 On July 4th the Fillmore Chamber of Commerce held its annual Sespe Creek Car Show, and this year they added the Chili Cook-off. It was estimated over 50,000 people attended this event. Over 200 cars were judged in various categories, along with 40 vendors, 14 Chili cooks, and music by House Arrest. The Car show winners are: T-buckets-Mike Seeley, Hollywood Street Rods-Greg Connole, Northridge, Mustangs-Mike Devorak, Ventura, Chevy-Mike Duran, Fillmore, Rat rod-Ted Silver, Castaic, Ranchero-Everett Diaz, Fillmore, Corvette-Ray Luna, Santa Paula, Thunderbird - Bob Kaplin, Lancaster, Camaro-Adam Flores, Saticoy, El Camino-Jerry Jordan, Apple Valley, Modified Car - RJ McDonald, Newhall, Stock Car-Anthony Albanez, Fillmore, Modified Truck-Nick Guzman, Oxnard, Stock Truck - Doug Wilhem Fillmore. Chili winners were: Red Chili-3rd Gene Bellar Bakersfield, 2nd Charlie Blosfield Mira Loma, 1st Charlie Ward Rosamond. Chili Verde-3rd Maud Swick Bakersfield, 2nd Barbara Ward Rosamond, 1st Mike Ford La Mirada. Salsa-3rd Troy Leach Ventura, 2nd Charlie Blosfield Mira Loma, 1st Sylvia Rasey Santa Paula. People’s Choice-Troy Leach Ventura. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
 A two car collision occurred on Highway 126 just west of C Street Sunday evening at approximately 11 p.m. A 2005 Nissan Altima driven by Jaciel Villegas-Templos of Salinas rear-ended a Ford Edge driven by Jake Beynon of Canyon Country. Both vehicles were eastbound on Highway 126. The Nissan suffered substantial damage. The Ford suffered moderate damage. Cause of the accident is under investigation. Enlarge Photo |
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By Santa Paula Police Department — Tuesday, July 10th, 2012
 Santa Paula Police Department On Monday, July 09, 2012, at approximately 4:22 p.m. Santa Paula Police Officers responded to a reported shooting in the 700 blk. of W. Harvard Blvd. Upon arrival, officers located evidence that a residence in the area had been struck by gunfire. No injuries were reported to officers. There is no suspect information. Santa Paula Police Detectives responded to the scene and are actively investigating the incident. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Paul Spencer at (805) 525-4474 Ext. 221. |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
Illegal Fireworks Hotline (805) 524-1500 ext. 350
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department The Fillmore Police and Fire Departments want to ensure the citizens of Fillmore enjoy a safe Fourth of July week. Citizens are reminded that “Safe & Sane” fireworks sold in Fillmore are legal between June 28th, 12:00pm – July 5th , 12:00pm. The use of any non-approved “Safe and Sane” fireworks that explode or launch into the air are Illegal and will result in criminal charges and/or a $1,100 fine. If you witness any illegal activity please report it. An anonymous tip line has been setup to report violators. Please call 805-524-1500 ext. 350 to report illegal activity. Below are several safety tips to insure you and your family enjoy a safe Independence Day Celebration. • If you witness a crime or fire in progress involving illegal fireworks, call your local authorities by dialing 9-1-1. • Only Safe and Sane fireworks bearing the seal of the State Fire Marshal are legal in the city of Fillmore. All other fireworks, including altered Safe and Sane fireworks and those that explode or leave the ground are illegal. • Kids should not play with fireworks. Fireworks are intended for use by adults in open spaces with plenty of active supervision for every child present. • Always have a bucket of water on hand to dispose of fireworks and a hose connected to water ready in case of fire. • Fireworks, including sparklers and flares, can cause serious burns as well as blast injuries that can permanently impair vision and hearing. Teach your children what to do if their clothing catches on fire — “stop, drop and roll” — and how to call 9-1-1 in an emergency. Nature of Incident: 4th of July Illegal Fireworks Enforcement and Safety 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 — Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
Freedom Pancake Breakfast
 As you turn on to Central you will notice two big banners. For the 4th of July holiday you can enjoy the Freedom Pancake Breakfast and the Sespe Creek Car Show and Chili Cook-off. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
 Over the weekend an accident occurred on Highway 126 across from Morris Chevrolet. During the past 30 days a rash of traffic accidents have taken place on Highway 126 between Central Avenue and C Street. No report on any injuries for this accident was available at press time. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
 A traffic accident occurred Monday at approximately 2 p.m. on Ventura Street across from Starbucks. The second vehicle was removed from the scene prior to this photo. Enlarge Photo |
