Hub Fullerton: 420 units on 3.55 acres (118 dwelling units per acre, no affordable units). City Council will decide on this project at Chapman and Commonwealth at its November 2 meeting at […]
City Council to decide on two large housing developments
FJUHSD Dual Pathway Programs
La Habra High School Principal Matt Eeles mentioned the Golden Bell award-winning Heritage Humanities dual pathway program during his school report at the September 14 FJUHSD Board meeting. Dual pathway programs offer […]
Public safety concerning City parking structures
The public parking structures and downtown area surveillance cameras have been out of order for nearly two years. The City Council unanimously approved $1.4 million for a new camera system at the […]
The Downtown Report: Mid October Edition
Human Library You may think this is about the many “Little free libraries” you read about in the last issue of The Observer. I have one in my neighborhood, and what a […]
OC Human Relations report shows rise in hate crimes
The Orange County Human Relations Commission has released its 2020 hate crimes report. Orange County experienced 112 reported hate crimes in 2020, a 35% increase from 2019. In the last five years, […]
Mexican art and furniture store could be replaced by another restaurant/bar
Blanquel Popular Art, a long-established Mexican custom furniture and art store in downtown Fullerton, along with the neighboring Plant Store, may be replaced by an establishment called World of Beer. The item […]
As Afghan refugees arrive in California, many remain trapped and in danger back home
Fatima is an Afghan American woman living in Orange County who is afraid for her family who are still in Afghanistan. She is not alone. As Afghan refugees begin to arrive in […]
Local nonprofit helps veterans
Patriots and Paws is a nonprofit organization that helps veterans returning from active duty readjust to living back in the community. The 99 cent store at Orangethorpe and Brookhurst recently hosted a […]
Applications for Redistricting Commission Due Oct. 4
The city of Fullerton is now accepting applications for seats on a commission formed to provide options for a new map to define Fullerton’s 5 council districts. Fullerton’s current map dates to […]
Police standoff causes temporary closure of Commonwealth
A burglary suspect ran from police and barricaded himself at a residence on West Commonwealth resulting in a major traffic shutdown on Wednesday, September 22. According to Public Information Officer Sergeant Brandon […]
