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The Fullerton Observer Community Newspaper, founded by Ralph and Natalie Kennedy, Roy and Irene Kobayashi, and many other friends in 1978, is staffed by local volunteers who create, publish, and distribute the paper throughout our community. This venture is a not-for-profit one with all revenues plowed back into maintaining and improving our independent, non-partisan, non-sectarian community newspaper. Click here to read A Brief History of the Fullerton Observer by Jesse LaTour.
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Los Angeles |
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Search ArticlesWest Coyote Hills Final Acquisition in Home Stretch
75% of purchase price raised, but a critical funding gap remains Dear Friends, It’s been a while since you’ve heard from us — but we’ve been working quietly, and we have real news to share. The Phase 2 acquisition to permanently protect the rest of West Coyote Hills’ 510-acre habitat — serving 2 million residents in park-poor communities spanning Orange and Los Angeles Counties — is entering its home stretch.
You Never Know What You Have Until It's Gone: West Coyote Hills Final Acquisition in Home Stretch - Fullerton Observer
Orange County faces a critical challenge: $20 million is all that stands between it and the permanent loss of its last major open space, West Coyote Hills. This area, which spans 510 acres, includes beautiful coastal sage scrub and oak woodlands, providing a rare natural landscape in a region that has become heavily developed. The total cost to purchase this land is $95 million, and while 75% has already been raised, the remaining funds are still needed.
Fullerton School District to Hold Trustee Election Amid Limited Competition
The Fullerton School District will hold an election on November 3, 2026, for three out of its five Board of Trustees seats. However, only one of those seats is expected to have a competitive race. Ruthi Hanchett, the Board President who represents Trustee Area 4, is running unopposed. She was the only candidate to file for her position by the August 7 deadline set by the Orange County Registrar of Voters.
Correa Reintroduces Resolution to Designate August as Chicano Heritage Month
History U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement on his reintroduction of a resolution to honor August as Chicano Heritage Month. “As the son of Mexican immigrants and a Representative with a large Chicano constituency, I’m honored to represent and celebrate Mexican Americans who have contributed greatly to this country. For centuries, Chicanos have strengthened America in countless ways, and their stories deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated.
El Moro to Open New Location in La Habra on September 10
El Moro, an iconic churrería established in 1935 in Mexico City, will open its third Southern California location at 1327 W. Whittier Blvd., inside La Habra Towne Center, on September 10. This new location aims to bring the tradition of freshly made churros and rich hot chocolate to North Orange County. The menu will feature made-to-order churros available individually or in sets of four or twelve, along with traditional *roscas* and bite-sized *moritos*.
Correa, Thompson, and Thanedar demand that ICE end the dangerous $20 million plan to arm agents with electric shock gloves
U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Border Security and Enforcement Subcommittee, Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations & Accountability, sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding the department immediately halt ICE’s plan to spend up to $20 million on gloves capable of delivering electric shocks.
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Local Events The Fourth International Philip K. Dick Festival started on August 20 and goes through 23, 2026. As the largest international gathering of PKD fans and scholars, the festival will feature two tracks of programming of panels, readings, world premieres, exhibitions, the first-ever Pink Beam Awards, social events and much more. The Fourth International Philip K. Dick Festival will continue at the CSU Fullerton campus and Pollak Library.
A Local Safety Plan For San Onofre’s Nuclear Waste Is Taking Shape
Local News SONGS aerial view credit Matt Gush The Garden Grove chemical plant scare in May was an all-too-real reminder that even common hazardous industrial materials can pose sufficient threats to upend entire communities in a single moment. A valve malfunction in the storage system of a chemical used in manufacturing plastics and resins led to a near-explosion of a storage tank and emergency evacuation of tens of thousands of nearby residents.
First West Nile Virus Death of 2026 Reported in LA County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first local death due to West Nile virus for the 2026 mosquito season. A resident of the San Fernando Valley was hospitalized and died from neurological illness caused by severe West Nile virus. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends grieving the loss of a loved one due to West Nile virus,” said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer.
Pathways of Hope: A Luncheon for Lasting Impact
Pathways of Hope is set to host its annual luncheon, “A Luncheon for Lasting Impact,” on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at The Charleston in Fullerton. The event will highlight the transformative experiences of individuals benefiting from Pathways of Hope’s services and illustrate the significant role of community support in their journeys.