Photo credit Andrea McClellan.

Article by Jaclyn Ibarra
Fillmore Lions Club would like to thank the community for supporting last Saturday’s Enchilada Dinner fundraiser. They made 500 to go dinners to help raise funds for high school senior scholarships that’ll be awarded this spring.
There were countless volunteers such as One Step a la Vez teens and staff, Fillmore Boy Scout Troop 406, Sespe 4H, Fillmore FFA, and fellow Lions from Ventura. Lions would also like to thank local businesses such as Fillmore’s El Pescador, Estrella Market, Beylik Farms, Salvation Army of Ventura, and Red Engine Brewery. Lions intend to carry on this community event every year, as so many Fillmorites look forward to the delicious dinner. Lastly and very importantly, there was no food wasted. At the end of the event Fillmore Lions was able to donate more than 250 enchilada meals to Spirit of Santa Paula, our local homeless shelter. They do great work and rely solely on donations. It felt great to provide so much food for a worthy organization.
For more information on Fillmore Lions, visit www.fillmorelionsclub.org.

CAMARILLO, CA 10/29/2025 – Momentum is building with the announcement of a new matching opportunity for the Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund, a community-wide effort to support local families and small businesses experiencing sudden hardship and disruption. Through the generosity of the Brokaw Family Fund, donations up to a total of $50,000 will be matched, doubling impact for this vital humanitarian effort that offers a coordinated and trusted way for residents to step up and support one another.
“The Brokaw Family Fund normally focuses on bettering the lives of farm workers, but now all our immigrant neighbors are threatened,” said Ellen Brokaw. “Nonprofits are overwhelmed with requests from families for life-sustaining help. We hope this challenge will inspire others to contribute whatever they can to help all our neighbors in need.”
The latest round of grants amount to $134,000, and recipients include Catholic Charities, Ventura County; Conejo Community Outreach; House Farm Workers!; Lucha, Inc.; Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project (MICOP); Oxnard College Foundation; Safe Passage Youth Foundation; Samaritan Center - Simi Valley; Saticoy Food Hub; Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church and Spirit of Santa Paula. In total, over $454,000 has been donated or committed to the Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund to date.
Convened by the Ventura County Community Foundation, the Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund & Coalition is led by over 30 partners and counting. The broad coalition behind the Fund includes business, civic, nonprofit, education and faith-based leaders from across Ventura County. Multiple cities have come on board as partners of the vital humanitarian effort as well, such as Thousand Oaks, Port Hueneme, Fillmore, Ventura and Camarillo.
“I am so humbled by just how generous our community is, and so proud of what we have been able to accomplish together in the last few weeks,” said VCCF Board Chair Leah Lacayo. “With this new matching opportunity for the Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund, we can double our impact to support our Ventura County community. We are grateful to the Brokaw Family Fund for their generous contribution and for taking action to support our neighbors in need.”
One hundred percent of every contribution to the Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund will directly support:
• Food, transportation and essential supplies for families in need
• Emergency shelter and rental assistance
• Critical services provided by schools, neighborhood centers, business and economic development centers and community-based organizations
• Additional essential needs as they emerge
“We care about our neighbors and their well-being,” said Lacayo. “An injury to one is an injury to all! We are all a part of the fabric of our Ventura County community. That is what makes Ventura County so great!”
To learn more or make a contribution, please visit vccf.org/neighbors.
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About the Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund
The Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund is a united, community-wide effort to support local families and small businesses experiencing sudden hardship and disruption. It offers a coordinated and trusted way for residents to step up and support one another. Working with respected community-based organizations, the Fund delivers immediate and essential relief, including food, transportation, housing assistance and other urgent needs. The broad coalition behind the Fund includes business, civic, nonprofit, education and faith-based leaders from across Ventura County. Together, they aim to address both immediate needs and the broader ripple effects impacting families, students and local businesses. Learn more at vccf.org/neighbors

Santa Clara Valley Disposal will maintain its regular trash, recycling and yard/organics waste collection schedule in Fillmore during the week of Veterans Day, Nov. 9-15. The holiday falls on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Remember that residential customers can place all three carts curbside every week, as Santa Clara Valley Disposal collects all waste weekly – including food waste, which is recyclable. All food waste should be placed in closed paper or plastic bags and the bags should be tossed in the organics waste cart. This prevents food waste contamination because food waste and yard waste are processed separately. Even if you only have food waste bags and no yard waste, you can still put the food waste bags in your organics waste cart and take it to the curb every week for pickup.
Harrison Industries serves the cities and surrounding unincorporated areas of Ventura, Ojai and Camarillo as well as the unincorporated areas of La Conchita, Lake Sherwood, Lynn Ranch, Newbury Park, Ojai Valley (Ventura River Valley), Oxnard Plain, Piru, Point Mugu, Rancho Matilija, Rincon, Santa Paula, Santa Rosa Valley, Somis, Upper Ojai, Yerba Buena and the Channel Islands Beach Community Services District, as well as California State University Channel Islands and the city of Carpinteria, as E.J. Harrison & Sons; and the city of Fillmore as Santa Clara Valley Disposal.
For more information, visit www.ejharrison.com.

Photo credit Linda Nunes

By Linda Nunes
Fillmore Civic Pride volunteers have chosen the decorated yard at 256 Rhodes Court, belonging to the Vieyra family, for the Fall Harvest/ Halloween Award. Daughter Eva said her mother, Rocio Vieyra, enjoys decorating for all the holidays and the children help her as needed. Eva said decorating is a hobby and fun for the entire family.
The family has lived on Rhodes Court for about 20 years and in Fillmore for 25 years. Be sure to get out of your car and walk on the sidewalk in front of the house during the night or even in daytime to see the amazing city of figures and buildings at ground level. Rocio even has black roses and a black tree in a planter, and the house is covered with decorations and lights.
Rocio works at a beauty salon in the brick Firestone building across from Fillmore City Hall, so drop in to congratulate her on the hard work and award!
The family will enjoy using their gift certificate from Otto & Sons Nursery and now is a great time for everyone to shop with their 40% off sale which lasts until the end of October! Civic Pride volunteers are thankful for Otto & Sons Nursery’s support in this project which improves our community in appearance and fosters community participation. And we have the pleasure of meeting people in different neighborhoods!
“Honorable Mentions” to take a tour with the family include: 502 Stonehedge, 759 Galvin, 3661 Foothill, 644 Mountain View, 398 Edgewood, 45 Central, 787 Burlington, 855 Sante Fe, 937 Sante Fe, 998 Hinckley, 603 2nd, and 733 3rd Street. Traditions neighborhood off Goodenough Road also has some great decorations and Candelaria at the end of the street.

October 22, 2025
(VENTURA) Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 is opening day for nine vote centers located throughout Ventura County for the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election. Nine additional vote centers will open the following Saturday, Nov. 1. Vote center hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM every day until Nov. 3, and 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Election Day, Nov. 4.
“With this being a special election, the vote center locations may be different from those used in past elections,” County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters, Michelle Ascencion, said. “Please check your County Voter Information Guide, the insert in your vote by mail ballot, or the County Elections website at Vote.VenturaCounty.gov, to find the list of vote center sites that are opening this week.”
With up to 10 days of early voting available before Election Day, voters who have questions or would like extra assistance can take advantage of days that are typically less busy than Election Day at the vote centers.
At any vote center, ADA curbside voting is available to help mobility-restricted voters cast their ballot from their car. Inside the vote center, any voter can receive individual one-to-one assistance from the staff. Each vote center is equipped with several ADA-accessible ballot marking devices, which enable voters to use a touchscreen display to vote their ballot, review their selection, and print their ballot. A ballot printed from the ballot marking device is tabulated in the same manner as a hand-marked ballot.
Any voter can request to use the ballot marking device, but it is specially designed to provide ADA accessible voting, with adjustable font sizes on the display screen, audio options, and other accommodative capabilities for voters. A ballot printed from the ballot marking device is tabulated in the same manner as a hand-marked ballot.
Voters with disabilities who prefer to vote from home can choose to utilize a unique type of voting by mail called Remote Accessible Vote By Mail (RAVBM). The RAVBM ballot enables the voter to view and mark their ballot using their own personal adaptive devices, such as a screen reader or other accessible technology, similar to using a ballot marking device at a vote center. With RAVBM, a voter can vote their ballot privately and independently. Once they’ve completed their ballot, the voter prints it out and submits the ballot in a signed, postage-paid envelope, and deposits it in a ballot drop box or sends it via US Postal Mail just like they would a standard vote by mail ballot.
Vote centers can also provide assistance to voters in languages other than English. California’s ballots are all printed in English and Spanish, and certain counties with significant enough foreign language-speaking communities also provide ballots in additional languages. There are bilingual Spanish/English election workers at many of the vote centers, and the Secretary of State’s office provides a hotline for assistance with other languages.
Voters registering late can still participate in the election by visiting a vote center, where they will vote on a provisional ballot. Once the registration information is verified and finalized, the provisional ballot can be counted and the voter will be registered for future elections.
“Since voters are not assigned to a specific location, they can select the Ventura County vote center that is most convenient for them to either vote in person or deliver their completed vote by mail ballot,” Registrar Ascencion said. “Vote by mail ballots can also be returned to an official Ventura County Elections ballot drop box or in the US Postal mail. Whether you vote by mail or go to a vote center to vote in person, the time is NOW to make your voice heard for the November 4th Statewide Special Election. Please contact us if you have any questions, we’re here to help.”
For assistance, voters can contact the Elections Division at (805) 654-2664, by email at elections@venturacounty.gov, or visit the website, Vote.VenturaCounty.gov.
The Ventura County Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters is committed to “Preserving history and protecting democracy for the people of Ventura County, past, present, and future.” More information about the agency’s services is available 24/7 at www.ClerkRecorder.VenturaCounty.gov.

FRIENDS OF THE BLANCHARD COMMUNITY LIBRARY

BACK STACKS Used Book Sales

The Back Stacks are OPEN and have loads of books for sale!

BIG SATURDAY SALE NOVEMBER 1ST

10AM TO 2PM

NOVEMBER Sale Item

ALL COOKBOOKS AND AUDIO BOOKS ARE 50% OFF

Check out a new Cookbook for the Holidays! We have classics, niche recipes, dessert cookbooks – really any type of cooking you would like to explore.

Listen to an Audio book while you are cooking! We just received a very LARGE donation of Audio books, so come in an check out our inventory.

If you miss the Saturday sale, our weekday hours are outlined below.

Wednesdays from 12 pm to 4 PM (except January 1st)

Thursdays from 12pm to 2pm

Fridays from 12 pm to 2pm

We accept cash, checks and credit cards.

We have a large inventory of Fiction and Non-fiction, as well as children’s books. Our collection features 1,000’s of used books from 50 cents to $2, as well as collectible books from $4 and up. 100% of book sale proceeds goes to support the Blanchard Community Library. PLEASE NOTE: We love receiving donations, and accept everything EXCEPT VHS, magazines or cassette taps. Also, we accept donations ONLY on days when the Library is open for business to ensure that your generous donation is not damaged or stolen.

Located at the Blanchard Community Library, 119 North 8th Street, Santa Paula,

LOOK FOR our BOOK SALE SIGNS on 8th Street

At its regular meeting on October 14, the Fillmore City Council voted 3-1 to become a member of Clean Power Alliance (CPA), a locally-operated clean electricity provider. With this decision, Fillmore becomes the final city in Ventura County to partner with CPA.
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At its regular meeting on October 14, the Fillmore City Council voted 3-1 to become a member of Clean Power Alliance (CPA), a locally-operated clean electricity provider. With this decision, Fillmore becomes the final city in Ventura County to partner with CPA, officially joining the rest of the county in offering residents and businesses access to renewable energy and greater local control over electricity decisions.

At last night’s meeting, Fillmore residents, youth, and environmental advocates gave public comment to show strong local support for this important energy decision.

“I understand change can be daunting. But the risks of inaction are greater,” said Cesar Campos, fellow at Climate First: Replacing Oil & Gas (CFROG) and Oxnard College student. “All of the cities in Ventura County have already joined CPA, thus showing their commitment and awareness to ensure a better and brighter future for their residents and future community members. Fillmore deserves the same.”

This decision to officially move forward as a Clean Power Alliance member community comes after months of grassroots advocacy efforts by local community members and youth, accompanied by One Step A La Vez and Climate First: Replacing Oil & Gas (CFROG). In May, the Fillmore City Council first decided to move forward with a feasibility study that determined the city was eligible to participate.

“It is time that Fillmore residents have the choice,” Mayor Christina Villaseñor shared during the meeting. “I’m excited about having a seat at the table and to be able to consider the energy needs for our community and our region [...]. CPA being able to reinvest profits back into the community because there are not investors or shareholders to pay; this is a great quality.

CPA sources energy from solar, wind, and other renewable sources. The transition to CPA will give Fillmore customers access to: cleaner energy at competitive rates, community reinvestment programs and grants, and support for local clean energy jobs and infrastructure. The City of Fillmore will also have the opportunity to actively participate in the energy provider’s decision-making process by appointing a City Council representative to the Clean Power Alliance Board of Directors.

“This is one of the most impactful steps our city can take to address climate change at the local level,” said Karen Laiz, youth leader with One Step A La Vez. “By making clean energy the default, we make sustainability more accessible and equitable, especially for the lower-income households that might otherwise be left behind in the transition to a greener future.”

“Energy affordability, access to clean power, and climate resilience are not just energy policy concerns; they are energy justice issues and therefore, environmental justice priorities,” said Fabiola Gomez, Senior Environmental Justice Coordinator at the National Wildlife Federation.

“Joining CPA is a cost-efficient, value-aligned, and forward-thinking step that will protect the community, support vulnerable residents, and help fulfill the city’s environmental goals.”

Beginning in 2027, Fillmore residents and businesses will automatically receive clean, competitively priced power from CPA. The next decision for the city to make is the default energy tier, which ranges from 40% to 100% renewable sources.

VENTURA, Calif. – On Friday October 10, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1344, authored by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin and sponsored by Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko, officially enacting a pilot program that allows district attorneys in select counties to directly petition the courts for Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs), also known as “Red Flag Laws.”

The measure authorizes prosecutors in Ventura, El Dorado, Alameda, and Santa Clara counties to petition for GVROs, giving district attorneys the ability to intervene when individuals pose an imminent threat to themselves or others.

Existing law authorizes law enforcement officers, family members, coworkers, and others to obtain a GVRO when a person poses an immediate danger to themselves or others by possessing a firearm and when less restrictive alternatives are inadequate.

Under AB 1344, district attorneys in the four participating counties will also be able to seek a GVRO.
“This is a significant law for community safety,” said District Attorney Nasarenko. “Prosecutors are uniquely positioned and qualified to seek these restraining orders to prevent gun violence, and I thank Assemblymember Irwin for championing this much-needed legislation.”

“The frequency of mass shootings committed with legally purchased firearms continues to drive home the point that removing firearms from those who pose a danger to themselves or others, is perhaps the first-line of defense in preventing tragedies,” said Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin. “The expanded use of Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVRO’s) has proven to be an effective tool to address this issue. I am thankful to Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko, who has been steadfast in his support of my efforts to pass legislation that would authorize a pilot program to allow District Attorney’s to petition for GVRO’s. The data gathered through this pilot program could lead to statewide legislation that would have a significant impact on gun violence in California.”

The law also requires annual reporting to the California Firearm Violence Research Center at UC Davis beginning in 2027, allowing the state to analyze GVRO usage and outcomes to guide future firearm safety policies.

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Contact: Joey Buttitta

Title: Communications Manager/PIO

Phone: (805) 767-3400

Email: Joey.Buttitta@venturacounty.gov

Approved: SW

Date: October 13, 2025

Release No.: 25-125

Courtesy https://fillmoreca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=245.
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Courtesy https://fillmoreca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=245

Posted on: October 7, 2025 | Last Modified on: October 7, 2025

The City of Fillmore would like to inform residents that ongoing work along C Street is being performed by Toro Enterprises as part of the Williams Homes Creekside Project. This project includes the installation of a new sewer line and is anticipated to be completed by the week of Thanksgiving, pending any unforeseen delays.

Road closures and detours are currently in effect on C Street and work is permitted between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Staff is actively monitoring field activity and may adjust construction operations as needed to accommodate traffic conditions, school schedules, and on-site factors.
During Fillmore Unified School District’s Fall Break, work will continue under regular hours. Once school is back in session,
construction hours will be adjusted to 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. to help reduce school-related traffic congestion in the area.
For more information or questions about this project, please contact the City of Fillmore Public Works Department at (805) 586-1367 Ext.233

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Courtesy https://fillmoreca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=241.

https://fillmoreca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=241

Posted on: October 1, 2025

The City of Fillmore invites you to an Immigration Resources Forum on Thursday, October 16, from 6:00PM to 8:30 PM at Fillmore City Hall (250 Central Ave., Fillmore, CA, 93015)

The program will be conducted entirely in Spanish, with interpretation services available for translation from Spanish to English.

Presentations include a Know Your Rights workshop by immigration attorney Vanessa Frank, plus resources from Friends of Fieldworkers, United Farm Workers, Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP), Poder Popular, and 211 Ventura County. Light refreshments will be provided.

For those unable to attend in person, the forum will be livestreamed on the City of Fillmore’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with trusted organizations and learn about important community resources.

Questions? Contact

Agarcia@fillmoreca.gov
(805) 946-1827.

Ventura County Library is proud to participate in National Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October by offering free
cybersecurity education materials at the Ray D. Prueter Library in Port Hueneme.

This event is designed to empower residents of all ages with practical tools and knowledge to stay safe online. Throughout
the month, visitors will have access to:

• Tips to Avoid the Next Scam – Learn how to spot phishing emails, phone scams, and fraudulent links.

• Guidelines for Good Cyber Hygiene – Easy steps to protect your devices, passwords, and personal information.

• Activity Materials for Kids – Fun activities to teach children about online safety.

• Content in English and Spanish – Accessible resources for our diverse community.

Additionally, the Ventura County Library is pleased to host members of the Joint Regional Intelligence Center (JRIC) for a
cybersecurity presentation on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 3:00-4:00pm. They will cover popular topics such as
ransomware, crypto malware, security awareness for the public, and resources to empower your family. The JRIC is a
partnership between federal, state, and local law enforcement and public safety agencies that help support organizations and
residents within Southern California.

Cybersecurity has become an essential life skill, and these programs are part of the library’s commitment to helping the
community navigate today’s digital world with confidence and safety.

For more information about Cybersecurity Education Month events at Prueter Library, visit www.library.venturacounty.gov or
contact Amanda Armitage at amanda.armitage@venturacounty.gov

Ventura County Library:

Inspiring our community to explore, discover and connect.

The Ventura County Library is available 24/7 at library.venturacounty.gov.

FRIENDS OF THE BLANCHARD COMMUNITY LIBRARY

BACK STACKS Used Book Sales

The Back Stacks are OPEN and have loads of books for sale!

BIG SATURDAY SALE OCTOBER 4TH

10AM TO 2PM

OCTOBER Sale Item

ALL Mysteries ARE 50% OFF.

We have all your favorite mystery writers – contemporary and classics.

Stop by and check out our inventory.

If you miss the Saturday sale, our weekday hours are outlined below.

Wednesdays from 12 pm to 4 PM (except January 1st)

Thursdays from 12pm to 2pm

Fridays from 12 pm to 2pm

We accept cash, checks and credit cards.

We have a large inventory of Fiction and Non-fiction, as well as children’s books. Our collection features 1,000’s of used books from 50 cents to $2, as well as collectible books from $4 and up. 100% of book sale proceeds goes to support the Blanchard Community Library. PLEASE NOTE: We love receiving donations, and accept everything EXCEPT VHS, magazines or cassette taps. Also, we accept donations ONLY on days when the Library is open for business to ensure that your generous donation is not damaged or stolen.

Located at the Blanchard Community Library, 119 North 8th Street, Santa Paula,

LOOK FOR our BOOK SALE SIGNS on 8th Street

President Donald Turmp also ordered for the American flag to be flown at half-staff in honor of Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA founder who was assassinated on September 10th.
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Flags across the United States were flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on September 11, 2025 (Patriot Day), in memory of the nearly 3,000 souls lost on 9/11 in the attack on the World Trade Center Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and in a field in Pennsylvania. But they remained that way until Friday, September 12th for another reason. President Donald Trump ordered for the American flag to be flown at half-staff in honor of Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA founder and conservative activist who was shot and killed at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah on September 10th. The flag code states that the president can modify or alter “any rule or custom pertaining to the display of the flag” by proclamation. While the flag code is written in the U.S. Code, it is considered a guideline and contains no enforcement mechanism, according to Congress’ website.

Released September 15, 2025

VENTURA, California – With the Medicare Open Enrollment period soon to begin, the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy
Program (HICAP) – part of the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging, a division of the Human Services Agency – will again be
providing countywide resources and help.

Medicare Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and runs through December 7. HICAP counselors, who are registered by the
California Department of Aging, provide free, unbiased Medicare counseling to the public.

Between October 6-14, HICAP counselors will host presentations on “2026 Medicare Changes” at 13 different sites around the
county. People are encouraged to sign up online at VCAAA.VenturaCounty.gov/HICAP to register to attend these presentations.

From October 15 to December 5, HICAP counselors will host 36 One-Stop events at 14 different sites around the county to
provide individual counseling sessions. People interested in a one-on-one appointment are urged to sign up as soon as
possible, as they will fill up quickly. The online form can be found at VCAAA.VenturaCounty.gov/HICAP.

Sites for these various events include Ventura (the VCAAA office), Camarillo (Camarillo Health Care District, Pleasant
Valley Senior Center), Fillmore (Active Adult Center), Moorpark (Active Adult Center), Ojai (HELP of Ojai), Oxnard (Colonia
Senior Center, Palm Vista Senior Center, South Oxnard Senior Center, Wilson Senior Center), Port Hueneme (Orvene S.
Carpenter Community Center), Santa Paula (Senior Center), Simi Valley (Senior Center) and Thousand Oaks (CRPD Conejo Creek
Community Building, Goebel Adult Community Center).

Please see the attached PDFs or visit VCAAA.VenturaCounty.gov/HICAP for specific dates, times and locations.

Both the presentations and the individual appointments are free. For more information, call the VCAAA at 805-477-7300.

September 5, 2025

The Ventura County Child Exploitation Human Trafficking Task Force, made up of the District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation and the FBI, arrested six people in Ventura County during a two-week enforcement operation targeting the production, distribution, and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The operation was made successful by the valuable assistance of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Ventura Police Department, Santa Paula Police Department, Oxnard Police Department, and Southern California High Tech Task Force.

The coordinated effort was executed between August 18, 2025, and August 29, 2025. In all, 11 search warrants approved by Superior Court Judges, including three for residential locations, were served for Investigators to obtain vital evidence in these cases.

Those arrested in Ventura County are alleged to have committed various crimes, including the possession of CSAM, possession of CSAM with intent to distribute, and attempted enticement of a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity.
“Child exploitation thrives in secrecy, but operations like this shine a light on those who seek to harm children,” said District Attorney Erik Nasarenko. “These arrests and charges show what can be accomplished when local, state, and federal law enforcement join forces to identify offenders and safeguard the most vulnerable among us.”

Defendants arrested:
Tan Hoang Phuc Le (23 years old, Simi Valley) - 2025007355 Charged with: PC 311.11(a) - Possession of child pornography

Kevin Williams (42 years old, Santa Paula) - 2025021227
Charged with: PC 311.11(a) - Possession of child pornography, PC 311.1 - Possession of child pornography with intent to distribute (6-counts)

Dameon Schubert (36 years old, Ventura) - 2025021272
Charged with: PC 311.11(a) - Possession of child pornography, PC 311.1 - Possession of child pornography with intent to distribute

Kevin Reynolds (40 years old, Newbury Park)
Charges under review: PC 311.11(a) - Possession of child pornography, PC 311.1 - Possession of child pornography with intent to distribute
Note: Reynolds is a Fillmore High School Chemistry teacher – News Release

Scott Milne (44 years old, Thousand Oaks)
Charges under review: PC 311.11(a) - Possession of child pornography, PC 311.1 - Possession of child pornography with intent to distribute, PC 311.2(c) – Distribution and possession of child pornography with intent to distribute

Samuel William Lafond (37 years old) - Federal Arrest
18 U.S.C. § 2422(b) - Attempted enticement of a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity
18 U.S.C. §§ 2252A(a)(2)(A), (b)(1) - Distribution of child pornography 18 U.S.C. §§ 2252A(a)(2)(A), (b)(1) - Receipt of child pornography
18 U.S.C. §§ 2252A(a)(5)(B), (b)(2) - Possession of child pornography

“The FBI continues to collaborate with our local partners in Ventura County to focus on the exploitation of the most vulnerable members of our society,” said Akil Davis, the Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. “As part of “Operation Summer Heat” the FBI has stepped up its efforts to target violent criminals - including violent offenders who target children - for arrest and prosecution at both the state and federal level. I’m proud of the enduring relationships we enjoy with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, as well as the Ventura, Oxnard and Santa Paula Police Departments, in having focused and continuing to focus on this important mission over the past several weeks and in the days ahead.”

The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigation and the FBI also partner with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), which receives and shares tips about possible child sexual exploitation received through its 24/7 hotline at
1-800-THE-LOST and on missingkids.org. As always, we urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspected crime against a child to 911 and local law enforcement immediately.

A criminal complaint or indictment is merely an allegation. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.