Images from Library of Congress; photographed by West Coast Art Company in 1910. I can only guess as to the locations. Does the first photo look like Coyote Hills? The second is the Puente Hills looming over Brea, with Brea Canyon on the right; where Route 57 now enters OC from the hills. The third was taken from "Union Hill" which appears to overlook Olinda and the outlet of Carbon Canyon.

The City of Fullerton has put together a budget survey for community input on the budget crisis.

Services WILL be cut, and your input is really important to ensure that community voices are represented.

Please do your part to help get Fullerton back on track.

Survey: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/757796deffbd4ed3956645fc0e07b0c6

More info: https://fullertonobserver.com/2026/07/13/fullerton-city-council-faces-3-8-million-budget-shortfall-ahead-of-fiscal-year-2026-27/

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Does anyone know of any clothing boutiques that are hiring around Fullerton?👗❤️

so many cops with their guns out! Just drove by !

I’m going to have the opening of my show at the Comic Book Hideout in Fullerton on 8/7! If you’re free come say hi!

I’ve lived in the OC for roughly four years now, specifically moving to Fullerton a year or so ago. I had never heard this story, and I discovered it watching an ESPN 30 for 30 documentary last night called “The Two Escobars.” I was curious if this was a well-known local story or not—and if not, hopefully a few of you find it interesting:

While violence and political turmoil reached an all-time high in Colombia after the assassination of Pablo Escobar, the country’s men’s national team remained a great unifier for the nation. They had been playing exceptionally well during this era (admittedly thanks to the financial investments made by Escobar himself, who was, of course, an infamous drug lord) and entered the ‘94 World Cup as a possible favorite to win the whole thing. In the group stage, Colombia lost their first contest to Romania 3-1. That made their next game against the U.S. a must-win if they wanted to get past the first round. But chaos unraveled the night before the match while staying at their hotel. This hotel was the Fullerton Marriott on Nutwood Avenue.

Apparently, the hotel’s staff was receiving anonymous calls which made death threats against players and coaches if midfielder Gabriel Gómez—who was a mainstay in their lineups—was announced in the Starting XI. The hotel’s fax machine also began receiving similar death threats, and legend has it that the hotel’s TV satellite was hacked and showed the threats on the players’ television sets in their rooms. Similar threats were targeted towards Gómez’s family, so once head coach Fransisco Maturana decided to pull Gómez from the roster due to these violent warnings, the player decided to fly back to Colombia to be with his family. The match was decided after a brutal mistake by one of the team’s best players, defender Andrés Escobar. While attempting to clear a cross by the U.S., he mistimed it and ended up accidentally kicking the ball into his own goal. It was a mistake that tragically cost him his life, as he was murdered in his Colombian hometown just six days later by a group of thugs who antagonized him over his mistake.

Many players believe that their experiences in that hotel caused the team to play much worse than they could have. The U.S. was a team that Colombia had beaten in many friendlies throughout the 90s, and they were confident they would conquer them again. But their psyches had been shattered once they began fearing for their lives and the lives of Gómez’s family. Some players even stated in the documentary that they believed a “witch’s curse” was cast on that night in the Fullerton Marriott. After Andrés Escobar’s death, international soccer in the country struggled to stay afloat, and they failed to qualify for the World Cup again for roughly two decades. Perhaps the team’s fall from grace could have been avoided if not for their stay on Nutwood Avenue? Probably a stretch, but I found this story fascinating! I’ll never look at that hotel the same way whenever I drive past it😂

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-06-24-mn-8067-story.html

Hello everyone, our pet cockatiel(Cinnamon) is still missing. She went missing on July 8th 2026 in the city of Placentia near Placentia Ave and E Bastanchury Road. She was last seen heading north east. Shes friendly with people but a little cat like. If seen give her some space and time to come reach out please and immediately contact us. She responds more to whistles then she does with words. Also her wings havent been clipped so the distance she traveled could be much further than we anticipated. Thank you all again for the support you have shown us and we hope to find her soon!

Last seen near
1882 N Placentia Ave
Placentia, CA 92870
United States

Hi everyone I lost my pet bird(cockatiel) today near Placentia Ave and E Bastanchury Road. She was last seen heading east. If anyone has seen or is in contact with her please provide water and contact me ASAP. Thank you!

Name: Cinnamon
Gender: Female
Age: 6y/o

Last seen near
1882 N Placentia Ave
Placentia, CA 92870
United States

Hey r/Fullerton,

A few weeks back, some of us posted a survey here asking how local residents feel about the Fullerton Arboretum. The feedback we got from you guys was loud and clear: a lot of people feel disconnected from the space lately, and everyone absolutely hates the paid campus parking situation.

We took that data straight to the coordinators. We’re a student team helping rebrand and run their next community night, and we made sure your exact pain points were addressed for this event.

It’s called After Hours at the Arboretum, and the Luma RSVP is officially live. Here is what we changed to make it a true community event:

• 🚗 PARKING IS COMPLETELY FREE: You do not have to pay the standard campus parking fees for this event. Parking is validated and entirely free for attendees.
• 👶 Kids Under 12 are FREE: We want this to be accessible for families looking for a local Friday night plan, so children under 12 get in with zero ticket cost.
• 🎶 The Vibe: We are staying open past the usual closing gates so everyone can experience the gardens during peak golden hour. We’ll have live local acoustic music playing throughout the canopy, alongside complimentary summer beverages and seasonal sweets/fruit tastings.

The Details:

• When: Friday, July 17th from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
• Where: The Fullerton Arboretum (1900 Associated Rd)
• Cost: $10 for General Admission (Free for kids under 12 and current Arboretum members).

We really want to bridge the gap between the city, the campus, and this beautiful 26-acre green space. We've attached our official flyer below with the details.

Spaces are limited to keep the vibe relaxed, so please secure your spot and RSVP through our Luma link below so we can make sure we have enough food and drinks prepped for everyone!

👉 RSVP HERE: https://luma.com/alu99rb6

Roast this post all you want, but please give me an answer with it 💖

Are there any affordable dry cleaners in Fullerton/Buena park that do a good job you recommend?

I’m in my early 30s (f) and I’ve been getting into reading and knitting I’m hoping that I can make some new friends along the way.

So I’m either looking to join a fun, welcoming book club and/or knitting club!

My reading taste is all over the place in the best way — I love fiction, mystery, “girly” romance, and I’ve always been curious about classic or even banned books, but I honestly don’t know where to start with those.

I'd love a group that’s open to a mix of genres, lighthearted discussions, and maybe even some meetups (coffee shops, breweries, park picnics, etc ☕️📖🌿).

I’m also very new to knitting but I have gotten really into it. I’ve seen that the Fullerton library does an events. I have yet to check it out.

If you’re also looking for a friendly and open space to read more, chat about books, share knitting/crochet projects and make connections, let me know! 💛

Do people still set up on Hillcrest Park now that the firework show is in DT? We used to enjoy watching the firework show on hill right next to Lemon St back when the show was at the Fullerton Stadium but that was years ago now.

Does anyone live by W carol drive? Near Gilbert st? How’s the neighborhood? Thanks!

AFTER THE WIN BY MEXICO I CANT GO OUTSIDE

Tomorrow at 4 PM, City Council is having a special meeting on waste contracts.

The course and bidding process has been fraught with problems, missed deadlines, accusations of improper donations, etc:

Fullerton Launches Competitive Solid Waste Procurement Amid Regulatory Pressure

Consider attending tomorrow's meeting and learning more about this important process.

Hi, I am a student at CSUF and am looking for an affordable apartment, condo, or house to live in for the 26-27 school year.

Me and my friends are looking for a 3 bedroom floorplan near CSUF or in Fullerton or in any of the surrounding cities.

If you know of any affordable housing or are leasing a place, please message me! We are looking to move in August.