Fight at Balden Center Parking Lot Ends With 2 Taken into Custody
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, April 4th, 2024
On Tuesday, March 26, at 7:00 p.m., Fillmore Police Department was dispatched to a reported fight in progress with multiple subjects at the Fillmore Vons parking lot. According to sheriff’s dispatch, two male subjects and two female subjects were involved in an altercation. Arriving deputies located one male subject with a bloody face in front of Vons and a second male subject in front of Subway; both male subjects were detained. According to witnesses one of the female subjects threw a large bottle of alcohol at one of the male subject’s face. A detective sergeant attempted to make contact with the female subjects who had fled into the coin laundry, running out the rear of the business. They later returned to the scene. Deputies also requested Fillmore City Fire Department and AMR Paramedics to respond to the scene to examine the male subjects. Both were taken into custody. Photo credit: Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91.
On Tuesday, March 26, at 7:00 p.m., Fillmore Police Department was dispatched to a reported fight in progress with multiple subjects at the Fillmore Vons parking lot. According to sheriff’s dispatch, two male subjects and two female subjects were involved in an altercation. Arriving deputies located one male subject with a bloody face in front of Vons and a second male subject in front of Subway; both male subjects were detained. According to witnesses one of the female subjects threw a large bottle of alcohol at one of the male subject’s face. A detective sergeant attempted to make contact with the female subjects who had fled into the coin laundry, running out the rear of the business. They later returned to the scene. Deputies also requested Fillmore City Fire Department and AMR Paramedics to respond to the scene to examine the male subjects. Both were taken into custody. Photo credit: Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91.
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Arson Suspected in Vehicle Fire
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, April 4th, 2024
On Saturday, March 30, at 10:32 a.m., Ventura County Fire was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire in the area of East Guiberson Road and Torrey Road. Arriving firefighters reported a truck on fire, requesting an additional engine. Firefighters requested an arson investigator and the CHP to start an arson investigation while they were on-scene. No other additional information was provided. Photo credit: Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91.
On Saturday, March 30, at 10:32 a.m., Ventura County Fire was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire in the area of East Guiberson Road and Torrey Road. Arriving firefighters reported a truck on fire, requesting an additional engine. Firefighters requested an arson investigator and the CHP to start an arson investigation while they were on-scene. No other additional information was provided. Photo credit: Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91.
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Old Telegraph Road Reopens!
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, April 4th, 2024
Old Telegraph Road has reopened after being closed in early February for repairs caused by the Sespe River after a heavy rainstorm. The bridge repair was made possible by the hardworking crew at Ventura County Public Works. Photo Credit: Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91.
Old Telegraph Road has reopened after being closed in early February for repairs caused by the Sespe River after a heavy rainstorm. The bridge repair was made possible by the hardworking crew at Ventura County Public Works. Photo Credit: Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91.
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Fallen Tree Closes Highway 126 Lane
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, April 4th, 2024
On Saturday, March 30, at around 12:00 p.m., California Highway Patrol responded to reports that a large tree had fallen and was blocking the eastbound lanes of SR126 near Old Telegraph Road. CHP officers arrived and requested Caltrans and the VCFD for traffic control and chainsaws. While crews cleared the roadway, both directions of SR126 were shut down for over 30 minutes. Photo Credit: Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91.
On Saturday, March 30, at around 12:00 p.m., California Highway Patrol responded to reports that a large tree had fallen and was blocking the eastbound lanes of SR126 near Old Telegraph Road. CHP officers arrived and requested Caltrans and the VCFD for traffic control and chainsaws. While crews cleared the roadway, both directions of SR126 were shut down for over 30 minutes. Photo Credit: Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91.
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Fillmore Middle School Wins Big at Speech & Debate Tournament
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, April 4th, 2024
On Saturday, March 23, 2024, Fillmore Middle School and Fillmore High School students competed in the 21st Annual Migrant Education Regional Speech and Debate Tournament at Ventura College. This year’s tournament drew approximately 70 students. Fillmore had placements in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Two Fillmore High students, Abraham Vargas Cortes (10th grade), and Marileny Manzo Zambrano (11th grade), qualified to move onto the state level tournament in May of this year in Monterey, California. The Speech and Debate Tournament is a tremendous learning opportunity that helps students build confidence and sharpen student’s critical thinking, research, and public speaking skills. “The talent and dedication on display at the tournament was nothing short of amazing,” said Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools. “Events like this play a vital role in helping our migrant students overcome the many challenges they face. Countless students who have been part of the Migrant Education Program have gone on to achieve academic success and build rewarding careers in our community and beyond.”
On Saturday, March 23, 2024, Fillmore Middle School and Fillmore High School students competed in the 21st Annual Migrant Education Regional Speech and Debate Tournament at Ventura College. This year’s tournament drew approximately 70 students. Fillmore had placements in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Two Fillmore High students, Abraham Vargas Cortes (10th grade), and Marileny Manzo Zambrano (11th grade), qualified to move onto the state level tournament in May of this year in Monterey, California. The Speech and Debate Tournament is a tremendous learning opportunity that helps students build confidence and sharpen student’s critical thinking, research, and public speaking skills. “The talent and dedication on display at the tournament was nothing short of amazing,” said Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools. “Events like this play a vital role in helping our migrant students overcome the many challenges they face. Countless students who have been part of the Migrant Education Program have gone on to achieve academic success and build rewarding careers in our community and beyond.”
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Don’t Miss the 2024 Fillmore Flower Show!
Fillmore’s Annual Flower Show will take place Saturday and Sunday, April 6 & 7. “Flower Power” theme will commence from 1:00-4:00p.m. at the Fillmore Active Adult Center, 533 Santa Clara, for all to enjoy. Don’t miss out on the fun. Photo from last year’s Flower Show courtesy Jan Lee.
Fillmore’s Annual Flower Show will take place Saturday and Sunday, April 6 & 7. “Flower Power” theme will commence from 1:00-4:00p.m. at the Fillmore Active Adult Center, 533 Santa Clara, for all to enjoy. Don’t miss out on the fun. Photo from last year’s Flower Show courtesy Jan Lee.
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, April 4th, 2024

Courtesy Jane Lee

Spring is here! It’s time for the annual Fillmore Flower Show. Plan to attend to see what local gardeners have cultivated. It is always a spectacular display. The theme this year is “Flower Power”. What an opportunity to demonstrate creativity and a green thumb. Don’t miss it!

Come to the Active Adult Center at 533 Santa Clara Street in Fillmore. This is where you bring your flowers, dish gardens, potted plants to exhibit for your friends and neighbors to see. Flowers, etc. must be entered on Saturday, April 6, between 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. There is only one entry fee for each adult exhibitor of $5, no matter how many entries. All youth entries are FREE. Expert judges will rate the entries. You might take home a blue ribbon!

Then from 1:00-4:00p.m. Saturday and Sunday the Flower Show is open to the public. Everyone is invited to view the flowers and plants. But that is not all there is. There will be live music both days. There is a plant and garden boutique with excellent prices. There are sweets and juice. There is an activity table for youth. There are gardeners who will talk to you about plants. You can learn a lot and enjoy the beauty of nature.

The most popular categories are single stem cut flowers. Whether it is a rose, an iris or any other single stem flower, the entries are beautiful! Everyone should have at least one stem of a flower to bring. So, bring a single stem flower, a bouquet, an arrangement, a potted plant, a dish garden or a mini arrangement. Help make the Fillmore Flower Show a success. Meet some new people. Enjoy blooms, plants, music and sweets. See you at the Flower Show.

For more information go to: fillmoreflowershow.org
 
3 Hikers Rescued
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, April 4th, 2024
Copter 9 landed at Two Rivers Parks to drop off three hikers who were rescued near the Los Padres National Forest Saturday afternoon. Photo credit: Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91.
Copter 9 landed at Two Rivers Parks to drop off three hikers who were rescued near the Los Padres National Forest Saturday afternoon. Photo credit: Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91.
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$200,000 Dog Park Updates Underway
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, March 28th, 2024
On Tuesday afternoon, March 26, work crews were at Two Rivers Park off River Street, working on the Fillmore Dog Park. The city allocated $200,000 in February 2022 for the repairs and updates.
On Tuesday afternoon, March 26, work crews were at Two Rivers Park off River Street, working on the Fillmore Dog Park. The city allocated $200,000 in February 2022 for the repairs and updates.
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Speed Possible Rollover Cause
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, March 28th, 2024
On Tuesday, March 26, at 1:21 p.m., Ventura County Fire Department, AMR Paramedics and California Highway Patrol were dispatched to a reported traffic collision on westbound SR-126 at Pyle Road. According to a witness the vehicle was seen driving recklessly and at a high speed before crashing. Arriving fire personnel located a solo vehicle overturned with one occupant, minor injuries were reported. Cause of the crash is under investigation. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91.
On Tuesday, March 26, at 1:21 p.m., Ventura County Fire Department, AMR Paramedics and California Highway Patrol were dispatched to a reported traffic collision on westbound SR-126 at Pyle Road. According to a witness the vehicle was seen driving recklessly and at a high speed before crashing. Arriving fire personnel located a solo vehicle overturned with one occupant, minor injuries were reported. Cause of the crash is under investigation. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91.
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Fillmore’s California United FC 2008 Boys Soccer Named State Champions
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, March 28th, 2024
Fillmore’s California United FC 2008 Boys Soccer was named Cal South State Champs last weekend. Pictured top (l-r): José Valdez (Assistant Coach) Alonso Arellano, Jovani Huerta, Giovani Valdez, Julio Ballesteros, Julian Medina, Hector Hernandez, Jose Zaragoza, Juan Medina, Juan Lizarraga, and Christian Ramirez. Bottom (l-r): Toni Hernandez (Assistant Coach) Javier Cisneros, Abe De La Cruz, Nathaniel Negrete, Angel Garza, Toni Hernandez Jr, Saul Magana, Julian Huerta, Luis Vigil, and Juan Hernandez (Head Coach). Not pictured: Xavier Lara and Jesus Canchola. Photo credit Erika Arana.
Fillmore’s California United FC 2008 Boys Soccer was named Cal South State Champs last weekend. Pictured top (l-r): José Valdez (Assistant Coach) Alonso Arellano, Jovani Huerta, Giovani Valdez, Julio Ballesteros, Julian Medina, Hector Hernandez, Jose Zaragoza, Juan Medina, Juan Lizarraga, and Christian Ramirez. Bottom (l-r): Toni Hernandez (Assistant Coach) Javier Cisneros, Abe De La Cruz, Nathaniel Negrete, Angel Garza, Toni Hernandez Jr, Saul Magana, Julian Huerta, Luis Vigil, and Juan Hernandez (Head Coach). Not pictured: Xavier Lara and Jesus Canchola. Photo credit Erika Arana.
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Last weekend Fillmore’s California United FC 2008 Boys Soccer was named Cal South State Champions for the first time ever. Above is the team celebrating after their victory, holding up their trophy. Photo credit Erika Arana. Full story begins on page 1. Above is one of Fillmore’s California United FC 2008 Boys Soccer players as he tries to keep his opponent from taking the ball.
Last weekend Fillmore’s California United FC 2008 Boys Soccer was named Cal South State Champions for the first time ever. Above is the team celebrating after their victory, holding up their trophy. Photo credit Erika Arana. Full story begins on page 1. Above is one of Fillmore’s California United FC 2008 Boys Soccer players as he tries to keep his opponent from taking the ball.
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By Erika Arana

For the first time ever, a Fillmore team has won the Cal South State Cup! The last two weekends, March 16th, 17th, and 23rd, Fillmore’s Competitive Soccer Club, California United FC, was crowned the 2008 Boys State Cup Champions!
This was a mentally tough and physical tournament filled with rain in every game, long road trips and injuries. Every player was critical in this championship run and deserving of our congratulations.

Goal keepers Julian Medina (co-captain) and Jose Zaragoza only allowed 3 goals all 7 games with co-captain Hector Hernandez leading the defense as well as creating for the offense. The defensive backline of Javier Cisneros and Saul Magana with Giovani Valdez made it a tough outing for opposing offenses resulting in an overall tournament goal difference of 22-3.
The middle was controlled by Christian Ramirez, Julio Ballesteros, and Juan Medina along with wingers Julian Huerta, Jesus Canchola, Xavier Lara, Angel Garza, and Nathaniel Negrete. The adjustments and touch on the ball as the tournament progressed was impressive and goes to show the hard work the players and Coaches Juan Hernandez and Jose Valdez put in.
Up front was Abe De La Cruz, Jovani Huerta, Luis Vigil, and Antonio Hernandez, III who consistently pressured the defenses, attacked the goal and made the plays when needed, with all-utility player Juan Lizarraga ready to fill in on defense, middle, and forward as needed.

Leading scorers for the tournament were Abe De La Cruz with 6 goals followed by Jovani Huerta with 5. Assist leaders are Julio Ballesteros and Christian Ramirez with 4 followed by Hector Hernandez with 3.
This was truly an all-team effort with ups and downs, plenty of travel and parent support. The future of Fillmore High School soccer looks bright with these up coming players. California United Fútbol Club is proud of the team, coaches and parents for their hard work and dedication. We hope this motivates the younger CU teams to follow in their footsteps and bring more championships to the club and community. California United. Building Champions!
State Cup - CU 2008 Boys

Game 1: CU 5 - 1 Necaxa USA
Goals: Hector Hernandez 2, Abe De La Cruz 1, Xavier Lara 1, Nathaniel Negrete 1
Assist: Hector Hernandez 2, Xavier Lara 1, Christian Ramirez 1, Julio Ballesteros 1, Christian Ramirez.
Overall Record : 4-0-0

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Game 2: CU 1 - 0 Olímpico
Goals: Christian Ramirez 1 PK
Overall Record: 5-0-0

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SEMI FINAL: CU 1 - 0 Premier Elite
Goals: Christian Ramirez
Assist: Julio Ballesteros
Shutout: Julian Medina
Overall Record 6-0-0

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FINAL: CU 5 - 1 Toritos
Goals: Jovani Huerta 2, Abe De La Cruz 1, Jesus Canchola 1, Javier Cisneros 1
Assist Coach: Christian Ramirez 1, Hector Hernandez 1, Jesus Canchola 1
Overall Record: 7-0-0
California United 2008 Boys Cal State Champions.
 
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