On Saturday, November 4, the Fillmore Lions Club hosted their Annual Enchilada Dinner fundraiser drive-thru style at the Fillmore High School cafeteria. Drivers were able to go through the First Street entrance to pick up their pre-paid dinners. All proceeds go to local high school scholarships. Pictured is the Sespe 4-H who were one of many who helped prep dinners for the evening. Photo credit Sespe 4-H. More photos online at www.FillmoreGazette.com.
On Saturday, November 4, the Fillmore Lions Club hosted their Annual Enchilada Dinner fundraiser drive-thru style at the Fillmore High School cafeteria. Drivers were able to go through the First Street entrance to pick up their pre-paid dinners. All proceeds go to local high school scholarships. Pictured is the Sespe 4-H who were one of many who helped prep dinners for the evening. Photo credit Sespe 4-H. More photos online at www.FillmoreGazette.com.
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On Wednesday, November 8, at 10:10 a.m., Fillmore Police Department, Fillmore Fire Department, and AMR Paramedics were dispatched to a reported traffic collision at Ventura Street and C Street. Arriving firefighters found a vehicle with moderate damage versus a semi vehicle. One patient was treated by paramedics and was transported to a local hospital, condition unknown
On Wednesday, November 8, at 10:10 a.m., Fillmore Police Department, Fillmore Fire Department, and AMR Paramedics were dispatched to a reported traffic collision at Ventura Street and C Street. Arriving firefighters found a vehicle with moderate damage versus a semi vehicle. One patient was treated by paramedics and was transported to a local hospital, condition unknown
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Four Fillmore residents are heading to a youth football Super Bowl, Saturday, November 18, for the second consecutive year, with a new team and in a different league! Anthony Magaña, JJ Jasso, Rocky McDowell and David Williams brought the championship home in 2022 with their former team in the GCYFL Super Bowl XVII Juniors Division at Sofi Stadium and are heading to the PYFL Super Bowl XXX with the Ventura Packers holding a 10-0 record. The team will also be competing in the 2023 NATIONAL YOUTH FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS, Thanksgiving week in Las Vegas. Congratulations boys and best of luck!
Four Fillmore residents are heading to a youth football Super Bowl, Saturday, November 18, for the second consecutive year, with a new team and in a different league! Anthony Magaña, JJ Jasso, Rocky McDowell and David Williams brought the championship home in 2022 with their former team in the GCYFL Super Bowl XVII Juniors Division at Sofi Stadium and are heading to the PYFL Super Bowl XXX with the Ventura Packers holding a 10-0 record. The team will also be competing in the 2023 NATIONAL YOUTH FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS, Thanksgiving week in Las Vegas. Congratulations boys and best of luck!
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Pictured above are sample photos for the proposed complex, which can be viewed online at www.FillmoreGazette.com. Photos credit https://www.blog.fillmoreusd.org/fillmore-unified-school-district-blog/2023/11/10/work-in-progress-fhs-athletic-complex-design-update.
Pictured above are sample photos for the proposed complex, which can be viewed online at www.FillmoreGazette.com. Photos credit https://www.blog.fillmoreusd.org/fillmore-unified-school-district-blog/2023/11/10/work-in-progress-fhs-athletic-complex-design-update.
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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.

 
On Tuesday, November 7th, at 5:29 p.m., Ventura County Fire Department, Fillmore City Fire, AMR Paramedics and California Highway Patrol were dispatched to a head-on-traffic collision on SR-23/Chambersburg and Pasadena, Bardsdale. Arriving firefighters reported two vehicles involved with major damage to both vehicles. According to witnesses one of the involved drivers fled the area, running into an orchard. The witness stated the fleeing male driver (grey Nissan Sentra) was at fault, and also appeared under the influence, though this information has not been collaborated by authorities.  On scene, paramedics treated the female victim who was transported to a local hospital with lights and sirens, condition unknown. CHP officers went to the home of the owner of the registered vehicle to make contact but as of press time, no arrests were made. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.
On Tuesday, November 7th, at 5:29 p.m., Ventura County Fire Department, Fillmore City Fire, AMR Paramedics and California Highway Patrol were dispatched to a head-on-traffic collision on SR-23/Chambersburg and Pasadena, Bardsdale. Arriving firefighters reported two vehicles involved with major damage to both vehicles. According to witnesses one of the involved drivers fled the area, running into an orchard. The witness stated the fleeing male driver (grey Nissan Sentra) was at fault, and also appeared under the influence, though this information has not been collaborated by authorities. On scene, paramedics treated the female victim who was transported to a local hospital with lights and sirens, condition unknown. CHP officers went to the home of the owner of the registered vehicle to make contact but as of press time, no arrests were made. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.
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Richard “Dick” Diaz
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.

 
On Saturday, October 28th, approximately at 8:20 p.m., Fillmore Police Department was dispatched to a reported fight in progress at the Green Valley Market, 763 B Street, Fillmore. Arriving deputies were told that an armed robbery had occurred outside of the store. Though investigating the scene, deputies were unable to locate any crime or victim. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.
On Saturday, October 28th, approximately at 8:20 p.m., Fillmore Police Department was dispatched to a reported fight in progress at the Green Valley Market, 763 B Street, Fillmore. Arriving deputies were told that an armed robbery had occurred outside of the store. Though investigating the scene, deputies were unable to locate any crime or victim. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.
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On Tuesday, October 31st, at 1:05 p.m., Fillmore Police Department, Fillmore City Firefighters, and AMR Paramedics were dispatched to a reported traffic collision in front of Bunnin Chevrolet. Arriving deputies found a loaded crane and transportation semi into a loaded semi-trailer on westbound 1000 block of Ventura Street. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.
On Tuesday, October 31st, at 1:05 p.m., Fillmore Police Department, Fillmore City Firefighters, and AMR Paramedics were dispatched to a reported traffic collision in front of Bunnin Chevrolet. Arriving deputies found a loaded crane and transportation semi into a loaded semi-trailer on westbound 1000 block of Ventura Street. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.
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This past Saturday, November 4th, the Sophomores Fillmore Raiders defeated Calabasas Gold claiming the D2 Championship game. Above is the team celebrating after their win.
This past Saturday, November 4th, the Sophomores Fillmore Raiders defeated Calabasas Gold claiming the D2 Championship game. Above is the team celebrating after their win.
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Congratulations to our Sophomore Fillmore Raiders team for winning the D2 championship against Calabasas Gold. This game is what every little boy dreams of when they take the field and became an instant classic for Raiders’ history.
It was a massive back and forth battle that was hard fought the entire time. Raiders took a few huge injuries early in the game that slowed their offense a bit. But once those players worked through their injuries, it was game on. The game ended in the 4th quarter tied 8-8.

Calabasas started with the ball going into overtime with a chance to win it. Raiders defense did NOT let that happen and came up with hard fought stops. Raiders took possession of the ball and had a penalty that pushed them back further. Every down, they ran hard for a positive gain. It was 4th and Goal on the 3-yard line. Game was tied 8-8 in overtime. Do or die and they took it in for a TOUCHDOWN!

Players shouted. Coaches celebrated. It was a sight to behold for a team that only won 1 game last year. This turnaround from last season to winning it in overtime was the kind of story that movies are made of. So once again, congratulations to our Fillmore Raiders!