The Fillmore High Alumni Association presents two upcoming Alumni Events. On Friday, September 19th they are hosting their annual “PACK THE HOUSE” night for the Fillmore/Santa Paula Football game at Fillmore Field, and they want the whole community to come out to the game and support our local student athletes as they compete in the 104th meeting between these two High Schools on the gridiron. To gear up for this great traditional game, they are also hosting “Alumni night” at Central Station this Friday evening Sept 12thin beautiful downtown Fillmore. The Alumni Association wants to paint the town Blue and White for Santa Paula week, so come out to Central Station this Friday between 5:00pm and 10:00pm and get your Flashes Game day wear. They will be there with their Flashes T-shirts, Ball Caps, Bling wear, and sweaters and hoodies. It’s also the last Cruise Night of the summer, so come out and see the beautiful classic cars parked along Central Avenue between Main Street and Sespe Streets. If you have a classic car that you would like to park and show the whole community, please enter from Main Street, and someone will help you find your parking spot. It’s the “Kick Off” to Santa Paula week, so come out and help the Alumni Association paint the town Blue! GO FLASHES!!

Local business owner Norma Amaro questioned the city council’s plans to restrict “Sandwich-Board” sidewalk advertising on Central Avenue.

There were four items on the agenda at the September 9, 2014 Fillmore City Council meeting. First was a budget adjustment for the Mountain View/Highway 126 traffic signal; then approval of supporting an increase in Medically Needy Only Beneficiaries; next a report on the status of the Fillmore Redevelopment Agency/Successor Agency; and last were discussions on what priorities to put forward to the Ventura Council of Governments.

The meeting began with Public Comments as three Fillmore business owners addressed the Council on the crackdown of advertising "bootleg/sandwich boards" signs discussed at the last Council Meeting. The business owners complained about the signage removed stating they all struggle to be successful and need signage. Some stated the ordinance prohibited signs but not banners and flags. Minjares responded later that banners are ok and the Council agreed to discuss the issue directly with the business owners on Central Avenue and Sespe Street.

Norma Amaro said the foot traffic on Central Avenue is less than it has been in the past, stating it might be due to less tourism and the question of the train continuing. She asked for better communication between the City and business owners which would dampen the gossip and everyone would be informed, adding.
"Before any decisions are made, talk to the business owners."

Another question Amaro raised was if the Council had considered the possible loss of foot traffic on Central Avenue if the Chevron project is built. She also asked if the Mayor had voted against keeping the train, to which he responded later that the train was not financially feasible.

The Council wants the light signal on Mountain View and Highway 126 as a priority project. The cost of design, construction management and construction of the signal was not included in the original FY 2014/15 Budget. The Council agreed to adjust the budget allowing the project to move forward. Willdan Engineering will handle design, manage construction, and submitting the plans to Caltrans for permits. Their contract is for $100,300 plus $15,000 to cover the cost of research and applying for grants to fund the project. The total cost is expected to be $547,730. Funding will come from the anticipated advanced payment of Transportation Development Impact Fees (DIF) for approximately 48 units Hearthstone will build, other DIF and grants from the Highway Safety Improvement Program, and the Active Transportation Program. At this time the grants have not been applied for.

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The small town of Piru experienced a little moving and shaking Sunday night, September 7th. At 9:10pm a 2.0 magnitude shook the tight-knit community. The epicenter was located 7 miles north of Piru. A second, stronger earthquake registering 3.7 on the Richter Scale struck at 9:19pm. The earthquake was felt over some of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. There were no reports of injuries or damage.

City of Fillmore

08/19/14
Burglary Vehicle
700 Blk. 4th St.
Vandalism
700 Blk. Edison Ln.
Found Property
500 Blk. Sespe Ave.
Abandoned Vehicle
1000 Blk. Elmhurst Ln.
08/20/14
Vandalism
200 Blk. Blaine Ave.
30 Blk. A St.
Fight
500 Blk. Central Ave.
Cruelty to Animals
100 Blk. Lora Ln.
Search Warrant
600 Blk. Via Rodeo
300 Blk. Burson Ln.
1100 Blk. Sespe Ave.
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