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By Anonymous — Wednesday, January 18th, 2017
 Lisa Cook provides inspired service as the Accountant I at Fillmore High School. Lisa is known as a problem solver who is has made immediate positive contributions to her school. She is motivated and highly respected by the campus community. She cares deeply about the school and values her work with colleagues, students, and the larger community. Congratulations Lisa Cook! Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, January 18th, 2017
The National Weather Service has released the total rainfall recorded in Ventura County since Saturday January 7th through Friday morning January 13th at 4:00 a.m. The totals are as follows: Fillmore 2.40, Piru 2.32 and Lake Piru 0.25. A series of 3 more storms are expected to come in late Wednesday night, January 18th through Monday January 23rd. The storm coming in Sunday through Monday is expected to produce the most rain, possibly being the largest of the three. The storms could bring moderate to heavy rain, isolated thunderstorms, and moderate to strong, south to southwest winds. Especially across the higher terrain. Possible impacts include flash flooding and debris flows for recent burn areas, rock and mudslides along canyon roads, urban and small stream flooding, significant travel delays, downed trees and isolated power outages, and dangerous winter driving conditions, especially late Thursday night through Friday evening when snow levels could lower to the Grapevine." |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, January 18th, 2017
 Scott Beylik, Supervisor Kelly Long, President Julie Latshaw. Newly elected Kelly Long spoke at Rotary about her goals for our county mainly fiscal responsibility, economic growth, and public safety. Enlarge Photo |
 On Thursday January 5th at about 11:45am, Fillmore Fire Department responded to a house fire on Market St. & Cook Drive. Giant flames engulfed the entire house. Upon arrival flames could be seen from the end of the street. The was put out and no injuries were reported. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, January 11th, 2017
 A fire destroyed the Ortega family home on 453 Market Street Thursday. Fillmore fire fighters responded to the scene at approximately 11:45 a.m. to find the structure fully engulfed in flames. The fire was controlled by about 12:30 p.m. and no injuries were reported. Preliminary reports indicate the fire began in a clothes dryer in the garage. Three persons were reported displaced as a result of the fire. Family members Mark, Angel and Michael are staying together in a hotel with kitchenette in Camarillo. The Ortega's insurance company indicates the house will most likely be rebuilt. The family is grateful for the financial support and donated clothing. Those wishing to assist in this disaster may make a donation at the GoFundMe webpage that’s been setup on behalf of the family at https://www.gofundme.com/ortega-house Optionally, donations can be made by mailing a check made payable to Mark Ortega c/o FHS Alumni P.O. BOX 385 Fillmore CA. 93016 or to an account at the Fillmore branch of Union Bank under the name Angel R. Ortega. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, January 11th, 2017
 Business opened with Charles De Simoni, CPA, giving a comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The Council discussed continued use of Subcommittee and Liaison positions and consideration of appointments to committees, commissions, and boards. A complete agenda may be obtained at www.fillmoreca.com Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, January 11th, 2017
 Thank you Edison International for your $5000 donation towards our STEM projects for the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley. Your support allows us to provide high quality programs for our local youth. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, January 11th, 2017
 The Sespe River is flowing again thanks to the big rain storm that occurred this past Sunday night, Monday morning. Enlarge Photo |
 (l-r) Rosemary, Javier Fernandez, Laura Cole, Rudy Gutierrez, Martin Guerrero, Sergio Reynosa, Ari Larson, Ralph Jimenez, Irma Magana, Linda, Leticia Sandoval and Rosie Sandoval. Enlarge Photo By Ari Larson — Wednesday, January 11th, 2017
The Fillmore Chamber of Commerce is pleased to name Skillin-Carroll Mortuary the 2016 Lifetime Achievement-Business. Please join us in celebrating them and the other honorees on Friday, January 27, 2017. Social Hour: 5:30pm-6:30pm, Dinner/Ceremony 6:30pm. Location: Veteran's Memorial Building (511 Second St.) Attire: 50's theme (highly encouraged), Tickets $35 per adult, $20 under 17-years-old. Tickets will be on sale at the following locations: Diamond Realty (460 Santa Clara St.), Bank of the Sierra (527 Sespe Ave.) and Fillmore Police/Sheriff's Station (524 Sespe Ave.) Questions please call the chamber office at 805.524.0351. |
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By Anonymous — Friday, January 6th, 2017
Mark, Angel and Michael will be staying at a hotel with a kitchenette for a few weeks. They are very thankful for everyone’s support and donations to the GoFundMe page that was setup on their behalf. The family is currently looking for a rental in Fillmore. If anyone has a place to offer, please contact scott@fillmoregazette.com Another option for helping Mark, Angel and Michael has been created. You can now donate to an account at Union Bank in Fillmore under Angel R. Ortega. Although the goal at the GoFundMe page has been reached, the family could use all the help they can get. Please continue to donate at https://www.gofundme.com/ortega-house More updates coming soon. |
 Firefighters responding to a structure fire on the 400 block of Cook Drive in Fillmore. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Thursday, January 5th, 2017
 The house and its entire contents are a total loss. Just before noon January 5th, Fillmore Fire responded to the 400 block of Cook Drive in Fillmore. Upon arrival the department found a fully involved structure fire. With the aid from Ventura County Fire and Santa Paula Fire, the house fire was knocked down and is under investigation. The house and its entire contents are a total loss. A GoFundMe page has been setup to help the Ortega Family https://www.gofundme.com/ortega-house |