Stolen Vehicle Arrest Made
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, February 29th, 2024
On Wednesday, February 21, at 4:55 p.m. Fillmore deputies were investigating a stolen vehicle incident in the 200 block of Santa Clara Street. An 18-year-old was arrested for PC496(a) and VC 10851(a) and booked at the Ventura County Main Jail.
On Wednesday, February 21, at 4:55 p.m. Fillmore deputies were investigating a stolen vehicle incident in the 200 block of Santa Clara Street. An 18-year-old was arrested for PC496(a) and VC 10851(a) and booked at the Ventura County Main Jail.
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Injury Accident Investigated
By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, February 24th, 2024
Fillmore Police investigate an injury traffic collision that occurred at First Street and Mountain View Street, Tuesday, February 20, at 10:20am. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91.
Fillmore Police investigate an injury traffic collision that occurred at First Street and Mountain View Street, Tuesday, February 20, at 10:20am. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-Firephoto_91.
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VC Public Works Announces Old Telegraph Bridge Closed Indefinitely
By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, February 24th, 2024
ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: Old Telegraph Road Bridge west of Fillmore is closed indefinitely. Road closed and detour signs on Old Telegraph Road and surrounding streets redirect traffic to alternate routes. Drivers will experience minor traffic delays at major intersections approaching Highway 126. #bridgeclosure #drivesafe. Courtesy https://www.facebook.com/VCpublicworks; https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=79358402 9470369&set=a.227031162792328.
ROAD CLOSURE ALERT: Old Telegraph Road Bridge west of Fillmore is closed indefinitely. Road closed and detour signs on Old Telegraph Road and surrounding streets redirect traffic to alternate routes. Drivers will experience minor traffic delays at major intersections approaching Highway 126. #bridgeclosure #drivesafe. Courtesy https://www.facebook.com/VCpublicworks; https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=79358402 9470369&set=a.227031162792328.
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Lions Club Student Speaker Winner, Diana Martinez
By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, February 24th, 2024
On Monday, February 19, the Fillmore Lions Club held their annual Student Speaker Contest. Pictured is Lion member Gaylynn Brien with winner Diana Martinez; additional contestants (l-r): Madison Goodenough and Jazmin Cantero. What a wonderful group of students who came out for the event. Fillmore Lions Club looks forward to seeing what each achieves in the future. Photo credit Brandi Hollis.
On Monday, February 19, the Fillmore Lions Club held their annual Student Speaker Contest. Pictured is Lion member Gaylynn Brien with winner Diana Martinez; additional contestants (l-r): Madison Goodenough and Jazmin Cantero. What a wonderful group of students who came out for the event. Fillmore Lions Club looks forward to seeing what each achieves in the future. Photo credit Brandi Hollis.
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Fillmore Fire Educates Rio Vista Students
By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, February 24th, 2024
On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in an ongoing effort to fulfill its mission to develop high-performing students who are engaged and productive members of society, Fillmore Unified School District’s Rio Vista Elementary welcomed the Fillmore Fire Department to educate Transitional Kindergarten students about fire safety. Rio Vista Elementary Principal Beverly Garnica said, “Thank you Fillmore Fire Department for visiting our Transitional Kindergarten students. Our students had so much fun learning about how firefighters do their jobs, and about fire safety.” Photos courtesy Rio Vista Elementary blog.
On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in an ongoing effort to fulfill its mission to develop high-performing students who are engaged and productive members of society, Fillmore Unified School District’s Rio Vista Elementary welcomed the Fillmore Fire Department to educate Transitional Kindergarten students about fire safety. Rio Vista Elementary Principal Beverly Garnica said, “Thank you Fillmore Fire Department for visiting our Transitional Kindergarten students. Our students had so much fun learning about how firefighters do their jobs, and about fire safety.” Photos courtesy Rio Vista Elementary blog.
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Sand Bag Station Directory
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/.
 
Fire Destroys Empty Structure
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.
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.
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DUI & Motorcycle Crash on Hwy 126
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.
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.
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Bardsdale Crash Under Investigation
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.
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.
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Car vs Palm Ends in DUI Arrest
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.
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.
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