Fullerton Mayor Sharon Quirk-Silva leads the incumbent by 1,004 votes with all precincts reporting but some absentees still outstanding.
Category: Fullerton
Fullerton, home to Cal State Fullerton and a busy downtown, has about 140,000 residents. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, city services and downtown.
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Third Fullerton Officer Faces Charges in Kelly Thomas Case
District Attorney Tony Rackauckas charged Joseph Wolf with involuntary manslaughter and excessive use of force.
Posted inFullerton, Investigative, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Third Officer in Kelly Thomas Beating Might Be Indicted
Thomas’ father, Ron Thomas, said the DA will ask the grand jury for an indictment.
Posted inFullerton, Norberto Santana, Jr.
Fullerton Police to Clear Kelly Thomas of Any Wrongdoing
The police chief will acknowledge that Thomas, who was beaten to death by Fullerton officers in July 2011, did nothing wrong, father says.
Posted inBuena Park, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Norberto Santana, Jr.
City Council Members Allege Police Union Bullying
Council members from Costa Mesa, Fullerton and Buena Park say the aggression can be traced back to a controversial law firm.
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Investigative, Norberto Santana, Jr., Top Stories
‘Culture of Complacency’ Led to Fullerton Police Beating Death
Long awaited report on the beating death of transient Kelly Thomas concludes that lax oversight, not corruption, led to the tragedy.
Posted inCountywide, Fullerton, Investigative, Top Stories
Fullerton Officers Plead Not Guilty in Thomas Beating Case
The two officers face charges that include second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and excessive use of force.
Posted inFullerton, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
Kelly Thomas’ Father Files Lawsuit Against Fullerton
The suit alleges that officers involved in his son’s fatal beating “knowingly, willfully and maliciously” mishandled their jobs.
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Lawyer: Audio Tape Puts Police Beating in Different Context
John Barnett, defense lawyer for officer charged with murder, claims his client had “a very positive interaction with another homeless person.”
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Judge Rules Against Opponents of Fullerton Development
The proposed Coyote Hills project calls for 760 homes to be built on one of the last undeveloped tracts in North Orange County.
