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By Anonymous — Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014
January 14-20, 2014
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, January 15th, 2014
Party-goers questioned about evening’s events - Suspect being sought
On Saturday, January 11 at 1:59pm, Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a gunshot victim laying on the road in the 1600 block of Grand Ave. Upon arrival, the deputies discovered two victims were shot near a party at a residence on Grand Ave. A male adult, Adrian Moreno, 18 of Fillmore, sustained fatal injuries. A second gunshot victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is continuing. A party of approximately 50 was taking place at the time. Morena sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. There are no suspects in custody. Investigators are seeking the public’s help. Anyone with information is urged to call Sheriff’s Major Crimes at (805) 384-4730. Information by Captain Don Aguilar 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). |
 (l-r) Fillmore Fire Chief Rigo Landeros presented the Centennial Fire Badge to City Councilmember Steve Conaway, Mayor Manuel Minjares, Mayor Pro-tem Douglas Tucker, Councilmembers Diane McCall and Rick Neal. Enlarge Photo By Jean McLeod — Wednesday, January 15th, 2014
There were a number of agenda items on the first Fillmore City Council meeting of 2014. It began with a presentation by Fire Chief Rigo Landeros regarding the Centennial Celebration. Other items included Facility Use Policy, an ordinance for landlords to evict criminals from rental properties, and an introduction of some new additions to City Staff and Police. Fire Chief Rigo Landeros representing the Fire Foundation, presenting all Council Members, the City Manager and the Fillmore Firemen, with an embossed Fire Badge honoring Fillmore's Centennial Celebration. The badges will be worn by Fillmore's Fire Department throughout the year and then retired in a Lucite sleeve to be displayed at their homes or offices. Patrick Maynard, was also recognized for, among many other things, helping establish the Fire Foundation and obtaining grants adding up to $225,000 that went towards equipment such as breathing apparatus and radios. Maynard, who was not in attendance, also designed the Fillmore Centennial Logo. He will also be given a bottle of wine with the City Logo. Landeros also thanked all the organizations and individuals for the success of the Toy Giveaway in December, with thanks to the Sheriffs Department and a special thank-you to Maynard who did much of the organizing. This year’s giveaway saw the largest crowd of families since the program began 16 years ago. There were 362 toys given to boys, 373 to girls and 373 to adults in the community. Fillmore seems to CONTINUED » |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, January 15th, 2014
 A Ventura County Sheriff marks off the location of a hit & run, which occurred on Wednesday, January 3, at approximately 4p.m. Fillmore Fire Chief Rigo Landeros’ city truck was parked at the curb on Santa Clara Avenue, just south of City Hall. A citizen witnessed the collision, telling Landeros it was a red truck, heading west-bound. Red paint was found on the city vehicle at the site of impact. Ventura County Sheriff Deputies located the red truck just east of Palm Street. No further details were available. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, January 15th, 2014
The Fillmore Lions Club has announced that this year’s Student Speaker Contest will be held on February 3 – a Monday at the Fillmore Scout House at the end of Sespe Ave. Pole Creek. The topic will be “Community Service – What does it mean? And why does it matter?” The topic is interesting and very relevant to High School Students as all student have to do community service in order to graduate and as part of their High School curriculum. To be a good citizen it is necessary to volunteer in community activities and to do meaningful community service. This topic will be very interesting to the students and to the citizens of Fillmore. Chair Bill Edmonds states that the total prize money in scholarships and cash will again be over $21,000. The Fillmore winner will receive $75 and will advance to the next round. Runner ups will receive $25. The winner goes on to compete against the winners of other local Lions club contest on March 13 in Camarillo. All high school age youth who live within the Fillmore Unified School District boundaries are eligible to compete. This includes home taught students, foreign exchange students as well as Fillmore residents who attend another high schools. Students who wish to enter may contact Bill Edmonds at 524-4839 or Jennifer Fitzpatrick the FHS English teacher. Edmonds emphasizes that public speaking competition will be very worthwhile to the students and very interesting to their and to the community. Public speaking competition will also look very good on college applications and resumes. Students should get started early because it takes time to develop and practice a good speech. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, January 15th, 2014
 Fillmore Unified School District The Cosca Group has been hired to locate candidates for the Fillmore Unified School District Superintendent position. A public meeting will be held in English/Spanish on Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30pm, Sespe Auditorium. It is located in the FUSD building. The public will be asked to contribute their opinions as to the strengths of the District, the critical needs of the District, and Characteristics sought in a new Superintendent. Walk-in option for giving input on Thursday, starting at 5pm, same location. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, January 15th, 2014
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Sunday, January 12th, 2014
Investigators seek public's help
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a gunshot victim laying on the road on Grand Ave. Upon arrival, the deputies discovered two victims were shot near a party at a residence on Grand Ave. Adrian Moreno sustained fatal injuries. A second gunshot victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is continuing. Moreno was pronounced deceased at the scene. There are no suspects in custody. Investigators are seeking the public's help. Anyone with information is urged to call Sheriff's Major Crimes at (805) 384-4730. Nature of Incident: Homicide Near Fillmore Prepared by: Captain Don Aguilar 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 — Sunday, January 12th, 2014
An 18-year of Fillmore man is dead and one was wounded after a Saturday night shooting. The crime took place at approximately midnight in the 1600 block of Grand Avenue. Its been reported that a large party was taking place in the area. The victim was reported lying in the street and was pronounced dead at the scene from gunshot wounds. Another victim was shot and received non-life threatening injuries. He is at Ventura County Medical Center. Names have not been released. Major Crimes detectives and crime scene investigators were at the scene interviewing witnesses. Ventura County Search and Rescue was on scene until 10:30am Sunday morning, looking for evidence in the shooting. A suspect is at large; anyone with information should call Sheriffs Major Crimes at 805-384-4730. |