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You will find on this page most information related to the city of Fullerton. It is divided into a "City of Fullerton" section which deals with information related to the public/ civic services offered by the government of the city of Fullerton, and a "Private" section which features community related links that deal with Fullerton as a private entity:

City of Fullerton Services:
Fullerton was founded in 1887 and incorporated in 1904.
It now has over 125,000 residents (the 7th in the county)
The city council has five members, with a mayor chosen amongst them.
Council meets on the 1st and 3rd Tues of each month, at 4 and 7:30 pm.

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City Hall:
303 W. Commonwealth Ave., 92832
Phone: 714-738-6300
(all departments)
714-738-6317
(Public Information)

Main Phone Number: 714-738-6317,  
Website of the city : www.ci.fullerton.ca.us or cityoffullerton.com

Annual Paramedic subscription program: 714-738-6341 (Fullerton Fire Department) $40/year for the residence

Animal nuisance: call 714-935-6848 (Orange county animal control) to report barking dog, animal bites, strays and to obtain license. Go to ocpetinfo.com (Orange County Animal Care Services) for lost and found pets.

Emergency Notification System. Starting 03/09 the City is part of "AlertOC". Alerts will be sent by phone, cellphone, email & textmessage. Go to: alertoc.com to register.

Fullerton Market located on Wilshire Ave. Between Harbor and Pomona on Thursdays from 4 to 8:30 pm. (738-6575)

Pay Parking Tickets on the Web: just log on to HERE and click on the tab "Pay Parking Tickets".

Phone numbers of city offices:

City Council 714-738-6311
City Manager 714-738-6310
City Attorney 714-529-9402
City Clerk 714-738-6350
Director of Administration Services: 714-738-6520
Director of Engineering: 714-738-6845
Director of Community Development department: 714-738-6547
Director of Maintenance: 714-738-6897
Director of Community Services: 714-738-6575, 714-738-3147 (Bureau)
Director of Human Resources Department: 714-738-6361
Director of Redevelopment & Economic Development: 714-738-6877
Public Information Office: 714-738-6317
Utility Services Division: 714-738-6890
Water Engineering Office: 714-738-6896

Emergency numbers:
Police: 911, 714-738-6800 (non emergency)(237 W. Commonwealth Ave.)
Police Traffic Bureau: 714-738-5313
Fire: 911, 714-738-6500 (information)(312 E. Commonwealth Ave.)
Paramedics: 911
Hospital (St. Jude): 714-871-3280
Graffiti Hot line: 714-738-3108
Anonymous Crime Tips: 714-738-6719 (Police)

Fullerton Neighborhood Watch
P.O. BOX 2393, Full. 92837

Graffiti: (Graffiti Hotline:738-3108, or Police 714-738-6715)
Graffiti is a big problem in Fullerton, costing more than $50,000 a year. It is mainly gang-related and comes from the city's population. There is a $1000 reward for information leading to the conviction of an offender. You can volunteer your help @ 714-738-3125 (source: 060106 Fullerton News Tribune)

"Focus on Fullerton" City Newsletter: 738-6317, fx: 738-6758
Published by the City's Public Information Office, features a community calendar of events (free for non profit organisations). Only available online since 2010: focus-on-fullerton.

Residential "Spring Cleaning" see Recycling.html
by the Residential Recycling Program, 303 W. Commonwealth ave., Full., CA 92832 (714-738-6884). They have vouchers worth $10 towards the use of the CVT Public Disposal Center (up to 1000 lbs.), also look for the following programs: Environmental programs (ERMC) 738-6884, Stormwater program 738-6845

Check this out!: "Wedding Chapel" @ O.C. County Recorder branch office
201 N. Harbor Ave., 92832 (Downtown), as of 02/2009 weddings are officiated by the deputy Marriage Commissioner.
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Contractors license Status checked at this website: CSLB

Utilities:
Electricity (Southern California Edison): 800-655-4555
Gas (Southern California Gas Co.): 800-427-2200
Sewage/ Sewer System: (Maintenance Services Department 714-738-6897)
Telegraph (Western union): 800-325-6000
Telephone (SBC/ATT): 800-310-2355
Trash Collection: (MG Disposal): 714-238-2444, Hazardous Waste 714-834-6752
Water: 303 W. Commonwealth (Utility Services Division 738-6890)
(or 738-6800 after 5 pm)

Department of Motor Vehicles (California)

Post Office: (U.S.)
Main Office at 1350 E. Chapman 714-525-3893 or 800-275-8777 (92831)
Other offices at:
Commonwealth and Pomona, 92832
Commonwealth and Gilbert, 92833
Sunnycrest and Laguna Dr., 92835

Superior Court of California,
county of orange, north justice center 1275 N. Berkeley Ave., Fullerton CA 92835-0500
* A word about contractors: In California, all home improvement work that exceeds $500 labor & material requires that you hire a state licensed contractor. Furthermore, if the work is done in Fullerton, they are required to have a city license too. Make sure they have worker's comp insurance and are bonded. Never pay in cash, and no more than $1000 or 10% of the estimate up front;
California Licensing Board: cslb.gov, 800-321-2752
City Permits: cityoffullerton.com (click on "Community Development", then "Permits"), 714-738-6541
City license: 714-738-6531
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Fullerton Public Library ( Director: Maureen Gebelein; 738-6380)
Two branches; Note: The Main Library is only partially accessible due to Major Construction until Summer of 2011

Fullerton Municipal Airport (see access)
4011 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Airport Manager (Rod Propst) and business office: 714-738-6323

Fullerton Museums: Muckenthaler (714-738-6595) and Museum Center (714-738-6545) see Shows

Fullerton School District (Elementary), also see page schools
1401 W. Valencia Dr., 92833 714-447-7400

Please note that Fullerton School District has a free "Summer Lunch Program" available to all Fullerton children up to 18 years of age,at Woodcrest School 5xweek (06/28 to 07/23 -except 07/04/11- from 11am to 1130am), Richman School 4xweek (06/20 to 07/29 -except 07/04/11- from 11am to 1130am), & Maple School 4xweek (06/20 to 07/29 -except 07/04/11- from 11am to 1130am).

Fullerton Joint Union High School District, also see page schools
(780 Beechwood Ave, 92835 714-671-4331)

Fullerton Open Markets:

  • Fullerton Certified Farmers Market, Woodcrest park
    Wednesdays: 450 W. Orangethorpe Ave., 871-5304
  • Fullerton Market; Downtown Plaza
    Thursdays Wilshire between Harbor & Pomona, 738-6545

Community Centers:

Garnet Community Center
3012 Garnet Lane, #A, Fullerton 714-996-2574
Open Mo-Fri 9am to 6pm.

Hillcrest Recreational Center
1155 N. Lemon St., Fullerton 714-554-6271/ 714-680-4356
Folk Dancing: Veselo Selo folkdancers 7:30 to 10:30pm on Saturdays (wear flat shoes).

Maple Center
701 S. Lemon St., Fullerton 714-738-3161/ fax:714-738-3315
Open Mon-Thu: 9am-5pm, Fri: 9am-4pm, 1st & 3rd Sat: 9am-noon. Features Community services (Food center, translation, forms assistance) and Senior services (fitness class, arts & crafts, weekday lunches).

Valencia Community Center
320 West Elm St., Full. 714-738-3146
Open Mon-Fri 9am to 6pm

Mountain view Park@ the northwest corner of State College and Bastanchury

Senior Multi-Service Center:

  • Fullerton Senior Multi-Service Center
    340 W. Commonwealth Ave., 738-6305, Open Mon-Thu 7:30am to 10pm, Fri to 3pm
  • Maple Community Senior Multi-Service Center
    701 S. Lemon St., 738-3161, Open Mon-Thu: 9am-5pm, Fri: 9am-4pm, 1st & 3rd Sat: 9am-noon.

Parks and Leisure Centers (Go to the Parks page for details on anemities):

  • Independance Park and Janet Evans Swim Complex
    801 W. Valencia Dr.(East of Euclid), 738-5368
    City pool, Basketball Gymnasium, Handball courts, skateboard area. Open from 9 am. to Dusk. pool open Mon-Fri 11:45 am to 1:45 pm. Sat/Sun 12 am. to 3pm.
  • Ralph B. Clark Regional Park (Administered by Orange County)
    8800 Rosecrans Ave. Buena Park 90621 (West Border of Fullerton), 714-670-8045, fx 714-670-8074
    Open: Nov. 1 to March 31 from 7 am to 6 pm, April1 to October 31 from 7 am to 9 pm.
  • "Pooch Park"
    Located adjacentcall 714-738-6575 for more info.
    • Fullerton Arboretum
      Associated Rd. at Yorba Linda Blvd.      Campus of Cal State Fullerton, 278-3579
    • Many events are planned throughout the year.

    Various Private services in Fullerton:

City News papers:

  • Daily News Tribune (Register); 1771 S. Lewis St. Anaheim, 92805 714-704-3791 (Heather McRae, City editor), email: FullertonNewsTribune@ocregister.com
  • Fullerton Observer (Independent); P.O. Box 7051 Fullerton, 92834 714-525-6402
  • The BUZZ weekly, 714-457-6754 (Chad)

    Access to Fullerton (Map, Rail, Airport, Taxis, Buses...) follow this link.

    Commercial pages; businesses; follow this link.

    Hospital

    St. Jude Hospital, Link (St. Joseph)
    Harbor Blvd Fullerton (@Bastanchury)

    Youth activities and sports; GO TO: Youth.html

    Boys and Girls Club of Fullerton
    348 W. Commonwealth Ave. Full. 92832, 714-525-8241/ fx 714-525-1044

    Administration Office:
    1309 W. Valencia Dr., suite H Full. 92833, 714-871-1391
    email: BGClubFullerton@earthlink.net

    "The B&G Clubs of Fullerton is committed to enhancing the quality of life for our community's youth by providing a positive environment that incorporates education and leadership, with programs that develop values, skills, self-esteem, citizenship and character".

    YMCA (North Orange County YMCA)
    2000 Youth Way (at Valencia Mesa Dr. /St. Judes), 92835, 714-879.9622
    Health and fitness for youth, family, seniors. Affordable membership. no long term contracts

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Sources: Various Community newsletters including "Focus on Fullerton", local newspaper articles and public advertizements. also: "Fingertip Guide to Youth Resources" by the Fullerton Parks & Recreation department 10/2009. "Recycle Fullerton" 2010. "Fullerton Observer" 05/2011.
Note that some information may have changed since that publication date.

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