Category: Downtown

The DOWNTOWN Report: January 2024

The DOWNTOWN Report: January 2024       Above: Dashing With Darden traveling concert performs carols on Wilshire. Below: Fanny and The Tremors played classic rock at Back Alley. Wilshire Weekend The […]

Art Walk Fullerton: December 1, 2023

Art Walk happens on the first Friday of every month. The venues, live music, and artists change each time. To participate or to find the newest information, contact Modelmania (the new hope […]

The DOWNTOWN Report: Mid-December 2023

2023 In Review Once again, an artificially designated “New Year” is nearly upon us, so we look back at what took place, what we did, what we did not do, and what […]

The DOWNTOWN Report: Early December 2023

The Charleston The very tall gentleman with flowing white hair and a cowboy hat was taking in the room. He looked overwhelmed, so I went over and asked him what was up. […]

Fullerton Hosts Annual ROAR Festival

The ROAR Festival, a free celebration of Korean music, arts, culture, and cuisine, took place at the Downtown Fullerton Plaza October 27-29. Opening Day brought out local officials to a sparse crowd, […]

The DOWNTOWN Report: Mid-November 2023

A Brief History of Union Pacific Park Fullerton began as a railroad town and remains a railroad town, with our restored Santa Fe Station and plenty of train traffic consisting of freight […]

No Veteran’s Day Parade for Fullerton

Marilyn Harris, the commander of the American Legion in Fullerton, spoke at the City Council meeting on November 7.  She welcomed the council and the public to participate in the 36th annual […]

Bringing Pride and Equality to Fullerton

    Fullerton City Councilmember Ahmad Zahra — the first openly gay Muslim of any city council in the nation, spoke to a crowd at an Equality California fundraiser held at Matador […]

The DOWNTOWN Report Early November 2023

OctoBoo Fest Downtown Fullerton Plaza was a safe trick-or-treating event for kids on October 26. There was a costume parade, bounce house, face painting, food vendors, and plenty of treats for the […]

The DOWNTOWN Report: Mid-October 2023

The DOWNTOWN Report Mid-October 2023 New in town Allison’s Goods They have moved into the former Farmer’s Insurance building at 815 North Harbor and will have a Soft Opening on Sunday, October […]

Community Mid-October 2023

Left: Monica Patricia, wife of Jeff Mayhew the GM of the Charleston with Brian Torres Right: Tim Johnson, Dave Smits, Amanda Rue, Francis Sinatra, Malori Sinatra, and Taylor Wright Grand Opening of The […]

Downtown Report: Early October 2023

New in Town Chako’s Social Chako’s Social has just opened also, at 101 S Harbor. They promise to be “the hottest new restaurant and Supper Club in Southern California, with bold flavors, […]

See 52 local artist at Fullerton Museum Center

Dinner, Beer Garden, Crafts & Art Show at Fullerton Museum Center Thursday, September 21: admission to the current exhibit of 52 local artists from 12 to 8:30 pm with opening reception treats […]

Union Pacific Trail gets support from residents

My involvement with the banner stems from the following: Council’s total disregard of Parks & Rec Commission’s unanimous vote in favor of Trail Only Council’s ignoring the efforts of an underserved portion […]

Downtown Report: Mid-September 2023

The Downtown Report     SOCO’s Beginning Has this happened to you? One room in your house gets painted, and suddenly, all the others look old and tired, so you keep painting […]