By Jennifer Karmarkar – There was no intent to deceive or falsify information on the part of the city in the Kelly Thomas incident. Those were the findings of special investigator Michael Gennaco, who delivered his long-awaited report at a special City Council meeting Tuesday. Gennaco’s 30 minute presentation focused on four significant items...
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Compiled by Jeanne Hoffa – Not a complete list of all 1,427 cases generated. 2/12 Robbery – A man pointed a gun at the cashier at the 99 Cent Store at 7:18 p.m. He didn’t get any cash, though. He left the scene at 1845 Orangethorpe Avenue with two bags of food. The cashier describes the...
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By Jennifer Karmarkar – City Manager Joe Felz has confirmed that four specific allegations made about Kelly Thomas and his activities the night of July 5 will be addressed in the report from Michael Gennaco. Gennaco’s report is the first agenda item for the Feb. 21 special City Council meeting, which starts at 4:30...
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By Brian Park – Gary Carter, a Hall of Fame catcher from Fullerton who helped the New York Mets win the 1986 World Series, died Thursday in Florida. He was 57. Nicknamed “The Kid,” for his effervescent persona and the enthusiasm he displayed as a player, Carter was an 11-time All-Star and three-time Gold...
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From the City’s Public Information Office – The report by independent consultant Mike Gennaco on the Fullerton Police Department’s response in the Kelly Thomas case will be presented to the Fullerton City Council at its Tuesday, Feb. 21, meeting. The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m., in the council chamber at Fullerton City...
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The Fullerton School District will begin its open enrollment application period for the 2012/2013 school year. Open enrollment provides an opportunity for parents to apply to have their children attend a school other than their school of residence. Interested parties may request an Intradistrict Transfer form at their school of residence. Parents may call...
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Compiled by Jeanne Hoffa, from a total of 1,453cases. 2/5 Child Abuse – A caller wants to report a case of possible child abuse on the 1200 block of E. Dorothy Lane at 8:01 p.m. Several days later police arrested 19-year-old Ruben Rene Manzo, of Fullerton, under penal code 288(a), for lewd and lascivious...
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Marc Duda Will Face Victims in Federal Court Tuesday By Jennifer Karmarkar – A 61-year-old woman facing a liver transplant. An elderly man living on social security. A 63-year-old woman with two broken hips confined to a wheelchair. Those are just a few of the people whose lives were torn apart by financial advisor...
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By Jennifer Karmarkar – Blame it on the full moon, but the fangs came out at Tuesday night’s marathon City Council meeting as recall advocates gathered en masse to revel in their successful petition drive. “I’m just waiting to get the word to start protesting again,” resident Jeffery Levine said to the Council. “We’re...
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From the City of Fullerton’s Public Information Office – The City of Fullerton has received notification from the Orange County Registrar of Voters that the recall petitions against three council members have sufficient signatures to qualify for the ballot. The petitions asked the city to place a recall of Fullerton Council Members Dr....
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