Abandoned train tracks turn into a hotspot, and Orange County residents want answers

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The Fullerton family is on edge about the tracks

Ever feel safe at home, only for one thing nearby to change and everything to feel different? In Fullerton, a father says the abandoned train tracks behind his fence have become a hangout for trespassers.

The story, he says, is that the situation escalated from repeated nuisance calls to incidents that made the family feel exposed behind their own fence.

He says people stand on the tracks and can look straight into his house. He says the rail line has no meaningful fencing or security nearby, which he believes makes it easier for people to access the area.

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Fullerton dad says risks keep piling up

Damon Micalizzi says the tracks have been inactive for years, but the problems haven’t gone away. He describes the area as a “thoroughfare” for shady activity and says his family has changed routines to stay cautious. The headline sums up what they’ve lived through…

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