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🌱 Two Fullerton men tied to fatal Stanton shooting and gambling den

Morning Fullerton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two Fullerton men tied to fatal Stanton shooting and gambling den
  • Which records fell at the Challenge Cup hosted in Fullerton?
  • How a small Fullerton workshop helped change electric guitars forever

Also on today's calendar: Marlborough Seaside Homes Annual Community Garage Sale and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Suspect Arrested Following Fatal Shooting and Gambling House Discovery (crimevoice.com) — Two Fullerton residents are at the center of a fatal shooting case after a 37-year-old man was found shot to death in Stanton and a 43-year-old acquaintance from Fullerton was arrested on suspicion of homicide. Deputies also uncovered an alleged illegal gambling house nearby, detaining about 50 people and seizing gaming machines as the broader investigation continues.
   

2. UCI Track & Field competes in the Challenge Cup in Fullerton (newuniversity.org) — UC Irvine’s men’s and women’s track and field teams racked up records and top finishes at the Challenge Cup hosted at Cal State Fullerton’s Titan Track Complex in Fullerton. Local fans saw school records fall in the 400-meter dash and strong showings across sprints, hurdles, throws, and jumps before the Anteaters wrapped up with matching fourth-place team finishes.
   

3. History of the Fender Telecaster, First Commercially-Successful Mass-Produced Solid-Body Electric Guitar (fosterfollynews.net) — Fullerton gets a proud shout-out as the birthplace of Leo Fender’s groundbreaking Telecaster, the first mass-produced solid-body electric guitar. The story traces how experiments in a small Fullerton shop reshaped modern music, from early Esquire and Broadcaster models to the enduring Telecaster design that still influences guitars played on stages worldwide today.
   

4. Graduate voice: A passion for international student athlete wellness (msu.edu) — A former Cal State Fullerton kinesiology student is now pursuing a Ph.D. while researching the mental health of international NCAA athletes. Drawing on her own sports and cultural experiences, she focuses on how stigma, identity, and campus culture shape whether these athletes seek help and feel supported. Her goal is to turn research into practical changes that improve student well-being.
   

5. Joe Mantegna Talks 2A With CRPA TV (crpa.org) — A prominent gun-rights TV interview is being highlighted by the California Rifle & Pistol Association, which is headquartered right here in Fullerton on Imperial Highway. Actor Joe Mantegna talks about why he believes the Second Amendment transcends party politics and reflects on his long-running firearms history show, underscoring CRPA’s advocacy work that’s based in our city.
   

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Other local events
    Monday April 20
  • Volleyball, Boys VR vs Ocean View
    Buena Park High School Fullerton, CA 92833
    4:30 pm
    • Tuesday April 21
  • Volleyball, Boys JV vs Crean Lutheran
    Sunny Hills High School Fullerton, CA 92833
    4:30 pm
  • Volleyball, Boys VR vs Crean Lutheran
    Sunny Hills High School Fullerton, CA 92833
    5:45 pm
    • Wednesday April 22
  • Boys V/JV Volleyball vs La Sierra Academy
    Troy High School Fullerton, CA 92833
    4:00 pm
    • Sunday April 26
  • Searchers Annual Gem and Mineral Show
    Brookhurst Community Center , 2271 Crescent Ave , Anaheim
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A Long Road, Well-Traveled: Fullerton Resident Kay Rollins —Chelsea Wilson Read on Patch
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    I want to thank the person who found my earbud at Acacia park and left it on the table near the play equipment. I lost that in mid March and it was… (Nextdoor Raymond Hills)
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Ok Fullerton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Fullerton

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