that 1 […]
Fullerton resident Brian Prince has a bumper sticker that rings true. It reads: “There’s Art in Fullerton.” During the week of March 6 through 12, I visited four art institutions: Fullerton Museum […]
Cafe serves good grub, money goes to worthy cause by Brady Rhoades You want to like Monkey Business Cafe because it’s a non-profit that helps young people who’ve been knocking around in […]
One of the best views of Orange County can be seen on a hiking trail that starts in an ordinary neighborhood. Located at the end of Rimcrest Drive in Yorba Linda (just […]
Spring is a wonderful time to enjoy cut flowers and here is a simple hack to keep them alive and healthy. Make sure that the vase, as well as the water inside, […]
Update: The Observer received the letter below from retired Children’s Services Librarian Janine Jacobs after she learned about a proposed presentation to the Library Board of Trustees from a private company that […]
by Jo Ann Brannock Fullerton resident, Donna Edman, has photographed and compiled a book to honor the wisdom of 49 mature women between 50 and 95-years-of age. The purpose of the book […]
This will be the first in a series of four articles which document the waterways that occur throughout the city of Fullerton, in order to enhance public knowledge of their existence as […]
“Observing Fullerton” interviewed Dr. Michelle Gottlieb to discuss how the pandemic has affected mental health and communication. Dr. Gottlieb gave advice about healthy coping methods to deal with the uncertainties of our […]
Executive Order 9066 was signed on February 19, 1942, culminating in the internment of over 120,000 Japanese Americans. This year marks the 80th anniversary of this Executive Order. John Tateishi, who leads […]
