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Despite a Slew of Flags, Troy defeats Fullerton, 35-14

October 28, 2011
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Troy senior Matt St. Claire pulls down a reception for a big gain that led to a first half touchdown. Troy’s seniors come up big in their final regular season home game… By Brian Park – In their first three years, Troy’s seniors had never felt the satisfaction of beating their crosstown rivals, the...
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Hearts For Auction This Weekend

October 26, 2011
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By Caitlin Orr/All the Arts for All the Kids – We are just a few days away from the 18th annual “All the Arts” Pin Auction and there are a few things to be extra excited about this year!  Over 150 artists from Fullerton and afar are donating more than 250 pieces of artwork...
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Police Log: Oct. 16 – Oct. 22, 2011

October 24, 2011

 Compiled by Jeanne Hoffa, with confirmations by Fullerton Police Sergeant Andrew Goodrich. Not a complete list of all police activity. 10/16 Robbery – A caller on the 600 block of Roberta Avenue says a woman just ran to the porch saying she was assaulted and robbed at 6:34 p.m. The thief stole the 29-year-old...
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Fullerton Has No Answer For Sparling and La Habra in 49-10 Loss

October 21, 2011
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La Habra puts up 49 points in the first half… By Brian Park – After the first two weeks of league play, the Fullerton Indians find themselves with limited options, both on the field and in the standings. Already without leading-rusher Jesus Nodarse, who will be out for an undetermined length of time, the...
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Woman Sentenced for Death of Newborn Baby

October 21, 2011

A Fullerton woman was sentenced today to five years in state prison for causing the drowning-death of her newborn baby by giving birth into the toilet of her Fullerton home and failing to seek medical attention for the child.  Yanira Valderrama, 21, pleaded guilty in Orange County Superior Court last September to one felony...
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Accused Molesters to be Arraigned Today

October 20, 2011

Two Fullerton brothers are to be arraigned today for molesting two little girls, ages three and seven years old, who lived in their neighborhood.  Cristobal Ortiz Rodriguez and Eduardo Ortiz Rodriguez lived in a converted garage in Fullerton, where they are accused of molesting the children from May 2010 until August 2011, when one...
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KFI Recall Rally Turnout Doesn’t Meet Predictions

October 20, 2011
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By Jenni Karmarkar – A smaller crowd than expected turned out Wednesday afternoon to hear KFI radio personalities John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou broadcast their show from outside the Fullerton police department.  Organizers of the Fullerton Recall Committee said Tuesday they expected several hundred people at the rally to support their effort to recall...
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Council Calls for Election on Coyote Hills Referendum

October 19, 2011

By Jennifer Karmarkar – After a 40-year battle, the fate of West Coyote Hills will be in the hands of the voters for the first time, as the City Council voted Tuesday to put the development agreement referendum on the Nov. 2012 ballot. “It’s the only way we’re really going to know what the...
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Recall Effort Hits the Airwaves and Streets Wednesday

October 18, 2011

By Jennifer Karmarkar – Organizers of the Fullerton Recall Committee expect several hundred people at a rally Wednesday which takes place along Highland Avenue between Commonwealth and Amerige Avenues between 3:00-7:00 p.m. Radio hosts John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou will broadcast their show from outside city hall Wednesday. The duo, whose popular afternoon drive-time...
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Fundraising Rocky for Movie Classic at Naughty Teddy

October 17, 2011

By Alexandra Andersen –  It was a smaller gathering than Naughty Teddy owner Dawn Aquino hoped for, but the Rocky Horror Picture Show and Costume Contest Fundraiser last Friday still raised $200 for Mary’s Kitchen, which provides food and services to Orange County’s homeless. All proceeds from the $10 tickets were donated under Kelly...
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