Archive for August, 2011

Events of the Day: August 31, 2011

August 31, 2011

FARMERS MARKET: The Fullerton Certified Farmers Market is at Independence Park from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Independence Park is located at 801 W. Valencia Dr. CAL STATE FULLERTON: The “Women Hold Up Half the Sky,” a photo essay of working women in China, is on display from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. in...
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Events of the Day: August 30, 2011

August 30, 2011

CAL STATE FULLERTON: The “Women Hold Up Half the Sky” exhibit is on display from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the Center Gallery in the Titan Student Union. The campus is located at 800 N. State College Blvd. FULLERTON COLLEGE: The Permanent Art Collection Exhibition is on display in the campus’ art gallery,...
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Police Log: August 21 – 27, 2011

August 29, 2011

Compiled by Jeanne Hoffa, with confirmations by Fullerton Police Sergeant Andrew Goodrich. Not a complete list of all police activity. 8/21 – Rape Report – Back Alley Bar, 116 W. Wilshire Ave. 4:15 p.m. 8/21 – Suspicious Circumstances – A man was trying to open the door on the 100 block of North Euclid Street. Stephen...
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Events of the Day: August 29, 2011

August 29, 2011

FULLERTON COLLEGE: The Permanent Art Collection Exhibition is on display in the campus’ art gallery, located at 321 E. Chapman Ave. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. MAIN LIBRARY: A community business workshop called “Is Radio For You: You Should be on the Radio” starts at 4 p.m. in the...
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For Cryin’ Out Loud

August 28, 2011
For Cryin’ Out Loud

It is estimated that Americans speak approximately 16,000 words per day. Most of us pass the day transitioning from one involved conversation to another. We express sentiment by stringing sentences together, listening to our partners and responding in turn. There are some words, however, that sound more like noises than words. They involuntarily escape...
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New Witness In Thomas Case Defends the Police

August 27, 2011
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 Another witness to the Kelly Thomas arrest came forward this week, saying that the six police officers involved in the alleged beating were “just doing their jobs” and that the 37-year-old homeless man was resisting arrest. According to Richard Fritschie, 63, the two officers who pinned Thomas to the ground shouted “put your hands...
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Protests Continue Despite Heat

August 27, 2011
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Protests continued today in front of the Fullerton Police Department amid high temperatures and humidity as demonstrators continued to voice their outrage against police and some Fullerton city officials. As the heat reached 97 many activists sought shade and water in between chanting on the street and sidewalks. The crowd was smaller than previous...
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Events of the Weekend: August 26 – 28, 2011

August 26, 2011

Friday GIANT USED BOOK SALE: The Friends of the Fullerton Public Library will host a book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Since the Main Library reopened in July, the Friends have their own used bookstore space inside the library. Now they need to clear the stock in the building at 401 W....
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Heat Relief Available at Main Library

August 25, 2011
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. Persons without air conditioning or who are susceptible to heat are encouraged to use the library for shelter during the hottest parts of the days.  If the heat wave continues through the weekend Fullerton Fire Department officials will evaluate whether to keep the library open longer. Fire officials advise that all citizens should...
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Fresh at the Market on Thursday

August 25, 2011

Dry Dock Fish Company, based in Fullerton, will have fresh $25 Sushi Packs with deboned and skinless salmon, ahi tuna and hamachi. Also available is black cod, Greenland halibut, swordfish, king salmon, ahi tuna, sole fillet, seafood mix, Hawaiian poke cups, ceviche, smoked tuna spread, lox, canned salmon, large white shrimp, soft shell crab,...
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