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As storms roll away, a picture-perfect view of snow-capped San Gabriel Mountains
This week’s rainstorms revealed the snow-covered San Gabriel Mountains. Photographer Mark Rightmire captured these images on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. Cars make their way along North Cannon Street in...
View ArticleGolden State Killer didn’t murder Fountain Valley woman, DNA test confirms
Prosecutors on Friday announced that a new DNA test has confirmed that a man convicted of the 1979 rape and murder of a mother in Fountain Valley did indeed commit the crime. His family recently...
View ArticleEva Kilgore: A new Grocery Outlet is coming to Fountain Valley at the start...
Mark your calendar for Thursday, Jan. 17. That’s the date for the scheduled grand opening of Grocery Outlet Bargain Market in Fountain Valley, at 18900 Brookhurst St. near Garfield Avenue. Doors are...
View ArticleCurt Seeden: Looking for a way to become more involved in the Fountain Valley...
Over the past 20 years, I have found great satisfaction in volunteerism. I understand that we are all busy with work, families and other responsibilities. However, if you’d like to get more involved in...
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First patient to shed 200 pounds in UCI Health weight-loss program trades...
Michael Bare, 64, and his wife Lorna Wimberley, 63, of Fountain Valley, stretch during their class at the UCI Health Weight Management Program in Irvine on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. As part of their...
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Woman’s newfound Fountain Valley friends helped her through her final months
It was Feb. 9 of this year when local Realtor Susan Rober Saurastri met Angele Fairchild, nearly by accident. … Or was it? Susan refers to their chance meeting as a “God’s wink.” Susan was driving her...
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Dan Hill, co-founder of Westminster parrot shelter Lily’s Sanctuary, dies at 76
Venette Hill and Dan Hill, in 2006, show off the aviaries Dan constructed for birds living at their Westminster parrot shelter, Lily’s Sanctuary. Hill died Dec. 16, 2018, after suffering a stroke....
View ArticleCurt Seeden: 5 things to put on your calendar for the start of 2019
We are a less than a week away from kicking off 2019. While we may still be busy wrapping up our holiday festivities, I thought I would remind you of five worthwhile dates to circle on your calendar...
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Birds on the mend after overdosing on pills dumped at Huntington Beach park
An unidentified person dumped hundreds of prescription pills at Carr Park in Huntington Beach on Monday, Dec. 17. At least two birds overdosed on the pills. They are now recovering at the Wetlands...
View ArticleKids can ring in the new year with their own confetti countdowns at Pretend City
Pretend City Children’s Museum is hosting its annual “It’s Midnight Somewhere” Noon Year’s Eve Bash on Monday, Dec. 31. This celebration allows young children to ring in the New Year at 10 a.m., noon,...
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Bravo! Sweet work by baseball players and a bike surprise
Foothill baseball team donates pies for a good cause Foothill High School baseball players made Thanksgiving a little sweeter for the Tustin police and fire departments. They also helped “Operation...
View ArticleAs widening work continues, section of the 405 Freeway to close overnight...
Got plans early Sunday morning, Dec. 30? If they involve the 405 Freeway, be aware that a section is scheduled to be closed for nine hours beginning at 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29. Both directions of the...
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Fullerton pastor arrested in Escondido on suspicion of child molestation
A head pastor at a Fullerton church was arrested this month in Escondido on suspicion of child molestation, authorities said. John Rodgers McFarland John Rodgers McFarland, 66, was arrested by...
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2019 will be a busy year for big road construction projects in Orange County
It will be a busy 2019 for major freeways in Orange County. The 405 Freeway will continue to undergo a $1.9 billion expansion between State Route 73 and the 605 Freeway – adding regular and carpool...
View ArticlePedestrian dies in Fountain Valley after motorist runs red light
A driver ran a red light, striking and fatally injuring a pedestrian in Fountain Valley on Sunday, Dec. 30, police said Wednesday. The motorist had driven into the intersection of Warner Avenue and Los...
View ArticleFountain Valley launches program to sell naming rights for city facilities
Carson boasts the StubHub Center and New Orleans the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Detroit has Ford Field and St. Louis has Busch Stadium. In 2019, Fountain Valley hopes to join that trend with the...
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Bravo! Trailblazers, survivors and bringers of fun
A music trailblazer celebrates 106th birthday Viola Smith, one of the first professional women drummers of the 20th century, recently celebrated her 106th birthday. The Costa Mesa resident is still...
View ArticleMan, 29, arrested on suspicion of 24 Hour Fitness, Crunch gym locker thefts...
A 29-year-old Fullerton man has been arrested on suspicion of stealing items from numerous lockers at 24 Hour Fitness and Crunch gyms around Orange County. Fountain Valley Police detectives say Todd...
View ArticleRunners are gearing up for annual superhero fun run at Fountain Valley Sports...
Each year on the first Saturday of February, there are reports of various superheroes wandering around the Fountain Valley Sports Park. Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Batman and Superman are often spotted....
View ArticleBeginning archery classes at Mile Square Park
The Green Arrow, Hawkeye, Katniss Everdeen … which ever is your hero of choice, learn to also be an archer at Mile Square Park. OC Parks staff are holding a beginning archery course on Jan. 13 and 27...
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