By Anonymous — Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
Third District Ventura County Supervisor Kelly Long is pleased to announce that Manuel “Manny” Minjares has joined her staff as a Field Representative effective March 5th, 2018. Within this role, he will cover the Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru and Lockwood Valley areas of the district. Minjares and his wife Susan are long-time residents of Fillmore where they are raising their four children. He is serving his second term on the Fillmore City Council where he is currently the Mayor and sits as Vice Chair of the Ventura County Transportation Commission. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Urban Studies & Planning from California State University Northridge and brings with him a thorough knowledge of local, county, state and federal governmental systems from the perspective of both staff and an elected official. Working most recently as Housing Director for the Turning Point Foundation, Minjares also brings valuable experience in the non-profit sector creating and managing affordable housing projects throughout Ventura County. “Manny’s experience, education, skills and abilities will be an asset to my office as we continue to serve the constituents of the Third District”, said Supervisor Kelly Long. “I have a great team and Manny will be an incredible addition to my staff.” The former City of Fillmore Planner and Property Supervisor for the Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation also helps coach and officiate youth basketball in Fillmore and believes supporting local youth sports is a great way to give back to the community he loves to serve. “I am honored to join Supervisor Long’s staff and lend my knowledge and experience to policy issues and to serving the constituents of the third district”, said Minjares. “Public service is a passion of mine and I look forward to making a positive impact for Ventura County.” Supervisor Long’s staff also consists of Martin Hernandez, who replaces recently retired Paul Grossgold as Chief of Staff, Senior Executive Aide Nancy Phillips and Field Representative Matt Guthrie and who represents the Camarillo, Southeast Oxnard, Port Hueneme and Naval Base Ventura County portions of the district. Minjares will also be holding satellite office hours for Supervisor Long on alternating Fridays at both the Santa Paula and Fillmore City Halls from 9 am to Noon and Matt Guthrie will hold satellite office hours at Port Hueneme City Hall every other Friday from 10 am to 1 pm. For more information on satellite office hours or to schedule a meeting, please contact Nancy Phillips in Supervisor Long’s District Office at Nancy.Phillips@ventura.org or (805) 654-2276. |
Wednesday, March 14th at approximately 10:00pm Fillmore Police and Fire departments responded to calls involving a possible gunshot victim at the 900 block of 4th Street in Fillmore. Photos courtesy Fillmore Fire Department. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
On March 14, 2018, at approximately 10:00 p.m., deputies from the Fillmore Police Department responded to the 900 block of 4th Street in Fillmore for the report of a possible gunshot victim. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a male victim who had been shot multiple times. Deputies provided first aid measures until medical personnel arrived on scene. The victim was subsequently transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Detectives from the Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit, Sheriff’s Gang Unit and Fillmore Police Station responded to the scene to investigate the crime. In a coordinated effort, numerous interviews were conducted and no arrests have been made at this time. This is an ongoing investigation and the Sheriff’s Office is requesting that anyone with information about this crime contact detectives at the numbers listed below. Prepared by: Detective Sergeant Carlos Macias |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
Congratulations to Katrionna Furness (pictured above center), Fillmore Girls Swim Team member. Kat, a junior, broke two FHS school records at Friday’s home meet: in the 200 Freestyle her time was 2.07.8 (going into the event with a 2.08), qualifying for CIF consideration—the existing record was 2.12. In the 100 Backstroke her time was 1.04.2 (going into the event with 1.03.59), qualifying for auto CIF—the existing record was 1.17. Kat also qualified for auto CIF with a 26.2 in her 50 Freestyle at the VCS Swim Champs Prelims on Tuesday at the VC Aquatics Center. She will swim in the finals on Friday, placing 4th overall at the prelims. And congratulations to Daisy Santa Rosa and Reanne Guerra for their participation in the Prelims. These three girls were to participate in a relay at the prelims which had to be scratched due to a team member injury. Enlarge Photo |
Fillmore High Girls Soccer recognized as CIF SS Division 7 Champions at Tuesday night's School Board meeting. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
Resolution 17-18-4 Commending 2017-2018 Girls’ Soccer Team Indemnification Agreement between County of Ventura and Fillmore Unified School District Memorandum of Agreement between City of Fillmore and Fillmore Unified School District for School Resource Officer Personnel Recommendations |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
Saturday, March 17th at 9:00am in front of Fillmore City Hall, the community gathered for the 90th Anniversary Commemoration of the St. Francis Dam Disaster which occurred on March 12, 1928. They unveiled a plaque honoring and remembering the survivors, which will be permanently located at the Bardsdale Cemetery. Pictured below are members of the Fillmore Historical Society/Museum receiving a proclamation presented by Fillmore Mayor Manuel Minjares in honor of those who lost their lives in the Disaster back on March 12, 1928. The rest of the day was filled with a presentation by John Wilkman, author of Floodpath: The Deadliest Man-Made Disaster of the 20th Century and the Making of Modern Los Angeles, video presentations, and a guided bus tour of the Dam site. Enlarge Photo |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
On Monday, March 19, at 2:22pm, a two-car accident occurred at the end of Goodenough and Squaw Flat Road. Three units responded along with VC Sheriffs. No injuries were reported but one of the drivers was naked from the waist down when the units arrived. Enlarge Photo |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
On Friday, March 15th Fillmore High School students gathered in the quad for the student walkout in honor of the Florida school shooting victims. The students stood silent for 15 minutes, as they released balloons to honor those victims. Photo courtesy Katrionna Furness. Enlarge Photo |
By Anonymous — Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
Though spring has officially arrived, the American Red Cross blood supply is still recovering from severe winter storms in March. Donors of all blood types are urged to roll up a sleeve and help save lives. Winter weather in parts of the country forced more than 270 blood drives to cancel, resulting in over 9,500 uncollected blood and platelet donations in the first two weeks of March. No matter the weather, the need for blood to help cancer patients, those undergoing surgeries, trauma patients and others remains. Volunteer blood donors from across the country are needed to help ensure lifesaving blood products are available for patients this spring. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Upcoming blood donation opportunities March 20 to April 15 Ventura Camarillo Moorpark Oxnard Simi Valley Thousand Oaks Ventura Westlake Village How to donate blood Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App. Volunteers needed About the American Red Cross |
By Ventura County District Attorneys Office — Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
District Attorney Gregory D. Totten announced today that Charles Ray Mundy (DOB 12/27/63), of Ventura, was sentenced to serve two years in the Ventura County jail for his role in causing a 2014 explosion at Santa Clara Waste Water Company (“SCWWC”). Last month, Mundy pled guilty to felony offenses of knowing failure to warn of a serious concealed danger, disposal of hazardous waste, filing a forged instrument, and reckless disregard for handling hazardous waste causing unreasonable risk. Mundy also pled no contest to the felony offense of causing great bodily injury by emitting an air contaminant, and to the misdemeanor offenses of repeated violation of labor safety standards, and failure to update a business plan. This case was jointly prosecuted by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office and the California Attorney General’s Office. On November 18, 2014, an explosion occurred at 815 Mission Rock Road, Santa Paula, a wastewater treatment facility owned and operated by SCWWC. Mundy was the former vice president of Environmental Compliance and Facilities Operations at SCWWC. The explosion was caused by the reckless disposal of hazardous chemicals with incompatible materials in a vacuum truck. Numerous employees and first responders were injured either by the initial explosion or by inhaling toxic fumes. While employed by SCWWC, Mundy was instrumental in obtaining 255 gallons of the chemical sodium chlorite, a regulated hazardous material. SCWWC was required to report the presence of sodium chlorite in their Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP). Mundy failed to report that sodium chlorite was present at the Santa Paula location. Further, Mundy failed to disclose the presence of sodium chlorite to first responders immediately after the explosion. In addition, Mundy provided false HMBP submissions by not reporting 5,500 gallons of Petromax, a hazardous chemical. While executing search warrants in November 2014, police recovered forged analytical results in Mundy’s SCWWC office and later confirmed he prepared these forged results and submitted them to the City of Oxnard. Mundy also failed to provide adequate training and personal protective equipment to employees working on site. In addition to the jail sentence, Mundy was ordered to pay victim restitution and will be placed on formal probation for three years. As a term of probation, Mundy is prohibited from employment in any capacity in the waste water treatment industry. About The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office |
By Mark Ortega — Wednesday, March 21st, 2018
Flashes '88 are planning to celebrate their 30th Class reunion at the 2018 Alumni Dinner/Dance on June 9, 2018. The 105th Annual Alumni Dinner will be held at the Fillmore/Piru Veterans Memorial Building on 2nd street in Fillmore. The doors open up at 3:00pm for happy hour, and the dinner starts at 6:00 PM. Congratulations to the class of '88 on their 30 year class reunion celebration. The Alumni Dinner is catered by award winning caterer, DJ's California Catering. Soon, the Alumni Association will be posting this year’s menu, so keep an eye out on our Facebook page and in The Gazette. You can confirm your dinner reservation now by going to www.fillmorehighalumni.com and clicking on the "Events" page. Enlarge Photo |