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.

On Tuesday, November 25, at 10:58 p.m., the Fillmore City Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in El Dorado Mobile Home Park. Arriving firefighters found a dryer that had caught fire. The fire was extinguished before fire personnel arrived. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.

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On 10/30/2025, at about 9:13 AM, deputies from the Fillmore Station responded to the 200 block of E. Telegraph Road in Fillmore reference an assault with a deadly weapon which had just occurred. Within an hour, the suspect (Juan Saucedo) was identified, located, and arrested with the assistance of several resources from the Sheriff’s Office.
Following the suspect’s arrest, the Fillmore Detective Unit obtained a search warrant for the residence where the crime had occurred, located in the 200 block of E. Telegraph Road in Fillmore. During the warrant service, detectives located a .357 revolver which was registered to a party living out of the area.
After an investigation into the firearm, detectives determined convicted felon and Fillmore resident, (S) Jesus Alvarez unlawfully possessed the firearm, in violation of Penal Code § 29800(a)(1) – [Felon in Possession of a Firearm]. Alvarez lived at the residence, but was not home at the time of the warrant service.
On 11/13/2025, during the morning hours, personnel from the Fillmore Detective Unit and Fillmore patrol conducted an enforcement stop on Alvarez and arrested him for the offense. He was transported and booked at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility pending court proceedings. Later that evening, Alvarez was released on bond with a court date of 11/26/2025.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their on-going support and due diligence in providing information to assist our agency in solving crimes. We are better at what we do because of our community partnerships. Join us in the fight on crime by following us on “X” @fillmoresheriff, Facebook, Instagram @VCSHERIFF and @FILLMOREPD, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories.
Prepared by: Sergeant Jarrod Foote
News Release Date: 11/19/2025
Approved by: Captain Eduardo Malagon
Booking Photo Release: NO
Nature of Incident: Felon Arrested for Firearm Offenses
Report Number: 25-146050
Location: 200 block of E. Telegraph Road, Fillmore
Date & Time: 11/13/2025, 9:00 AM
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Patrol, Fillmore Detective Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent, City of Residence, Age
(S) Jesus Alvarez, Fillmore, 31.
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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).

The Fillmore Fire Department in conjunction with the Fillmore Fire Foundation is kicking off the annual Holiday Toy Drive last week. Collection drop-off boxes for new toys are available at the Fillmore Police and City Fire Station, City Hall, local banks and Diamond Realty. As part of the Toy Drive, on Sunday, December 7, the Fillmore Fire Foundation will be holding the annual BBQ Chicken Dinner Fundraiser to collect donations that are used to purchase hundreds of toys for children in the Fillmore/Piru area. A complete chicken dinner meal is prepared for anyone wanting to donate fifteen dollars ($15) or a brand-new toy valued at fifteen dollars or more. This year, the dinner will return to the Fillmore Fire Station located at 711 Landeros Lane. Dinner will be served from 5:00 -7:00 PM and you may drive through for takeout or choose to dine indoors at the fire station. The hundreds of toys purchased from this event will be combined with those that are donated by the Community and then distributed on Saturday, December 13, in a huge Community Holiday Giveaway event. To order your tickets for the December 7th BBQ Chicken Dinner call 805-524-1500 ext 226. or 805-815-0328 or stop by the Fillmore City Fire Station, 711 Landeros Lane. New Toys may also be dropped off at the Fire Station.

Ventura County Sheriff's Office

On 11/10/2025 at approximately 0930 hours, Ventura County Sheriff’s deputies from the Camarillo Police Station responded to the 700 block of Paseo Camarillo, in reference to a physical fight in progress.
Upon arrival, deputies contacted the victim, who had injuries as a result of the fight. During the initial investigation, deputies learned a gun may have been used to assault and batter the victim. Given the violent nature of the crime, detectives from the Camarillo Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) responded to assist with the investigation.
Through witness statements and other evidence collected at the scene, detectives determined that during the fight, the victim, who was outnumbered, was struck in the head by an unknown suspect with a pistol before being able to flee.
During the subsequent investigation, detectives authored several search warrants and were able to identify three suspects involved in the crime. The suspects were identified as (S) Justin Preciado, (S) Patrick Tuturice and Ian Franco. Detectives developed probable cause to arrest Tuturice for a violation of California Penal Code Sections 245(a)(1) – [Assault with a Deadly Weapon], 245(a)(4) – [Assault with a Deadly Weapon likely to cause Great Bodily Injury], and 182(a)(1) – [ Conspiracy to Commit a Crime]. Detectives also developed probable cause to arrest Preciado and Franco for California Penal Code Sections 245(a)(4) and 182(a)(1).
Detectives also obtained search warrants for the residences of Preciado, Tuturice, and Franco.
On 11/20/2025, detectives from various investigative units throughout the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office executed the search warrants at multiple locations to include Preciado, Tuturice, and Franco’s residences. Preciado was arrested and taken into custody in the 400 block of Gonzalez Road in the City of Oxnard. Tuturice was arrested and taken into custody in the 200 block of Glenn Drive in the City of Camarillo. Franco was arrested and taken into custody in the 3000 block of Mission Oaks Boulevard in the City of Camarillo.
The arrests and search warrants yielded evidence linking Preciado, Tuturice, and Franco to the crimes that occurred on 11/10/2025, and all three were later transported and booked into the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility for the earlier-noted crimes.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank members of the public for their ongoing support and diligence in providing information that assists our agency in solving crimes. We are better at what we do because of our community partnerships.
Join us in the fight against crime by following us on “X” @VENTURASHERIFF, Facebook, Instagram @ VCSHERIFF, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories.
Prepared by: Senior Deputy Frank W. Corona
News Release Date: 11/24/2025
Approved by: Captain Jason Hendren
Booking Photo Release: NO
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Nature of Incident: Arrests made for Conspiracy to Commit Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Report Number: 25-144784
Location: 700 Block Paseo Camarillo, City of Camarillo
Date & Time: 11/10/2025 @ 0930 Hours
Unit(s) Responsible: Camarillo Special Enforcement Unit, Camarillo Directed Enforcement Unit, West County Special Enforcement Unit, Camarillo Police Investigations, Fillmore Police Detective Unit, Central County Patrol Services
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent, City of Residence, Age:
(S) Justin Preciado, Oxnard, 21
(S) Patrick Tuturice, Fillmore, 20
(S) Ian Franco, Camarillo, 21
(V) Male Victim, Camarillo, 24
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Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information that 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).

Pictured above is Fillmore Rotary President Scott Beylick with Martha Richardson. Rotarian Kyle Wilson presented Martha Richardson with a Paul Harris Award at their last meeting. It was given for the many ways she serves the organization. When the Paul Harris Award is given, $1,000 is donated to the Rotary International Foundation.

A beautiful rainbow appeared last Friday, arching over Goodenough Road, north of Fillmore. The storms before it brought much needed rain to the Santa Clara Valley. Photo credit Gazette staff.

Mario Rodriguez

FILLMORE, Calif. – Following the resignation of District 1 Councilmember Luis Rodriguez, the Fillmore City Council has appointed Mario Rodriguez to fill the District 1 vacancy. The appointment took place during the November 12, 2025, City Council meeting. Rodriguez will be officially sworn in at the December 9 City Council meeting and will serve for the remainder of the term through November 2026, when the seat will be open for election.
“I want to make a difference in my community. I want to represent everyone equally and give a voice to those who don’t think they have one,” said Rodriguez during his appointment interview.
Rodriguez currently serves as the Program Manager for First 5 Ventura County, where he leads community outreach and engagement programs to ensure underserved communities have access to vital resources. He is also a board member of One Step a la Vez and an active member of the Fillmore Lions Club.
Rodriguez earned his Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and his Master of Business Administration in Human Resources from National University.
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Known as the “Last Best Small Town,” the City of Fillmore is located in the heart of Ventura County’s Santa Clara River Valley. The City is committed to supporting community engagement, economic growth, and local leadership that reflects the values and spirit of its residents.

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Approval of the Agenda: Mendez motion, Garnica second, passed 4-0
Consent Calendar Items 8A - 8C: Mendez motion, Garnica second, passed 4-0
Item 9A City Council appointment: Roll call nomination
-Broggie: Tinker and Rodriguez
-Mendez: Tinker and Rodriguez
-Villasenor: Rodriguez and Gonzalez
-Garnica: Rodriguez and Gonzalez
4 votes for Rodriguez, 2 for Tinker, 2 for Gonzalez; Rodriguez advances to second round
Roll call nomination, 2nd vote
-Broggie: Tinker
-Mendez: Gonzalez
-Villasenor: Gonzalez
-Garnica: Tinker
Vote tied 2-2
Broggie motioned to appoint Zachary Tinker, motion failed due to lack of a second.
Garnica motioned to appoint Mario Rodriguez, Mendez second. Motion passed 3-1 with Broggie voting against.
Item 9B Adoption of 2025 Building Code: Mendez motion, Garnica second, pass 4-0
Item 9C Adoption of 2025 Fire Code: Garnica motion, Broggie second, pass 4-0
Item 9D Acceptance of Offsite Development Improvements and Bond Exoneration for Mountain View Apartments project: Mendez motion, Broggie second, pass 4-0
Item 9E Approval of Task order to Design Annual Pavement Improvements: Mendez motion, Garnica second, pass 4-0
Item 9F Approval of Appropriation and First Amendment to Construction contract with General Pump Co. For urgent repairs to Well #8: Garnica motion, Broggie second, pass 4-0
Item 9G Intro report on DIF income and expenses per Gov Code sections 66001 and 66006: Garnica motion, Mendez second, pass 4-0
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CITY OF FILLMORE, CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025 at 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 RECOGNITION OF THE 2025 TRUNK OR TREAT AWARD WINNER
5.B HONORING VICTOR CASAS FOR HIS RETIREMENT AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, COMMENTS, COMMITTEE, COMMISSION, AND BOARD REPORTS
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM 8A. THROUGH 8C. IS TO APPROVE BY VOICE VOTE.
8.A CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-NOVEMBER 12, 2025 CITY OF FILLMORE WARRANT REGISTER-NOVEMBER 12, 2025.PDF
8.B AUGUST 12, 2025 - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AMENDED MEETING MINUTES AUG 12, 2025, REG CITY COUNCIL AMENDED MTG MINUTES.PDF
8.C CONTRACT WITH TURNING POINT FOUNDATION FOR ENCAMPMENT RESOLUTION FUND GRANT CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
SR 2025 TURNING POINT FOUNDATION CONTRACT.PDF
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.A CITY COUNCIL INTERVIEW AND SELECTION OF A NEW COUNCIL MEMBER TO BE APPOINTED TO FILL THE DISTRICT ONE VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL
FINAL SR APPOINTMENT INTERVIEW DISTRICT ONE VACANY.PDF
9.B ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-989 TO ADOPT THE 2025 UNIFORM
BUILDING CODES WITH AMENDMENTS AND SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR LOCAL CONDITIONS AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
SR ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 25-989 2025 BUILDING CODES UPDATE.PDF
9.C ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-990 TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODES WITH AMENDMENTS AND SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR LOCAL CONDITIONS AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
SR ADOPTING 2025 FIRE CODE.PDF
9.D ACCEPTANCE OF OFFSITE DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENTS AND BOND EXONERATION FOR MOUNTAIN VIEW APARTMENTS PROJECT
SR - BOND EXONERATION DP18-03 MANY MANSIONS. FINAL.PDF
9.E APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER TO DESIGN THE ANNUAL PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROJECT SPECIFICATION NO. 24-03
SR- APPROVAL OF DESIGN PROPOSAL FOR ANNUAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS. FINAL.PDF
9.F APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATION AND CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH GENERAL PUMP COMPANY FOR URGENT REPAIRS TO WELL NO. 8
SR - APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PUMP COMPANY CONTRACT FOR URGENT REPAIRS AT WELL NO. 8. FINAL.PDF
9.G INTRODUCTORY REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE INCOME AND EXPENSES PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 66001 AND 66006
SR FY 2024-25 DIF REPORT INTRO FINAL.PDF
10. CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER VERBAL REPORT
11. CLOSED SESSION
11.A NOVEMBER 12, 2025 - CLOSED SESSION NOVEMEBR 12, 2025 - CLOSED SESSION.PDF
12. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR CHRISTINA VILLASEÑOR ADJOURNS TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT 6:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY, DECEMEBR 9, 2025, CITY HALL, 250 CENTRAL AVENUE, FILLMORE, CA 93015.