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.

On Saturday, November 22, at 7:20 p.m., Ventura County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop in front of Vons Market. Deputies were seen handcuffing the driver who was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance, a violation of HS 11550(a). Subject was in possession of a controlled substance, stolen credit cards, and stolen mail, a violation of HS 11377(a), PC 666.1, and PC 530.5(e).

This year’s annual Fillmore Community Holiday Giveaway will be held Saturday, December 12th, from 9 AM – 12 PM at the City of Fillmore Fire Station, 711 Landeros Lane. If a child has a disability, they may register to participate on Friday evening, pre-registration is required for Friday evening. The Fillmore Community Holiday Giveaway is the annual event where holiday commodities are given to the children who reside within the Fillmore Unified School District boundaries. Commodities given will be age-appropriate toys, new jackets/coats, reading books and socks. As is customary, a holiday bag of groceries will also be available for each family while supplies last. Santa Claus will be available for a picture with each child. As a reminder, this event is only for children who reside within the Fillmore Unified School District boundaries, you must provide proof of residency within the School District such as a utility bill, report card or driver’s license.
This year’s sponsors of the event include our local Fillmore Police and Fire Departments, Santa Clara Valley Legal Aid, One Step A La Vez, Soroptimist International of Fillmore, Rotary International of Fillmore, Fillmore Lions Club, Ventura County Deputy Sheriff’s Association, Fillmore Citizen’s Patrol, Fillmore Friends of the Library, Super A Grocery, Estrella Market, Salvation Army, the Fillmore Fire Foundation and numerous other generous individual and business donors. Our sponsor list will be updated week to week.
If you would like to help donate to the Fillmore Community Holiday Giveaway, you may give new toys, socks, coats, reading books or canned food; drop boxes are located at the Fillmore Police Station, Fillmore City Fire Station, Bank of the Sierra and Diamond Realty. Monetary donations are preferred; checks may be made out to “The Fillmore Fire Foundation” with a notation of “Holiday Giveaway”. Donations may be mailed to Fillmore Fire Foundation, PO Box 331, Fillmore, CA 93016 or for drop off, stop by the Fillmore City Fire Station, 711 Landeros Lane. To arrange a pick-up of new donated items/checks or to answer questions, contact 805-815-0328.

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Perce’s Kenpo Karate owner/instructor Sifu Paul Perce (right) was promoted to 9th degree black belt on November 22 in Fillmore by 10th degree black belt Sifu Jesus Flores (left) from Flores Bros., Kenpo Karate studio in Oxnard. Paul has been training for over 43 years in American Kenpo Karate. January will be his 30th year of owning and teaching at his studio in Fillmore. Paul teaches Kenpo Karate, Kickboxing, Kali, Jiu-Jitsu at Perce’s Kenpo Karate, 515 W. Ventura Street, Suite A, Fillmore. On January 10, 2026, from noon to 2pm, he will be holding an open house to celebrate his 30th year in business in Fillmore--there will be a brief self-defense demonstration. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. Former students, current students and future students are all welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. Any questions please call 805-524-6870.

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The Fillmore Roping Club held an event at the Fillmore Equestrian Center, 338 Chambersburg Road, on Friday, November 28th. The club provides Team Roping practices and competitive ACTRA Ropings throughout the year.
A special thank you Mac and Sadie for being the best in the announcer stand and Jeff for bringing the cattle and making everything run smoothly. Everyone had a great turnout with the results following:
Three buckles were awarded to the High Money winners of the day! Congratulations!
#2.5 and under header Ethan Strassburger
#2.5 and under heeler Hector Uribe
High money senior 55+ Mike Fontes
President Beccah Haller presenting
#4 85 teams (money per man)
Fasttime
1. $200 7.50 Ethan Strassburger & Jessie Fontes
2. $150 7.84 Poncho Jimenez & Clayton Greynolds
Average
1. $700 29.63 Ethan Strassburger & Jessie Fontes
2. $540 30.16 Travis Smith & Hector Uribe
3. $380 32.01 Poncho Jimenez & Hector Uribe
4. $230 32.09 Ethan Strassburger & Hector Uribe
5. $70/140 38.75 [Ricordo Avila] & Artemio Semder
#5.5 hdcp down 90 teams (pay per man)
Fasttime
1. $240 6.28 Conner Matthews & Noe Casian
2. $160 6.71 Jason Gruber & Nico Gaggero
Average
1. $770 27.99 Ethan Strassburger & Tim Boyle
2. $600 28.47 Enrique Rodriguez & Mike Fontes
3. $420 30.23 Connor Matthews & Noe Casian
4. $260 30.34 Jamie Fontes & Cliff Happy
4. $150 30.84 Andrew Barton & Mike Fontes
#7 hdcp up/dn 35 teams (pay per man)
Fasttime
1. $100 6.12 Connor Matthews & Mike Fontes
Average
1. $600 20.29 Ethan Strassburger & Jeff Fontes
2. $370 20.54 Connor Matthews & Mike Fonte

On Friday, November 28, at 3:06 p.m., Fillmore Police Department, Fillmore City Fire, and AMR Paramedics were dispatched to a reported vehicle versus pedestrian at the intersection of Ventura Street and Mountain View Street. One patient was transported to a local hospital, condition unknown. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.