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fullertonobserver. com > 05/24/2026 > governor-newsom-proclaims-state-of-emergency-in-orange-county-in-response-to-ongoing-chemical-incident-in-garden-grove-makes-additional-shelter-sites-available

Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in Orange County in response to ongoing chemical incident in Garden Grove, makes additional shelter sites available

3+ hour, 41+ min ago  (180+ words) Taking proactive steps to protect Californians, Governor Gavin Newsom on May 23 issued a state of emergency proclamation for Orange County as the state continues to assist in local response efforts following a hazardous chemical incident at an aerospace facility that…...

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fullertonobserver. com > 05/24/2026 > fullerton-school-district-students-turn-creative-ideas-into-real-world-businesses-through-spyder-lab

Fullerton School District Students Turn Creative Ideas Into Real-World Businesses Through Spyder Lab

9+ hour, 44+ min ago  (422+ words) Parks Junior High School students display their original brand designs, marketing materials and digital creations developed in the STEM VIII Prototyping & Applied Design course. From custom apparel and vinyl-cut T-shirts to bold logos and full-scale brand campaigns, Fullerton School District…...

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fullertonobserver. com > 05/22/2026 > toxic-chemical-leak-at-garden-grove-aerospace-plant-prompts-evacuation-orders-for-40000-residents

Toxic Chemical Leak at Garden Grove Aerospace Plant Prompts Evacuation Orders for 40, 000 Residents

2+ day, 40+ min ago  (251+ words) Hazmat Incident and Evacuation Map Thousands of residents in parts of Orange County remained under evacuation orders May 22 after a toxic chemical leak at an aerospace manufacturing facility in Garden Grove raised fears of a possible explosion, according to fire…...

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fullertonobserver. com > 05/22/2026 > parks-and-recreation-report-may-11-2026

Parks and Recreation Report May 11, 2026

2+ day, 47+ min ago  (256+ words) April was a busy month at the Tennis Center, 110 E Valencia Mesa Dr, Fullerton, with over 1, 000 reservations. The pickleball conversion project began on May 11 and is expected to take 2-3 weeks to finish, adding 8 pickleball courts to the 9 existing tennis courts....

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fullertonobserver. com > 05/19/2026 > community-gathering-scheduled-for-may-19-at-530-pm

This Evening Community Gathering Tuesday May 19 at 5: 30 pm

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (287+ words) Some observers suggest that the mayor's reluctance to face potential backlash from constituents ahead of the upcoming primary election for Supervisor may be a factor. There are also concerns that, with two members absent, the meeting could lead to a…...

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fullertonobserver. com > 05/19/2026 > experimental-testing-on-human-lungs-could-improve-ventilators

Experimental testing on human lungs could improve ventilators

5+ day, 9+ hour ago  (467+ words) For the first time, scientists have directly measured how smoking changes the mechanical behavior of human lung tissue. Using human lungs from donors who were either transplant-eligible or designated for research use, the researchers removed small square samples of the…...

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fullertonobserver. com > 05/18/2026 > volunteers-discouraged-after-trees-removed-from-community-native-garden

Volunteers Discouraged After Trees Removed From Community Native Garden

6+ day, 9+ hour ago  (259+ words) Neighbors and volunteers were disheartened to find that a Fullerton City Landscape Crew had removed multiple trees at a beloved community garden on May 5. This was the first instance of any plant removal from the garden since its establishment in…...

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fullertonobserver. com > 05/17/2026 > community-gathering-scheduled-for-may-19-at-530-pm

Community Gathering Scheduled for May 19 at 5: 30 pm

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (262+ words) Fullerton Observer Community Gathering Scheduled for May 19 at 5: 30 pm The City Council has announced the cancellation of its upcoming meeting scheduled for May 19. This marks an additional setback for the Council, which has already been operating under a reduced meeting…...

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fullertonobserver. com > 05/17/2026 > public-health-confirms-measles-case-in-la-county

Public Health Confirms Measles Case in LA County

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (247+ words) The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a resident who recently traveled internationally. This is the fifth case of measles reported by Public Health in 2026. This traveler arrived on Alaska Airlines…...

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fullertonobserver. com > 12/24/2025 > fullertons-proposed-bicycle-safety-measures-fall-short

Fullerton's Proposed Bicycle Safety Measures Fall Short

5+ mon, 9+ hour ago  (27+ words) City officials have opted to improve existing bike lanes with green paint and clearer markings instead of pursuing more effective solutions like protected Class IV bike lanes....