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By Jean McLeod — Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
Developer Cabrillo sold “low income” housing units for over $400,000
 Raelene Chaney spoke to the city council Tuesday night in regards to the storage area used by Grad Nite Live. Chaney asked that it be put on the agenda for discussion at the next city council meeting. The November 9th Fillmore City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting main focus was adopting resolutions, authorization to advertise for bids and approving the 2011 City Council Meeting Calendar. The Meeting seemed interrupted though, with the Council vacillating between open and closed sessions. Most pressing on agenda was an item on the Redevelopment Agency agenda was a huge money item that left the City of Fillmore with a great deal less money in its coffers. The Redevelopment Agency Board was asked to convert an Agency loan to a Grant due to present economic downturn. In 2007, the Agency conveyed the land to the Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (Developer) for the purpose of construction 8 units for sale to extremely low and very low income families (Affordable Units), and made a loan to Developer in the amount of $1,318,348 (Agency Loan). The Agency also agreed to assist homebuyers with additional loans of $50,000 per unit (Homebuyers Loans). Since 2007 the estimated fair market value of the unites has dropped by approximately 50%, and like many similar projects started at the height of the real estate market, the project can no longer be sold for what it cost to build. The Developer has requested that the Agency convert its Agency Loan and some of the Homebuyers Loans to non-repayable grants. The Developer has made similar requests to the other governmental lenders to the project, and the County of Ventura has agreed. The Developer has agreed to cover any cash shortfall up to $5,000 per unit from the sale of the Affordable Units and to reduce its Developer Fee of $150,000 to $30,000. The Developer has not identified buyers for 4 of the units, 2 of which are currently to be sold to households earning no more than 45% of Area Median Income (AMI). The Developer has requested that if such households cannot be located by December 31, 2010 it be permitted to sell those two units to households earning up to 50% of AMI which would broaden the number of potential buyers. The Council had no CONTINUED » |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
On 11/05/10, at approximately 4:30 PM, the store manager of Central Market reported a theft in progress. He reported that approximately 25 subjects entered the market to cash checks. After cashing the 10th check, the store manger realized the suspicious activity. When the store manger picked up the telephone to call and verify the checks, all of the subject inside the store who were waiting to cash the checks, ran out of the store and fled the scene. Per the investigation, it was determined all the checks here counterfeit. The four listed subjects, Ramiro DeLaCruz 35, Compton, Juana Marquez 47, Compton, Cecilia Hernandez 35, Los Angeles, Hector Mora 42, Compton, were apprehended after fleeing the scene and arrested. The charges include forgery, burglary, and conspiracy. All four suspects were booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility in Ventura, with bail set at $20,000. |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Wednesday, November 10th, 2010
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department Investigators are seeking the public’s help to identify the motorist responsible for a hit-and-run collision that left a young man dead on a Thousand Oaks street in Thousand Oaks. The collision occurred in the eastbound lanes of Lynn Road just west of Kelley Road, when Bautista, who was a pedestrian, was struck by a vehicle traveling at least 45 miles per hour. The driver of the vehicle did not stop to render aid or notify police. Bautista was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering massive trauma to his upper body. Bautista had attended a nearby house party at a residence in the 400-block of Whitegate Road earlier that night. Investigators believe the suspect vehicle is a large older vehicle that sustained moderate damage to the front end and hood. Anyone with information about the driver or the vehicle involved in this collision is asked to contact Detective Allen Devers at (805)494-8222. Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information that 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). Location: Lynn Road west of Kelley Road, Thousand Oaks, Ca. |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
On November 11 there will be a dedication ceremony to pay tribute to 18 men of our community who have served their country and their name plaques have been placed on the Memorial Wall. The public is encouraged to attend. The ceremony will take place at The Veterans Memorial Building 511 second Dt. Fillmore at 10:30 am. If you have any questions regarding this ceremony please contact VFW POST 9637 or Commander Jim Rogers 524-0202 or Senior Vice Commander Vic Westerberg 524-0011. |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
The suspect robbed a branch of Pacific Western Bank located at 550 North Moorpark Road Thursday afternoon. Nobody was injured during the heist, and the suspect fled the bank within minutes, carrying an undisclosed amount of cash. No weapon was seen, but the suspect alluded to being armed. The investigation is being handled by the sheriff’s department’s major crimes unit in conjunction with the FBI. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or his whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Jon Smith at (805) 494-8201, or Special Agent Pat Conley of the FBI at (310) 629-9553. Please see the attached three images for a description of the suspect. 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). Location: 550 North Moorpark Road, CA, 91360 |
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By Anonymous — Monday, November 8th, 2010
Last Updated: November 6, 2010 12:03 PM 58.3% of the votes counted FILLMORE City Council FILLMORE Unified SD Gov Brd Mem FILLMORE-PIRU Memorial District |
 Every vote counts - Mayor Patti Walker cast her vote Tuesday night at a local voting center. Walker and Brian Sipes (inset) won the two available seats on council: this is Walker’s third term. Said Walker, "I am honored to have the communities faith in my desire to represent Fillmore, humbled by the voters support and looking forward to working with a fine group of people in the citizen's behalf." Walker garnered 1,226 (26.86%) votes and Sipes took 1,131 (24.78%). David Lugo received 892 votes, Marcoz Hernandez 853 and Adrian Grimaldo 319; Write-in votes, including Alex Mollkoy, 144 votes. In 2009, there were approximately 6,200 registered Fillmore voters. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
Last Updated: November 6, 2010 12:03 PM
Fillmore Election Results Last Updated: November 6, 2010 12:03 PM FILLMORE City Council FILLMORE Unified SD Gov Brd Mem FILLMORE-PIRU Memorial District |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
 A structure fire at 400 Arborwood Street occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but appeared to be smoking related. No injuries were reported. Enlarge Photo  The fire, involving a second story bedroom and contents, was extinguished at 8:00 p.m. Enlarge Photo |
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By Jean McLeod — Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
The highlight of the November 2nd Fillmore Unified School District meeting was the discussion of safety while attending the upcoming 100th football game between Fillmore and Santa Paula. The Fillmore School Board (FSB) went into a detailed discussion of the preparations needed for the upcoming game. With 3,000 or more expected to attend, safety is a major priority. The Board has had numerous meetings with both the Fillmore and Santa Paula Police/Sheriffs along with each town's Fire Departments to iron out all the safety issues. Extra bleachers will be set up to accommodate the 2,500 tickets already sold with 140 more on the waiting list and the additional 500 more persons with passes expected to attend. The maximum that can safely attend the game is 3,400 due to the field having only three exits. With an unknown number of attendees who already have passes, the number of tickets sales must be kept well below the maximum. The gates will be opening at 3:00 pm and close when maximum occupancy is reached. The Sheriffs Department is providing an extra 15 Officers and donating up to $5,000 worth of Deputy time to help with security. The two entry gates will be CONTINUED » |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
Ventura County Sheriff's Department On October 28, at approximately 6:23 p.m., deputies with the Fillmore Police Department responded to a call of a robbery that had just occurred at the Fillmore Shell gas station. When they arrived, they learned a suspect had passed a note demanding money from the cashier and subsequently fled with an undetermined amount of money. No weapon was seen and no one was injured. The suspect was described as a Hispanic man, in his 20’s, approximately 5’5”, 120 lbs., wearing black hooded sweatshirt and dark-colored pants. He fled in a silver or gray four-door car with dark tinting on the rear and rear side passenger windows. The vehicle, driven by another unknown suspect, was last seen traveling westbound on Ventura Street from the gas station. Anyone at or near the gas station around the time of the robbery are asked to contact the Fillmore Police with any information concerning these suspects and their vehicle. |