The Fillmore and Piru Basins Groundwater Sustainability Agency (FPBGSA) invites you to participate in its:
Groundwater Sustainability Plan: Sustainable Management Criteria Stakeholder Workshop This workshop will be part of the FPBGSA Board Meeting on March 18, 2021.

Board Meeting begins at 5:00 pm; Workshop begins at 5:30 pm

Via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82477092074?pwd=SkJoa2hhZk5pUG1wZzJLa3V5dGZsQT...
To join by telephone (audio only)
669-900-6833 or 888-788-0099 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 824 7709 2074 Passcode: FPBGSA

The FPBGSA encourages stakeholder input to help develop Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSPs) for the Basins. The GSPs will ensure the future sustainability of groundwater use in the Basins. Sustainability Management Criteria (SMC) are key components of the GSPs. The FPBGSA has developed draft SMCs at prior Board meetings (December 2020, January, and February 2021) and is seeking further input from stakeholders and interested parties on these criteria. The workshop agenda will include:
• Presentation of Draft Sustainable Management Criteria
o Groundwater levels
o Groundwater storage
o Land subsidence
o Surface water depletion and consideration of groundwater dependent ecosystems
o Water quality
• Presentation of Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems Technical Memorandum
• Stakeholder Feedback and Discussion
o Ask questions
o Share your ideas and opinions

Videos of prior Board meetings, including presentations and discussion of SMCs, are available at https://www.fpbgsa.org/public-meetings/gsa-board-of-directors-meetings/a.... For further information please contact Eva Ibarra at evai@unitedwater.org or 805-525-4431.

The Americans with Disabilities Act provides that no qualified individual with a disability shall be excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, this activity because of any disability. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, or if you require agenda materials in an alternative format, please contact Eva Ibarra at the United Water Conservation District’s Office (805-525-4431). Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make appropriate arrangement.

Congratulations to Rene and Yesenia Perez. Their yard was selected as the Holiday Yard of the month of December, located at 910 Sespe Ave. They will receive a gift certificate from Otto & Sons Nursery for $40. Ari Larson from Fillmore Civic Pride and Fillmore City Council Member was on hand to surprise and congratulate Rene. He said they have never won anything before, and he was very grateful and excited to receive the honor.

They have lived in Fillmore since 2005, and they began to decorate about ten years ago. They try to add to their décor every year. There is a large Santa, a large Christmas tree, a nativity, penguins, polar bears, and lots of both white and colorful bulbs to give the home a festive atmosphere.

Rene said that because of COVID it was more important than ever to decorate and give families something bright and fun to take their mind off everyday worries. They enjoy seeing children smile and point at the décor.

The Perez’ family brings their inspiration from Mexico where family’s use this time of the year to visit with family via a tradition called Las Posadas.

Rene and Yesenia are passionate about their yard all year long and enjoy working outdoors as a team when deciding what to add and how to arrange the decorations.

The public is encouraged to take a ride and look at the house and the many others that have been decorated around town.

If you have any questions about Fillmore Civic Pride please contact Ari Larson 805.794.7590.

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Courtesy Relay For Life of Heritage Valley Facebook
Thank you so much to everyone who came out and supported our 2020 Relay For Life of Heritage Valley Drive Thru Lumineria ceremony this past Saturday! We had over 100 cars visit and view our Lumineria Bags along with our Photo Tribute at the end of the route. We also want to thank everyone who tuned into our Facebook LIVE Virtual Lumineria Ceremony. If you didn’t get a chance to watch, don’t worry! You can view the Virtual Luminaria Ceremony at: https://youtu.be/hcJqpJE04K8. We are so grateful for all of the support and donations we continue to receive from our community! Please know that you can still make donations to count toward our 2020 Relay For Life of Heritage Valley Season up until December 31st! Special thank you and shoutout to our wonderful event committee who worked tirelessly to create a safe and socially distant event for us all to enjoy. Cancer hasn’t stopped, so neither can we!

Fillmore Fire Department

Courtesy Fillmore Fire Department

During the fall months, the dry Santa Ana winds start to blow and increase the fire danger to our City. Even though we require weeds to be removed around homes in early summer, weeds continue to grow year round in Southern California. If you still have weeds to clear or have unwanted tree trimmings lying around your house, now is the time to start removing all of the fire hazards on your property. To help facilitate your weed abatement process, the City, in conjunction with the Central Ventura County Fire Safe Council and Harrison Industries, will be hosting a free Community Vegetation Drop Off event. Unwanted vegetation including weeds, tree trimmings and brush may be dropped off. No other trash will be accepted. The Community Vegetation Drop Off will take place Saturday, September 19 from 9AM to 2 PM at City Well #4, 728 Goodenough Rd. City of Fillmore residents will be able to drive up and drop off their weeds, please follow all posted directions of City Staff to ensure proper social distancing remains in place. Remain in your vehicle; City Staff will unload your vehicle. Only clean unwanted vegetation will be accepted, no trash or dirt will be accepted.