Fountain Valley High School Football Coach John Shipp has been named as the coach of the South team for the 51st annual Brea Lions All Star Game on July 16th. Shipp, who led the Barons to an 8-3 record last year, and a trip to the CIF Southern Section Pac-5 Division playoffs, will square away against friendly rival Joe Hay of Garden Grove who will coach the North team.
The annual fundraiser All Star game takes place at Orange Coast College at 6 pm on July 16th. Read more »
The City Council Meeting for March 16th has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council is scheduled for April 6th at 7 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA.
Also note that the City Hall is closed Friday, March 12th as part of the city's regular Friday closures. Read more »
The March issue of Fountain Valley Magazine features a room makeover contest for Fountain Valley residents. The contest rules call for room make overs that cost $500 or less, with all the goods for the project coming from Fountain Valley businesses. Also in the March issue:
** Signing Ceremonies for FVHS athletes bound for universities on a full-ride scholarship
** The story of the medical miracle comeback for Fountain Valley musician Michael Ubaldini
** Raising fnds for the Fountain Valley Education Foundation
There are still openings for the Fountain Valley Community Foundation Charity Poker Tournament, which is set for Saturday, March 6.
The fundraising tournament begins with registration at 5:15 p.m. and will be held at the Center at Founder’s Village, 17967 Bushard St. Read more »
Interested women are invited to the Fountain Valley Woman’s Club’s 10 a.m. Coffee Break Tuesday, March 16 to learn more about the activities and philanthropies of the oldest community organization in the city. Read more »
Organizers of this year's Summerfest are now seeking sponsors for the annual event to be held this year June 11th - 13th. Click here for more details. Read more »
Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackaukas addressed the audience at the monthly Mayor's Breakfast Thursday, citing the DA's office caseloads, conviction rates and growing use of sophisticated crime solving techniques. Rackaukas said that the Orange County District Attorney's office is looking to increase the use of DNA technology as they fight crime and work to balance budgets and workloads.
Rackaukas told those in attendance that in 2008 the District Attorney's office:
** Reviewed 93,000 cases
** Filed 80,000 charges against defendants
** Had an 80% conviction rate
In addition, he said his office had 42 homicide jury trials that same year, with a 95% guilty rate, no aquittals, and two hung juries.
The next Mayor's Breakfast will be Thursday, March 25th in the conference room at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital. Read more »
Students from the Fountain Valley High School Future Business Leaders of America chapter met Mayor Larry Crandall, and broadcasted business quotes during the school’s morning announcements during National FBLA-PBL Week.
Chapter Co-President Donald Chan had written a letter to Mayor Crandall asking him to proclaim the week of Feb. 7-13, 2010, as FBLA-PBL Week in the city and later requested if the chapter could meet him to receive the proclamation in person.
On Wednesday, Feb. 10, eight members met Mayor Crandall at the school’s administration building. In addition to giving the chapter the proclamation, the mayor talked about his career and businessperson shadow opportunities and invited the chapter to Fountain Valley City Hall after its Sectional Leadership Conference at UC Irvine on Saturday, March 6.
For more than 60 years, FBLA-PBL, Inc. has helped high school, middle level, and postsecondary students successfully make the school-to-career transition. FBLA-PBL produces results, including: character and leadership, good citizenship, financial management skills, and global marketing knowledge. Each year, more than 250,000 students gain personal and professional development. Read more »
More than 300 hundred Fountain Valley residents, business owners and guests braved the inclement weather Jan. 21 to help Fountain Valley Magazine celebrate its first anniversary. The evening party was also a celebration of the third anniversary of Independence Bank at the Magnolia and Talbert location in Fountain Valley. Food, beverages and raffle prizes were donated by local businesses for the event. For more photos and details of the party, see the February issue of Fountain Valley Magazine in your mailbox soon.
is scheduled for April 6th at 7 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA.
The March issue of Fountain Valley Magazine features a room makeover contest for Fountain Valley residents. The contest rules call for room make overs that cost $500 or less, with all the goods for the project coming from Fountain Valley businesses. Also in the March issue:
Organizers of this year's Summerfest are now seeking sponsors for the annual event to be held this year June 11th - 13th. 
Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackaukas addressed the audience at the monthly Mayor's Breakfast Thursday, citing the DA's office caseloads, conviction rates and growing use of sophisticated crime solving techniques. Rackaukas said that the Orange County District Attorney's office is looking to increase the use of DNA technology as they fight crime and work to balance budgets and workloads.
and broadcasted business quotes during the school’s morning announcements during National FBLA-PBL Week.
The evening party was also a celebration of the third anniversary of Independence Bank at the Magnolia and Talbert location in Fountain Valley. Food, beverages and raffle prizes were donated by local businesses for the event. For more photos and details of the party, see the February issue of Fountain Valley Magazine in your mailbox soon.
