On Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 5:03pm a 3.6 earthquake hit 9miles from Santa Paula and was felt in areas of Fillmore.

December 11, 2025
Fillmore, CA — The City of Fillmore is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its annual budget. This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and represents a significant achievement for the City.
The honor reflects the Fillmore City Council’s and City staff’s commitment to ensuring that the City’s budget meets the highest principles of transparency, accountability, and effective financial management. To receive this recognition, the City of Fillmore’s budget was evaluated according to nationally recognized guidelines that assess how well a municipal budget functions as:
• A policy document
• A financial plan
• An operations guide
• A communications tool
To earn the award, budget documents must be rated “proficient” in all four categories and
in all required criteria within those categories.
Fillmore joins more than 1,900 jurisdictions across North America participating in the GFOA Budget Awards Program. Award recipients serve as leaders in advancing the quality and clarity of public budgeting and provide a model for other local governments.
The City of Fillmore is honored to receive this recognition and remains committed to maintaining strong fiscal practices, transparent communication, and responsible stewardship of public funds.
Contact:
Name: Erika Herrera-Terriquez Title: City Manager
Phone: 805-946-1712
Email: eherrera@fillmoreca.gov
Name: Angel Garcia
Title Senior Management Analyst Phone: 805-946-1827
Email: agarcia@fillmoreca.gov

On Tuesday, December 2nd, at 10:55 p.m., the Fillmore Fire Department was investigating an outside fire in the 200 block of Olive Street. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames, and no injuries were reported. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.

Courtesy Ventura County Sheriff’s Office

On 12/07/2025, at about 8:50 PM, deputies from the Fillmore Station responded to the 1000 block of Oliver Street in Fillmore reference a shooting which had just occurred. Upon arrival, deputies located evidence indicating the incident occurred on Burson Lane south of Oliver Street.
Detectives are actively investigating this shooting and are asking for the public’s assistance for any information regarding the incident. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Detective Christopher Vorzimer (805) 384-4731 or Detective Nicole Grover at (805) 384-4722. Tips can also be submitted through Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), where callers can remain anonymous.
Any person with information regarding the incident is encouraged to utilize the link or QR code provided below to upload and submit any photos or video footage of the incident.
https://venturasheriffca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/25-1...
Prepared by: Sergeant Francisco Jauregui
News Release Date: 12/08/2025
Approved by: Captain Victor Medina
Booking Photo Release: NO
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Nature of Incident: Burson Lane shooting - Public assistance request
Report Number: 25-156717
Location: Burson Lane south of Oliver Street, Fillmore
Date & Time: 12/07/2025, 8:50 PM
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Patrol, Fillmore Detective Unit, West County Special Enforcement Unit, Sheriff’s Crime Scene Investigations Unit, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Bureau
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent
City of Residence
Age
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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).

For item 9.A – the city council selected Albert Mendez as our new Mayor and John Garnica as our new Mayor Pro Tem (5-0 vote)
All other items were passed with a 5-0 vote. CITY OF FILLMORE
CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025 6:30 PM CITY HALL
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.A OATH OF OFFICE: INCOMING DISTRICT 1 COUNCILMEMBER MARIO RODRIGUEZ
5.B HONORING ARMY STAFF SERGEANT (RET.) MARK DOMINGUEZ FOR SERVICE TO THE COUNTRY AND THE COMMUNITY
5.C HONORING NANCY RODRIGUEZ WITH THE COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD
5.D RECOGNITION OF THE 2025 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHITNG SPONSORS
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, COMMENTS, COMMITEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 8A. THROUGH 8F. IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.
8.ACITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-DECEMBER 9, 2025 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-DECEMBER 9, 2025.PDF
8.B OCTOBER 14, 2025 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 2025 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.PDF
8.C ACCEPT FEMA GRANT FOR A MEDICAL CARDIAC MONITOR SR 2025 LEAP GRANT.PDF
8.D FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW CIRCULATION PUMP FOR THE FILLMORE COMMUNITY POOL
SR - NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR AQUATIC CENTER CIRCULATION PUMP REPLACEMENT PROJECT. FINAL.PDF
8.E FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR A-STREET GUARDRAIL REPAIR PROJECT
SR - NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR A-STREET GUARDRAIL REPAIR PROJECT. FINAL.PDF
8.F FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR PHASE ONE SPORTS FIELD LIGHTING AT TWO RIVERS PARK AND CONTROLLER UPGARDE AT SHIELLS PARK
SR - NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR SPORTS FIELD LIGHTING AND CONTROLLER PROJECT. FINAL.PDF
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A SELECTION OF 2025 MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEMPORE SR SELECTION OF MAYOR AND MPT.PDF
9.B DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
SR - CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR 2026.PDF
9.C APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, LIAISON, AND OUTSIDE AGENCIES
SR COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.PDF
9.D PRESERVATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT - APPOINTMENT OF STANDBY OFFICERS
PRESERVATION OF LOCAL GOV - APPOINTMENT OF STANDBY OFFICERS 2025.PDF
9.E PROGRESS REPORT ON THE CITY COUNCIL EFFORT TO MEET ITS GOALS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 AND DIRECTION FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 CITY COUNCIL GOALS PROGRESS REPORT SR.PDF
9.F ADOPTION OF THE FY 2026-27 RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS) FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF FILLMORE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
SR - ADOPTION OF ROPS BUDGET FY 2026-27.PDF
9.G NEW COMMUNE DTLA LLC V. CITY OF REDONDO BEACH APPEAL SR- AMICUS IN REDONDO BEACH HE CASE.PDF
9.H AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL REPLACEMENT EXHAUST FANS AND DUCTWORK AT THE FILLMORE AQUATICS CENTER
SR - AQUATICS CENTER EXHAUST FANS AND DUCT WORK. FINAL.PDF
9.I APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 25-03A
FOR WELL NO. 10 DRILLING AND WELL NO. 5 DESTRUCTION
SR- APPROVAL OF WILLDAN TASK ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT OF SN25-03A. FINAL.PDF
9.J REVIEW OF FY 2024-25 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ANNUAL AND FIVE-YEAR REPORT AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-4087 MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING UNEXPENDED DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
SR FY 2024-25 DIF REPORT.PDF
10. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
11. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026, (TENTATIVE UNTIL APPROVED BY COUNCIL) CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.

On Saturday, December 13, will be the Annual Piru Christmas Parade and Festival this year’s Grand marshals are Salvador “Chava” & Rosie Hurtado picture above. Parade begins at 12pm, festival 1pm – 5pm on Center Street in Piru. Presented by Piru Neighborhood Council.

The Piru Neighborhood Council presents the Annual Piru Christmas Parade and Festival will be Saturday, December 13, at 12pm and the festival will be from 1pm -5pm.
Salvador “Chava” Hurtado made his way to Piru in 1960. Chava joined the United States Army from 1967-1969 and upon his return to Piru is when he met Roise Zavala a lifelong resident of Piru. Chava and Rosie married 1972 and have 5 boys: Salvador Jr., Phillip, Michael, Jamie and Jason. They are also blessed with 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Together Chava and Rosie have been serving our community for over 55 years and have contributed to some of the biggest events for our community, including re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross and the Jamaicas that went on for over 40 years. Other contributions and groups they were a part of are The Brownies, Cub Scouts, Disaster Assistance Response Team, Indian Guides, Piru Parks and Recreation Commission, Piru Jaycees, Piru School PTA, San Salvador Church Club, Sacred Heart Society, and Men’s Club at San Salvador Church. For over 17 years they served the Piru Little League as coaches, team mom or working the snack bar. Chava coached the only team to bring home a Little League Championship from the Montalvo Tournament. Chava was a member of the Piru Parks and Recreation Committee and helped run the Annual Men’s Softball Tournament at Warring Park.
Both Chava and Rosie are actively involved in our community Rosie runs Bingo games with the Piru Senior Group and helps with Piru School functions. Chava stays busy, for over 30 years he’s been maintaining the San Salvador Church, he is an active member of Los Vets Fillmore/Piru Group and joins VFW as a Flag Bearer.
Thank you Salvador “Chava” and Rosie fir your time and dedication to our community of Piru!

On Tuesday, December 2, at approximately 1:14 p.m., Fillmore Police Department, Fillmore City Fire, and AMR Paramedics were dispatched to a reported traffic collision on Central Avenue and First Street, in front of Fillmore High School. Arriving firefighters found two vehicles that had collided with all occupants out. No ambulance transports were made. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.