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Recent Crime Trends

May 13, 2008

TUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT

This is a notification to remind our residents how important it is to lock up their vehicles and close their windows whether it is for a minute or all day.  We have found a number of thefts from vehicles occur because a citizen failed to lock a door or close a window.  These kinds of crimes are known as crimes of opportunity.  Another important tip is to not leave your car running or leave the keys in the ignition.  Yes, cars have been stolen because a key was left in the ignition, and the car was running. Read more

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What’s Old is New

April 23, 2008

I receive quite a bit of email from folks concerned about the future of Old Town. In many cases, their worry extended to all ‘old towns’ in general, not just ours. After some thought, I’ve come to the conclusion that I don’t share the same trepidations. Here’s why.

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Welcome!

August 6, 2007

Welcome to the Old Town Tustin News. In this section you’ll see regular stories covering current events, the latest store sales, Chamber news and even a comment or two regarding decisions at City Hall that have a direct effect on the residents and businesses downtown.

Anyone is free to comment on these stories. You’ll just need to sign in with your name and an email address, the first time you decide to make yourself heard.

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Parking Redux

October 4, 2005

Tustin News Column originally published 10/4/2005: Flashback to the film LA Story starring Steve Martin. In one scene Martin’s character jumps in his car to visit his next door neighbor 30 feet away. As expected, feedback on our Just Park It column (Tustin News  8/24) was heavy. Not expected was the preponderance of email in favor of booting (or at least moving) the Farmers Market and turning that piece of dirt into another white-striped SUV farm. Read more

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Feedback

September 26, 2005

Tustin News Column Originally published 9/26/05: I was overjoyed to read a lengthy, well written opinion (”Letters” 9/15, Tustin News) to this paper in response to our recent columns about Old Town’s future. Overjoyed, because I happen to agree with many of the arguments set forth in the letter – satellite parking, trolleys etc. And equally happy because it officially confirms my readership has now doubled to two (my mother is a big fan). Read more