Fullerton is situated within northern Orange County and presently has a population of 126,003. It was established during 1887 by Edward and George Amerige, The land was secured for Atchison, Santa Fe Railway, and Topeka by George H. Fullerton, who the city was named after.
Originally, the city was focused mostly on agriculture. The warm climate allows groves of citrus crops (specifically Valencia oranges), to grow. Other thriving sectors in Fullerton include transportation, petroleum extraction and manufacturing. The education sector also provides a notable amount to the economy, with the California State University, Fullerton being the highest contributor.
For the last twenty years, the downtown of Fullerton has undergone steady transformation. The updated and modern buildings provide various services and goods, although it also combines along with the old town surroundings. There are various restaurants, entertainment facilities and cafes establishing themselves. There are over 70 old buildings located downtown which are shaded by an abundance of shade trees and decorative walkways. The city provides over two thousand free parking spots so that consumers could easily access the enormous amount of space dedicated to retail and office space. (350,000 square feet and 275,000 square feet, in that order.) Lots of exciting places are situated downtown, such as the Downtown Plaza, Museum Center, and the Plummer Auditorium. Fullerton provides a variety of financial, religious, and government institutions in order to satisfy all the people of the city. More than 350,000 individuals count on the local transportation system annually.
In Fullerton, the top employers are the California State University, Fullerton or CSUF with 3,667 workers; St. June Medical Group; Fullerton School District with approximately 1,390 staff, Beckman Coulter with 1,300 employees, and Raytheon with practically 1,200 staff.