Arrest Made in Disturbing Child Endangerment Case After Viral Video Emerges
The Fullerton Police Department has made an arrest in a troubling child endangerment case that gained attention after a shocking video circulated widely on social media. The footage reportedly shows a small […]
Fullerton Police Fail to Warn Schools of Alleged Gunman While Assisting ICE
The Fullerton Police Department assisted federal immigration agents in response to what they described as an immediate public-safety threat at an apartment complex across the street from Woodcrest Elementary School on January […]
Experience the Magic of Once The Musical
“Once is tender, intimate, honest, and raw… a sublime piece of musical poetry in motion.” – The Fullerton Observer Join the Electric Company Theatre for an unforgettable night for the latest production […]
American Cancer Society Annual Statistics Report Shows Cancer Survival Rates Have Improved
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has published its annual report, “Cancer Statistics, 2026,” revealing that the five-year relative survival rate for all cancers combined has reached an impressive 70% for patients diagnosed […]
Reviewing This Side of Death by Local Author Mike McNichols
This Side of Death is a 2011 novel published by Glass Darkly, an indie horror publishing company, and written by author Mike McNichols, a local resident of Placentia. It met moderate, but not overwhelming, […]
Should Fullerton Privatize Public Parks?
The ongoing debate over the privatization of public parks raises significant concerns about the impact on local communities and the accessibility of natural spaces. Many argue that allowing out-of-state organizations to manage […]
Commentary: Trump: The Peace, Uh Make that, Piece President
Peace in the Middle East or the Middle East in Pieces? “ A little piece of Poland, A little piece of France, A little piece of Portugal, And Austria perchance” Mel Brooks […]
Saturday, Jan 24 Fullerton Vigil for 37-year old Nurse killed by ICE
Alex Pretti, the man who was shot and killed by federal ICE agents, was a 37–year–old intensive care unit nurse who worked at a VA hospital. “Pretti was a US citizen […]
City of Fullerton Seeks Community Input for 2026 Annual Action Plan
Fullerton Community Needs Survey 2026 The City of Fullerton Housing Division is preparing its Annual Action Plan for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This plan is required […]
US Environmental Protection Agency Update on the North OC Plume
About 50 residents attended the January 22 US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) meeting at the Fullerton Community Center. The presentation by EPA Remedial Project Manager Amanda Cruz updated the 6.4-mile North Orange County Plume and the […]














