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By Anonymous — Wednesday, January 7th, 2015
 A winter freeze hit much of the Ventura County over the New Year’s weekend, including Fillmore orchards. This orange tree on Grand Avenue show the extent of the damage. A Frost Advisory was announced Thursday, January 1st for 1:00am to 9:00am. Temperatures dipped into the 30s, as snow fell in Ventura’s backcountry. The National Weather Service reported, “With clear skies, light winds, and a cold, dry airmass still in polace, another cold night and morning is on tap for tonight into Friday morning.” Hard freeze warnings were issued “conditions will kill unprotected crops and sensitive vegetation.” Photo Courtesy Fechtner Farm. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, January 7th, 2015
 This sedan ended up in a ditch on Highway 23, Chambersburg Road, at Pasadena Avenue in Bardsdale, Monday at 1:30pm. The truck sustained frontend damage on the bumper. An ambulance was on scene. Minor injuries were reported by the CHP. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, January 7th, 2015
 Fillmore Fire rescue crews responded to a traffic accident at Haines Canyon Road and East Telegraph (eastbound Highway 126), on Wednesday, December 30th, at 6:05pm. CHP reported that a semi-truck lost its side paneling, which may have added to the cause of the accident. A white Toyota Prius and white Honda were involved. Two vehicles sustained moderate damage. One person was trasnported to the hospital. No serious injuries were reported. Enlarge Photo |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Monday, January 5th, 2015
Police asking anyone with information to contact them
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department On Monday, January 5, 2015, at approximately 3:55 a.m. the Ventura County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call from a female resident of the location reporting her husband tried to set her on fire. Deputies from the Moorpark Patrol Station and Ventura County Fire Personnel responded and determined a fire occured. The woman suffered significant injuries and was transported by ambulance to an area hospital. The investigation is continuing. Detectives are actively seeking the suspect identified as Juan Soria Hernandez, described as a Hispanic male, 5'7", 200 lbs., black hair and brown eyes, and facial hair. Soria is believed to be driving a white, 2005 Ford F250 4x4, license 86644S1/CA (see attached photographs of suspect and vehicle). The truck has a white toolbox and fuel tank in the bed and large tires. Suspect has access to firearms. Anybody that sees the suspect or truck is urged to call 911. Anyone with information can contact Detective Peterson at (805) 384-4744. Nature of Incident: Attempt Murder 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). |
 The Fillmore Depot where the orientation will be held as it looked in 1911. Photo credit: Fillmore Historical Museum Archives Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Monday, January 5th, 2015
The Fillmore Historical Museum will be holding an orientation for new volunteers on Saturday, January 10th. Tours will be given beginning at 1 pm with the orientation starting at 2:00 pm in the Depot. Find out about volunteer opportunities at the museum including: docent (regular shift and/or special events), Fillmore history book project, oral history project, accessioning/data entry. gift shop, gardening/grounds upkeep, re-enactments and community outreach/museum in a suitcase. The Museum is located at 340 Main Street, Fillmore. For more information, call Fillmore Historical Museum 805-524-0948. |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, December 30th, 2014
 A car went off the road into a ditch shortly after 7am in the 1500 block of Riverside Avenue, Bardsdale, according to the California Highway Patrol and the Ventura County Fire Department. Ambulances were called to the area for two occupants, both transported to an area hospital, according to county fire officials. Photos courtesy Sebastian Ramirez. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, December 30th, 2014
 The shooting suspects crash the stolen getaway car into a Palm tree at Highway 126 and Old Telegraph Road, while leaving the crime scene. Photo by Fillmore Gazette staff. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, December 30th, 2014
 A two-car accident took place on First and B Streets on Friday, December 19th at 6:30pm. Enlarge Photo |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Monday, December 29th, 2014
Police asking anyone with information to contact them
Ventura County Sheriff's Department The Fillmore Police and Fillmore Fire Department were dispatched to a call of a gunshot victim. The victim told police he was walking with his brother in the area of Fourth Street and B Street when they were confronted by suspects in a vehicle who began shooting at them. The victim and his brother were able to run away. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Shortly after the shooting, a vehicle lost control and crashed in the area of Old Telegraph Road and SR-126. The three occupants of the vehicle were arrested after it was discovered the vehicle was stolen from the city of Ventura. The investigation determined the three occupants of the vehicle were responsible for the earlier shooting and were fleeing the area when they lost control of the vehicle and crashed. The three suspects were arrested and booked for 664/187 PC (attempted murder), 10851(a) VC (stolen vehicle) and 186.22 PC (street terrorism) into the Ventura County Jail – Pre Trial Detention Facility. All three will be arraigned on 12/31/14 at the Ventura County Superior Court. The bails are set as following: Steven Cortez: $1,010,000.00 The Sheriff's Gang Unit is conducting follow-up investigation on the case. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Doug Gojkovich at 805 765-0627. Nature of Incident: Drive By Shooting Arrests 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). |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, December 24th, 2014
 Christmas crowd decended on the Fillmore Fire station Saturday, December 20th for the Annual Toy Drive Give-away. About 1,500 children, more than 300 families, received toys at the popular event, which began 15 years ago. Most of the toys were donated thanks to the Annual Chicken Dinner Toy Drive, a week earlier. As usual, Santa showed up on the department’s ladder truck and had his picture taken with all the nice, not naughty, children. Donations of food were also provided to the families. Fillmore FFA made popcorn and Sespe 4-H made cotton candy for the kids and the young at heart. Helping Santa, besides his elves, was Fillmore Rotary, the Ventura County Sheriffs Fillmore station, and the Fillmore Search & Rescue squad. Fillmore Fire Chief Rigo Landeros was on-hand also helping Santa. Photos courtesy Sebastian Ramirez. Enlarge Photo |
