Fullerton Observer

In the fifteenth episode of the “Observing Fullerton” podcast, host Urooj Naveed interviews Ghezal Gulmina Purmul, an Afghanistan refugee, former scientist, and a mother. She was born in 1976 in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, where she migrated to Germany, North Carolina, San Diego, and finally Fullerton. We ask her what her refugee experience was, the political climate of her childhood/what she remembers, and what the difference in being a refugee today versus what she went through.

According to www.unrefugees.org, an estimated 318,500 Afghans were newly displaced inside the country by the middle of 2021, 23 million are experiencing acute food insecurity, 8.4 million people are facing emergency level food insecurity, and one million children are at risk from severe malnourishment.

Purmul recommended the Afghan Refugee Relief organization (https://www.afghanrefugeerelief.org) as a great organization to donate to.

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The ‘Observing Fullerton’ podcast includes 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. This episode was hosted by Urooj Naveed and edited by Adrian Meza.

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 Tenth Episode of the Observing Fullerton Episode Urooj interviews Cecilia Arriaza the director of the transfer center at Fullerton College, who has been at Fullerton College for 10 years. Today we asked since colleges all over the country have been affected by the pandemic and how Fullerton College has been affected in particular, how low enrollment effected transfer rates, and how do transfer student contact with other transfer students via an online setting, along with other questions.

The Fullerton College Transfer Center's goal is "To increase awareness of transfer among Fullerton College students, faculty and staff; provide support for students in the preparation, application and transition stages of the transfer process; and enhance opportunities for transfer by collaborating with universities."

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 thirteenth episode of "Observing Fullerton", We show Jesse La Tour's Lecture featured at model mania about the Art History in Fullerton. The lecture goes over the different murals that are scattered in the city to the different art programs that were established such as a night in Fullerton.

As editor I would like to apologize that the audio is not great, and is sometimes hard to hear what is said, after this episode the audio will now be more coherent. We are also learning along the way during this podcast adventure, and we've figured out how to fix some audio issues. - Adrian Meza

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 twelfth episode of "Observing Fullerton", Urooj interviews Vivien Moreno a writer for the Fullerton Observer who is our education correspondent. They will be discussing the board of education election, what positions are up and who are the candidates, as well as what are the major issues at stake.

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 Eleventh Episode of the Observing Fullerton Podcast Urooj Interview Josh Newman and Justin Blakely about AB 1649 also known as The Child Care and Development Services Act. This was introduced by Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva earlier this year in January. California Bill from Sharon Quirk Silva that will alleviate stress from parents about daycare.

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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.

In the Tenth Episode of the Observing Fullerton Episode Urooj interviews Jodi Balma. Balma is the host of the Slice of Orange podcast and Political Science professor at Fullerton College. She discusses how to vote, where to get voting information, and where to get information for Candidates, she also discusses what elections are going to be one and done this June, explains the County Board of educations, and much MUCH MORE.

The links to the information that were talked about are below.

Vote Centers near Fullerton: Find nearest Vote Center or Ballot Drop Box - 2022 Primary Election (arcgis.com)

If you’re a Democrat or lean that way – check out the OC Dem endorsements: Official Voter Guide | Democratic Party of Orange County, California (orangecountydemocrats.com)

If you’re a Republican or lean that way – check out the OC Republican endorsements.: Republican Party of Orange County - Endorsements (ocgop.org)

Jodi recommends The League of Women Voters website for voting research: The League of Women Voters of California (cavotes.org)

To find out about Steve Rocco: The Man Who Trolled a School Board - YouTube

For Graphics go check out the video version of the podcast

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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.

In the ninth episode of “Observing Fullerton,” Adrian Meza interviews Zoot Velasco a nonprofit guru here in Fullerton. This episode we talk about the many workings Zoot has had in Fullerton, how he overcame struggles in his early years, and what’s in store for future community projects. Zoot Velasco was the director of the Muckenthaler Theater, is now President of the Fullerton Rotary Club, works at Fullerton College with the “Friends of Fullerton College Foundation” along with many other works here in Fullerton. Zoot has a Podcast out called 501(c)3(b)(s) in where he talks about the social sector 501(c)3(b)(s): Deprogramming for Organizational Growth (podbean.com)

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]

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.

Model Mania a hobby shop located in the heart of Fullerton, gives us a tour of their shop. They offer classes that you can sign up for inside, areas where you can sit down and build models, a MULTITUDE of different types of models, and good music playing in the background while you work/ conversate with other model builders.

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]

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.

Elvia Rubalcava, Writer, Director, Poet gives the Observing Fullerton team a tour of the Fullerton Museum Center. The exhibit installed was the Jose Guadalupe Posada exhibit, Posada was a printmaker he is most popular for creating the modern-day Calavera art style we see in Dia de los Muertos.

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.

Egleth Nunnci a Richman neighbor community leader. Nunnci and other community leaders recently completed a neighborhood survey (attached) in which they asked hundreds of neighbors to share their concerns about their neighborhood. We ask her the questions of what some of the main findings of the survey, who was involved, what the process, and some of the Richman's unique needs and concerns.

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]