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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
 On Sunday, August 18th, at approximately 7:40 p.m., Fillmore Fire Department responded to a suspicious fire on the bike path near the Fillmore Historical Museum, 300 block east Main Street. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a pile of trash on fire on the pavement, as well as a small fire of burning leaves along the bike path and train tracks. Cause of the fire is under investigation. Photo credit Angel Esquivel. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
 On Friday, August 16, at approximately 9:45 a.m., Fillmore Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 900 block of Meadowlark Drive. Arriving firefighters reported a two-story structure with nothing visible. It was determined that it was possibly an electrical fire. Photo credit Angel Esquivel. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
 Above is Rotary of Fillmore President Anna Reilley who presented Dave Andersen with the Paul Harris Award. When $1,000 has been contributed to the Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund or PolioPlus the Foundation recognizes the donor with a lapel pin and certificate. Congratulations Dave! Photo credit Martha Richardson. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
 On Friday, August 16, 2024, Fillmore police responded to a call at Mountain Vista Elementary to investigate a suspicious circumstance. The school was not in danger at the time of the call, and the scene was cleared at 9:36am. Photo credit Angel Esquivel. Enlarge Photo |
 Above is the AYSO Board, kids, Fillmore Fire and Sheriff, and city council members who attended the 2024 AYSO Opening Day ceremonies and 45th Anniversary celebration at Two Rivers Park last Saturday, August 17, 2024. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 22nd, 2024
On Saturday, August 17, AYSO 242 held their opening day ceremonies at Two Rivers Park. This year marks their 45th anniversary in Fillmore with over 700 kids making this organization the largest youth organization in town. Mayor Carrie Broggie issued a proclamation to honor the occasion, proceeded by Fillmore City Council Members Christina Villa Senor and Albert Mende. Regional Commissioner for AYSO 242 Arnold Munoz issued many awards including Board Member of the Year, Sponsor of the Year, Referee of the Year and more. Rob Lemons of Lemon Tree Embroidery gave an impassioned speech honoring each of the league’s sponsors. Fillmore Fire and Fillmore Police Department passed the ball to each other and then to the kids to kickoff another great season of soccer. Photo and article credit Brandy Hollis. |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 15th, 2024
 On Monday, August 12th, 2024, 10:57 p.m., California Highway Patrol was dispatched to a car versus pedestrian collision on SR126 eastbound near Sharp Ranch in Piru. According to CHP a 54-year-old Fillmore woman was traveling eastbound in a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer when she struck the pedestrian in the left lane, CHP officials stated. The driver was alone in the jeep, remained on the scene, and was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The pedestrian ended up in the right lane after being struck; he died at the scene. The deceased has not been identified and his age and city of residence weren’t immediately available. CHP officials don’t yet know whether he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Anyone with information is asked to contact the CHP’s Moorpark-area office at 805-553-0800. |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 15th, 2024
 On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 12:04 p.m., Fillmore City Fire Department and the Ventura County Fire Department responded to a reported brush fire in the Santa Clara riverbed. The fire was blazing in the river near the A Street Bridge. Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the Arundel. A helicopter from the Sheriff’s Air Unit responded with multiple water drops. The brush fire spread to at least one acre; cause is under investigation. Photo credit Angel Esquivel. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 15th, 2024
 Pictured above is Fillmore Police Chief Eduardo “Lalo” Malagon addressing resident’s complaints regarding fireworks as well as long term parking on roadways and parking lots. Enlarge Photo CITY OF FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024 8. NEW BUSINESS All agenda items were approved 5-0 8.A CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-974 TO AMEND AND UPDATE FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 14.36.030 WHICH SETS FORTH REGULATIONS FOR STORAGE OR LONG-TERM PARKING OF VEHICLES ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS AND PARKING LOTS RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve the first reading to introduce Ordinance No. 24-974, amending Fillmore Municipal Code (“FMC”) section 14.36.030 regarding storage or long-term parking of vehicles. 8.B AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE THREE PUBLIC WORKS AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT MAINT-ENANCE VEHICLES RECOMMENDATION Staff requests that the City Council authorize the purchase of three pick-up trucks for the Public Works and Facilities Department and authorize the City Manager to execute any agreement or purchase order necessary to carry out the purchase. SR - PURCHASE OF NEW AQUATICS CONTROLLER.PDF 8.D CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION ON ILLEGAL FIREWORKS SR - FIREWORKS DISCUSSION.PDF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation on illegal fireworks activity, 8.E CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE NOTIFICATION SR CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE.PDF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file this report. 8.F DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND TWO ALTERNATES FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council: 1) Designate a primary voting delegate; and 2) Appoint up to two alternate delegates. 8.G ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 24- 4020AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A CLAIM FOR FY 2024-25 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) FUNDS AND LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FU-NDS (LTF), ARTICLE 8 CLAIM SR - FY 24-25 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT.PDF. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council: Adopt the attached Resolution 24-4020 authorizing the City Manager or his designee to sign and file a claim with the Ventura County Transportation Commission for the allocation to the City of $828,902 of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2024-25. 9. COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS 10. CITY MANAGER CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT 11. CLOSED SESSION 11.A AUGUST 13, 2024 - CLOSED SESSION AUGUST 13, 2024 - CLOSED SESSION.PDF 12. ADJOURNMENT MAYOR CARRIE BROGGIE ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AUGUTS 27, 2024, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015. |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 15th, 2024
 On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 5p.m. to 7p.m., in partnership the City of Fillmore, Fillmore Police Department and VC Sheriff’s Office hosted “National Night Out”, an annual crime prevention event and community-building campaign promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie that makes our neighborhoods safer all year round. Crumble Cookie and Fillmore Starbucks were kind enough to donate snacks for this event. Pictured inset (l-r) are community members Marissa Rodriguez, Sheriff Jim Fryhoff, Sergeant Foote and Fillmore Fire Chief Keith Gurrola enjoying the event. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 15th, 2024
Dear Fillmore/Piru Community, Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year. I hope your summer was filled with quality time with loved ones and that you are ready for a great school year! All Fillmore Unified staff have been working diligently to prepare for the year ahead, and we are eager to partner with you to make this school year one of growth, achievement, and opportunity for all students. This year, we remain committed to student academic success and creating safe and respectful schools where every student can thrive. We also recognize the critical role of mental health support and are dedicated to offering expanded resources to support emotional well-being and long-term resilience. Additionally, we will continue to invest in facility improvements across our school district. Below are some highlights: Student Academic Success •Full-time bilingual community liaisons at all school sites. Great things are happening in our school district! It is important that we continue to work together, build relationships with each other, and maintain our collective focus to do what is best for our students. They are counting on us! Sincerely, |
