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California taxes rank worst in U.S.
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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KNBC: Recall of three Fullerton council members moves forward
A recall campaign aimed at three city council members is making progress. It now appears that backers of the campaign have collected enough signatures for a recall election. Tony Guinyard reports: .
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Tagged Chris Thompson, Dick Jones, Don Bankhead, Pat McKinley, Tony Bushala
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Recall organizers say they have enough signatures
By Lou Ponsi | Orange County Register – A recall campaign targeting three City Council members, accusing them of lack of leadership in the wake of the death of Kelly Thomas, appeared Thursday to have cleared its first significant hurdle. … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Thompson, Dick Jones, Don Bankhead, Pat McKinley, Recall, Tony Bushala
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Norby bill calling for a moratorium on the naming of roads killed in committee
By Steven Greenhut | Orange County Register — California legislators never have enough time, and always lack the vision, to deal appropriately with the state’s pressing budget and infrastructure problems. But they are great at self-aggrandizement and at catering to … Continue reading
Has city charged $27 million in illegal water fees?
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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John & Ken broadcast from Fullerton to support council recall
Orange County Register | Radio personalities “John and Ken” broadcast their popular drive-time show just steps from City Hall on Wednesday, drumming up support for a recall campaign aimed at three City Council members because of perceptions of their handling … Continue reading
Fullerton settles sexual assault suit against former police officer for $350,000
Orange County Register | The city will pay a total of $350,000 to two women who say they were sexually assaulted by a Fullerton police officer, the city attorney announced Tuesday night. The officer, Albert Rincon, is no longer employed … Continue reading
35% of city’s full-time employees paid more than $100,000/year
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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An interview with Bruce Whitaker on the issue of who controls the police
Full Disclosure Network interviews Fullerton City Council Member Bruce Whitaker, who describes how his efforts were stonewalled by the city bureaucracy when he sought to get to the truth regarding the death of Kelly Thomas, who was beaten to death … Continue reading
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KTLA: Council member Whitaker says police chief violated his contract by living in San Clemente
Chief Michael Sellers, who is currently on medical leave, never moved to Fullerton as required by his employment contract. KTLA’s David Begnaud’s filed this report Thursday night: SAN CLEMENTE — Fullerton Police Chief Michael Sellers, who has been on medical … Continue reading
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Petitions send West Coyote Hills project back to council
Orange County Register | Opponents trying to repeal the City Council’s approval of the 760-home West Coyote Hills development collected enough valid signatures on the second two of four petitions to have the project decided by voters, City Clerk Lucinda … Continue reading
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KCBS/KCAL: Police chief extends his leave of absence, again, amid scandal
Fullerton’s embattled police chief Michael Sellers is extending his leave of absence once again and taxpayers are getting tired of footing the bill. Stacey Butler reports: (If the video is not appearing below, click here.)
Federal judge reprimands Fullerton police department
Los Angeles Times | The Fullerton Police Department, already reeling from criminal charges filed against two officers in the death of a homeless man, has been reprimanded by a federal judge for allowing a police officer to return to patrol … Continue reading
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City could hire Kelly Thomas case consultant tonight
Orange County Register | The Fullerton City Council could hire a law-enforcement consultant as early as Tuesday night to investigate what happened when as many as six police officers had a physical confrontation with an apparently unarmed homeless man who … Continue reading
CNN: Interview with the potential police department investigator
Randi Kaye talks to the consultant Fullerton is calling in to review its Police Department and Kelly Thomas’ death:
West Coyote Hills opponents turn in petition signatures
Orange County Register | Opponents trying to repeal the City Council’s approval of the 760-home West Coyote Hills development submitted enough signatures to the City Clerk on Friday to start the process of putting the issue before voters. Friends of … Continue reading
Hackers group ‘Anonymous’ threatens cyber attack on Fullerton police over Kelly Thomas case
Los Angeles Times | The shadowy hackers group calling itself “Anonymous” has threatened cyber attacks against the Fullerton Police Department in retaliation for the death of a homeless mentally ill man after a violent confrontation with police last month, the department’s public information … Continue reading
Fullerton’s history with the homeless
Voice of OC | The Fullerton Police Department has an officer whose job includes dealing with the homeless and their myriad mental health and other issues. In fact, the officer, Cpl. John DeCaprio, completed a two-day course last year on … Continue reading
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Tagged Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Services, Kelly Thomas
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FOX: Kelly Thomas case turns political
The case of Kelly Thomas, the homeless man who died last month after a confrontation with Fullerton police, is not just a human tragedy. It has also become a political football. FOX 11′s John Schwada has the full story in … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Thompson, Kelly Thomas, Pat McKinley, Tony Bushala
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KTLA: Councilmember Whitaker calls for Attorney General to get involved in Kelly Thomas investigation
Fullerton Councilmember Bruce Whitaker has called for California’s attorney general to get involved in the investigation of Kelly Thomas death, and city manager Joe Felz has called for an independent review of the involvement of the six FPD officers. David … Continue reading