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On November 21, at 2:46pm, Fillmore Fire, AMR paramedics and Fillmore Police responded to a vehicle vs pedestrian at Meadowlark Drive and C Street. The pedestrian, 11-year-old Brandon Alvarez, was coming home from school on an electric scooter when the accident occurred. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, involving a broken neck and brain bleed. The driver of the vehicle remained on-scene. Brandon was later transported to Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. He had just finished soccer playoffs the prior weekend (Boys Jr. Flashes 12U AYSO) and was gearing up for The Bad Boys basketball season. Donations for Brandon’s family may be made at this link: https://mealtrain.com/m3wogl. The Alvarez family is asking for prayers for Brandon, who is thankfully showing improvement. UPDATE: Brandon is home! See family message on page 10.

Courtesy Fillmore Fire Department

The Fillmore Fire Department in conjunction with the Fillmore Fire Foundation is kicking off the annual Holiday Toy Drive this week. Collection drop off boxes for new toys are available at the Fillmore Police and City Fire Station, City Hall, local banks and Diamond Realty. As part of the Toy Drive, on Sunday, December 3rd, the Fillmore Fire Foundation will be holding the annual BBQ Chicken Dinner Fundraiser to collect donations that are used to purchase hundreds of toys for children in the Fillmore/Piru area. A complete chicken dinner meal is prepared for anyone wanting to donate fifteen dollars ($15) or a brand-new toy valued at fifteen dollars or more. This year, the dinner will be held as a drive through only at the Fillmore High School Cafeteria in the Horseshoe area, enter off First St. Dinner will be served from 5:00 -7:00 PM. The hundreds of toys purchased from this event will be combined with those that are donated by the Community and then distributed on Saturday, December 16th, in a huge Community Holiday Giveaway event. To order your tickets for the December 3rd BBQ Chicken Dinner call 805-524-1500 ext 226. or 805-815-0328 or stop by the Fillmore City Fire Station, 711 Landeros Lane. New Toys may also be dropped off at the Fire Station.

FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA – November 16, 2023– FILLMORE WINTER WONDERLAND: SPARKLING LIGHTS AND SEASONAL DELIGHTS.
Get ready to kick off the season in style as Fillmore transforms into a Winter Wonderland on Friday, December 1st! The event will kick off with vendors and food at 5:00 p.m. The highlight of the evening will be the spectacular Tree Lighting Ceremony at Central Park Plaza at 6:00 p.m. This festive event promises an enchanting experience for the entire community.

New This Year - Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Lights
The heart of Fillmore will come alive with the glow of thousands of twinkling lights, creating a magical atmosphere that will captivate young and old alike. Our 12-foot walkthrough ornament, adorned with seasonal decorations, will be a centerpiece, inviting everyone to step into a world of seasonal joy.

Capture the Magic with Santa
Bring your cameras and smiles, as Santa himself will be making a special appearance! Don't miss the opportunity to take pictures with the jolly old man in red and create lasting memories with friends and family.

Melodies of the Season
Feel the rhythm of the season with live musical performance from the Bakery Boys that will add a harmonious touch to the celebration. From classic carols to cheerful tunes, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Delicious Bites and Treats
Satisfy your taste buds with a variety of delicious food options available on-site. Whether you're craving sweet treats or savory delights, our local vendors will be serving up scrumptious bites to keep you fueled and festive.

Share the Joy with #FillmoreWinterMagic
Join the community in spreading the joy! Use the hashtag #FillmoreWinterMagic on your social media posts to share your favorite moments from the event. We can't wait to see your photos, videos, and messages as we come together to celebrate the spirit of the season.

Save the date, invite your friends and family, and join us for a night of seasonal enchantment on December 1st. Fillmore Winter Wonderland awaits you!

For questions and further information regarding this, please contact Juana Garcia, Parks and Recreation Department at 805-524-1500 ext. 230 or jgarcia@fillmoreca.gov .
Please visit www.fillmoreca.gov and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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Community Contact:
Name: Erika Herrera-Terriquez
Title: Assistant City Manager
Phone: 805-946-1712
Email: eherrera@fillmoreca.gov
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A Fillmore man was arrested last week in connection to a residential burglary hours after he was released from jail, authorities with the Ventura Police Department announced Wednesday, November 15th.

Oscar Ramos, 30, was taken into custody for “burglary and resisting, delaying, or obstructing police officers” on Tuesday, November 14th. Ramos was eventually booked at the Ventura County Jail, the same place he was released from that morning, according to a news release.

On Tuesday, a resident in the 600 block of County Square Drive, Ventura, became aware that the suspect had entered their home. The resident was not home at the time and officers quickly responded to the scene. Ramos was taken into custody about 20 minutes later.

Before his recent arrest, Ramos was also arrested for “being under the influence of a controlled substance, elder abuse, battery, vandalism, carrying a dirk or dagger, public intoxication, disturbing the peace by fighting, violation of a court order, criminal threats, possession of drug paraphernalia, and resisting an executive officer,” via a news release.