Posts Tagged ‘ Fullerton ’

Police Log: September 25 – October 2, 2011

October 3, 2011

Compiled by Jeanne Hoffa, with confirmations by Fullerton Police Sergeant Andrew Goodrich. Not a complete list of all police activity.   9/25 Kidnapping – 4200 block West Avenue. The sister of Danielle Flores calling from Chicago, “Alexandra,” said that she has been kidnapped with her husband and requested $10,000 to be put in her...
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Everyday Etiquette: Traveling the Friendly Skies

October 3, 2011
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 By Erin Haselton – As I write this I am waiting to take off from the Dallas Forth Worth airport to head home from a vacation in Cancun. As babies scream, adults are placated, and flight attendance sound like broken records, I am inspired to open a “motion discomfort and baby diaper disposal” bag...
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Events of the Day: October 3, 2011

October 3, 2011

MAIN LIBRARY: The Fullerton Main Library hosts the Anime Afternoon at 3 p.m. The event is free and is open to teens. The Main Library is located at 353 W. Commonwealth Ave. At 6 p.m., the library will show “Send Me No Flowers,” starring Doris Day and Rock Hudson. RANCHO FULLERTON SOCIAL CLUB BINGO...
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Hope International University Named to President’s Community Service Honor Roll

September 30, 2011
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Hope International University (HIU) has been honored by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) as a leader among institutions of higher education for its support of volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement. HIU was admitted to the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for engaging its students, faculty and staff in meaningful...
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Ann and Jim Thacker Call it a Day

September 30, 2011
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By Alexandra Andersen – For thirty-three years the Thackers have been framing Fullerton’s art, but their mom-and-pop style of customer service has become an art-form in itself.  They don’t require deposits, they’ve only thought about getting a website, and they rely on word of mouth to fill their framing shop with customers. And they...
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Events of the Weekend: September 30 – October 2, 2011

September 30, 2011

Friday FULLERTON MUSEUM CENTER: The Fullerton Museum Center features its newest exhibit, “Frida Cahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Murray.” The show features Murray’s photos of Cahlo, with whom he had a romantic relationship. Open from noon to 4 p.m. The museum is located at 301 N. Pomona Ave. MAVERICK THEATER: The zombie classic...
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Ramos, Cicinelli to go on Unpaid Administrative Leave

September 29, 2011

The two Fullerton police officers charged in the death of Kelly Thomas will be placed on unpaid administrative leave October 8, 2011. Acting Chief of Police Kevin Hamilton made the announcement in a press release issued this afternoon.  Hamilton writes, “I intend to place Officer Manuel Ramos and Corporal Jay Cicinelli on unpaid administrative...
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Hope International Wins Major Library Award

September 27, 2011
Hope International Wins Major Library Award

Honored by the International Society for Science and Religion, Hope International University received last week a 224 volume set of books on science and religion. The award makes HIU one of only 150 institutions worldwide to obtain the full set. “Not only did we get a substantial set of books, but we got some...
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Ramos Pleads Not Guilty

September 26, 2011

Fullerton Police officer Manuel Ramos, accused of beating to death 37-year-old Kelly Thomas, pleaded not guilty this morning in Orange County Superior Court and remains in custody on $1 million bail. A November 4 trial date has been set. Fullerton Corporal Jay Cicinelli is also charged in the case and is free on $25,000...
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Fullerton Woman Curates Upcoming TEDx

September 23, 2011
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By Alexandra Andersen – TEDx events are about bringing some of the world’s greatest thinkers together to discuss “Ideas Worth Sharing” and Fullerton resident Susan L. Petrella is the brains behind the latest event to hit Orange County. The TEDxSAArtistsVillage “EXTRAordinary” event is curated and presented by Petrella’s Creative Orange County, an organization devoted...
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