Justin Petruccelli, Patch Staff
- Fountain Valley, CA
<strong>E-Mail: justin.petruccelli@patch.com</strong><br><strong>Phone: 714-642-0190</strong><br><strong>Birthday: April 10</strong>
After 20 years in Southern California, Justin spent eight years in Arkansas, where he received a bachelor's degree in print journalism from the University of Central Arkansas and a master's degree in journalism from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he served as executive editor of the UALR Trojan. It's also in Arkansas where Justin developed his love for community news.
Justin moved to Orange County in 2006, and spent nearly three years as a senior editor for Entrepreneur Magazine's website before coming to Patch.
<b>Your Beliefs</b><br> At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.
<b>Politics: </b>Yes, I pay attention to them. Is this really the first question? Let's pretend this is the dinner table and/or a bar, shall we?
<b>Religion: </b>Catholic - goes with the last name.
<b>Local Hot-Button Issues</b>: Feral cats; coyotes (which apprently enjoy eating the feral cats); the relatively stable economy and real estate market.
Posting Activity
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Senate Candidate Ramirez Set to Visit Fountain Valley Republican Assembly
The Los Angeles businessman is among a handful of would-be challengers to Dianne Feinstein.
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Fountain Valley Moves Closer to Sex Offender Park Ban
Mayor John Collins called for an ordinance to be drafted after a study session Tuesday with Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas
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Local Family Honored for Volunteer Work with Swiss Exchange Student
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Fountain Valley Council Votes to Eliminate Its Own Benefits
Monthly stipends will still be paid, but health insurance and life insurance will be gone at the end of 2012. Retirement will not be offered to any newly elected members.
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That Sushi You Ordered Is Probably Mystery Meat, Study Finds
Widespread seafood fraud is found in Orange County sushi bars, restaurants and grocery stores.
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OCTA: 405 Improvement Could Provide Solution to 'Worst Intersection'
Under the proposed improvement plans, Fountain Valley's off ramps would likely be signalized.
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Los Amigos Students Embrace Pacific Island Culture
The school's Pacific Island Culture Club and its high-energy Haka dance performances attracts kids from every culture on the mostly Hispanic and Vietnamese campus.
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Convicted Felon Arrested on Suspicion of Gun, Drug Charges
Marcel Lee Irizarry, 45, tried to flee from police, leading them into Huntington Beach before tripping himself up and being taken into custody.
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'Cash Mob' Invades Fountain Valley
The group of shoppers spent about $1,400 at T-Shirt Wholesale Outlet.
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City Council to Conduct Study Session on Sex Offender Parks Ban
The special meeting of the council will feature a presentation from the Orange County District Attorney's office.
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How Was Your Weekend?
Fountain Valley Patch's weekend roundup--as reported by you!
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C.J. Shines Again as Halos Roll
The Barons alum went 6 strong innings to get his second win in as many tries and help the Angels get back in the win column.
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Photos: Full House at Disabled Dance
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Brookhurst Off-ramp Claims 'Worst Intersection' Crown
The exit off the southbound side of I-405 received almost half of the total votes.
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Flash Flood Friday! Send Us Your Photos
It's a wet one out there. What's the view like from wherever you are?
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Master Chef Martin Yan to Visit Fountain Valley Regional Hospital
Yan will be on hand to help the hospital's cafe roll out its new Asian menu.
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Fountain Valley Chamber Moves Into Spacious New Digs
The 1,100-square-foot offices are located in the heart of the Civic Center.
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Fountain Valley DUI Checkpoint Coming
The location of the checkpoint will be made available that day
