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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Monday, December 21st, 2015
 Marco Cordon, Thousand Oaks, 39 On December 10, 2015, just prior to 5:00PM, Marco Cordon walked away from his Thousand Oaks residence and has not returned home to his family. Marco is believed to be “on foot” and is not associated with a vehicle. Marco has made no effort to inform anyone of his whereabouts and left home wearing a light green hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. Marco is an avid hiker and is known to frequent local hiking trails in the City of Thousand Oaks. The Thousand Oaks Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Marco. Marco is a Hispanic male, 5’10”, approximately 150 pounds, with black hair and hazel colored eyes. Anyone having information about Marco or his whereabouts is encouraged to immediately contact Detective Kelly Roark at: (805) 947-8261. Nature of Incident: Missing Person |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Monday, December 21st, 2015
 Jorge Izarraraz, Fillmore, 22 On November 2, 2015, at about 9:05 p.m., deputies responded to a stabbing that occurred in the area of Third and B Street in the city of Fillmore. Once on scene, deputies located a stabbing victim who they identified as Edgar Torres. Torres had sustained one stab wound to the chest area, following an argument with an unknown suspect. Torres was transported to the hospital where he died as a result of his injuries. Due to the seriousness of the crime, Sheriff’s Major Crimes and Sheriff’s Gang Unit investigators, responded to the scene and began a tenacious investigation over the next several days. With the community’s support and cooperation, investigators were able to identify, locate and arrest Jorge Izarraraz for unrelated charges on November 6, 2015. Earlier today and after a lengthy investigation into the homicide, the Major Crimes Bureau arrested Izarraraz for one count of Penal Code Section 187 / Murder. Izarraraz remains in custody on $725,000 bail. Nature of Incident: Arrest Made In Fillmore Homicide Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477). |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 16th, 2015
 It’s Christmas time in Fillmore and the people of the community are once again celebrating the season, as they show care and concern for their neighbor. The lighting of the Fillmore City Hall Christmas tree. Photo courtesy Bob Crum. Enlarge Photo  Snow bubbles drifted down from the Fillmore City Hall Christmas tree last week, to the delight of young Fillmore citizens. Photo courtesy Bob Crum. Enlarge Photo  Mayor Diane McCall joins in serving chicken dinners at the Fillmore Fire Station. The fundraiser collects cash and toys towards Christmas gifts for the children of Fillmore. Enlarge Photo  Valley Crest donates tree for Christmas. Valley Crest Tree Company in Fillmore donated a Christmas tree for Greenfield Care Center. Greenfield is a 99-bed Skilled Nursing Facility in Fillmore and every year they celebrate a Tree Lighting Ceremony for the community. This year Valley Crest donated the tree in order to help and support this community event. Enlarge Photo  Fillmore Lions Club President Bill Dewey, and members Scott Lee and Paul Benavidez installed the Christmas trees along Central Avenue. Photo courtesy Sebastian Ramirez. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 16th, 2015
 On Tuesday, December 8th Fillmore Fire Department respond along with Ventura County Fire to a report of a motorcyclist off the side of the road in Balcom Canyon after he lost control of his bike. Upon arrival Engine 91 found the rider about 25 feet down the mountain. Immediately the crew aided in setting up the ropes to rappel down to the individual. Upon evaluating the rider they found that his injuries were extensive and required the air squad to airlift him to a local area hospital. Photo courtesy Sebastian Ramirez. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 16th, 2015
 Following the motorcycle rescue, also on Tuesday, December 8th, at approximately 1:00pm, Fillmore Fire responded to a technical rescue of an unconscious worker trapped inside a large water tank in Somis. Urban Search & Rescue had to perform the rescue in full protective clothing because of hazardous materials. The man was harnessed out after an hour. He was transported to an area hospital in stable condition. Sheriff’s Air Squad 9, and paramedics also responded. Photos courtesy Sebastian Ramirez. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 16th, 2015
 A traffic collision between the car pictured and a reported cement truck took place on Thursday, December 10th at 5:45am, near Ventura and B Streets. The driver of the car was transported to a local area hospital. Photo courtesy Sebastian Ramirez. Enlarge Photo |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Wednesday, December 16th, 2015
Woman found stabbed on Highway 126, east Fillmore
 Gustavo Diaz, 27 of Oxnard. On December 10, 2015 at 5:54 a.m., deputies from the Ventura County Sheriffs Department were dispatched to a stabbing victim located at the corner of Ventura Street and A Street in the City of Fillmore. According to the female victim, 25 of Oxnard, the suspect, Gustavo Diaz, 27 of Oxnard, kidnapped her from her place of business in the 3400 block of Galaxy Drive, City of Oxnard and drove her vehicle to the City of Fillmore. The Ventura County Sheriffs Department contacted the Oxnard Police Department and members of the Family Protection Unit, along with the Violent Crimes Unit, responded to take over the investigation. The victim told detectives that as Diaz was driving her vehicle he threatened to kill her. The victim, in fear for her life, attempted to exit the vehicle when it was stopped at a red light and she was stabbed multiple times by the suspect. The victim eventually jumped out of the vehicle as it was moving in the area of the Fillmore Fish Hatchery. A citizen observed the injured victim in the roadway, drove her to Angel Doughnuts in Fillmore, and contacted police. The victim was treated for multiple stab wounds at a local hospital. Diaz was located by the Oxnard Police Department and interviewed by detectives from the Family Protection Unit. He was subsequently arrested for a host of felony charges including kidnapping and attempted murder. The victim and Diaz had a prior dating relationship. The suspect was booked at the Ventura County Main Jail where his bail has been set at $530,000. Detectives are still investigating the case. If you witnessed the incident or have information about this incident, you are asked to call Detective Scott Aaron at 805-385-7662. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the violent crimes hotline at 805-982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at i-800- 222-8477. |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, December 15th, 2015
 Theresa Robledo presents Fillmore Civic Pride Vision 2020 Yard of the Month along with a generous gift Certificate from Otto & Sons Nursery for $40. "Our family has resided in Fillmore since May 2015. I am joined by my wife Rosa, children Matthew 12, Isabella 4 and Sophia 2. Perhaps it is the serene picturesque views of the Sespe Mountains or the simple down-home feel of the people. In either case we love this little city for all it has to offer. A Howard Christmas, like any holiday, is anything but usual. We enjoy taking traditions that we can share with our communities to the next level each year. This started when we lived in Moorpark and were the only family to decorate for Halloween and Christmas 5 years ago. Since then each year has become a progression. Our first Halloween in Fillmore drew many people with a large projected show where a witch sang and told stories. Many began to ask what I had in store for Christmas. I thought about taking last year's lights and expending just a bit but those lights were not going to fit this house and were no longer being made. What to do? I tried lights from big box stores but nothing really excited me it was time to educate myself on taking our light show to the next level. After all, I had plenty of time since it was one week before Thanksgiving. Yikes! I would need to learn quickly. Our show consists of 3 light controllers with 48 channels, 1,000 feet of extension cable that I cut to size, 325 red C9 LED bulbs on house perimeter, two 20 foot arches with 2,400 lights, 15 foot Hot Air Balloon with Santa, a live tree that the neighborhood children decorated, and much more. The lights sequence to music designed with software. The show starts at 5:30 and ends at 9:30. I change the show daily to keep it fresh with 30 different songs to choose from. It gives our family great pleasure to see the community come out and enjoy the show. Last week, we saw a couple dancing under our arches. It doesn't get better than that. Next year will be entirely different and plans are already in the works. If all goes according to plan we may have neighbors participating in the light show. I plan to have a donation box for Wounded Warriors next year. Maybe Fillmore will have its very own Candy Cane Lane in 2016." Address: 408 Edgewood in the Bridges; and it will be up until January 2. Other honorable mentions: 1059 & 963 B Street; 1004 Hinckley; 251 & 360 Sierra Vista; 250 McNab; 66 Reading; 74 & 79 Rio Grande; 62 Orient; Ash Circle and Shady Lane. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, December 15th, 2015
SACRAMENTO - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith is reminding anyone who hasn’t yet received a flu vaccine to do so in time for the holidays. “The holiday season is a time to enjoy getting together with friends and family,” Dr. Smith said. “Unfortunately, it’s also often when many people catch the flu. Getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself against influenza and to protect those around you as well. Don’t let the flu ruin your holidays.” In the United States, flu activity is usually highest between December and February and can continue into May. As long as flu viruses are circulating, it’s not too late to get vaccinated. Flu vaccine is available now. Once administered, it takes the vaccine up to two weeks to fully protect you against the flu. An influenza vaccine is especially important for pregnant women and other people at higher risk for severe influenza. Each year, flu causes millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and thousands or sometimes tens of thousands of deaths in the United States. To reduce this threat, CDPH recommends the annual flu vaccine for everyone six months of age and older, including pregnant women. Two of this season’s vaccine components, the influenza A (H3N2) and influenza B (Yamagata lineage) strains, have been updated to match the viruses Californians are facing this flu season. Flu can cause severe disease across all ages. According to the recently published California influenza surveillance report , there were 78 influenza-associated deaths reported in persons under 65 years of age in California during the 2014-15 influenza season. Two Californians younger than 65 years of age have already lost their lives due to the flu or its complications in this current influenza season. Common symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, sore throat, chills, fatigue or body aches. Children may also have nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. CDPH also encourages people to protect their health by eating a nutritious diet, getting enough sleep and not smoking. People who feel they may have influenza should contact their physician. To stop the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses, Californians should also: • Stay home when you are sick Dr. Smith encourages Californians to contact their health care provider, physician’s office, clinic or pharmacy about obtaining the flu vaccine. Some local health departments may also offer low- or no-cost flu immunizations. For more information about the flu visit the CDPH influenza web page. To find a flu vaccine location near you, visit www.flu.gov. |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, December 15th, 2015
This morning the Los Angeles Unified School District shut down all of its schools due to a threat that was very specific to LAUSD. The threat came via electronic communications and law enforcement is reportedly working with school leaders there. Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Stan Mantooth spoke with Ventura County Sheriff Geoff Dean this morning and he indicated that we have no reason to believe that our schools are unsafe. Therefore, school operations are continuing as normal. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office issued this statement today at 8:00 am: About the Ventura County Office of Education |