 Pictured above is a Youth Arrangement entry from grades 3 – 6 from last year’s Flower Show. Photo courtesy Jan Lee. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Saturday, February 25th, 2023
Courtesy Jan Lee April 15 and 16 are the dates for the Fillmore Flower Show for 2023. The theme is “Garden Treasures”. It should be a beautiful event again this year. Plan to enter some of the lovely treasures growing in your yard. If you go to fillmoreflowershow.org you will see all the rules to enter as well as the many divisions of plants and flowers. The Flower Show committee, a group of volunteers who appreciate the garden treasures growing in the yards of the Fillmore community, has broadened the eligibility for youth this year. We want to encourage young people to go outside and discover the fun of growing, arranging and displaying plants and flowers. There are three divisions specifically for youth: Division IX Youth Arrangements, Division X Youth Composition and Division XI Youth Art, which is a non-competitive division. Ordinarily, youth must live within the boundaries of the Fillmore Unified School District to enter. But, starting this year, any youth may enter no matter where they live. Youth are age 3 up through 12th grade. All youth entries are FREE. Of course, youth may compete with the adults in any division. At the Flower Show there will be a plant boutique where you can get some plants to grow in your garden. There will also be a table where children can participate in a gardening activity. While strolling around looking at the displays, you will be entertained by live music. From 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday the Flower Show will be open to the public. Admission is free. See you there! |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, February 16th, 2023
City Council voted 5-0 to approve all agenda items: 7-A PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY’S 2020 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN 7.B GRANT OF EASEMENT AND AGREEMENT FOR EL DORADO ESTATES ANZA STREET GATE ENTRANCE 7.C DISSOLUTION OF CITY’S ACTIVE ADULT AND FILM COMMISSIONS FILLMORE - STAFF REPORT DISSOLVING ACTIVE ADULT AND FILM COMMISSION. 7-D 308 CHAMBERSBURG ROAD/SH-23 PROPERTY UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RECORD A DEED RESTRICTION EQUESTRIAN CENTER STAFF REPORT - DEED RESTRICTION. 7-E FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR WATER QUALITY ADVISORY SERVICES STAFF REPORT MAGDALENO CONTRACT AMENDMENT 2023 7.F RECEIVE AND FILE DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC VISION REPORT PREPARED BY RETAIL STRATEGIES AND HAVE STAFF DISSEMINATE THE STRATEGIC PLAN AND ITS PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION SR - DOWNTOWN STRATEGIC VISION. 7.G CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF KEY RESULTS AREAS AS THE CITY COUNCIL’S 2023-24 GOALS KEY RESULTS AREA - STAFF REPORT. |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, February 16th, 2023
 (above) (l-r) Fillmore Police Chief Eduardo “Lalo” Malagon and Rotary President Elect Scott Beylik. The Fillmore Rotary speaker last week was new Police Chief Eduardo “Lalo” Malagon. Chief Malagon began his career as a Sheriff’s Cadet in 2000 and has worked his way up as an Investigator, Patrol Officer, Special Crimes, Gang Enforcement and Swat Team. He also worked at the jail and in dispatch. All this experience has now led him to Fillmore. The Chief is working on ways to engage Fillmore students with officers in positive ways and stresses that law enforcement wants to build friendship with the community. He suggested that we all engage with the Fillmore officers and just talk and get to know them. Photo courtesy Rotarian Martha Richardson. Enlarge Photo |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Thursday, February 16th, 2023
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department On February 8, 2023, deputies assigned to the Fillmore patrol station contacted and arrested William Krol of Santa Cruz for making criminal threats against a female victim. On February 7, 2023, the victim was walking her dog and was confronted by Krol. Krol aggressively approached the victim and threatened to kill her and seriously injure her dog. A diligent and unidentified citizen intervened and assisted the victim by escorting her to safety. The victim was not injured as a result of the confrontation. The victim was able to call 911 and report the incident. Patrol deputies responded and were unable to locate the suspect. After the incident, Fillmore patrol deputies and detectives began an investigation and identified Krol as a possible suspect. On February 8, 2023, a sergeant working patrol contacted and detained Krol at a local shopping center in Fillmore. After further investigation, Krol was positively identified as the suspect who made the criminal threats toward the victim. Krol was arrested for PC 422- Criminal Threats and was booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is committed to maintaining the safety of all residents by continued community partnerships. The Fillmore Police Department encourages citizens to immediately report suspicious people and vehicles, and to promptly report any crime they come across by calling 911. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their on-going support and due diligence in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes. Report Number: 23-16986 Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 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 Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, February 16th, 2023
 On Sunday, February 12, 2023, at 7:48pm, Fillmore Police, Fillmore Fire Department, and AMR Paramedics were dispatched to a traffic collision involving a motorcycle in front of Best Western Hotel on SR-126/Ventura St., Fillmore. Arriving deputies reported two vehicles involved with the motorcycle. The injured motorcyclist was reported in the center divider. Fillmore firefighters and paramedics rendered aid to the driver and transported the patient to Ventura County Medical Center; Fillmore PD was following up for a blood draw. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Photo credit Gazette photographer Angel Esquivel-AE News. Enlarge Photo |
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Thursday, February 16th, 2023
Ventura County Sheriff's Department On February 10, 2023, a patrol deputy assigned to the Fillmore patrol station arrested a documented Fresno gang member for illegal possession of a loaded firearm and possession of methamphetamine. A second suspect was also arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. At approximately 3:30 AM, a Fillmore patrol deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired registration traveling in the 700 block of Ventura Street in the city of Fillmore. The vehicle was occupied by three Fresno County residents. Upon contacting the driver, Suezann Dresser, the deputy determined she was under the influence of a controlled substance and she was placed under arrest. The front passenger was identified as Jonathan Hernandez. During the ensuing investigation, Hernandez was arrested for being in possession of a loaded and concealed .22 caliber handgun and a small quantity of methamphetamine. Hernandez is a documented Fresno gang member and is prohibited by law from possessing or owning any firearms. The third occupant in the vehicle was released from the scene. Hernandez was booked into the Ventura County Pre-Trail Detention Facility on various firearms and narcotics violations. Hernandez remains in custody with his bail set at $50,000.00 Dresser was also booked into the Ventura County Pre-Trail Detention Facility for being under the influence of a controlled substance. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is committed to maintaining the safety of all residents by continued community partnerships. The Fillmore Police Department encourages citizens to immediately report suspicious people and vehicles, and to promptly report any crime they come across by calling 911. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their on-going support and due diligence in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes. Report Number: 23-18486 Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 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 Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, February 16th, 2023
 On Monday, February 13, at 9:58pm, the California Highway Patrol, Ventura County Fire, and Ventura County Sheriff's Department were on the scene of communication wires down on SR-126 & Howe Road, Piru. Arriving firefighters reported downed communication wires (Spectrum) hanging in between westbound and eastbound SR-126 , with officers shutting one lane in both directions. VC fire crews investigated the downed cables; it is unknown what caused the wires to collapse, no traffic collision took place. SR-126 was reopened before 11:30pm. Photo credit Gazette photographer Angel Esquivel-AE News. Enlarge Photo |
 On Wednesday, February 8, Fillmore hosted their first round playoff game against Mary Star of the Sea. Pictured above is Flashes #21 as he gets past the defense to drive to the basket. Fillmore beat Mary Star 54-49. Photo credit Crystal Gurrola. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, February 16th, 2023
Courtesy FHS Boys Basketball Coach Mark Blankenship On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, Fillmore vs. Mary Star, first round of DIV 5AA playoff game, played at Fillmore. Fillmore-54, Mary Star of the Sea-49. Leading for Fillmore: Jack Morris, 18 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 block, 4 steals; Isaac Weslow, 17 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals; Nate Delgadillo, 7 points, 12 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 2 steals; Jacob Munoz, 7 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal. *** Friday, February 10, 2023, Fillmore vs. Loara, Second round of Division 5AA CIF playoffs, played at Loara. Fillmore 36 - Loara 42, Played at Loara. Leading for Fillmore: Nate Delgadillo, 16 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block; Mahki Hooker, 6 points,3 rebounds 1 steal; Jacob Munoz, 5 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 1 steal; Isaac Weslow, 4 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks. Fillmore fell short to Loara, but finished the 2023 season 13-12. |
 Juan Fustero, circa 1915, the Saddle Maker who settled in the hills and canyons around Piru. Photo Courtesy Fillmore Historical Museum. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, February 16th, 2023
Courtesy Fillmore Historical Museum When most people think about the beginnings of the history of the Piru (originally pronounced "Pea-roo") area, they go back to 1887 when David Cook of Chicago bought the Rancho Temescal land grant from the Del Valle family and platted the town. Some more informed might go a little further back to when Benjamin Warring traded a pistol for the Buckhorn Ranch. Both would be missing a great deal of the area’s history and interesting stories. Join Michelle Ybarra McKinley as she takes us back to the time of the Tataviams, the indigenous people who greeted the Portola Expedition in 1769, painting a picture of their life prior to the arrival of the Europeans. She will tell of the people who settled the area, from Juan Fustero, the saddle maker, the Dominguez family, the Reasoners and others who settled the hills and canyons around Piru. The Fillmore Historical Museum and Michelle McKinley will share these stories on Zoom on February 23, at 7:00 pm. There is no charge for the event, but you need to preregister to receive the meeting information. You can register now by going to the “Special Events” tab on our website, www.fillmorehistoricalmuseum.org |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Friday, February 10th, 2023
 On Monday, February 6, at 3:30 p.m., the Ventura County Fire Department, AMR Paramedics, and California Highway Patrol were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident on SR23 at the Rock Quarry. Arriving CHP officer reported a vehicle blocking the southbound lane and a second vehicle down the embankment on the southbound side. Both lanes of SR23 were shut down for about 30 minutes, causing traffic to back up in both directions until the tow arrived to clear the scene. One patient was taken to Los Robles Hospital for chest pain. The crash is under investigation. Photo credit Gazette photographer Angel Esquivel-AE News. Enlarge Photo |
