By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
Rotary President Scott Beylik presented a check for $1,000 to Rotarian Jennie Andrade and Alina Cardenas, from Bank of Sierra for Grad Nite Live. Grad Nite Live is an event for Fillmore High Graduates. It began in 1991 and is meant to keep the students safe on graduation night, while having a great celebration. This year the students will be bused to Universal Studios for which they pay a fee, but most of the cost is from donations such as this. Pictured (l- r) are President Scott Beylik, Rotarian Jennie Andrade and Alina Cardenas. Photo credit Martha Richardson. Enlarge Photo |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
On Thursday, May 30, at 8:21 a.m., the Ventura County Fire Department, AMR Paramedics, and California Highway Patrol responded to a semi-truck vs a semi-truck eastbound on SR126 / Powell Road in Piru. Arriving firefighters reported one of the trucks was leaking diesel fuel onto the highway, forcing the closure of one lane in each direction. After four hours, the road was reopened. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
On Friday, May 31, 2024, Fillmore Adult Education Program recently hosted its annual awards ceremony and graduation, celebrating the achievements of its dedicated students. The event featured heartfelt speeches from several student speakers who shared their personal journeys and successes. County Superintendent Dr. Cesar Morales attended and delivered an inspiring address. The ceremony recognized six high school graduates, two students who passed their high school equivalency exam, and 15 other students for their academic achievements, emphasizing the program’s commitment to adult education in our community. It was a memorable evening that highlighted the importance of education and lifelong learning. Congratulations! Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
Congratulations to all the 2024 Fillmore Graduates! This week Sierra and Heritage Valley Independent Study Graduation Ceremony will be available via live stream on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 6pm and can viewed using this YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/live/CVP3-OOkY3o. On Thursday, June 6, 2024, the Fillmore High Graduation Ceremony will be available live stream at 7pm on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/live/nOgUSkhqtqo. Enlarge Photo |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Monday, June 3rd, 2024
On 05/28/2024, a robbery occurred in the 600 block of Ventura Street in Fillmore. At approximately 12:30 PM, a male walked into the Wells Fargo Bank, located in the 600 block of Ventura Street in Fillmore, and handed the bank teller a note demanding money. After a short time of engaging in communication with the teller, the suspect fled the location on foot. On 05/31/2024, deputies from the Fillmore police station contacted a subject matching the attempt-robbery suspect’s description. The suspect was identified as Jair Camarena. Fillmore detectives responded to assist and located evidence linking Camarena to the attempt-robbery from Wells Fargo Bank on 05/28/2024. On 05/31/2024, during the afternoon hours, resources from the Fillmore Bureau of Investigation and Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau executed a search warrant at Camarena’s residence located in the 200 block of Village Square in Fillmore. As a result of the search warrant, additional evidence linking Camarena to the crime was located. Camarena was arrested for a violation of Penal Code 664-211 [Attempt-Robbery] and subsequently booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility (PTDF) pending court proceedings. Nature of Incident: Arrest of Robbery Suspect (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent Prepared by: Sergeant Jarrod Foote |
On Monday, May 27, 2024, at 11am, the community gathered for the Memorial Day Ceremony at Bardsdale Cemetery. Pictured right is Reverend Bob Hammond of St. Stephen’s Anglican Church who gave the Inspirational Message. Above, the community honored those who gave their lives for our country Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, May 30th, 2024
In attendance at this year’s Memorial Day Ceremony was Fillmore VFW Post 9637 (above), Boy Scout Troop 406, Cub Scout Troop 3400, and Bill Morris. Also, thank you to Bardsdale 4H for placing flags on Friday, May 24th, and removing them on Tuesday, May 28th. After the service water and cookies were available, provided by Fillmore PEO. The Board of Trustees of the Cemetery District: Greg Taylor, President, Lynda Edmonds, Secretary, Lisa Hammond, Bill Morris and newest board member Aileen Wokal welcomed the community to the special event. Inset, featured speaker, Ernie Villegas. Enlarge Photo |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, May 30th, 2024
On Saturday, May 25, at 6:21 p.m., a Fillmore Police Deputy informed dispatch that graffiti vandalism was taking place under SR126 (Pole Creek) west of El Dorado. The deputy was able to identify suspect information, and it was relayed over the radio to responding units. While deputies attempted to make contact with the subjects, they fled on foot. Subject 1 ran through the private community gate at The Bridges into a backyard. Subject 2 ran north along the washbasin and was apprehended near Main Street. The suspects, Cristian Guerra, 27, and Brandon Rodriquez, 28, were charged with graffiti vandalism, conspiracy, and resisting arrest (2 misdemeanors/1 felony); they were booked at the Ventura County Main Jail Facility. Enlarge Photo |
On Tuesday, May 28, the City of Fillmore recognized multiple Fillmore participants and winners of the Ventura County Office of Education’s Migrant Education Program Regional Tournament. The State Qualifiers were held in March 2024. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, May 30th, 2024
All items passed 5-0 except 9.C which was a first reading approved 4-1 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.A AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF FEMA GRANT FOR AUTOMATIC CHEST COMPRESSION DEVISES AND AUTHORIZATION PURCHASE OF DEVICES WITH GRANT FUNDING. RECOMMENDATION: City staff recommends that the City Council: .B CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 7.10 YARD AND GARAGE SALES REGARDING THE FREQUECY OF GARAGE AND YARD SALES ALLOWED IN A MONTH/YEAR AND ADOPTION OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA. The City Council is requested to: 9.D ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-4007 APPROVING THE FY 2024-25 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF FILLMORE. CITY OF FILLMORE |
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, May 30th, 2024
On May 14, Ventura County Board of Supervisors agreed to shut down Santa Paula Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit and Obstetrics Unit, according to a report given to the Board by Barry Zimmerman, chief deputy director the Ventura Conty Health Care Agency. This will not only displace many nurses and healthcare staff, but it will also take away critical care access for the growing communities of Santa Clara Valley. If a patient arrives to the Emergency Room and needs critical care, they will no longer be able to stay at Santa Paula Hospital ICU unit; the plan would be to transfer them out to Ventura County Medical Center. If a woman arrives in labor, there will not be any services available to deliver her baby, she will need to be transferred out to VCMC as well. Please act now and sign the petition to keep services available for our growing community. The next Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on June 4th, when this petition can be presented. Santa Paula Hospital administrators want to move forward with their plan to close services effective August 2024. By signing this petition, you are agreeing that the community deserves better. We deserve to have local critical care access available for our families when they are sick and in need of a higher level of care. Women in labor should also have the choice to deliver their babies locally and not have to be transferred to Ventura because of lack of services. If you care about the future of your local Hospital and would like to see services remain open and available to you and your families at Santa Paula Hospital please share and sign the petition link below: https://www.change.org/p/save-santa-paula-hospital-services?cs_ |
At the May 21, 2024 Board of Trustees meeting, the Fillmore Unified School District held an awards ceremony for the annual students and Staff of the Year award winners for the 2023-24 school year. The careers of 14 employees retiring this year were also celebrated: Sandra Butts, Reading Intervention Teacher, 24 years, Oscar Carrillo, Bus Driver/Grounds, 18 years, Hope Chavez, Kinder Teacher, 39 years, William Chavez, English Teacher, 12 years, Frank Gomez, Offset Press Operator, 27 years, Karen MacDonald, Reading Intervention Teacher, 24 years, Baldomero Magana, Head Custodian, 25 years, Marisa Martinez, 6th Grade Teacher, 18 years, Julie Mendez, Special Educational Instructional Assistant, 38 years, Laurie Merrill, Science Teacher, 41 years, Laurie Montano, Food Service Worker II, 8 years, Harrell Moore, Math Teacher, 26 years, Lupe Reyes, Attendance Clerk, 44 years, and Lori Schneider, Cafeteria Manager, 28 years. See Classified/Certified Staff of Year awards on page 10. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, May 30th, 2024
On May 21, 2024, the Fillmore School Board also gave awards to the 2023-24 Students of the Year Aleena Camacho of Fillmore High School, and Lexi Martinez of Sierra High School. Enlarge Photo On May 21, Fillmore Unified recognized the annual Students and Staff of the Year awards, mentioned on page 1. Pictured right are this year’s Classified Employee of the Year, Norma Magaña-Office Manager, Piru Elementary School; Certificated Employee Year, Greg Godfrey-Music Teacher / Fillmore High School & Administrator of the Year; and Hector Vargas, Maintenance Manager. Enlarge Photo |