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1 month ago | 
fullertonobserver.com | Saskia Kennedy
A poignant presentation on homelessness was delivered at the Fullerton City Council meeting, featuring insights from Dr. John Bruschke and Ms. Stephanie Jeffcoat, representatives from California State University, Fullerton. The duo is involved in a five-year ongoing research project aimed at addressing homelessness in our region.
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1 month ago | 
fullertonobserver.com | Saskia Kennedy
On March 18, 2025, the Fullerton City Council convened and swiftly passed their appointments and consent calendar with a unanimous vote. Notably, Councilmember Dr. Ahmad Zahra nominated Miss Megan Fleenor to the Planning Commission. Following the nomination, Councilmember Valencia raised concerns regarding Fleenor’s qualifications, requesting a resume for review. “I don’t know much about this person, so is there a resume we can look at or anything?” he inquired.
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1 month ago | 
fullertonobserver.com | Saskia Kennedy
Todd Harrison: “Good evening, Mr. Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, four-fifths of the council, and all the hardworking staff. I will keep an eye on the clock to cover all my points. I want to start with a call for professional respect among the council members. I’ve noticed that several of you treat each other with more venom and harsh words than we, your critical public, typically use against you.
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1 month ago | 
fullertonobserver.com | Saskia Kennedy
Councilmember Nicholas Dunlap was absent. Mayor Fred Jung had no comments or reports. Mayor Protem Dr. Shana Charles spoke during the meeting, saying, “I didn’t have the chance to make my comments after our marathon meeting last time, so I will share a few thoughts that are leftover. First, I would like to acknowledge that we are on Tongva and tribal lands. I believe incorporating this acknowledgment into our council meetings is important.
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1 month ago | 
fullertonobserver.com | Saskia Kennedy
Industry experts predict that the tariffs will lead to significant price increases for newsprint. These financial burdens come as print advertising revenue continues to plummet. Many newspapers have already announced layoffs and implemented plans to reduce newsprint consumption, which may include cutting back on distribution or local news coverage. This shift disproportionately affects seniors relying on print editions for their news.
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1 month ago | 
fullertonobserver.com | Saskia Kennedy
There is a clear crisis of leadership in the West. When we look around our nation (the USA) and our world (the only one we have), we can easily determine who leads the right-wing and authoritarian movements. Liberal leadership is harder to find. What nation leads the Free World? Up until a month ago, the answer would have been the United States. We had the power and prestige. We had earned our place by protecting the “Free World,” with both military and moral authority.
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1 month ago | 
fullertonobserver.com | Saskia Kennedy
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, 2025, with a warning about the dangers of imposter scams. Imposters are scammers who work very hard to convince consumers they are a friend or relative, or that they are from a legitimate source, such as a bank or government agency. These fraudsters then take personally identifiable information (PII) and use it to steal victims’ money.
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1 month ago | 
fullertonobserver.com | Saskia Kennedy
Congressmember Derek Tran held a town hall meeting over the phone on February 26 to engage with local residents about important issues such as job growth, climate change, immigration, reproductive rights, and gun safety. The event provided an opportunity for constituents to voice their concerns. Tran emphasized his commitment to meeting the diverse needs of his district. When resident Purnima raised concerns about public safety, he promised to secure adequate resources for local safety personnel.
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2 months ago | 
fullertonobserver.com | Saskia Kennedy
Residents of Fullerton’s Latino community gathered at the CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods (Don Castro Center) on Monday, February 3 to talk about their worries regarding immigration policies under President Trump. The event aimed to address fears surrounding mass deportations and the community’s trust in local law enforcement.
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2 months ago | 
fullertonobserver.com | Saskia Kennedy
Homelessness is a serious problem in communities across the United States, including Fullerton. As of 2024, there are 7,322 homeless people in Orange County, a 28% increase from 2022 when there were 5,718. More than 4,000 people lack stable housing on any given night, affecting not just those who are homeless but the entire community. While many think of homelessness as people sleeping on the streets, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines homelessness more broadly.
