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By Naomi Klimaszewska — Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
The June 29 School Board Meeting was fraught with tension as criticism underlined public comments. Ventura County resident Mary McClennan expressed her concern for the county’s children and explained that she had been hearing of teachers being harassed and children being refused transfers, so she had come to “find out what’s being done” in the Fillmore schools. McClennan called the situation “ridiculous” and referred to a “failing school” several times. School Board President Tony Prado responded by saying he was not sure what failing schools she had in mind, and stressed, “Harassment of any teachers is intolerable. And it’s really important to understand that harassment of teachers in any school district across the United States is intolerable. I wholeheartedly agree with you on that comment. And in the Fillmore Unified School District, to the best of my knowledge, there is no harassment of any teachers.” Ide Ramirez then took the mic to register her displeasure in receiving a letter announcing that Piru Elementary Principal Leticia Ramos would be getting a transfer, apparently with a promotion. “She clearly showed the community, the school, that she was incapable of handling her position. Attending activities outside the school, her mannerisms with acting out with the parents, it’s just, it’s incredible,” Ramirez alleged. She questioned the Board’s motives for the move, suggesting, “because, she needs to be covered up? Or what? She needs to be babysat a lot more closely with you guys?” Ramirez also submitted a complaint for an unexplained cancellation of a School Site Council meeting at Piru Elementary scheduled for that day. She said she saw no notice posted and hadn’t received the customary phone call, and pressed the Board for an answer regarding why the meeting wasn’t held. Ramirez further inquired, “How is CONTINUED » |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
 From left, Public Works Director Bert Rapp, Glen Hille, P.E., AECOM, Program Manager, Joshua Sandnal, Fillmore Mayor Patti Walker, Alfonso Romero, David Lugo, Camilla Conaway, and Jonathan Richmond, celebrate the grand opening of our new, 21-acre, Two Rivers Park. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
From USGS: Location 33.417°N, 116.483°W Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 0.3 km (0.2 miles); depth +/- 0.6 km (0.4 miles) Event ID ci10736069 -------------------- AFTERSHOCK PROBABILITY REPORT Version 1: This report supersedes any earlier probability reports about this event. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAINSHOCK -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STRONG AFTERSHOCKS (Magnitude 5 and larger) - EARTHQUAKES LARGER THAN THE MAINSHOCK - WEAK AFTERSHOCKS (Magnitude 3 to 5) - This probability report is based on the statistics of aftershocks typical for California. This is not an exact prediction, but only a rough guide to expected aftershock activity. This probability report may be revised as more information becomes available. Background Information About Aftershocks Aftershocks are most common immediately after the mainshock; their average number per day decreases rapidly as time passes. Aftershocks are most likely to be felt in the first few days after the mainshock, but may be felt weeks, months, or even years afterwards. In general, the larger the mainshock, the longer its aftershocks will be felt. Aftershocks tend to occur near the mainshock, but the exact geographic pattern of the aftershocks varies from earthquake to earthquake and is not predictable. The larger the mainshock, the larger the area of aftershocks. While there is no "hard" cutoff distance beyond which an earthquake is totally incapable of triggering an aftershock, the vast majority of aftershocks are located close to the mainshock. As a rule of thumb, a magnitude 6 mainshock may have aftershocks up to 10 to 20 miles away, while a magnitude 7 mainshock may have aftershocks as far as 30 to 50 miles away. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To: U.S. West Coast, Alaska, and British Columbia coastal regions At 4:54 PM Pacific Daylight Time on July 7, an earthquake with preliminary magnitude 5.9 occurred 60 miles/97 Km northeast of San Diego, California . The magnitude is such that a tsunami IS NOT EXPECTED. However, in coastal areas of intense shaking, locally generated tsunamis can be triggered by underwater landslides. This will be the only WCATWC message issued for this event. The location and magnitude are based on preliminary information. Further information will be issued by the United States Geological Survey or the appropriate regional seismic network. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
A reminder to drive safely over the 4th of July holiday
 61-year-old Jose Ramirez Reyes was killed in a single vehicle accident on Highway 23, Thursday, when he lost control of his pickup. Reyes was pronounced dead at the scene. Reyes was headed north on Highway 23 shortly after 7:00 a.m. when he entered an S shaped curve, traveled across the southbound lane into a guard rail, overturned and came to rest in the southbound lane. The cause of death is under investigation. Photo courtesy Milan Boyanich. Enlarge Photo  In what was a third vehicle accident within two hours, Monday, an older model Toyota pickup overturned in a ditch near 1420 Highway 23 on Grimes Canyon. No report of serious injury was released. The truck suffered severe damage. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Enlarge Photo  Monday afternoon, a collision occurred between a pickup and this two-door Ford at the intersection of Highway 126 and C Street. No injuries were reported. The Ford suffered serious damage and the pickup was moderately damaged. Enlarge Photo  Monday afternoon a collision between a new Toyota Prius and a late model Saturn occurred at the intersection of Highway 126 and Orange Street. No serious injuries were reported but both vehicles suffered significant damage. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Enlarge Photo  Monday afternoon a collision occurred on Hwy 126 near Francisco’s fruit stand. The driver of a Harley Davidson, heading east was struck by a van which pulled in front of him. The wife of the driver of the motorcycle was thrown about 50 feet, and was taken by ambulance to a hospital. The driver of the motorcycle suffered leg injuries and was also taken to the hospital. The driver of the van was not injured. Enlarge Photo |
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By Tom Pedersen — Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
The following words were written by a well respected author attempting to get the Head of State of our great nation to recognize the extreme consequences associated with misuse of governmental power and authority. The history of that Head of State is one of repeated seizures and injustices, all having the purpose of the establishing absolute power and control over the people of this country. The author subsequently created a document which constituted a written a petition of grievances. It outlined the reasons the citizens would no longer tolerate the loss of their liberties and rights. The document was presented to that Head of State. Those grievances stated, in part: 1. "He has refused his assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 9:45 pm Fillmore Shooting. Gang Related, 700 Blk "B" St: Witnesses stated they saw a dark colored sedan occupied by 4 subjects driving Southbound in the 700 blk of "B". Several shots were heard and one of two subjects (Javier Izarraraz 20 yrs) walking on the street was hit in the left leg by a bullet. He was taken to Santa Paula Hospital in stable condition. Sheriffs major crimes team responded with CSI. The suspects are at large.. |
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By Andy Arias — Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
United Water Conservation District and Recreation Resource Management (RRM) met at Lake Piru for a tour of lake and park improvements on Friday, June 25. RRM is the concessionaire for lake operations. This half day session included a tour of the lake to view recent improvements as well as discuss operations and policy matters, including much-needed improvements and review of alcohol policy. This story is accompanying photos highlight the major site improvements. Following the tour, officials met at the Ranger’s office to discuss a number of matters. This included a discussion and refinements to alcohol-free policy that went into effect this year. There appeared to be continued support to maintain this policy in order to create and maintain a family-friendly environment at this jewel of a recreation destination. Following this session, the Board’s Recreation Committee will report any actions for consideration by the full board in coming meetings of the full Board. |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Ventura County Sheriff's Department Friday, June 25 at 12:34 a.m. S101760020 - Suspicious subject Stop - 800 block 3rd Street, Fillmore - Fillmore units were on patrol in the middle of the night looking for burglars who have been active in the community when they noticed a suspicious male. They attempted to stop the subject who then ran from deputies. A foot pursuit ensued and the subject was finally caught and detained at B St. @ 4th. 18 year old Herman Uriostegui was arrested for under influence of drugs 11550, possession of narcotics 11377, possession of burglary tools 466, and resisting arrest 148 P.C. |
 Piru Sewer Plant Ribbon Cutting Fillmore Sheriffs Chief Tim Hagel and 3rd District County Supervisor Kathy Long joined in a guided tour and ribbon cutting to announce the opening of the Piru Wastewater Treatment Plant Saturday. Approximately 20 people attended the event. Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Director Reddy Pakala, Water and Sanitation Department, led a tour of the new $14.5 million Piru Wastewater Treatment Plant, Saturday, June 19, 2010. The day included a ribbon cutting with County Supervisor Kathy Long doing the honors. Remarks were made by Janet Bergamo, President, Piru Neighborhood Council. The Project Team included Pakala, Project Manager Eric Keller, Project Inspector Steve Jackson, Design-Build Team, Tetra Tech, and Pascal & Ludwig Constructors. The Ventura County Waterworks District No. 16 was formed on May 8, 1972. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the District. The district provides sanitation services to the community of Piru. It also provides potable water service to properties along Pacific Avenue. The original wastewater treatment plant was built in 1974. Up until March 2010, the District owned and managed this secondary wastewater treatment plant with a design capacity of 0.26 million gallons per day. The plant was operated and maintained by the Ventura Regional Sanitation district. The California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region, issued a Time Schedule Order which stipulated that construction and start-up of a new wastewater treatment plant be completed by February 28, 2010. The new Piru Wastewater Treatment plant was put into operation in February with a capacity to treat up to 0.5 MGD of wastewater. Funding for construction of the new wastewater treatment plant was obtained by the Ventura County Public Works Agency water and Sanitation Department through a Federal Grant of $8.55 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (aka the Economic Stimulus Bill) and approximately $6 million from a State loan through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. The Department Director and County Supervisor lobbied the State of California to provide loans for disadvantaged communities at 1% for 30 years. Loans are to be repaid from the customer sewer charges. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Roxanne Mata Hays, 35 of Fillmore, was pronounced dead at the scene of an accident on Piru Canyon Road, Thursday, June 17, 2010. Hays apparently was driving south on Lake Piru Canyon Road and missed a steep curve along the lake’s western shore. Her car plunged over a 10-foot cliff, and into the lake, and into 12-feet of water. Boaters reported the accident to authorities at about 3:05 p.m. Authorities had to break the car window to recover Hays. She was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy revealed Hays had died from asphyxia by drowning. |