Fillmore FFA Roundup Welcomes FHS Alumnus Salvador Lopez
Above is the Fillmore High FFA Officer Team. Pictured (l-r) are Olivia Nava, Yosie Cruz, Diana Espinoza, FHS Agriculture Teacher/FFA Adviser Mrs. Klittich, Mr. Lopez, Mia Urbano, and Alonso Estrada. The team welcomed Mr. Salvador Lopez to Fillmore High and the FFA Club.
Above is the Fillmore High FFA Officer Team. Pictured (l-r) are Olivia Nava, Yosie Cruz, Diana Espinoza, FHS Agriculture Teacher/FFA Adviser Mrs. Klittich, Mr. Lopez, Mia Urbano, and Alonso Estrada. The team welcomed Mr. Salvador Lopez to Fillmore High and the FFA Club.
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 8th, 2024

Submitted by Oliva Nava, Fillmore FFA Reporter

Fillmore FFA is excited to welcome Mr. Salvador Lopez to Fillmore High School. Mr. Lopez is an alumnus at FHS and he was an involved FFA member serving as an officer and earning his American degree. Mr. Lopez is the 8th child in his family of 12 which have all been through the FFA program. He grew up in Bardsdale, which got him into agriculture by working in the citrus and avocado where he changed irrigation lines and cared for the trees. That helped Mr. Lopez grow his passion for agriculture. He raised steers all 4 years of high school. On the side, he raised 942 chickens, 13 dairy goats, 3 sheep, 3 pigs, ducks, and a heifer. Mr. Lopez attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and earned his credential; he has been part of the Carpinteria FFA for the past 5 years. Fillmore FFA is excited for the passion and dedication Mr. Lopez brings to the chapter and is looking forward to learning from him this school year.
 


 
DUI Driver Arrested After Crashing into Light Pole
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 1st, 2024
On Friday, July 26th, at 9:45 p.m., the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a call about a reported reckless driver on A Street near Blaine Avenue. Dispatch had informed Fillmore units, and a patrol unit was in the area looking for the vehicle. Deputies were able to locate the car, which crashed into a light pole in the area of Goodenough Road at A Street. Deputies also located the driver on A Street near Edison Lane. The driver was seen intoxicated and was transported to a local hospital. After being released, the subject was booked at the Ventura County Main Jail Facility for VC 20002 (A) and VC 23152 (a).
On Friday, July 26th, at 9:45 p.m., the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a call about a reported reckless driver on A Street near Blaine Avenue. Dispatch had informed Fillmore units, and a patrol unit was in the area looking for the vehicle. Deputies were able to locate the car, which crashed into a light pole in the area of Goodenough Road at A Street. Deputies also located the driver on A Street near Edison Lane. The driver was seen intoxicated and was transported to a local hospital. After being released, the subject was booked at the Ventura County Main Jail Facility for VC 20002 (A) and VC 23152 (a).
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Newhall-Piru Mansion Now on the Market
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 1st, 2024
The Piru-Newhall Mansion, also known as the (David C.) Cook Mansion, is officially on the market for $7.5 Million. Cook’s house became known as the Piru Mansion because of Sunkist’s “Mansion Brand” Valencia oranges, which can still be found in the area. The mansion originally used natural gas as it possessed no electricity or running water. The 14,000-acre estate was purchased by a Christian publisher in 1890. In 1983 it was rebuilt by Santa Clara Valley’s Newhall Family (1968), after it burned down. They owned and lived in it until 1992. In 1994, the Northridge earthquake also knocked down two chimneys. In 2003, the Newhall’s sold the Piru Mansion to David Newhall Hill, a relative of the Newhall family. In 2012, the Mansion was sold to a private investment group and converted into an event venue for weddings, corporate retreats and other occasions as well as a private vacation rental for overnight accommodations.
The Piru-Newhall Mansion, also known as the (David C.) Cook Mansion, is officially on the market for $7.5 Million. Cook’s house became known as the Piru Mansion because of Sunkist’s “Mansion Brand” Valencia oranges, which can still be found in the area. The mansion originally used natural gas as it possessed no electricity or running water. The 14,000-acre estate was purchased by a Christian publisher in 1890. In 1983 it was rebuilt by Santa Clara Valley’s Newhall Family (1968), after it burned down. They owned and lived in it until 1992. In 1994, the Northridge earthquake also knocked down two chimneys. In 2003, the Newhall’s sold the Piru Mansion to David Newhall Hill, a relative of the Newhall family. In 2012, the Mansion was sold to a private investment group and converted into an event venue for weddings, corporate retreats and other occasions as well as a private vacation rental for overnight accommodations.
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2-Car Collision in Bardsdale Sends One to Hospital
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 1st, 2024
On Saturday, July 27th, at 3:27 p.m., the Ventura County Fire Department, AMR Paramedics, and California Highway Patrol responded to a traffic collision on Bardsdale Avenue at Owen Street. Arriving firefighters located three vehicles involved, all with moderate damage. One patient was transported to a local hospital, condition unknown. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.
On Saturday, July 27th, at 3:27 p.m., the Ventura County Fire Department, AMR Paramedics, and California Highway Patrol responded to a traffic collision on Bardsdale Avenue at Owen Street. Arriving firefighters located three vehicles involved, all with moderate damage. One patient was transported to a local hospital, condition unknown. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.
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Fillmore Fire Academy Class 11 Graduation
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 1st, 2024
On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the Fillmore Fire Department held a graduation ceremony for 17 individuals for the Class 11 Fillmore Fire Academy. Pictured above is Pedro Zepeda, class spokesman, addressing family, friends and other guests for the graduation class. Pictured below is Fillmore Fire’s Sal Ibarra, Fillmore Fire Chief Keith Gurrola, Pedro Zepeda and Battalion Chief Ron Ramirez presenting the Class 11 plaque. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.
On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the Fillmore Fire Department held a graduation ceremony for 17 individuals for the Class 11 Fillmore Fire Academy. Pictured above is Pedro Zepeda, class spokesman, addressing family, friends and other guests for the graduation class. Pictured below is Fillmore Fire’s Sal Ibarra, Fillmore Fire Chief Keith Gurrola, Pedro Zepeda and Battalion Chief Ron Ramirez presenting the Class 11 plaque. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.
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Small Fire Caught by Neighbors
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 1st, 2024
On Monday, July 29, at 12:15 p.m., Fillmore Fire Department responded to a reported small fire near a residence in the 800 block of Fourth Street. Before firefighters arrived, neighbors were able to extinguish the fire. There were no structures burned, and the cause of the fire was unknown. Photo Credit Angel Esquivel.
On Monday, July 29, at 12:15 p.m., Fillmore Fire Department responded to a reported small fire near a residence in the 800 block of Fourth Street. Before firefighters arrived, neighbors were able to extinguish the fire. There were no structures burned, and the cause of the fire was unknown. Photo Credit Angel Esquivel.
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City of Fillmore Releases Resource List of Disability Services List
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, August 1st, 2024
Courtesy https://www.facebook.com/-photo?fbid=10162113248548804&set=pcb.10162109383553804.
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The City of Fillmore and community partners have created a Resource List of Disability Services available to people of all ages living with disabilities and their families and caretakers. They include everything from independent living to senior resources to transportation services to youth adaptive sports available to all Fillmore youth. Also, when you open the link below, the document has links that take you directly to each programs’ website. There are many people and families of people living with disabilities in our communities who may not be aware of these great resources that are available to them. https://www.fillmoreca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/747/Disability-Resource-D....
 
Nature of Incident: Suspects Arrested for Identity Theft
By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Thursday, July 25th, 2024

On 07/23/2024, two suspects were arrested in Fillmore for Identity Theft and related crimes.

On 07/22/2024, Fillmore patrol deputies responded to the 100 Block of B Street in Fillmore reference a mail theft. Residents called to report a community mailbox had been broken into and several people had their mail stolen.

During the nighttime hours, a victim called Sheriff’s Dispatch to report their credit card had been fraudulently used at a local motel. Fillmore patrol deputies responded to the motel and located evidence related to the mail and identity thefts. Additionally, patrol personnel identified a suspect vehicle, and (S) Vanessa Lopez out of Moreno Valley as a person of interest.

On 07/23/2024, during the early morning hours, patrol personnel located the suspect’s vehicle in the 100 block of Surrey Way in Fillmore. Detectives from the Fillmore Bureau of Investigation responded to assist.

At about 0245 hours, Fillmore detectives and patrol deputies contacted and detained Lopez near the suspect vehicle. She was with a male identified as (S) Ryan Araujo from Rialto. During the detention, additional evidence linking both Lopez and Araujo to the mail and identity thefts was discovered.

Ultimately, both Lopez and Araujo were arrested for several offenses including Penal Code § 182(a)(1) – [Conspiracy to Commit a Crime], 530.5(e) – [Mail Theft], 484(g) – [Fraudulent Use of Access Card], and 530.5(c)(3) – [Identity Theft of Ten Victims or More]. Araujo was additionally arrested for Penal Code § 148.9(a) – [Providing False Information to Peace Officer], 529(a)(3) – [False Impersonation of Another], and Health & Safety Code § 11377(a) – [Possession of a Controlled Substance].

Both Lopez and Araujo were transported to the Pre-Trial Detention Facility (PTDF) where they were booked for the aforementioned offenses pending court proceedings.

Nature of Incident: Suspects Arrested for Identity Theft
Report Number: 24-90995
Location: 100 Block of B Street, Fillmore
Date & Time: 05/28/2024, 12:30 PM
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Patrol, Fillmore Bureau of Investigation, Advanced Real Time Information Center (ARTIC)

(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(V) Multiple Residents Fillmore
(S) Vanessa Lopez Moreno Valley 45
(S) Ryan Araujo Rialto 30

Prepared by: Sergeant Jarrod Foote
News Release Date: 07/23/2024
Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon
 
Truck Overturns in Bardsdale
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, July 25th, 2024
On Monday, July 22, at 6:15 p.m., Ventura County Fire Department, AMR Paramedics, and California Highway Patrol were dispatched to a reported traffic collision at SR23 before Pasadena Avenue, Bardsdale. Arriving paramedics reported a solo pickup truck overturned with the driver out. The driver refused any medical treatment and no ambulance transport was made. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.
On Monday, July 22, at 6:15 p.m., Ventura County Fire Department, AMR Paramedics, and California Highway Patrol were dispatched to a reported traffic collision at SR23 before Pasadena Avenue, Bardsdale. Arriving paramedics reported a solo pickup truck overturned with the driver out. The driver refused any medical treatment and no ambulance transport was made. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.
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Fillmore Police Chief Eduardo Malagon and Ewelina Malejewska Graduate LEAP for Managers
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, July 25th, 2024
Congratulations to Fillmore Police Chief Eduardo Malagon and Ewelina Malejewska on their graduation from the Leadership Excellence and Action Program (LEAP) for Managers! They were recognized at the Board of Supervisors this morning, along with their cohort. This program aims to cultivate a talented, diverse, and inclusive workforce emphasizing ethics, leadership, and effectiveness. The completion of this program will make our agency a better workplace and as a result, provide better services to our community. Information and photo credit VC Sheriff’s office.
Congratulations to Fillmore Police Chief Eduardo Malagon and Ewelina Malejewska on their graduation from the Leadership Excellence and Action Program (LEAP) for Managers! They were recognized at the Board of Supervisors this morning, along with their cohort. This program aims to cultivate a talented, diverse, and inclusive workforce emphasizing ethics, leadership, and effectiveness. The completion of this program will make our agency a better workplace and as a result, provide better services to our community. Information and photo credit VC Sheriff’s office.
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