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By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, February 24th, 2024
VCFD SANDBAG STATION DIRECTORY - Did you know that Ventura County residents can obtain and fill property and life-saving sandbags at 24 different VCFD stations? Here’s a closer look at how you can get your hands on sandbags to help protect against fires, floods, mudslides, and other potential natural disasters and emergencies. Locations for Fillmore and Piru are as follows: 27 – Fillmore, 133 C St; 28 – Piru, 513 N. Church St. ***PLEASE BE PREPARED TO FILL YOUR OWN SANDBAGS*** To contact a specific fire station, call 805.371.1111, EXT. # (utilizing the station numbers listed) View full list of locations visit https://vcfd.org/sandbag-stations/. |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, February 17th, 2024
 On Tuesday, February 13, at noon, firefighters arrived one the scene of a two-story residential structure fire in the 3900 block of Guiberson Road, near Piru. Crews reported heavy fire conditions and a second alarm was dispatched. The fire was knocked down and investigators were searching for the cause. Primary search was all clear in the vacant structure and there were no personnel injuries. Fire crews stayed on-scene for hours mopping up and cooling all hot spots. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, February 17th, 2024
 On Sunday, February 11, at 8:24 p.m., Fillmore Police, Fillmore City Fire, and AMR Paramedics were dispatched to a reported traffic collision in front of El Dorado Mobile Homes, 200 block Ventura Street. Arriving deputies found a female motorcyclist down with a broken arm and femur injury, and an SUV involved. The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital, and the driver of the vehicle was placed under arrest for driving under the influence; he was booked at the Ventura County Main Jail facility. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, February 17th, 2024
 On Friday, February 9, at 4:21 a.m., Ventura County Fire Department, AMR Paramedics and California Highway Patrol were dispatched to a reported traffic collision in the 1200 block of Riverside Avenue, Bardsdale. Arriving firefighters found a white SUV with three occupants and a parked Audi, minor injuries were reported. The crash is under investigation. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, February 17th, 2024
 On Monday, February 12, at 6:52p.m., Fillmore PD and Fillmore Fire Department along with AMR Paramedics were on-scene of a vehicle backed into a Palm tree in the 700 block of Fourth Street, Fillmore. Minor injuries were reported. Fillmore PD is currently investigating the crash as a DUI. Photo Credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, February 17th, 2024
 Above is the 2020 – 2022 City of Fillmore Comparison of Crime Reports. Courtesy Ventura County Sherriff’s Department. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, February 17th, 2024
 On Saturday, February 3, 2024, Sheriff’s detectives conducted compliance checks at the residences of thirty-four (34) registered sex offenders throughout the City of Fillmore and the surrounding unincorporated areas. The compliance checks were funded through the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE / ELEAS) program. Thirty-two (32) of the sex registrants were confirmed to be in compliance with their registration requirements. Two (2) were not contacted because they were either not home or had moved. Sheriff’s detectives will follow-up to determine if the two registrants not contacted are out of compliance. The Sheriff’s Office aggressively pursues prosecution of those sex registrants who fail to comply Nature of Incident: Sex Registrant Compliance Sweep Prepared by: Investigative Assistant Jennifer Walsh |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, February 17th, 2024
 On Sunday, February 11, at 12:07 p.m., Fillmore Fire Department and Ventura County Fire were on-scene investigating a vehicle that was reported on fire inside a home garage in the 200 block of Edgewood Drive, Fillmore. Firefighters were able to extinguish the vehicle fire before it caused any damage to the residence. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91. Enlarge Photo |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, February 17th, 2024
8.A INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING FILLMORE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7.50 ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS, MASSAGE PRACTIONERS, AND MASSAGE THERAPISTS. REQUEST: That the City Council approve the first reading to introduce Ordinance No. 24-964 to add Fillmore Municipal Code Chapter 7.50 to allow staff to implement and enforce rules and regulations for massage establishments, massage practitioners, and massage therapists. PASSED 5-0 8.B CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 5496 FROM HEARTHSTONE. PASSED 4-0. Conflict with Mayor Pro Tem Gurrola. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the City Council approve the award of a contract to FS Contractors, Inc. for the construction of Project Specification No. 23-05 - Two Rivers Park Dog Park Improvements Project (“Project”). PASSED 5-0 8.E CALWARN MUTUAL AID & ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the City’s participation in the California Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (CalWARN) Mutual Aid & Assistance Program; 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary agreements and documentation required for participation in CalWARN; AND 3. Direct staff to work collaboratively with CalWARN and other member utilities to ensure a seamless integration into the program. PASSED 5-0 8.G AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF SHADE STRUCTURES AT TWO RIVERS PARK AND DOLORES DAY PARK. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a contract in the amount not to exceed $220,441.10, which includes a $20,040.10 contingency (10%), for the construction of Shade Structures at Two Rivers Park and Dolores Day Park with SoCal Shade Sails. PASSED 5-0 8.H INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 7.12, VENDORS, SIDEWALK VENDORS, AND SOLICITORS, TO ALLOW THE IMPOUNDMENT OF EQUIPMENT, GOODS, FOOD, AND MERCHANDISE OF A STREET VENDOR OPERATING IN VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 7.12 AND ADOPTION OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council introduce by title only, and waiving further reading of, proposed Ordinance No. 24-963 amending Chapter 7.12 of the Fillmore Municipal Code entitled: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7.12, “VENDORS, SIDEWALK VENDORS, AND SOLICITORS,” TO ALLOW THE IMPOUNDMENT OF EQUIPMENT, GOODS, FOOD, AND MERCHANDISE OF A STREET VENDOR OPERATING IN VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 7.12 WHOSE OPERATIONS CONSTITUTE AN IMMEDIATE THREAT, HAZARD, OR DANGER TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY AND ADOPTION OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA”. PASSED 5-0 8.I CITY COUNCIL AFFIRMATION OF CITY OF FILLMORE LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION RESULTING FROM SEVERE WINTER STORMS IN EARLY FEBRUARY 2024 RECOMMENDATION That the City Council adopt Resolution 24-3986 to affirm the City Manager’s proclamation of a local emergency as a result of the damage incurred by the severe winter storms to the concrete bike path and pole fencing on the February 5, 2024. PASSED 5-0 |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Thursday, February 8th, 2024
On January 31, 2024, Sheriff’s Office West County Special Enforcement Unit (WC-SEU) detectives arrested Martin Torres and Ignacio Ixta Jr. in the City of Oxnard for various firearm, ammunition, and narcotics violations. On February 2, 2024, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office filed multiple felony charges against Torres and Ixta in the Ventura County Superior Court. During the months of December 2023 and January 2024, WC-SEU detectives conducted a firearm and narcotics investigation involving Martin Torres, who resides in the 2700 block of Windcrest Place in Oxnard. Torres is a convicted felon and prohibited from owning or possessing firearms and ammunition. On January 30, 2024, detectives obtained a signed search warrant for Torres, his residence, and any vehicles associated to him. On January 31, 2024, at approximately 11:58 AM, detectives conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in the 2000 block of North H Street in Oxnard. The vehicle was driven by Ignacio Ixta Jr. and Torres was a passenger. Detectives detained both subjects pursuant to the warrant and conducted a search. Detectives located a concealed and loaded semi-automatic handgun and narcotics inside the vehicle. Detectives then served the search warrant at Torres’ residence. Detectives located 3 additional firearms, various types of narcotics, and a large amount of U.S. currency consistent with narcotics sales. None of the recovered firearms were legally registered to Ixta, Torres, or any of the residents at Torres’ residence. Torres was arrested for various firearm, ammunition, and narcotics sales violations. Ixta was arrested for a violation of possession of a controlled substance with a firearm. The cases against Torres and Ixta were presented to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. On February 2, 2024, multiple felony firearm, ammunition, and narcotics violations were filed against both suspects in the Ventura County Superior Court. Both remain in-custody with an upcoming court date and $500,000 bail amount. The investigation is on-going. If you have any information about this case, please contact West County Special Enforcement Unit Detective Austin Whittaker at 805-654-3509. The West County Special Enforcement Unit is comprised of eight detectives whose focus is assisting West County Patrol Stations with the investigation of various crimes including but not limited to violent crimes Nature of Incident: Firearms and Narcotics Arrests (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age Prepared by: Sergeant Beau Rodriguez |
