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By Anonymous — Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
Alcohol the suspected cause
 Abel Flores Torres, 64, of Fillmore was arrested for suspicion of Driving under the Influence of alcohol after causing a three vehicle collision Sunday. Torres was driving north on Piru Canyon Road when his car drifted into the south-bound lane near a curve, about 2:25 p.m. Rafael Vega, 47, of Long Beach heading south, attempted to avoid Torres’ car by swerving right towards an embankment. Torres’ car struck Vega’s car, then crashed head-on into a third vehicle, south-bound, driven by Fernando Paz, 49, of Compton, according to CHP reports. Enlarge Photo  A Ventura County Sheriff’s helicopter quickly responded to the scene. Torres was flown to Simi Valley Hospital for treatment. Enlarge Photo  The drivers of the three vehicles, with their three passengers, were transported to Simi Valley Hospital and Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital in Valencia. Only minor injuries were reported. Torres was arrested for suspicion of DUI at Simi Valley Hospital. Enlarge Photo |
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By Carol Wilson — Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
 Fillmore Unified School District schools have shown increases in STAR test results, according to numbers revealed before District Trustees Tuesday night, September 1, 2009. According to the most recent report the District English Language Arts rose to 40.6 percent passing, compared to the 2008 score of 31.1 percent. Math scores for the District this year are 35.4 percent, an increase from 31.9 percent last year. Most sub-groups showed improvement in English and math as well. Two schools had exceptional improvement from last year. Katy Hadley, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Curriculum and Assessment told the board that both Sespe and Piru went up in English and math. Sespe increased 10.1 percent in English and 12.8 percent in math. Piru grew 18 percent in English and 10.4 percent in math. “The staffs and principals have worked so hard to support student needs,” she said. “They should be commended.” She continued, “It is a privilege to work with the principals and the staffs.” District Superintendent Jeff Sweeney said he was pleased to hear the results. Results for other district schools include San Cayetano School with a 3.3 percent jump in English and a 5.6 percent improvement in math. Mountain Vista was CONTINUED » |
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By Andy Arias — Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
This coming Saturday, September 5th offers great family fun at the 9th Annual PiruFest, in historic downtown Piru at the Piru Depot and Gazebo Plaza Park. Activities for this Labor Day Weekend festival begin at 3:00 pm and continue until 10 pm. Registration for the horseshoe tournament will start at noon with play set for 2:00 pm. The Depot and park are located on Center Street in the downtown district. The Piru Neighborhood Council (PNC) and Rancho Temescal are sponsors for this annual event and joined this year by MAD Youth, (Making A Difference). MAD Youth are organizing a variety of games for all ages, including the good old fashioned Dunking Booth featuring local community and regional leaders as “dunkees”. Local arts and crafts vendors continue to sign up to offer unique jewelry and other specialty items, as well as information on upcoming health and community events, such as Relay for Life and Ramona Days at Ranch Camulos. Food vendors have also signed on to feature their treats. Food vendors will offer treats from Piru restaurants and shops as well as specialty items such as tamales, bar-b-q pit sandwiches, soft drinks, corn on the cob, hot dogs and more. Handmade quilts, jewelry, and other gift items will be available from a variety of vendors. Always a hit with the locals and friends, the popular Horseshoe Tournament returns under the skills of Rusty Ortega. Organizers set up the pits in this downtown park CONTINUED » |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
 Fillmore Police are investigating the circumstances that lead to a Fillmore man being stabbed on Friday August 28th at about 10:15 a.m. The victim, Jose Murillo, 20 years, suffered a punctured lung and was taken to Santa Paula Hospital. He was listed in serious condition. The case is under investigation and appears to be an incident of domestic violence. A female juvenile suspect has been identified as the suspect and is in custody for the crime. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
On Wednesday, September 9, United Water Conservation District will begin its annual fall release of water held behind Santa Felicia Dam in Lake Piru. The release is expected to last 50 days through about October 29, but the period may be adjusted depending upon weather. During this 50-day period 21,000 acre-feet will flow down Piru Creek to the Santa Clara River -an acre-foot represents the amount of water sufficient to cover an acre of land to a depth of one foot and is the amount generally used by two average households in one year--. Approximately half of the water will recharge the Piru, Fillmore and Santa Paula Groundwater Basins as the water moves down the river to the Freeman Diversion at Saticoy. The other half of the water will be delivered directly to agriculture on the Oxnard Plain and will help to prevent groundwater pumping from overdrafted coastal aquifers. This irrigation water will be provided during a period of high demand, since it is during October that a large share of strawberry seedlings are planted. As a result of the release the amount of water stored in Lake Piru will drop from 41,000 acrefeet down to minimum pool at CONTINUED » |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
08/19/09-09/26/09
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department VANDALISM |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
 Edison was called out Tuesday at 4:25 p.m. when a FedEx truck hooked a low-slung power line on the 300 block of Fillmore Street. The cable was live but the crew got it fixed quickly, while Fillmore Fire stood by. Enlarge Photo |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
Ventura County Sheriff's Department 211 P.C. Armed Robbery Shortly before midnight, on August 30, 2009, what witnesses described as a male, Hispanic, bald, thick mustache; wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, white tennis shoes and blue motorcycle gloves, entered the ARCO station in Piru. The suspect selected a couple of beverages from a refrigerator and walked up to the cash register. At this time, all of the other customers that were in the store had left and no one was in the store but the suspect and an employee. The suspect brandished a pistol and told the employee to put the money from the cash register into a bag. The employee did as the suspect ordered and the suspect left the area of the station on foot. Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to a $1,000.00 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous. The call is not recorded. Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477). |
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By Anonymous — Thursday, August 27th, 2009
Tuesday evening, August 25, in Executive Session, Fillmore City Council voted 5-0 to offer the position of Fillmore City Manager to Yvonne Quiring, of Lathrop, CA. An agenda notice was posted on the city’s website Wednesday morning announcing an open forum meeting, according to Councilmember Laurie Hernandez. Hernandez stated that the position was offered to Quiring, and she accepted, pending salary and benefit discussion at the Friday meeting. Quiring will be offered a standard International City Managers Association contract “revised to fit our city government,” stated Hernandez. |