<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.
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<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.
It's been 40 years since the landmark legislation leveled the playing field for female athletes. How have you been inspired by the women in your life?
The proposal for a 3,400-square-foot building to be located at the Shell gas station site on Garfield Avenue was tabled at the last meeting 2 weeks ago.
Police briefs from around Fountain Valley.
Patricia Serrano, 43, of Fountain Valley, will be sent to jail if she's late to her next appearance on July 20, Superior Court Judge Debra Carrillo said Friday.
Patricia Serrano faces up to 12 years in prison if convicted.
Harman hopes to prevent 2 local military bases from being closed as part of proposed defense cuts.
More than 600 attended the event Thursday at the senior center.
Fountain Valley Music Center's newest instructor shares her passion for music -- and for passing it on to young people.
Local experts weigh in with a few tips to help teens get their foot in the door and make a few extra bucks this summer.
A memorial service for the boy will be held Sunday in Huntington Beach.
Plans are already in place to mitigate a small budget deficit of about $439,000.
Local experts weigh in with a few tips to help teens get their foot in the door and make a few extra bucks this summer.
Local experts weigh in with a few tips to help teens get their foot in the door and make a few extra bucks this summer.
Local experts weigh in with a few tips to help teens get their foot in the door and make a few extra bucks this summer.
The automaker's director of social responsibility was named the corporate and social responsibility professional of the year by PR News.
Let us know the best preschool in town so we can put it to a vote and find out which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
Opportunities abound in the coming months for active seniors looking to learn and grow.
Getting your day started tends to seem a little easier when you add a cup of Joe. So tell us your favorite coffee house that helps you tackle your day.
Whether you're a first-thing-in-the-morning type or prefer a post-work workout, where do you go when you want to burn some calories?
When it's time to blow out the candles, which local spot shines brightest?
