The planning commission of the city of Fullerton, on October 26, approved five future venues for the on-site sales of alcohol located in the “Fox Block,” with a possibility of seven more. […]
More Alcohol Licenses Downtown
Judith A. Kaluzny
Will Council Restore Public Right-of-Way at 100 N. Harbor?
Restoration of the public right-of-way at 100 North Harbor Boulevard is anticipated for an upcoming City Council vote. The restoration involves removing an encroachment from the public sidewalk on Commonwealth Avenue. Permission […]
Sidewalk Encroachment on May 3 Closed Session Agenda
The 2003 intrusion of the former Florentine businesses on approximately 320 square feet of public sidewalk on East Commonwealth Ave at Harbor Blvd. that has rankled many Fullerton citizens will be on […]
Business Expands onto Public Sidewalk: History and Update
Restoration of the public sidewalk on East Commonwealth Avenue at Harbor Blvd. might be decided in court. Acting Director of Community and Economic Development Greg Pfost, responding to a question from The […]
Community Development Block Grant Funding to be Allocated
One million, three hundred sixty five thousand, five hundred fifty three dollars of our tax moneys are coming to Fullerton in the fiscal year 2022-23. This tax money is distributed by the […]
Women’s History Month: Local Notable Women
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Fullerton Observer recognizes some local notable women, past and present. Lorriane Jones: Fullerton’s First Female Police Captain Fullerton Police Capt. Lorraine Jones was the Fullerton […]
Planning Commissioners say the ‘Bump’ Must Go
The planning commission hearing to approve a conditional use permit (CUP) for the restaurants replacing the Florentine establishments [at the corner of Harbor and Commonwealth] concluded with the commissioners adopting a resolution […]
Parks and Rec Commission Discusses Additional Hillcrest Parking
After the addition of 21 parking spaces, Hillcrest Park now has 169 parking spaces, Alice Loya, Deputy Director of the Parks and Recreation department reported to the Park and Recreation commissioners February […]
Cultural Arts Subcommittee Seeks To Connect City and Arts Providers
Approved by the City Council a year ago, the three-member Cultural Arts Subcommittee of the Parks and Recreation Commission met February 14 to elect a chair and set a meeting schedule. All […]
World of Beer withdraws application
The application of World of Beer for a license to sell alcohol in downtown Fullerton was withdrawn November 19, just two days after the planning commission refused its second continuance request. The […]
Downtown art and furniture store gets reprieve
Mexican art and furniture store Blanquel Popular Art, at risk in September of being replaced by an alcohol enterprise, has been reprieved. The property owner’s application for a conditional use permit (CUP) […]
My Year to Conquer the Squirrels
This is the year I have vowed to conquer the squirrels for two reasons. One, they decimate avocados. Two, they plant pecan trees all over my yard, even in plant pots, and […]
City Seeks Input on Downtown “People Powered” Transportation
A plan to promote transportation alternatives to enable mobility and enhance the quality of life in downtown Fullerton is under way. The process has been funded by grants from Caltrans and the […]
An Interview with Joseph Pak, Founder of the Orange County Korean War Memorial Committee
On Veterans’ Day, November 11, 2009, Joe Pak, a loan officer, had occasion to go to the Orange County Recorder’s office at the Civic Center in Santa Ana (Joe’s formal name is […]
Owner vs. Tenant at Planning Commission
by Judith Kaluzny / photos by Jane Rands Neither approving nor denying, the Fullerton Planning Commission dismissed Joseph Florentine’s application for a conditional use permit (CUP) for his four establishments at the […]
