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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Thursday, May 7th, 2026
During the month of April 2026, The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Detectives initiated an investigation into a group of individuals targeting Freightliner trucks in the unincorporated area of Ventura County commonly known as El Rio. The suspects would approach the vehicles during nighttime hours, break a window to gain entry, and steal the onboard Common Powertrain Controller (CPC) computers before fleeing the scene. These computers are essential for vehicle operation and cost approximately $3,300 to replace them, leaving victims unable to use their trucks until a replacement is installed and programmed. |
![]() Fillmore Police Chief Eduardo Malagon gave a presentation at city council on Tuesday, April 28th regarding E-Bike use in Ventura County. He noted the tragic e-bike death of 13-year-old Reis Beck from Simi Valley on 4/25/26. The full presentation can be viewed on the City of Fillmore Facebook page, https://fb.watch/GUFX1ZzQpX/?mibextid=wwXIfr&fs=e. Enlarge Photo By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Thursday, May 7th, 2026
E-Bicycle Definitions (VC 312.5) |
![]() On Sunday, May 3, at approximately 6:00 a.m., there were multiple reports of a fire in the area of Center Street, Piru. Ventura County Fire was dispatched and found approximately two spot fires, each 100’x100’ moving at a slow rate of spread underneath power lines. A brush response was requested including LA County Fire, Ventura County Fire, Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, and the California Conservation Corps. Units on-scene noticed power lines down in the area and performed proper mitigation. They were able to make good headway and knock-down the fire by approximately 8:30 a.m. and stayed on-scene to mop up the fire. Final approximate size was roughly six acres; investigations are reportedly underway. Photo credit Sebastian Ramirez. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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![]() Early Monday morning, May 1, Fillmore residents on Mountain View reported a bear wondering the neighborhood. The bear siting was confirmed and by 5pm no additional sightings were reported. Above is a photo of the bear taken from a Ring Camera of the bear early that morning roaming 4th Street near Mountain View. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Posted May 1, 2026, at 8:26am courtesy https://www.facebook.com/cityoffillmore |
![]() Above are Piru Elementary graduates who will be moving on to Fillmore Middle School next year. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, May 7th, 2026
![]() Above are Mountain View Elementary graduates who will be moving on to Fillmore Middle School next year. Enlarge Photo ![]() Fillmore High School graduates made a special visit to thank their old elementary school teachers at Mountain Vista and Piru. Students walked the halls of their past schools, interacted with students, and visited their former teachers. Enlarge Photo ![]() See more photos at https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php? story_fbid=pfbid0uCjnz2KGdABpVGbNYDfmG xfNRLtDdqUFS5EVGNDQy v9uG54GU3kckfa1uJivQf6zl&id=100063493185283. Enlarge Photo ![]() More Piru Elementary photos at https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?s tory_fbid=pfbid035iZq6VrdCzZgFtnrvvqu TcHyE85YgmPcYHX2e9kR8qzMcMbic2Nw uborTphab5hql&id=100028875537193. Enlarge Photo Mountain Vista Elementary Principal Christine McDaniels said, “We had special visitors this week! Our Flashes came back to their Wildcat home! We are so proud of their accomplishments and wish them well as they head off to their next journey. |
![]() On Monday, April 27, at 8:01pm, Fillmore Fire Department responded to a crash at the Fillmore Best Western La Posada Motel, 827 Ventura Street, Fillmore. Upon arrival responders found a box truck had caused structural damage to one of the archway pillars and was stuck. Crews were able to remove the truck the following morning. The driver was arrested on suspected DUI. Photo credit Sebastian Ramirez. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, April 30th, 2026
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By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Thursday, April 30th, 2026
![]() Above is evidence recovered by police during the investigation. Photo credit Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. Enlarge Photo On 04/10/2026, at about 9:00 AM, patrol deputies from the Fillmore Station contacted (S) Teresa Macias, a 46-year-old Mojave resident sleeping inside a parked vehicle on private property. A subsequent patrol investigation led to the discovery of identity theft related items, drugs, and stolen property worth thousands of dollars. Macias was arrested for drug offenses, identity theft offenses, and possession of stolen property. |
![]() On Friday, April 24, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Fillmore City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 600 block of Saratoga Street. Upon arrival, firefighters located light smoke inside the residence. The source of the smoke was determined to be food left on the stove. Fire personnel removed the stove from the home, and no injuries were reported. Photo credit Angel Esquivel. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, April 30th, 2026
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![]() On Saturday, April 25, at 8:00 p.m., Fillmore sheriff deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of B Street. The subject was arrested for obstructing, resisting/delaying a peace officer, and being under the influence of a controlled substance. Subject was booked at the Ventura County Main Jail. Photo credit Angel Esquivel. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, April 30th, 2026
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![]() Fillmore teen Daniel Ibarra, 15, was selected to patriciate in the Heritage Cup Lacrosse this year. The international tournament brings together talented young athletes from across the country to celebrate culture, identity, and the sport of lacrosse. Photo credit Love Photography. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, April 30th, 2026
![]() Above is Fillmore teen Daniel Ibarra who will represent the United States and his Mexican heritage as well as Fillmore at the Heritage Cup Lacrosse Tournament. Photo credit Love Photography. Enlarge Photo Story shared by the Ibarra family, Coaches, and Photo credit Love Photography |
![]() On Saturday & Sunday, April 25 and 26, the Fillmore Active Adult Center was filled with flowers galore for the Annual Fillmore Flower Show. This year’s theme was “A Blooming Good time.” Pictured above are this year’s division winners (l-r) Bene Ambrosio, Carmen Zermeno, Kathryn Zermeno, Jeanne Westling, Denice Olmede, and Jacob Randall. Photo credit Linda Nunes. Enlarge Photo By Linda Nunes — Thursday, April 30th, 2026
![]() Above are some Class B entries, Floribunda & Polyantha Rose arrangements. Photo credit Gazette staff. Enlarge Photo ![]() This past week was the 2026 Fillmore Flower Show. This year’s event had 265 entries compared to last year’s 216. It was held at the Fillmore Active Adult Center and folks of all ages participated. Above are some of the arrangements that were showcased. Photo credit Gazette staff. Enlarge Photo The Fillmore Flower Show, which started so long ago, in 1919, has ended its’ run this April 25th, 26th with only fragrant memories & visions of pure floral beauty! The theme was, “A Blooming Good Time!”, and those who took the time to prepare their flowers/compositions for entry can be very proud. |
![]() On Friday, April 17, Fillmore High School Throwers had a great day at the Ventura County Track and Field Championships. Earning hardware for the Flashes were (l-r): Adrianna De Leon (4th in discus Invitational division), Hermelinda Ocegueda (3rd in the shot put Invitational division), Isaac Rivera ( 5th in the discus Invitational division), Isaiah Meza (2nd in the shot put rated division), and Marcus Lechuga (3rd in shot put, and 2nd in discus seeded division). Enlarge Photo By Epi Torres — Thursday, April 30th, 2026
![]() Pictured left is Marcus Lechuga who won two medals at the Ventura County Track and Field Championships. He placed 3rd in the shot put and 2nd in the discus in the seeded division. Pictured right is Lucy Murillo who earned 3rd place in the shot put, seeded division. Enlarge Photo ![]() Above is Fillmore Flashes 4 x 100 team which earned 6th place at the Ventura County Championships, Invitational Division. Standing (l-r) are Nathan Hernandez and Josh Felix; sitting (l-r) are Jasiah Patterson and Saul Fraga Sandoval. Enlarge Photo On Friday, April 17, a group of Fillmore track athletes travelled to Moorpark High School to compete in the annual Ventura County Track and Field Championship meet. Athletes have to qualify for this meet based on seasonal marks. Fillmore sent 14 athletes to compete at this Championship Meet. |
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, April 30th, 2026
CITY OF FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026, 6:30 PM CITY HALL AGENDA |
![]() On Wednesday, April 15th, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Fillmore deputies contacted a 24-year-old male at Central Park, 250 Central Avenue. Deputies determined the subject was on probation. During the contact, the subject resisted and delayed law enforcement. He was found to be in possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia and was also involved in the theft of utilities from the City of Fillmore. The subject was arrested and booked at the Ventura County Main Jail. Photo credit Angel Esquivel. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
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![]() On Wednesday, April 15, One Step A La Vez hosted “Get the Scoop, Cones with Cops”. All members of the community were welcome and enjoyed free ice cream from Mister Softee. They also learned more about One Step A La Vez, including summer programming available to those 13-19 years of age. Fillmore Patrol Services were there with the community getting aquatinted over a soft-serve cone. Photo credit Angel Esquivel. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
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![]() Fillmore High School students recognized on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, were Eimi Soria ($2,500), Christian Diaz ($1,500), Lizbeth Mendez ($2,750), and Ricardo Avalos Hernandez ($2,300) receiving California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) scholarships if they choose to attend CSUCI after graduation. Courtesy https://www.blog.fillmoreusd.org/fillmore-unified-school-district-blog/46ylb258wghehjhr7zbrlc4x888h78. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
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By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
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![]() On Saturday, April 18, the Fillmore Varsity Boys 4 X 100-meter relay, finished second in a season best time of 43.54 at the Russell Cup. This team broke their own school record and they were medal winners. Pictured (l-r): Jasiah Patterson, Saul Fraga Sandoval, Josh Felix, and Nathan Hernandez. Photo courtesy Coach Anthony Chavez. Enlarge Photo By Epi Torres — Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
![]() Pictured is Saul Fraga-Sandoval placed 1st in 10.84. He was also a medal winner, and awarded a special trophy, the Frank Wyckoff Trophy, for winning the Fillmore Varsity Boys 100. Photo courtesy Coach Anthony Chavez. Enlarge Photo ![]() Pictured left is Flashes Camila Rodriguez who ran in the Fillmore Varsity Girls 1600 Meter and finished second with a personal best time of 5:05.65 and was a medal winner. Center is Fillmore’s Janessa Corona who placed fourth in the Girls Varsity Long Jump, leaping 14’ 09’’and was a medal winner. Pictured right is Flashes Kimberly Magana for the Girls Varsity 100-meter run and placed third in a time of 12.55. Kimberly was a medal winner in this event. Photo courtesy of Coach Anthony Chavez. Enlarge Photo ![]() Pictured above left is Fillmore’s Jasiah Patterson who placed fourth at the 108th Russell Cup in the Boys Varsity Triple Jump with a leap of 37’ 09.5” and was a medal winner. Right is Flashes Isaac Rivera who took first place in the Boys Varsity discus with a toss of 131’ 11” and was a medal winner as well. Photo courtesy of Coach Anthony Chavez. Enlarge Photo On Saturday, April 18th, several Fillmore track athletes competed at the 106th annual Carpinteria Russell Cup. |
![]() At Tuesday night’s city council meeting the City of Fillmore gave out two proclamations: one proclaiming April as National Fair Housing Month, which was presented to Brandy Lengning who spoke on behalf of Homegrown Realty of Fillmore and the Ventura County Coastal Association of Realtors by Mayor Albert Mendez. The second proclaiming April as Autism Awareness Month which was presented by Mayor Mendez to Nancy Rodriguez who spoke on behalf of the Autism community in Fillmore. Photo credit Angel Esquivel. Enlarge Photo By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, April 16th, 2026
CITY OF FILLMORE CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 AT 6:30 PM CITY HALL AGENDA |

































































