H2 Whoa

Yes, the big story all over Southern California and beyond was and continues to be rain, rain, and a lot more rain, and of course, there are areas in and around Fullerton, including downtown in particular, that are very active when it hits hard. Where does all of that water come from, and why does it all end up rushing by Downtown Fullerton?

It has been outlined here before, but since it became such a big story recently, we will just remind you that Brea Creek is a tributary of Coyote Creek, and water flows from Brea Canyon to Tonner Canyon and then makes some bends and ends up at the Brea Reservoir. Hikers are familiar with the Brea Dam area, where the creek joins Coyote Creek and then Fullerton Creek.

According to the USGS site, the water level at Brea Dam rose about 2.5 feet. Another report from where the water rushes by West Malvern showed flooded streets and otherwise ordinary mayhem.

We sun-hungry Californians consider rain an invasion and, therefore, mayhem, even after experiencing the endless insanity of our massive, much-needed rainy season last year. Where most of us notice the large flow of water may be what’s pictured right here, just south of where Brea Boulevard and Harbor Boulevard meet. When we were there after one of the downpours, it was obvious that falling into that channel just south of East Valley View Drive would mean sure disaster, raging through the rest of Fullerton and on to Buena Park. Good fencing all around keeps that from happening.

BIKE RACKS

Many bike enthusiasts are in town, on the streets, and on the trails. We encourage them with bike routes, bike lanes, bike trails, and, here and there, bike racks. Bike racks can be artistic and are found in many other cities, one of which will give a rack to a business if they request one.

Here are a few of ours, and hey, we can use a few more around town, in areas near the trails that have none, in parks, and in other areas downtown near businesses that could benefit from those riders as they decide to shop or get a coffee or food instead of just heading back home. How about one that looks like a Fender guitar? A Valencia orange tree? We have one that looks like an antique high-wheel bike right in front of Hopscotch—got a million other ideas, how ’bout you? Maybe more bike racks plus a map that shows where they are? Send answer to Mike at AllMedia@sbcglobal.net

Classic Café

Just as hoped and cautiously predicted, we now have news on the newest place to eat in town, as the Classic Café opened in the midst of a three-day downpour on Tuesday, February 6. Those brave enough to traverse the flooded streets discovered that life goes on, even in the rain, with good food and drinks to be safely found.

Photo Quiz

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Last time: Nobody came close to naming all of the locations of the clocks, so the prize rolls over for this one.