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2nd-generation shop fitting stop for FV cash mob

A crowd of 44 Fountain Valley residents and locals, many donning T-shirts and sweatshirts bearing the city's name, gathered outside the T-Shirt Wholesale Outlet on Talbert Avenue just before 11:30 a.m. April 14 waving $20 bills in their hands. The... »

Tamura student wins award for essay on teacher

When Fountain Valley resident and aspiring writer, Zackary Hernandez, 9, saw a sign for an essay-writing contest titled "My Favorite Teacher" at a local bookstore, he knew instantly he wanted to write about his third-grade teacher, Mrs. Dao. Zackary... »

Cal Beads helps put your imagination on display

We get letters! Lee Ann Cameron from Fountain Valley wrote about Cal Beads Gemstones & More: "I have gone here a couple of times only to purchase one or two special beads. For anyone who makes jewelry, this would definitely be the place to go for all... »

F.V. sellers gaining control as buyers get hungrier

A few weeks ago, I wrote about my seller clients in the Classic Fountain Valley tract, north of Warner Avenue and east of Newhope Street. They received seven offers on their home and are now in escrow for $8,100 over the list price of $569,900. The... »

Hyundai-series speakers break down health-care law

Last Thursday, at City Hall was the first event of the Hyundai Speaker Series, which features topics of interest to the community. The series is sponsored by the automaker whose U.S. headquarters are in Fountain Valley, and also the economic... »

Cajun-style catch ready to tempt local seafood fans

It's open! Hot n Juicy Crawfish is now serving lots of people here in Fountain Valley. The concept is simple. Order lobster, mussels, clams, crab legs, shrimp and crawfish (any or all). It's brought to your table. Dump it out. Eat. There isn't any... »

Well-groomed, well-priced homes earn multiple offers

Last week I wrote about my clients in the Classic Fountain Valley tract, north of Warner Avenue and east of Newhope Street, who received seven offers on their home. It sold for $8,100 over the list price of $569,900 within the first week on the... »

Late-payment options reveal IRS has a heart

Although the tax deadline is approaching, I took some time this past weekend to spend on Easter activities, and in Fountain Valley there were some good ones. On Saturday, we attended the Easter egg hunt at the Sports and Recreation Center. It was a... »

O.C. activists gather to end genocide

FOUNTAIN VALLEY – Inside the canvas tents, the photos and words depicting genocide made the Garden Grove High School students pause and reflect. "This really makes an impact," said Teresa Muňoz, a volunteer at the Walk to End Genocide on Sunday.... »

House on fire in Huntington Beach

HUNTINGTON BEACH – Fire crews from Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa and Fountain Valley have been dispatched to a call of a fire in the 19400 block of Foxdale Circle. The call of a home on fire was received at 3:45 p.m. Saturday afternoon, said a... »

FVHS teacher spreads tough talk that turned him around

Before becoming a teacher after graduating from Fountain Valley High School in 2002, Steve Schultz, hated studying English, was cut from the basketball team and had a speech impediment. Today, 27-year-old Schultz is teaching English at his alma... »

Photos: Mile Square Park Easter egg hunt

An estimated 5,000 people attended the 2012 Fountain Valley Easter Egg Hunt at the city's recreation center and sports park at Mile Square Park to celebrate Easter on Saturday. The Fountain Valley Recreation and Community Services Department had... »

‘Cash mob’ to invade local businesses

Fountain Valley residents are sure to make an impact on April 14. Lots of neighbors will descend on a single Fountain Valley store, ready to shop with at least $20 each. It's the first Fountain Valley "cash mob" ... a fun, grassroots effort to shop... »

Multiple offers spring back into the picture

Fifty-five agents left their business cards at my client's home between a recent Friday and Monday. The house is in the Classic Fountain Valley tract, north of Warner Avenue and east of Newhope Street. The house features four bedrooms, two baths,... »

5 times the fish caught at Mile Square kids derby

Nearly 1,300 people, including more than 600 children, attended the 2012 Kids' Fishing Derby at Mile Square Park in Fountain Valley on Saturday to catch the biggest fish and earn prizes.The biggest fish caught during the derby was 2 pounds, 13... »

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