<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.
Philip Ngoc Nguyen allegedly shot his bride-to-be in the head after they clashed over his other girlfriend. The death was initially reported as a suicide.
Los Amigos improved to 4-1 with a 50-45 win over Bolsa Grande
With a new HQ in the works, the company put together this killer viral video in what's left of the old one.
The Lemongrass community sold 5 of its 16 houses in the first 4 days.
Los Amigos improved to 3-1 on the season with an easy 56-38 win.
With the closure decision now complete, the Boundaries and Closure Committee now has to decide how the district will be redivided.
A public hearing will be held to hear comments on the project.
The proceeds from the event will benefit dozens of local sports programs and charities.
A pivotal pretrial hearing, planning commission meets, and hoops galore.
If convicted at trial, Adam Garrett could face up to four years in prison in death of Fountain Valley man.
Your mouth says, 'Oh, how exciting!", but your eyes say, 'Better you than me.'
Morris, a graduating Biola student from Fountain Valley, was accepted into the university's baccalaureate society for the Fall 2011 commencement ceremony.
A strong second half wasn't enough as Fountain Valley fell to Sunset League rival Huntington Beach, 53-35.
Laugh, and the world laughs with you. Cry, and I'll do anything in my power to make it stop.
The production features local ballet dancers as well as guest artists from the American Ballet Theatre.
The Halos sent a clear message that they're ready to win now.
Fountain Valley high school hoops briefs for Wednesday.
The city was recognized for innovation by its officials in bringing vital services to its residents.
Fountain Valley improved to 4-1 with a 74-34 win over Bellflower.
