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By Anonymous — Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015
 The Fillmore Band Boosters Club sponsored a trip for the Fillmore High School and Fillmore Middle School Bands led by teacher Mr. Greg Godfrey to Knott's Berry Farm. The students performed at the park by marching and entertaining the guests. They did a fantastic job and the trip was a wonderful experience for the students. Fillmore is very fortunate to be represented by a large size band coming from such a small town. Enlarge Photo |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015
 Melecio Poncedeleon, 29, Wasco, Mexico On 06/02/2015, a woman driving her car eastbound on highway 126 towards the city of Fillmore reported to the Fillmore Police Department that a male subject, later identified as Melecio Poncedeleon, was masturbating as he intentionally drove a white Dodge Charger next to her car. On two previous occasions within the month of May, two additional victims reported seeing a white vehicle, matching the description of the Charger, where a Hispanic male subject was masturbating as the victims walked past the vehicle. Both incidents also occurred within the city of Fillmore. The Charger was located by responding deputies in the McDonald’s parking lot in the city of Fillmore and Poncedeleon was contacted. During the contact with Poncedeleon, a second female victim, drove by McDonald’s and recognized the vehicle and Poncedeleon. The victim stopped and reported to police that she had been the victim of his indecent act by Poncedeleon on two previous occasions while driving in the area of Wells Road and Vineyard Avenue, in the Saticoy area. Poncedeleon was arrested for 314.1 PC – Indecent Exposure. He confessed to the five reported crimes and more. Poncedeleon was transported to the Main Jail in Ventura and was booked. If anyone has further information or if you have been victimized, you are encouraged to contact Detectives John Fox or Detective Javier Chavez at the Fillmore Police Station. Nature of Incident: Indecent Exposure Arrest 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). |
 FUSD Migrant Speech and Debate Team, winners of Region 17 Speech & Debate Tournament-Rio. Congratulations to Aimee Ramos, Giselle Perez Anahi Pascual, Erik Magana. Next is Montserrat Infante, Daniela Castillo, Daniela Orozco, and Yulissa Fregoso. Enlarge Photo By Jean McLeod — Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015
The Fillmore Unified School District (FUSD) Board received some welcomed news during the June 2, 2015 meeting. Sacramento has increased student funding for FUSD to $9,106 per student average for the 2015-2016 school year. This increase in student spending is attributed to Proposition 30, the temporary tax increase approved by voters in 2012. It included increases in two taxes, income and sales. Taxpayers agreed to the increases, giving Sacramento seven years (2020-2021) to improve the deficit spending California schools were experiencing. Sacramento now states the recovery was quicker than anticipated. The figures for the seven year guideline stated that in 2015 less than 40% of the gap (deficit) needed in school funding would be recovered. But Sacramento is now reporting that the gap recovery is at 70% of funding levels. Proposition 30 was mainly funded by the California Teachers Association $11.5M, Service Employee International Union $10.7M, Democratic Committee $5M and American Federation of Teachers $4.1M, and was presented to the public as two temporary taxes. The .025 cent sales tax is due to expire the end of 2016, with the income tax increase to the highest earning Californians to end in 2018. But as some say, "No tax ever dies" especially in California. Sacramento is already looking to extend the "temporary" taxes. Five months ago, state schools chief Tom Torlakson called for an extension of Proposition 30 beyond its full expiration in 2018. Governor Jerry Brown does not agree with an extension of the taxes and wants to keep the assurances given to Californians that Prop. 30 was temporary. Board Member Scott Beylik reminded everyone that the tax increases are to expire fairly soon and there is no guarantee that the projected 2016-2017 increase in funding next year will transpire. He said to allocate the recent increased funding very prudently, "Plan and prioritize." The meeting began CONTINUED » |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015
 A single vehicle accident took place on Tuesday, June 2 at 2:30 on Chambersburg Road/A Street, at the school farm. Traffic was backed up for about an hour. No injures reported. Enlarge Photo |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department Three minor children were inappropriately touched in the parking lot located at Shiells Drive and Second Street in the City of Fillmore. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, 15-18 years of age, 5’-10” to 6’-0” tall, with a slender build, and short spiked dark hair. The suspect was wearing a dark t-shirt and shorts. The suspect may have been playing basketball near the location prior to the crime. The Fillmore Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspect. If anyone saw any suspicious persons and/or activities at the location, please call Detective John Fox at the Fillmore Police Department. Nature of Incident: Lewd Acts Upon Children 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 Mark Ortega — Tuesday, June 2nd, 2015
The Alumni Association can report that there are well over 400 paid dinner reservations so far for the 102nd Alumni Dinner / Dance on June 13th, 2015. Don't be left out. You can pay for your Dinner Seat at Patterson's hardware store (Open 7 days a week) or swing by the Alumni Office at 540 Sespe Ave in Fillmore. If no one is there, slide your payment under the door. More info can be found Alumni Website at www.fillmorehighalumni.com or call, 805-524-0416 and leave a message. Someone will call you right back. Come look at the many old photo's and items that will be displayed going back 100 years. These treasures only come out once a year. Don't miss it. It's going to be a special evening on June 13th as we celebrate our High School Alma Mater. |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Wednesday, May 27th, 2015
Ventura County Sheriff's Department On 05/18/2015, detectives from the Fillmore Station completed an investigation into a residential burglary that occurred in the 1300 block of Grand Ave., in the unincorporated area of Fillmore. The burglary occurred during the second week of April, 2015. The suspects forced entry into the residence and stole high-end jewelry and other luxury items. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that some of the stolen property was pawned in the city of Simi Valley. Investigators followed up with the subject that pawned the property, Anthony Duran, and ultimately arrested him. Information obtained during the arrest also led to the arrests of Duran’s co-conspirators, Raheem Wright, and a male juvenile from the city of Fillmore. All three subjects were arrested and booked for committing a first degree residential burglary and conspiracy to commit a crime. Nature of Incident: Residential Burglary Suspects Arrested 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 Ventura County Sheriff Department — Wednesday, May 27th, 2015
On May 23, 2015, at approximately 0155 hours, Cesar Mendez was driving his vehicle eastbound on E. Telegraph Road (SR-126). After passing through the Santa Clara Ave intersection, for unknown reasons, he drove off the roadway in the 200 block of E. Telegraph Road and collided into a utility pole. The vehicle continued eastbound out of control and collided into a block wall coming to rest in the backyard at the residence at 250 E. Telegraph Road #17, El Dorado Mobil Home Park. Cesar Mendez died at the scene. Alcohol appears to be a factor in this traffic collision. The traffic collision is still under investigation. Nature of Incident: Single Vehicle Fatal Traffic Collision |
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By Bob Crum — Wednesday, May 27th, 2015
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 A Veterans Memorial Day service was held on Monday, May 25th at Bardsdale Cemetery. The event takes place every year, with many features including: Fly-Over, Missing Man Formation performed by the 805th Navion Squadron, David Swett, Lead and Kurt Young, Element Leader, David Vanoni, Element Wing, and Eric Johnson, Wing; Opening Remarks by Scott Lee, Presidetn-Board of Trustees Presentation of Colors, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fillmore Post 9637; Pledge of Allegiance, Boy Scout Troop #406 and Cub Scout Troop #3400; Special music by Bardsdale Methodist Church Choir; Memorial Day Message by Ed W. Campbell, President Residents Allied Council, Ventura Veterans Home; Placing of Wreath by Jim Rogers; Memorial Service by Rev. Bob Hammond, St. Stephens Anglican Church; Reading of Names of Those Who Died in the Service of our Country by VFW Service Officer Jim Mills; Volly by Honor Guard VFW; Taps by Bob Thompson; Conclusion of Service was the release of doves, Garcia Mortuary. A special thank you to the Boy Scouts and Bardsdale 4H for placing and removing flags, and Chapter GY PEO for furnishing cookies. Photos courtesy Bob Crum. Enlarge Photo |
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By Bob Crum — Wednesday, May 27th, 2015
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