Category: Fullerton

The Lion and The Mule: Volunteering During Lockdown

FULLERTON, Calif.—Inside Wings Café, an American aviation diner at the Fullerton Airport filled with vintage World War II décor, Matt Hunyadi, 81, recalls stories his parents and older siblings told him about their escape from Germany in 1945. Before the war ended, he and his family, forced by the Nazis, rode in the Holocaust trains…


The Lion and The Mule: Volunteering During Pandemic

FULLERTON, Calif.—Inside Wings Café, an American aviation diner at the Fullerton Airport filled with vintage World War II décor, Matt Hunyadi, 81, recalls stories his parents and older siblings told him about their escape from Germany in 1945. Before the war ended, he and his family, forced by the Nazis, rode in the Holocaust trains…


The Lion and The Mule: Volunteering During the Pandemic

FULLERTON, Calif.—Inside Wings Café, an American aviation diner at the Fullerton Airport filled with vintage World War II décor, Matt Hunyadi, 81, recalls stories his parents and older siblings told him about their escape from Germany in 1945. Before the war ended, he and his family, forced by the Nazis, rode in the Holocaust trains…


Fullerton Residents Urge for Roads to Be Fixed

Fullerton, California, residents are calling on city officials to address road issues amid infrastructure concerns. “The roads in the surrounding Brea, La Habra, Placentia, [and] Anaheim are so nice,” Teresa Denker, a Fullerton resident, wrote on social media. “Fullerton is like another country.” Residents on a community Facebook page complained about the city’s lack of…


Tow Truck Driver Pleads Guilty to Using Vehicle to Steal Cars

FULLERTON, Calif.—A tow truck driver with a criminal record has been sentenced to 270 days in jail for using his vehicle to steal several cars in Fullerton, according to court records obtained Sept. 29. Kevin Patrick Cannata, 36, of Anaheim, used his tow truck to steal vehicles between mid-February and March 13, police said. Cannata…


Fullerton Police Find 485 Grams of Methamphetamine in RV of Probationer

The Fullerton Police Department arrested a man Aug. 20 after his motorhome was found containing 485 grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, stolen credit cards, and a large sum of cash.   “At about 10:30 in the morning, officers received a call regarding a suspicious occupied RV that was in the area,” Fullerton Police Department spokesman Sergeant…


Fullerton Coffee Shop Owner Says He Was Falsely Accused of Racism on Yelp

A Fullerton, California, coffee shop owner says he was falsely accused of racism online, which left his business in shambles after an already tough year due to the pandemic. Joe Rosati is the owner of The Night Owl coffee shop in downtown Fullerton, where he hosts special nights featuring live music, poetry, and open mic…


Homeless Man Stabbed to Death in Fullerton

Homicide detectives in Fullerton, Calif., are investigating the fatal stabbing of a homeless man. The victim was discovered dead July 25 when police were called to the 4000 block of South Lemon Street about 6 a.m. to check on a man lying on the sidewalk. Police are asking anyone with information to call Fullerton Police Det. C. Hines…


Orange County Cities Move to End Local Emergencies

Huntington Beach and Fullerton joined a minority of Orange County, Calif. cities July 6 in moving to ending local emergency declarations. While Fullerton city council unanimously ended its local emergency declaration, Huntington Beach city council unanimously took the first step toward its termination by directing the city manager to prepare the necessary documents. “[Terminating the local emergency declaration] seeks to bring economic sustainability,” Huntington…


Fullerton Receives Grant for DUI Law Enforcement Education

Fullerton city council accepted a grant from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to establish driving under the influence (DUI) training and education programs. The nearly $320,000 in funding, which council accepted June 15, will finance programs for police officers and other members of the criminal justice system, such as forensic scientists and prosecutors. Councilmember Fred Jung said the money will…