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On July 3, 2015 at 11:50pm, Jose Pulido, 52 of Pasadena, was driving a 1997 Toyota Camry northbound SR-23, Grimes Canyon Road, south of Bardsdale at a high rate of speed. As Pulido entered a curved portion of the roadway he failed to safely negotiate the turn. Pulido’s vehicle crossed over the southbound lane, traversed onto the dirt sh9oulder and struck several rocks along the shoulde4. He struck a large boulder which caused his vehicle to rollover and came to rest on the dirt shoulder facing an easterly direction. As a result of the collision Pulido was trapped in his vehicle. Ventura County Fire Personnel responded ot he scene and extricated Pulido from his vehicle. He was transported to Ventura County Medical Center for his injuries, a broken arm and head trauma. Pulido was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The collision is still under investigation by the California Highway patrols Moorpark Area Office. Any possible witnesses are encouraged to contact the Moorpark CHP office at (805) 553-0800.

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Effective 0600 tomorrow Lake Piru is allowing ALL PWC to launch for an "initial period" of 90 days. Fees are $13 per day, per ski. Hours of operation are 0600-2000. Priority is given to those who camp.

For the vast majority of SoCal this probably doesn't hold a lot of meaning. However for those of us in the SB/VC counties and SFV its great news anytime there is a new place to ride. This lake has been around since 1955 and never open to PWC that I can recall (other than those silly 4 person couches as they met a formally imposed minimum length).

I myself am stoked, its long over due. Fortunately lack of water = lack of revenue and jetskiing has become a reality as its a source to generate/recover revenue. This is a immensely positive opportunity with serious growth potential to our PWC community and LPRA/UWCD. I will be showing my support by using the lake and doing my best to prove the jetski "sterotype" is just that.

There are some pros and cons:
CON: The lake like many of ours is low, very low. In fact the ramp is barely functional, if at all at this time.
CON: The lake does have quagga mussels. More on that if you are interested can be found online or via PM
CON: Much like Pyramid when it comes to wind driven chop
CON: 50 craft limit. This will be the same as Castaic and Pyramid... once full, its a one out one in policy. A limit is expected on this small of a lake at any level.

PRO: This low level means boats cannot launch therefore are not on the lake, yet skis can and will be! Its low, but there is plenty of water to have a metric ton local fun.
PRO: The only boats on the lake are a handful of rentals.
PRO: Lots of nice beach space.
PRO: Lots of on site camping
PRO: Another riding option for those that visit Pryamid and Castaic
PRO: Wind driven chop!
PRO: Objective, forward thinking staff and people! Thank you LPRA and UWCD!!!!