Fillmore High Academic Team Wins 24 Decathlon Medals
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, February 8th, 2024
Fillmore High’s Academic Decathlon team finished 3rd Place in the Division 2 Academic Decathlon and earned 24 individual medals competition. The Academic Decathlon is a unique opportunity for high school students in Ventura County to compete against teams of students countywide. The top Ventura County team participates in the statewide Academic Decathlon competition. A California team then participates in the United States Academic Decathlon which is the premier scholastic competition for students in America from both public and private high schools. The Academic Decathlon consists of ten academic events. This year’s theme was “Technology and Humanity.”
Fillmore High’s Academic Decathlon team finished 3rd Place in the Division 2 Academic Decathlon and earned 24 individual medals competition. The Academic Decathlon is a unique opportunity for high school students in Ventura County to compete against teams of students countywide. The top Ventura County team participates in the statewide Academic Decathlon competition. A California team then participates in the United States Academic Decathlon which is the premier scholastic competition for students in America from both public and private high schools. The Academic Decathlon consists of ten academic events. This year’s theme was “Technology and Humanity.”
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Sheriff's Partner with Project ChildSafe
By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Thursday, February 8th, 2024

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is committed to promoting firearm safety and helping reduce firearm accidents, thefts, and misuse. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office partnered with Project ChildSafe, which is a comprehensive firearm safety and education program launched in 1999.

Project ChildSafe offers free educational resources to demonstrate the importance of firearm safety and to encourage the promotion and practice of responsible firearm ownership. Project ChildSafe works with law enforcement agencies across the country to provide free firearm safety kits, which include a cable-style gun lock. Project ChildSafe also provides educational material on firearms and suicide prevention, firearms responsibility in the home, and discussing gun safety with kids.
As a strong supporter of gun safety in our communities, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has obtained gun locks and education pamphlets from Project ChildSafe. Gun locks and educational materials are available for free at all police departments within the Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction, which include the cities of Ojai, Fillmore, Moorpark, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, and our Headquarters station in Ventura. Community members in other jurisdictions can contact their local police department and inquire about gun lock availability. Remember, gun safety is everyone’s responsibility. To learn more about Project ChildSafe and the firearm educational materials they provide, please visit their website: https://projectchildsafe.org/about/

Prepared by: Captain Eduardo Malagon
Approved by: Assistant Sheriff Jose Rivera
 


 
Five Flashes Compete in 50th Anniversary All-Star Game
On Saturday, February 3, 2024, five Flashes traveled to Camarillo High School to compete in the 50th Anniversary East vs. West All-Star Game hosted by Ventura County Football Coaches Association for their chance to showcase their skills. The boys played great with the East Team winning (Flashes team) 20 – 23. Pictured (l-r) are Antonio Munoz, Anthony Porter, Joseph Perez, James Chaveste, and David Jimenez. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola. Full story on page 9.
On Saturday, February 3, 2024, five Flashes traveled to Camarillo High School to compete in the 50th Anniversary East vs. West All-Star Game hosted by Ventura County Football Coaches Association for their chance to showcase their skills. The boys played great with the East Team winning (Flashes team) 20 – 23. Pictured (l-r) are Antonio Munoz, Anthony Porter, Joseph Perez, James Chaveste, and David Jimenez. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola. Full story on page 9.
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, February 8th, 2024
On Saturday, February 3rd, five Fillmore Flashes got a chance to play in the 50th Anniversary East vs. West Game at Camarillo as mentioned on page 1. Left is one of our Flashes making the tackle as the player tries to break away. Right is a Flashes receiving a handoff during Saturday’s game. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
On Saturday, February 3rd, five Fillmore Flashes got a chance to play in the 50th Anniversary East vs. West Game at Camarillo as mentioned on page 1. Left is one of our Flashes making the tackle as the player tries to break away. Right is a Flashes receiving a handoff during Saturday’s game. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola.
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Courtesy FHS Head Football Coach Charlie Weis, M. Ed.

The Ventura County Football Coaches Association put on the 50th anniversary all-star game on Saturday at Camarillo High School. Seniors from all local high schools were eligible to be nominated for the game and compete in one final showcase of their talents. Five Fillmore Flashes athletes were selected to compete: linebacker and running back David Jimenez (#17), defensive end Anthony Porter (#51), linebacker and running back Joseph Perez (#13), offensive and defensive lineman Antonio Munoz (#77), and defensive back James Chaveste (#29). These five Flashes anchored an East All-Star team on its way to a 23 to 20 victory. A game winning 46-yard field goal by Oak Park’s Will Stryuk was the deciding factor in a close contest.

 
2024 Storm Causes Flooding
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, February 8th, 2024
On Sunday, February 4, between 5pm and 7pm, Fillmore Fire Department received at least eight flooding calls in the Fillmore city limits. Photo shows flooding at Santa Clara Street and B Street. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.
On Sunday, February 4, between 5pm and 7pm, Fillmore Fire Department received at least eight flooding calls in the Fillmore city limits. Photo shows flooding at Santa Clara Street and B Street. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.
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Stolen Vehicle Recovered, Suspect Evades Arrest
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, February 1st, 2024
One the morning of Thursday, January 25, Fillmore Patrol deputies were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle from out of the area. The pursuit ended within the vicinity of Sycamore Road near Young Road, with the assistance of multiple department resources, including Copter 3 West County Special Enforcement Unit and Lockwood K-9 unit. Deputies were able to recover the stolen vehicle as the suspect fled into an orchard. He was spotted by workers at a local nursery heading towards Boulder Creek. The search was expanded and lasted several hours; the suspect was not located. Inset, Deputy Bautista and K-9 Sam with the suspect’s Croc shoe located in the area. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on the incident should contact Fillmore PD’s Detective Heersche at 805-524-2233. Photo credit Angel Esquivel Esquivel-AE News.
One the morning of Thursday, January 25, Fillmore Patrol deputies were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle from out of the area. The pursuit ended within the vicinity of Sycamore Road near Young Road, with the assistance of multiple department resources, including Copter 3 West County Special Enforcement Unit and Lockwood K-9 unit. Deputies were able to recover the stolen vehicle as the suspect fled into an orchard. He was spotted by workers at a local nursery heading towards Boulder Creek. The search was expanded and lasted several hours; the suspect was not located. Inset, Deputy Bautista and K-9 Sam with the suspect’s Croc shoe located in the area. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on the incident should contact Fillmore PD’s Detective Heersche at 805-524-2233. Photo credit Angel Esquivel Esquivel-AE News.
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Police Request Assistance Identifying Rite Aid Theft Suspects
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, February 1st, 2024
The Fillmore Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in Organized Retail Thefts from numerous Rite Aid locations throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. On December 29th, 2023, employees from the Fillmore Rite Aid discovered three females and one male had strategically entered the establishment and stole several thousand dollars of high-end skin care products from the shelves. The investigation revealed the same suspects were responsible for numerous similar crimes at Rite Aid establishments located in the cities of Camarillo, Ojai, and Santa Barbara. Attached are the suspect photos. Please call the Fillmore Police Station at 805.524.2233 if you have any information pertaining to these suspects and crimes. https://www.instagram.com/fillmorepd/?img_index=3; https://www.instagram.com/p/C15OC1RyoFj/?img_index=2.
The Fillmore Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in Organized Retail Thefts from numerous Rite Aid locations throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. On December 29th, 2023, employees from the Fillmore Rite Aid discovered three females and one male had strategically entered the establishment and stole several thousand dollars of high-end skin care products from the shelves. The investigation revealed the same suspects were responsible for numerous similar crimes at Rite Aid establishments located in the cities of Camarillo, Ojai, and Santa Barbara. Attached are the suspect photos. Please call the Fillmore Police Station at 805.524.2233 if you have any information pertaining to these suspects and crimes. https://www.instagram.com/fillmorepd/?img_index=3; https://www.instagram.com/p/C15OC1RyoFj/?img_index=2.
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SoCal Edison Relocating Facilitates
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, February 1st, 2024
On Monday, January 29, SCE work crews were at the corner of B Street and 5th Street working underground. They were relocating some of their facilities and came across unexpected, unmarked utilities. It was confirmed that the utilities did not belong to the city of Fillmore. SCE possessed an encroachment permit for the work, according to the city.
On Monday, January 29, SCE work crews were at the corner of B Street and 5th Street working underground. They were relocating some of their facilities and came across unexpected, unmarked utilities. It was confirmed that the utilities did not belong to the city of Fillmore. SCE possessed an encroachment permit for the work, according to the city.
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Kelly Long for Supervisor
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, February 1st, 2024
 
Kristen Dunst: Serving FUSD for 20 Years
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, February 1st, 2024
Kristen Dunst of San Cayetano Elementary School. Photo credit Brandy Hollis.
Kristen Dunst of San Cayetano Elementary School. Photo credit Brandy Hollis.
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Courtesy Brandy Hollis

One of the greatest things about small town living is personally getting to know our teachers. It makes us so unique from other towns.

Ms. Kristen Dunst teaches 1st grade at San Cayetano and I am habitual about requesting her for my own kids. She jokes around that on breaks and weekends she’s just Kristy from the block. She’s been with the district now 20 years and subbed a year before being hired on. That’s another nice thing, we have good teachers that not only live in Fillmore but they are here to stay.

I love that my little kids get the opportunity to have Ms. Dunst in first grade. My children have gone from kindergarten to her class with ease and comfort, to start being prepared for their educational careers with such fluidity that maybe my older children didn’t grasp before coming to Fillmore.

She is very creative and all about the Aloha and Hawaiian themes with school career readiness. I love that her class performs a ukulele Hawaiian themed song at the winter performances but also the kids take home a seashell decorated frame for their parents as a rite of passage in her class. I know I have mine put up every Christmas, adding my last seashell frame this year.

I’m nostalgic as I write this as I’m getting ready to see my youngest get an award, and reflecting this will be my last year having Ms. Dunst as a first-grade teacher. Thankfully, Kristy from the block is here to stay, and not only is she a great teacher, but also a quiet and kind community member who is willing to help when she can.
Congratulations, Ms. Dunst, on your 20 years with FUSD and hopefully more to come. You are appreciated and valued. Thank you for serving this community! Aloha!
 
City Trimming Trees Before the Storm
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, February 1st, 2024
On Tuesday and Wednesday, January 30/31, sidewalks and street parking were blocked for the day as city crews trimmed trees along Sespe Avenue, Kensington Avenue and Orchard Street, just in time for the expected storm front.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, January 30/31, sidewalks and street parking were blocked for the day as city crews trimmed trees along Sespe Avenue, Kensington Avenue and Orchard Street, just in time for the expected storm front.
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