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Fountain Valley's autumn housing market; change is in the air

Susan Saurastri Seven Gables Real Estate

Monday, September 2, 2024

As autumn settles into Fountain Valley, the cool breezes and the sight of kids heading back to school remind us that change is all around. This season also brings shifts in our local housing market. Last month, homes were flying off the market in just 15 days.

ROTARY CLUB TO HONOR JOHN ETHERIDGE

Curt Seeden

Monday, September 2, 2024

The Fountain Valley Rotary Club will honor longtime volunteer John Etheridge at the eighth annual Ed Arnold Volunteer of the Year Awards event Sept. 21.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY OPENS NEW UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND

Uy Pham

Monday, September 2, 2024

“ Just take a moment of silence and hear the children play,” Mayor Glenn Grandis said. The City of Fountain Valley hosted its ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the brand new Universally Accessible Playground in the Fountain Valley Sports Complex at Mile Square Park.

AROUND TOWN

News Staff

Thursday, August 22, 2024

The city’s next Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities Dance for Adults with Disabilities is set for Friday, Aug. 4 at the Center at Founder Village Senior & Community Center. The dance is set for 7-9 p.m. The event is open to adults, ages 18 and older.

FVWC Woman of the year Sue White with President Francine Serynek.

FV WOMAN’S CLUB TURNS 60

Michael White

Thursday, August 22, 2024

The Fountain Valley Woman’s Club celebrated its 60th anniversary in June. FVWC was organized in 1964 by Harriett Sullivan, who is still an active member.

Residents gather for the 2023 July 4th parade. PHOTOS BY MING C HUNG LIN / DREAMSTIME.COM

Independence is Relative

News Staff

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Depending on who you ask, the word “Independence” can mean different things. To the 16-year-old daughter who just got her first car, it means driving herself to school, the beach and work.

The July 4th parade in 2023 shown above and the parade in 1935 is shown below. WIRESTOCK/ DREAMSTIME.COM

THROUGH THE DECADES

Curt Seeden

Thursday, June 27, 2024

In 1904, there were only 144 miles of paved roads in the entire United States. This summer, the 120th Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade will make its way from Pacific Coast Highway 2.5 miles up the city’s most popular paved road --Main Street – in a celebration of both country and community.

It’s Magazine Day...

News Staff

Thursday, June 27, 2024

In January 2024, a group of longtime friends traveled together to the Galapagos Islands. FV residents Jay & Susanne Seiden and Karlee & Mike Tucker were joined by HB residents Marlyn & Fred Weihmuller (not pictured).

SUMMER READING

News Staff

Thursday, June 27, 2024

OC Public Libraries’ 2024 Summer Reading Program is from June 17 to August 4. This year’s theme is Read, Renew, Repeat.

"HOTEL LAGUNA"

News Staff

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Southern California author Nicola Harrison will be talking about her book 'Hotel Laguna' on Thursday, July 11 from 5-6pm at the library, 17635 Los Alamos St. The book follows a Rosie the Riveter and her post-WWII adventures in Laguna Beach.

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