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Miss Fountain Valley 2025 Court Photos by Ellen Payne

Miss Fountain Valley 2025 Court Photos by Ellen Payne

MISS FOUNTAIN VALLEY 2025 WINNERS

Nearly 400 fans cheered Jackelyn Carbajal as she was crowned Miss Fountain Valley 2025 on Feb. 2 at the Saigon Grand Center. She was awarded a $5000 scholarship as well as a Diamond Pendant from Mimi’s Jewelry.
Volunteers working to re-open the Camp gather for lunch outside the historic Lodge.

Volunteers working to re-open the Camp gather for lunch outside the historic Lodge.

HISTORIC STURTEVANT CAMP REBOUNDS FROM 2020 BOBCAT FIRE

There’s no Wi-Fi, no cell phone access, and only a few hours of electricity in the evenings. But that is just part of the rustic charm that lures lovers of nature to historic Sturtevant Camp.
RETIRED FBI AGENT SHARES HER STORY

RETIRED FBI AGENT SHARES HER STORY

RETIRED FBI AGENT SHARES HER STORY

Gina Osborn was born “ready to roll,” chasing Cold War spies, foiling terrorist attacks, and tracking down cyber-criminals in her 28-year law enforcement career. Law enforcement officials use the phrase to describe stepping into a precarious situation—where there’s no turning back.
YEAR OF THE SNAKE!

YEAR OF THE SNAKE!

YEAR OF THE SNAKE!

More than 2 billion people worldwide will be saying, “Happy New Year” twice this year — once on Jan.1 and a second time on Jan. 29.
It’s Magazine Day in...

It’s Magazine Day in...

It’s Magazine Day in...

Joseph and Erma Gallegos, residents of Fountain Valley for 34 years, took FV Living on the trip to Glacier Bay Nation Park & Preserve in June 2024. In the background is Margerie Glacier.
WINTER WONDERLAND WINNERS

WINTER WONDERLAND WINNERS

WINTER WONDERLAND WINNERS

Rat-a-tat-tat… please give a big drumroll to all the participants and winners of the citywide holiday home-decorating contest. This year’s contest was full of holiday spirit as the entire community shone with glimmering lights, inflatable Santas and delightful ornaments.
THANK YOU, RSVP

THANK YOU, RSVP

THANK YOU, RSVP

As a service of the Fountain Valley Police Department, the Fountain Valley Retired Senior Volunteer Program’s (RSVP) vacation house check is available to Fountain Valley residents leaving town for a few days or for several weeks.
41 YEARS OF HOLIDAY CHEER

41 YEARS OF HOLIDAY CHEER

41 YEARS OF HOLIDAY CHEER

The Fountain Valley Historical Society staged its 41st annual Christmas in the Gazebo Dec. 10 at Heritage Park.
Rob Robertson, Bill Madden and Dan Madden (l to r) on Opening Day, September 1984.

Rob Robertson, Bill Madden and Dan Madden (l to r) on Opening Day, September 1984.

LAST CALL AT SILKY'S!

They came from Nashville, Las Vegas, Texas, Idaho and beyond. People poured into Fountain Valley near the end of November to be a part of Silky Sullivan’s Restaurant and Irish Pub’s final weekend before closing after 40 years.