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 .
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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.

The Civic Pride Volunteer Committee is on the hunt for the 2023 Holiday Yard of the Month to be named December 11. Read article for details. Pictured above are last year’s winners of the 2022 “Holiday Yard of the Month”, Sheila and Bob Mumme’s home on Shady Lane. Photo credit Linda Nunes.
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By Linda Nunes
Our Civic Pride Volunteer Committee will be selecting a “Holiday Yard of the Month” on December 11! This gives you two weekends in December, December 2-3 & December 9-10 to get your decorating completed.
The Holiday “Yard of the Month” will be chosen from decorated homes and yards within the entire Fillmore community. The Civic Pride Committee is putting out a “call” to all be creative and clever, and to get their decorating done early, so a photo of the winner and a list of “honorable mentions” may be put in the Gazette. People can then enjoy a tour of the neighborhoods.
We invite you to send your suggestions for best decorated yard by email to Linda Nunes at lsnunes1411@gmail.com, before the 11th. A member of the committee will be making the selection by December 11th.
The award will be a $50 gift certificate to Otto and Sons Nursery. The Klittich Family have generously continued this award support over the years and award winners always express their excited anticipation to explore the nursery.

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Courtesy https://www.fillmoreca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=49

FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA – November 7, 2023–In a significant development, the draft district elections maps are now accessible for public review. The City invites residents to actively engage in this democratic process by examining the proposed maps and providing valuable feedback.

The online viewer link, where you can explore the draft district elections maps, online. Additionally, detailed maps are available for viewing and download at the following links:

Yellow Map – pictured below; More details visit https://www.fillmoreca.gov/Document Center/View/575/Yellow-Map-PDF?bidId=
Green Map – pictured below; More details visit https://www.fillmoreca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/576/Green-Map-PDF?bidId=
Orange Map – pictured below; More details visit https://www.fillmoreca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/577/Orange-Map-PDF?bidId=
Public participation is crucial to ensuring fair and representative districting. Residents are encouraged to voice their opinions, concerns, and suggestions regarding the proposed maps. Your input will play a vital role in shaping the future of our community.

Visit the Online map viewer can be access by clicking here to explore the draft district elections maps and make your voice heard. Let’s work together to create a districting plan that reflects the diversity and interests of our community.
Please visit www.fillmoreca.gov and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
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Draft District Elections Maps Available for Public Viewing

Pictured above the Maps District Elections can be courtesy https://ndcresearch.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=eb95dbdd7....

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

City of Fillmore
Draft District Elections Maps Available for Public Viewing
FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA – November 7, 2023–In a significant development, the draft district elections maps are now accessible for public review. The City invites residents to actively engage in this democratic process by examining the proposed maps and providing valuable feedback.

The online viewer link, where you can explore the draft district elections maps, online. Additionally, detailed maps are available for viewing and download at the following links:

Yellow Map – pictured below – https://www.fillmoreca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/575/Yellow-Map-PDF?bidId=
Green Map – pictured below - https://www.fillmoreca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/576/Green-Map-PDF?bidId=
Orange Map – pictured below - https://www.fillmoreca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/577/Orange-Map-PDF?bidId=
Public participation is crucial to ensuring fair and representative districting. Residents are encouraged to voice their opinions, concerns, and suggestions regarding the proposed maps. Your input will play a vital role in shaping the future of our community.

Visit the Online map viewer can be access by clicking here to explore the draft district elections maps and make your voice heard. Let's work together to create a districting plan that reflects the diversity and interests of our community.
Please visit www.fillmoreca.gov and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
Community Contact:

Name: Erika Herrera-Terriquez
Title: Assistant City Manager
Phone: 805-946-1712
Email: eherrera@fillmoreca.gov

The Grand Marshals and guest speakers were given certificates of recognition and plaques for their contributions. Pictured (l-r) at the Veterans Day ceremony are Fillmore Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villasenor, with Grand Marshals Ismael Alonzo and Victor Westerberg, and guest speaker former Police Chief and Marine veteran Richard “Dick” Diaz., Fillmore Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Bob Gradias and Supervisor Kelly Long’s Representative Manuel Minjares. Inset, Fillmore VFW leading the parade down Central Avenue. Inset photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.
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Pictured are classic cars which carried Fillmore and Piru Veterans down Central Avenue in this year’s parade and future cadets marching to close out the parade with the Fillmore Police & Fire Departments following. Thank you for serving your country. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News. One of the traditions was the presentation of each branch of service flag and medley. As each branch was recognized, the veterans of that branch stood and saluted as the medley played.
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The Veterans Day Celebration was a huge success as the community paid homage to our local heroes on Friday, November 10th and Saturday, November 11th. The celebration began with a Concert at the Park at City Park on Friday evening. Mack and D started the night captivating the crowd of over 150 with their blend of pop, country, blues, and requests. The headliner was Ventura County’s own “Los Amigos” and they performed a variety of music from rock, cumbia, jazz, and country. Los Amigos are a talented troupe of professional musicians who have played with various artists over the years. Their style of music had the crowd jumping and dancing over the evening.

On Saturday, the Veterans Day Parade started with the Annual Veterans Day Parade hosted by the Fillmore Lions Club. Over 70 Veterans rode in classic cars and corvettes waving at the crowd as they cheered each veteran when they drove by. This year’s Grand Marshals were Victor Westerberg and Ismael Alonzo. Victor and Ismael are long time members of the Fillmore-Piru Veterans of Foreign War. Their dedication and commitment to the members are extraordinary as they work to provide services and information to our local veterans.

The parade was followed by the Annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Fillmore Middle School. The guest speaker was former Police Chief and Marine Veteran Richard “Dick” Diaz. Mr. Diaz shared his experiences serving in Viet Nam. He also discussed the importance of honoring and remembering our Veterans for their commitment and sacrifices to keep our country free. Many of our Veterans still experience physical and mental challenges and supporting them is an essential need to provide the care they need.

Supervisor Kelly Long’s Representative Manuel Minjares, and Fillmore Mayor Pro Tem Christina Villasenor were on hand to present certificates of recognition to Victor, Ismael, and Richard. The Fillmore Knights of Columbus Grand Knight, Bob Gradias presented them with plaques for their contributions.

One of the traditions was the presentation of each branch of service’s flags and medley. As each branch was recognized, the Veterans of their branch stood and saluted, many with tears running down their cheeks.

Music and sound were provided by Danny Ibarra and Danny Rodriguez for both events.

A delicious luncheon BBQ was served to over 200 guests attending the ceremony. Colette Golson and her staff provided a full coarse meal and dessert. Congratulations to Colette for providing such a wonderful meal. And, yes, Vets ate for free!
Kudos to the Veterans Day Committee for their hard work in making this such a success.

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Courtesy https://www.blog.fillmoreusd.org/fillmore-unified-school-district-blog/2...

Our updated renderings show the exterior design for our new FHS Athletic Complex. We still need to determine the colors and the image on the west side of the building that will be facing the stadium. Our architects are working to finish the interior design and plan for the required solar power installation. This plan set is currently being costed to ensure that we are within the School Board’s funding allocation for this facility.
Please join us on Monday, November 13, for a FHS Athletic Complex Public Meeting at the Fillmore High School Library at 6p.m. until 7p.m. to discuss plans for the new complex. More information at blog.fillmoreusd.org.

Richard “Dick” Diaz

Richard “Dick” Diaz was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, the oldest of ten. When he was 10 years old his father, a career Submarine Sailor, was transferred to San Diego where Dick attended grades 4-12 in National City, graduating from Sweetwater Union High School in 1965.

After graduation Dick enlisted in the Marine Corps for 4 years. His Basic Training was at MCRD San Diego and Camp Pendleton. After a short time in Memphis, Tennessee he was stationed at MCAS El Toro in Irvine, California, with Third Marine Air Wing VMGR 352 as an aircraft First Mechanic on a KC130F Hercules Air Refueler/Transport Aircraft.

VMGR 352 made frequent Transpacific flights to Vietnam continuously performing in-air refueling along the way for Marine Corps F-4 Phantom fighter jets making their way to Vietnam. He was a First Mechanic on the flight crew on those flights. While on operations within Vietnam, their mission was either in-air refueling bomb laden F-4’s over the Gulf of Tonkin or transporting troops and equipment to various bases, Chu Lai, Dong Ha, Phu Bai, and Da Nang. He logged over 1,000 flight hours as a flight crew member onboard the KC130F.

While in Vietnam during 1967-1968, Dick was exposed to Agent Orange and in 1981 was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer. But it was not until December 2021 through a court order that the Veterans Administration recognized Bladder Cancer as directly associated with Disabilities or Death of Vietnam Veterans exposed to Agent Orange. In 2022, he was classified by the Veterans Administration as having disabilities associated with his service in Vietnam and exposure to Agent Orange.
Dick started his law enforcement career with the Orange Police Department after his service in the Marine Corps. His law enforcement career was from October 10, 1969-March 25, 2006. During that time, Dick served with the Orange Police Department, Signal Hill Police Department, Fillmore Police Department and Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. Dick was the police chief here in Fillmore.

He and his wife Carolyn live in Fillmore, and have five children, 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

USMC Active January 10, 1966-October 10, 1969

USMC Inactive Reserves October 10, 1969-January 10, 1971

Sergeant E5 MOS 6314 Jet Engine Mechanic/Flight Crew KC 130F Air Refueler/Transport Aircraftid.