City of Fillmore

10/07/14
Search Warrant
600 Blk. Maple Court
400 Blk. Bard St.
400 Blk. Saratoga St.
900 Blk. River St.
700 Blk. Akers Sr.
Shots Fired
Del Valle Dr/Old Telegraph Rd
10/08/14
Narcotics Violation
500 Blk. A St.
Accident – Non Injury
A St./Ventura St.
Fight
B St./Blaine Ave.
10/09/14
Abandoned Vehicle
600 Blk. River St.
Search Warrant
700 Blk. Edison Ln.
Vendor
4th St./Edison Way
Theft Identity
300 Blk. Mountain View St.
Vandalism CONTINUED »

FILLMORE Gov Brd Mem- Unified SD (Vote For 3)
24 of 24 Precincts Reporting
Percent Votes
NPP - MICHAEL SAVIERS
12.49% 772
NPP - LUCY RANGEL
21.33% 1,318
NPP - TONY PRADO
13.01% 804
NPP - SCOTT F. BEYLIK
21.98% 1,358
NPP - SEAN MORRIS
18.45% 1,140
NPP - DAVID WILDE
12.32% 761
WRITE-IN
0.42% 26
6,179

FILLMORE City Council (Vote For 2)
7 of 7 Precincts Reporting
Percent Votes
NPP - TIM HOLMGREN
25.66% 761
NPP - CARRIE L. BROGGIE
29.80% 884
NPP - DIANE MCCALL
43.36% 1,286
WRITE-IN
1.18% 35
2,966

U.S. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Ricardo Gutierrez

U.S. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Ricardo Gutierrez graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight – week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits towards an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Gutierrez is the brother of Anthony Rodriguez of Fillmore, California. He is a 2014 graduate of Fillmore High School, Fillmore, California.

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The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood to help ensure sufficient blood supplies are available for patients this holiday season.

Blood donations often decline during the holidays when donors get busy with travel and family gatherings, but the need for blood remains steady. Someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds.

Eligible donors with all types are needed, especially those with O negative, A negative and B negative. To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

As extra encouragement to donate blood during the busiest time of November for many people, presenting blood donors from Nov. 26 through Nov. 30 will receive a limited-edition Red Cross potholder stuffed with unique celebrity chef recipes, while supplies last. Thanksgiving recipes are courtesy of Mario Batali, Rocco DiSpirito, Alex Guarnaschelli and Mike Isabella.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

Camarillo
11/11/2014: 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Technicolor, 3233 E Mission Oaks Blvd

Moorpark
11/11/2014: 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Fiserv, 405 Science Dr

Oxnard
11/12/2014: 8:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Oxnard High School, 3400 W Gonzales Rd
11/24/2014: 10 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., Hilton, 2000 Solar Drive

Simi Valley
11/14/2014: 1 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Rancho Santa Suzanna Community Center, 5005-C Los Angeles Ave
11/15/2014: 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Rancho Santa Suzanna Community Center, 5005-C Los Angeles Ave
11/20/2014: 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Apollo High School, 3150 School Street
11/28/2014: 1 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Rancho Santa Suzanna Community Center, 5005-C Los Angeles Ave

Thousand Oaks
11/10/2014: 1 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W Thousand Oaks Blvd
11/12/2014: 1 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W Thousand Oaks Blvd
11/17/2014: 1 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W Thousand Oaks Blvd
11/19/2014: 1 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W Thousand Oaks Blvd
11/26/2014: 1 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Thousand Oaks Inn, 75 W Thousand Oaks Blvd

Ventura
11/18/2014: 1 p.m. - 7:15 p.m., Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli Street
11/25/2014: 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., El Camino High School, 61 Day Rd

How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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Hall of Fame Game - Friday, November 7th
Induction Ceremony - Satudurday, November 8th

The whole community is cordially invited to the CLASS OF 2014 Fillmore High School Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Saturday, November 8th, 2014 7:00pm Fillmore High School Gymnasium. The newly updated FHS Sports Hall of Fame room will be open for viewing at 6:00pm on the High School Campus. Annual Hall of Fame Game is Friday, November 7th, 2014 (Fillmore vs Carpenteria) New & current Hall of Fame members, Teams, & Charles A. Mozley award winner will be announced between Varsity & JV football games.

Congratulations to the New inductees!

PLAYERS
John Romero - '69
Rick Grimes - '75
Daniel (Danny) Ocegueda - '92

TEAMS

1958 Football Team
1960 Boys Track
2002 Boys Soccer

3rd Annual Charles A. Mozley Award: Gilbert "Mo" Sosa.

Greg Totten, Ventura County District Attorney.

CAMARILLO, CA - Ventura County District Attorney Greg Totten today condemned television ads and campaign mailers from Congressional incumbent Julia Brownley attacking Jeff Gorell on domestic violence and called on Brownley to immediately take them off the air.

"As a Ventura County Prosecutor for seven years, Jeff Gorell fought to protect women from acts of violence. Brownley's ads are false, unfair and malicious. Jeff has never, and will never condone violence against women," said Totten.

"I am very disappointed that Congresswoman Brownley's campaign would stoop to this level of desperation," continued Totten. "During his service in the State Assembly, Jeff has been a strong voice for Crime Victims, earning support from Law Enforcement, including the Los Angeles Police Protective League, for his work in strengthening laws against criminals who prey on women"

"These kind of hateful attacks have no place in our elections," declared Totten. "Congresswoman Brownley should take them off the air and immediately apologize to Jeff and Laura Gorell for her campaign's disgraceful attacks against a Veteran and a Prosecutor whom the Ventura County Star has praised for his integrity."

SACRAMENTO, CA – With the influenza season now upon us, Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state health officer, today urges Californians to get a flu shot. While flu activity in California remains low with no laboratory confirmed outbreaks or deaths, now is the time to get immunized.

Influenza can cause severe disease across all age groups. According to the California influenza surveillance report recently published, there were 404 influenza-associated deaths reported in persons under 65 years of age in California during the 2013-14 influenza season. This was the highest number of deaths reported to CDPH since the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza and related complications are the eighth leading cause of death in the United States, associated with thousands of hospitalizations and deaths each year in the U.S.
“Influenza is much more serious than the common cold and has the potential of causing serious illness and death,” said Chapman. “But there is something we can do about it - getting vaccinated now is the best way to protect ourselves and our family against influenza and its complications.”
CDC recommends an annual flu vaccine for everyone six months of age and older, including pregnant women. Healthy people between two and 49 years of age, who are not pregnant, may opt for the nasal spray flu vaccine instead of a shot.

All 2014-2015 flu vaccines protects against an influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus and an influenza B virus, and some also protect against a second influenza B virus. This year’s flu vaccine contains the same strains that were part of the 2013-14 flu vaccine.

To stop the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses, Californians should also:

• Stay home when sick.

• Cover a cough or sneeze by using your elbow or a tissue and properly disposing of the used tissue.

• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, avoiding contact with your eyes, nose and mouth.

Dr. Chapman encourages Californians to contact their health care provider, physician office, clinic, or pharmacy who are now offering flu vaccines. Some local health departments may also offer low or no cost flu immunizations. For more information about influenza visit the CDPH influenza web page.To find a flu vaccine location near you, visit www.flu.gov.

www.cdph.ca.gov

PCPL Site October 2014 Update by TheFillmoreGazette

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City of Fillmore

Carrie Broggie
Broadening the tax base in Fillmore is key to the community’s economic stability, and the business park plays a significant role in reaching that goal. Since the first Master Plan was released in 2008, the economic decline in our area, as well as the rest of the country, has given us pause on the original business park plan, and I will recommend that the Plan be re-evaluated in several areas.
For example: Re-evaluate the Development Impact Fees (DIFs) that each new business coming into the park is responsible for. (Schools, transportation, water, sewers, parks, etc.); Work with city staff and the businesses to create an equitable, workable, fee structure for the Common Area Infrastructure Formula (CAIF) to cover the costs of common roads, storm drains, levees, etc.; Alternatively, consider the inclusion of a Mello Roos fee to cover the DIF and CAIF. This would simplify the formulas currently in place, yet each business buying into the park would be contributing equitably.
I believe that changes to the above-referenced issues will make the business park a more attractive location for companies seeking establishment or relocation of their businesses. Without the confines of the fees structured in the original Business Park Plan, I believe that businesses will perceive the City of Fillmore as a “business-friendly” community.
Additionally, the current City Council has created the Fillmore Development Council – a 13-member council of business people who have varying degrees of experience in the business community within the state of California. While I would not want to put the responsibility of the development of this business park fully upon this council, I do have high expectations that the council, tasked with nothing other than attracting businesses to our community, will be instrumental in the success of the Fillmore Business Park.

Tim Holmgren
The business park promises not only to be vital to Fillmore’s future tax base, but also to the economic future of Fillmore’s citizens. It’s critical that we do everything we can to get the business park built and I’ve always believed that the best thing that government can do to help business grow and create jobs is to stay out of the way. If we want to see the business park develop and flourish, we need to make it as easier for them to get started.
How do we accomplish that? What is it that’s been in the way of development up to now? There are three major factors that need to be addressed. First, the development impact fees associated with developing the business park need to be revamped. The first developer to begin building can’t get hit with an enormous bill to pay. Second, the Common Area Infrastructure Fees (CAIFs) need to be modified for the same reason. We can’t make it so expensive to build that no one wants to get started.
Finally, we need to attract business to Fillmore. We need to actively and aggressively go out and find businesses that want to come to Fillmore and make it attractive for them to make the move. The city has already begun addressing all three of these factors and we’re moving in the right direction. The development impact fees and the CAIFs are being looked at to see how they can be adjusted to encourage developers. The Fillmore Development Council has been formed and is moving forward to identify and attract business.
What does Fillmore need to do to facilitate the success of the business park? We need to continue doing what we’ve already started.

Diane McCall
As a Planning Commissioner in 2005 I had the opportunity to review, comment and recommend the current business park project for approval. Today, in reflecting back to that original vision for what the business park would eventually become, I see a city that has persevered through some extremely challenging financial times, and yet our needs remain the same. As Council Members we set long term goals for a better community, and the business park has definitely been one of those goals. This critical project has always been earmarked to improve our financial health through an increased tax base and job creation. As a council member, I will ensure that we reach beyond Ventura County to locate and secure “employers” who are able to provide jobs, not just occupy space. We must locate and entice companies who may be manufacturers, warehousing or large equipment repair and sales that can enhance our tax base and provide viable employment opportunities for our residents. We will continue to re-vamp our development impact fees, making our location more financially appealing than our neighboring cities. It is important to market our selling points of our superior location due to our proximity to the Interstate 5, Highways 126 and 101. Our local employment base is rich with blue collar labor all the way up to college educated executives and our current housing mix is supportive of all employment classes, making Fillmore attractive to outside companies. Lastly, I will ensure that we are selective with the occupancy mix. We must market to companies that will be willing to partner with Fillmore and share in our long term goals and visions for a better community. It is important to remember that good council members react and GREAT council members have vision and work to make it happen.