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The Fullerton Observer newspaper presents a new podcast called 'Observing Fullerton.' The podcast will include headlines concerning the latest happenings in Fullerton followed by an interview with a local person doing prominent work in the community ranging from the arenas of politics to education to small businesses to art and more.

Today, Urooj sits down with Donna Mroz, the director of the domestic abusive initiative at OC United, a non-profit in Fullerton. Mroz discusses her own battle with domestic abuse, and how she has been able to use her experiences to help other women facing physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. She holds two weekly support groups, Monday nights are in-person, and Tuesday nights are virtual. She can be reached through the OC United website linked below!

https://ocunited.org/initiatives/domestic-abuse/

The Fullerton Observer newspaper presents a new podcast called 'Observing Fullerton.' The podcast will include headlines concerning the latest happenings in Fullerton followed by an interview with a local person doing prominent work in the community ranging from the arenas of politics to education to small businesses to art and more.

Today, Urooj sits down with Gaby Garcia, the community development manager for the non-profit organization, OC United. Garcia is also the Director of the community building initiative, a qualified trust-based relational intervention practitioner, and a domestic abuse support group facilitator. Garcia discusses the TBRI approach in her work, among other topics covered.

Make sure to check out the OC United website below!

https://ocunited.org

The Fullerton Observer newspaper presents a new podcast called 'Observing Fullerton.' The podcast will include headlines concerning the latest happenings in Fullerton followed by an interview with a local person doing prominent work in the community ranging from the arenas of politics to education to small businesses to art and more.

Today, Urooj takes a walking tour of the Recovery Road facility located in Anaheim, California. Robin Rush, Founder of the non-profit organization, details the assistance and opportunities that Recovery Road offers to those who plan on, are currently, or have overcome some form of addiction. Make sure to check out these partnering organizations as well!

https://www.patriotsandpaws.org https://givingchildrenhope.org https://www.brackenskitchen.org https://thepurposeofrecovery.org/inde... https://feedoc.org

The Fullerton Observer newspaper presents a new podcast called 'Observing Fullerton.' The podcast will include headlines concerning the latest happenings in Fullerton followed by an interview with a local person doing prominent work in the community ranging from the arenas of politics to education to small businesses to art and more.

Today, Urooj sits down with ChorSwang Ngin, a semi-retired professor of anthropology at the California State University of Los Angeles. Ngin is an award-winning applied sociocultural anthropologist with expertise relating to the issues of culture, ethnicity, race, racism, identity, and diversity, focusing on Asia and North America. On top of her many accomplishments, Professor Ngin is also the author of her book "Identities On Trial In The United States," an informative piece about her experiences working with asylum-seekers from Asia and the many unheard stories she has picked up along the way.

Make sure to check out her book, which will be available through the links below! https://www.amazon.com/Identities-Trial-United-States-Anthropology/dp/1498574734 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/identities-on-trial-in-the-united-states-chorswang-ngin/1128872637

The Fullerton Observer newspaper presents a new podcast called 'Observing Fullerton.' The podcast will include headlines concerning the latest happenings in Fullerton followed by an interview with a local person doing prominent work in the community ranging from the arenas of politics to education to small businesses to art and more.

Today, Urooj sits down with Judith Kaluzny, author of her newest book titled "Marriage License Handbook," an informative handbook on marriage and family law. The established author practiced family law in Fullerton from 1976 to 2020. Additionally, Kuluzny spent time early in her career as a mediator and journalist, also she is a current staff writer for the Fullerton Observer. Kaluzny discusses her many careers, and information on marriage laws, preparation, precaution, and much more.

Make sure to check out her book, which will be available at the links below!

https://www.amazon.com/Marriage-License-Handbook-Judith-Kaluzny/dp/B09YM5B99S https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/marriage-license-handbook-judith-a-kaluzny/1141370507

The Fullerton Observer newspaper presents a new podcast called 'Observing Fullerton.' The podcast will include headlines concerning the latest happenings in Fullerton followed by an interview with a local person doing prominent work in the community ranging from the arenas of politics to education to small businesses to art and more.

Urooj sits down with Christian Esteban, the executive director of JOYA Scholars, a Fullerton-based nonprofit that prepares first-generation students for success in higher education. The UCI graduate has been on the JOYA Scholars staff for about 5 years, with 2 prior years of involvement. Additionally, Esteban is a husband and a loving dog owner. Esteban discusses his story, information on first-generation students striving to reach their goals of higher education, and much more.

https://joyascholars.org

The Fullerton Observer newspaper presents a new podcast called 'Observing Fullerton.' The podcast will include headlines concerning the latest happenings in Fullerton followed by an interview with a local person doing prominent work in the community ranging from the arenas of politics to education to small businesses to art and more.

Today, Urooj sits down with Ruthi Hanchett, an adjunct professor at Vanguard University and a global leader and advocate in the field of children's and women's rights, human trafficking, and gender equality for 20+ years. Additionally, she is a PTA leader in the Fullerton School District and a mother of 2 who is also running to be a School Board member. Hanchett discusses human trafficking, the signs of it, and child protection. She provides us with the human trafficking hotline: (888) 373-7888, and the text line: 233733

Music was provided by Billy Yeager from Pacific Grove, if you would like to submit your own music, please submit your music to [email protected]

https://www.instagram.com/ruthihanchett4schoolboard/

https://humantraffickinghotline.org

https://www.ochumantrafficking.com

https://orangewoodfoundation.org

https://ocunited.org

http://healthyneighborhoods.fullerton.edu

https://www.fullertoncollaborative.org

https://www.caminoimmigrationservices.org

https://wtlc.org

https://www.gcwj.org

The Fullerton Observer newspaper presents a new podcast called 'Observing Fullerton.' The podcast will include headlines concerning the latest happenings in Fullerton followed by an interview with a local person doing prominent work in the community ranging from the arenas of politics to education to small businesses to art and more.

The Fullerton Museum Center, located in the heart of Fullerton, holds the much anticipated "Fullerton Art Town". The museum curators lead us through a display of artwork from a vast array of Fullerton-associated artists. This event will be displayed from June 3rd to August 7th, 2022.

The Fullerton Observer newspaper presents a new podcast called 'Observing Fullerton. The podcast will include headlines concerning the latest happenings in Fullerton followed by an interview with a local person doing prominent work in the community ranging from the arenas of politics to education to small businesses to art and more.

In the Seventeenth Episode of Observing Fullerton, Urooj interviews Jay Williams, the executive director at OC United. Williams has been at OC United for 7 years. Additionally, he is responsible for starting the local Love Fullerton chapter. Today we asked Williams what his current mission was for both programs, as well as his plans for the future and what is new and upcoming.

In the Sixteenth Episode of the Observing Fullerton Podcast, host Adrian Meza sits down with Fullerton Observer editor, Jesse La Tour to review the election results of the June 2022 Primary as well as city council happenings.

To stay informed on the statewide races for election results, visit https://electionresults.sos.ca.gov. To follow the local county races, visit https://ocvote.gov