Residents celebrated the Fourth of July with a massive bike parade that drew hundreds. The parade, organized by Tim and Nancy Johnson and friends, began at the old CVS parking lot at […]
Fullerton Celebrates Fourth of July with Downtown Bike Parade
The Downtown Report: July Edition
Busked Fortunately, that’s busked, not busted. An unnamed trio of local musicians took to the streets as buskers on the day we had hoped to hold Day of Music and fortunately, they […]
The Downtown Report: Mid-June Edition
Discover Downtown on Foot The many videos that spotlight downtown businesses give anyone who has not actually walked every downtown street some great insight into what they are missing. A sign posted […]
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 […]
The Downtown Report: Early June Edition
Day of Music Fete de la Musique is celebrated on the Summer Solstice and our annual Day of Music began back in 2014. Many got a call from Glenn Georgieff who wanted […]
The Downtown Report: Early May Edition
100 and Counting Suddenly it appeared on the screen, something that many may not realize still exists—a nationwide TV salute to those who had just turned the page on 99 and hit […]
The Downtown Report: Mid April
“Why Don’t ‘They’ Fix the Potholes?!” As Commonwealth got worse and worse with all the micro-trenching for the installation of fiber optic cable, water main breaks, erosion, etc., the above line was […]
Fullerton Market Returns
The Downtown Fullerton Market is back. Starting April 8 residents are once again able to enjoy once again farm fresh, seasonal produce, fresh bread, honey, pre-packaged foods, flowers, and more. Thursdays 4pm-7:30pm […]
The Downtown Report: Early April
Easter Egg Hunt We are never too old for one, especially when the big kids can get in on the action too. Beginning Saturday, March 20, spring began with a Fullerton Loves […]
The Downtown Report: Mid March Edition
Wow, it has been some time since there was this much energy in our Downtown. Walking around, it was palpable. Maybe it’s the approach of Spring, but more likely, it’s a sense […]
The Downtown Report: Early March Edition
Gem of a Gym Updates are promised and promises are kept, so here we go with some info regarding the long-awaited new gymnasium at our downtown Fullerton High School. Wow. Check the […]
The Downtown Report: January 2021 Edition
Welcome to Fullerton Got a near panic alert that “Our taxes are being spent on a mural when they should be spent on fixing our potholes!” Of course, we all want our […]
The Downtown Report: Mid December Edition
Sparkle Ball Alliteration The famously fun, fantastic Fullerton Sparkle Ball display is finally in full force, and, being invited to check it out via an all-access pass and a street-by-street tour in […]
The Downtown Report: Early December 2020
Kick 2020 to the Curb We can all finally agree on one thing—the end of this year can’t come early enough. So, that makes an early year in review appropriate just as […]
Protesters Demand Dismissal of Officer in Death of Fullerton Man
More than a dozen demonstrators gathered in front of the Fullerton Police Department on the afternoon of Saturday, November 14, to protest the killing of Fullerton resident Hector Hernandez in May […]
The Downtown Report: Mid November Edition
Beartown Bears in Downtown Fullerton? Yes. A recent excavation for new elevators at Fullerton Union High School unearthed the bear skull. Wow, the protocols used to clear visitors for entry to the […]
The Downtown Report: Early November Edition
Orange is the New Green If you live in Fullerton, you likely know a bit about our history when it comes to Charles Chapman and his extensive range of Valencia orange groves. […]
The Downtown Report: Mid October 2020
Can’t See the Forest Politics, pandemic and pessimism have invaded our souls and it’s hard to notice the good things happening all around us. Nobody is immune and even the smallest of […]
A History of Hauntings at the Old FUHS Auditorium
Since Halloween is near, I’ve decided to look into the history of haunts at the Fullerton Union High School Auditorium, one of Southern California’s most famous destinations for paranormal researchers who have […]
The Downtown Report: Early October 2020
Farewell to Historic Gym Principal Laura Rubio, staff members, former and current students, and curious neighbors came by to take one last look at the historic Fullerton Union High School Gymnasium at […]
The Downtown Report: Mid September Edition
Time Marches On There was a lot of commotion in the air on August 29—horns honking, some yelling, a texted news tip, and it was off to investigate. Turns out, Hilda was […]
The Downtown Report: Early September Edition
Hillcrest Park Duck Pond This $1.2 million project is set to be completed in September. Natural looking, rock-filled creek bed, drought-tolerant landscaping and irrigation, and some nice spots to stop and take […]
The Downtown Report: August
Phyllis Fender The very sad news came to us the morning of July 29. Phyllis Fender, wife of Leo Fender, ambassador of his legacy and first lady of Fullerton passed away. She […]
The Downtown Report (July)
History You have read much regarding the Louis E. Plummer Auditorium here lately. Suffice it to say the Fullerton Joint Union High School District board members voted to remove the Plummer name […]
The Downtown Report (Mid June)
The Fox The city of Fullerton entered into an exclusive agreement with developers Frontier Real Estate and the concept includes reconfiguring part of the Fox Fullerton into a concert and/or theatre venue, […]
City Enters Agreement with Developer for Fox Block
The historic “Fox Block” in downtown Fullerton, which includes the Fox Theatre, may see further development. Council voted 4-1 (Whitaker “no”) to enter into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with the developer […]
Community Poster Walls Urge Reflection and Change
In light of the horrific news of the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police, and countless other acts of police violence and brutality against black Americans, a group […]
The Downtown Report (Early June)
Big Changes Just a week and a half ago, when we first heard West Wilshire would be closed off to traffic and turned into a new space for restaurants and shops to […]
George Floyd Demonstration in Fullerton
To protest the brutal murder of George Floyd in Minnesota and to demand an end to police killing with impunity, people gathered at Kelly’s Corner at the Fullerton Transportation Center Saturday May […]
Some Downtown Businesses Reopen
A number of downtown Fullerton restaurant/bars reopened their doors to in-person dining and drinking on Saturday, May 23, after the County and the City announced that the state of California had approved […]
The Downtown Report (Mid May edition)
Drive by Shooting With a camera, of course. Some of us are more cautious than others. This guy is staying on the cautious side, and with the unfortunate lack of shoppers and […]
The Downtown Report (Early May)
Better Together A hot news tip came in from one of our readers so it needed to be checked out right away. OK, so it was just an excuse to get out […]
The Downtown Report (Mid April)
Most of you are settling in to the safe-at-home lifestyle for now, so getting information from the outside world has become more important than ever. I am also mired in my home […]
Fullerton Paid Parking Plan Starts July 18
The City of Fullerton is kicking off its Nighttime Paid Parking Pilot Program in the Downtown on Thursday, July 18. The Pilot Program charges a $5 flat fee for new parkers arriving […]
Why Remember Kelly Thomas Eight Years Later?
July 5, 2019 marks the eight-year anniversary of the brutal beating (and ultimate death) of a mentally ill homeless man named Kelly Thomas by the Fullerton Police Department. In this piece, local […]
