Category Archives: News

California taxes rank worst in U.S.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Staff

Tim Cavanaugh of Reason magazine talks to Fox 11 Los Angeles about Governor Jerry Brown’s push for higher taxes despite California’s dismal national tax ranking:

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Has city charged $27 million in illegal water fees?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Staff

Orange County Register | Way back in 1968, when there were still lots of orange trees in Orange County, the city of Fullerton tacked a 2 percent charge onto folks’ water bills to cover the cost of providing that water. … Continue reading →

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35% of city’s full-time employees paid more than $100,000/year

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Staff

Orange County Register | Twenty six percent of Fullerton city workers earned more than $100,000 in total compensation in 2009 — and seven earned more than $200,000, according to figures from the state controller’s office. Average total compensation for all 1,013 … Continue reading →

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Channel 9 reports live from ‘First Night’ celebration

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Staff

KCAL-TV’s Melissa Maynarich was in downtown Fullerton last night to report on the city’s “First Night” celebration of New Year’s Eve: .

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Chris Thompson seated on Fullerton School Board

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Staff

Longtime FACT member Chris Thompson was sworn in last night as a member of the Fullerton School  Board. The oath of office was administered by Supervisor Shawn Nelson. Chris was the top vote-getter in the race to fill three seats. … Continue reading →

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Bruce Whitaker takes seat on Fullerton City Council

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Staff

FACT founder Bruce Whitaker was one of three new city council members who took the oath of office last night before a standing-room-only crowd at Fullerton City Hall. Don Bankhead and Pat McKinley were also sworn in. For final vote … Continue reading →

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Rep. Royce battles for finance chairmanship

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Staff

By Martin Wisckol | Orange County Register Rep. Ed Royce’s effort to win the chairmanship of the key Financial Services Committee means he’s trying to convince fellow Republicans that he’s better for the job than Alabama Rep. Spencer Bachus, the … Continue reading →

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Supervisors will study giving up pensions at Nelson’s urging

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Staff

By Norberto Santana, Jr. | Voice of OC Newly elected Orange County Supervisor Shawn Nelson made another baby step Tuesday toward his goal of eliminating taxpayer-funded pensions for elected officials. He talked his colleagues into forming an ad-hoc committee to … Continue reading →

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Understanding your property tax bill

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Staff

By Jon Coupal | President, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association This fall has been especially frightening. There have been the little monsters at our doors on Halloween, the monstrous politicians invading our homes through the television, and there has been that … Continue reading →

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Last-minute Voter Guide

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Staff

By Jack Dean  | President of FACT We at FACT are not convinced that endorsements play a major role in influencing how people vote. But since I’ve been asked by several people to indicate which candidates are favored by FACT … Continue reading →

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Orange County Register offers a one-stop election resource

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Staff

The Orange County Register‘s editorial staff has created a one-stop resource page to help voters with their election day decisions.  Included are  links to the Register‘s candidate endorsements in selected races,  recommendations on the statewide propositions and local ballot measures, … Continue reading →

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FACT founder and council candidate Bruce Whitaker profiled

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Staff

By Cheryl Scott | FullertonStories.com Fullerton City Council candidate Bruce Whitaker’s staunch conservative philosophy is the cornerstone of his campaign, and if elected he said he will focus on the city’s economy. “That’s the highest priority,” he said.  Read the … Continue reading →

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Shawn Nelson’s shake and bake approach

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Staff

By Norberto Santana, Jr. | Voice of OC Usually, a newcomer to a body like the Orange County Board of Supervisors keeps a low profile while learning the ropes of their new job. That has not been Nelson’s approach. Read … Continue reading →

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Fullerton man shot while driving home

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Staff

By Jessica Terrell | The Orange County Register A 40 year-old man was shot in the arm early Sunday when an unknown masked gunman approached his van and shot twice at the driver’s side window, authorities said. The man was … Continue reading →

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3 of 6 suspects caught in Fullerton jewelry heist

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Staff

By KABC-TV Staff Three of six suspects have been arrested in an Orange County jewelry heist that was all caught on surveillance tape. Six men stormed the Fullerton Jewelry Mart on South Harbor Boulevard on Thursday afternoon, smashing the cases … Continue reading →

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Fullerton robbery suspects jailed in Santa Fe Springs

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Staff

By Brian Day, Staff Writer | Whittier Daily News Whittier police arrested three men at a Santa Fe Springs motel late Thursday. The trio is suspected in a smash-and-grab jewelry store robbery in Fullerton earlier in the day, authorities said. … Continue reading →

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Thieves target Fullerton jewelry mart

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Staff

By Sean Emery / The Orange County Register A group of nine men carried out a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store Thursday, escaping with a “significant” amount of merchandise, police said. Six men armed with hammers and other blunt … Continue reading →

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Car crushed turning into Burger King on E. Chapman

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Staff

By Bruce Chambers and Alejandra Molina / The Orange County Register One person was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash on East Chapman Avenue Thursday morning. The crash, involving a Nissan Maxima and a Chrysler New Yorker, was … Continue reading →

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Five candidates tops in Fullerton campaign money

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Staff

By Adam Townsend / The Orange County Register Council candidates Roland Chi, Doug Chaffee, Pat McKinley and Don Bankhead are the top four spenders in the Fullerton City Council race as of the end of last month, according to financial … Continue reading →

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Cal State Fullerton opens third parking structure

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Staff

By Amanda Molinaro / OC METRO Cal State Fullerton has opened a third parking structure. The 535,000-square-foot facility houses 1,500 stalls, a six-story spiral staircase and LED lighting. Read the entire news story . . .

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