The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation invites our community to come visit us at Coppers & Choppers for FREE family fun! Meet the deputies and see the choppers, vehicles and K-9 unit up close. We will provide lunch and there will be fun activities for the kids including prizes and giveaways!

Coppers & Choppers will be held on Saturday, July 18th from 11:00-3:00 P.M. at the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Air Unit located at 375 Durley Ave., Suite A at the Camarillo Airport.

The event will feature Helicopters, Squad Cards, Sheriff’s Department Vehicles, Search and Rescue Teams, K-9 Unit, Mounted Patrol, Photo Opportunities, Bounce House and Obstacles, Face painting, DJ and more!

“You have seen the helicopters many times before from afar doing everything from firefighting to landing at local hospitals.” shares Sgt. Carl Patterson “Now take advantage of this rare opportunity to come see, touch and sit in the only government aviation unit helicopters in the county of Ventura!” This is a great opportunity for the community to come see the resources our Sheriff’s Department uses to keep our community safe.

For more information please visit the Ventura County Sheriff’s Foundation website at www.VCSheriffsFoundation.org or email Erin Pierik, Executive Director, erin@vcsheriffsfoundation.org

 

SACRAMENTO - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Karen Smith warned consumers today not to eat certain batch codes of Santa Barbara Smokehouse’s cold-smoked salmon because these products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can lead to severe illness or death.

CDPH and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are currently investigating Santa Barbara Smokehouse in Santa Barbara, California, due to bacteriologic contamination found in the processing facility and in a packaged sample of smoked salmon.

Santa Barbara Smokehouse has initiated a voluntary recall of all cold-smoked salmon manufactured at its Santa Barbara facility between March 1, 2015 and April 8, 2015, after learning about Listeria monocytogenes contamination in a product surveillance sample and environmental samples collected at the processing facility. No illnesses have been associated with the recalled products at this time.

Santa Barbara Smokehouse’s recalled cold-smoked salmon was packed under the Cambridge House, Channel Islands, Coastal Harbor, Santa Barbara, North Shore, S.F. Specialty, and Harbor Point brand names. The recalled products were vacuum-packed and distributed as both fresh and frozen products. The CDPH Website has a list of the specific product names and batch codes affected by this recall. Example photos of the affected products can be seen here.

CDPH recommends not eating any cold-smoked salmon manufactured by Santa Barbara Smokehouse with the affected batch numbers. CDPH also recommends that anyone in possession of these recalled products return them to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of the product into a garbage bag and put it in the trash.

The brands of smoked salmon identified above were likely distributed to wholesale food distributors, airline catering companies, and foodservice distributors. Subsequent product distribution may have resulted in retail sales to consumers. Santa Barbara Smokehouse continues to work with CDPH and FDA to address any potential sources of contamination in the processing environment. CDPH continues to work with Santa Barbara Smokehouse to determine the distribution of potentially affected products.

Symptoms of Listeria infection may include high fever, headache and neck stiffness. Infants, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are at highest risk for severe illness and death. Listeria infection in pregnant women can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth, premature delivery or infection of the newborn baby. The CDPH website has more information about Listeria infection.

CDPH recommends that consumers who feel sick after eating cold-smoked salmon products should consult their health care provider. Consumers that see smoked salmon with the affected batch numbers manufactured by Santa Barbara Smokehouse being sold are encouraged to report the activity to the CDPH toll-free complaint line at (800) 495-3232.

 
Daniel’s dream came true; here he is riding in a Ventura County Sheriff’s S.W.A.T. vehicle, in the Fillmore May Festival Parade last month.
Daniel’s dream came true; here he is riding in a Ventura County Sheriff’s S.W.A.T. vehicle, in the Fillmore May Festival Parade last month.
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Daniel Steiger is one lucky young man! Thanks to his Mother, Dani Steiger, her friend Linda Wareham and Fillmore's Chief of Police Dave Wareham, Daniel was able to have a day that he will remember forever. On Saturday, May 16th Daniel fulfilled his dream of riding in a Ventura County Sheriff's S.W.A.T. vehicle in Fillmore's Annual May Festival Parade. Daniel also had a tour of the police station and photos taken with members of S.W.A.T.

Small towns have so many positive aspects to them, but one notable positive is the ability to get things done through the relationships that are built through the everyday contacts we, as residents, make! There is not a parent among us that would not do what they could for their child to not only protect, but to guide them in achieving goals they have set for their future. Imagine though if your child has special needs and some of those goals seem out of reach! Dani Steiger is one of those parents faced with that kind of a problem.

Dani is the mother of Daniel Steiger, 29 years old of Fillmore. Daniel was born with Fragile X, a chromosome disorder that creates a number of challenges to his everyday life. Dani tells me, "We have found some strengths (in Daniel) over the years with the help of the Fillmore Unified School District. Daniel worked with School Security during his high school years because of his abilities to notice details that were often overlooked. He has always looked up to Fillmore Officers."

Daniel, and his family attended the Bardsdale United Methodist Church while Daniel was growing up. It was there Daniel met Jerry Peterson a now retired deputy with the Ventura County Sheriff's Department and the School Resource Officer for Fillmore High School while Daniel was in school. Through that relationship Daniel developed his admiration for police officers. Also a member of the church is Linda Wareham, the sister of Sheriff's Captain David Wareham. Dani told me, "Linda developed a soft spot for Daniel and once aware of Daniel's admiration for police officers, Linda introduced Daniel to Captain Wareham and Daniel's dream was about to come true."

Dani told me, "It just warms a mother's heart when people are nice to her children and even though Daniel's 29 now, it still touches me when someone goes out of their way to give him special memories. I want to thank David and the guys - Daniel will be talking about that day for a long time."

It was a very special moment for Daniel and I would bet it was also special for the deputies and Captain Wareham! Great going guys!

 
The Fillmore Band Boosters Club sponsored a trip for the Fillmore High School and Fillmore Middle School Bands led by teacher Mr. Greg Godfrey to Knott's Berry Farm. The students performed at the park by marching and entertaining the guests. They did a fantastic job and the trip was a wonderful experience for the students. Fillmore is very fortunate to be represented by a large size band coming from such a small town.
The Fillmore Band Boosters Club sponsored a trip for the Fillmore High School and Fillmore Middle School Bands led by teacher Mr. Greg Godfrey to Knott's Berry Farm. The students performed at the park by marching and entertaining the guests. They did a fantastic job and the trip was a wonderful experience for the students. Fillmore is very fortunate to be represented by a large size band coming from such a small town.
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Melecio Poncedeleon, 29, Wasco, Mexico
Melecio Poncedeleon, 29, Wasco, Mexico

On 06/02/2015, a woman driving her car eastbound on highway 126 towards the city of Fillmore reported to the Fillmore Police Department that a male subject, later identified as Melecio Poncedeleon, was masturbating as he intentionally drove a white Dodge Charger next to her car.

On two previous occasions within the month of May, two additional victims reported seeing a white vehicle, matching the description of the Charger, where a Hispanic male subject was masturbating as the victims walked past the vehicle. Both incidents also occurred within the city of Fillmore.

The Charger was located by responding deputies in the McDonald’s parking lot in the city of Fillmore and Poncedeleon was contacted. During the contact with Poncedeleon, a second female victim, drove by McDonald’s and recognized the vehicle and Poncedeleon. The victim stopped and reported to police that she had been the victim of his indecent act by Poncedeleon on two previous occasions while driving in the area of Wells Road and Vineyard Avenue, in the Saticoy area.

Poncedeleon was arrested for 314.1 PC – Indecent Exposure. He confessed to the five reported crimes and more. Poncedeleon was transported to the Main Jail in Ventura and was booked.

If anyone has further information or if you have been victimized, you are encouraged to contact Detectives John Fox or Detective Javier Chavez at the Fillmore Police Station.

Nature of Incident: Indecent Exposure Arrest
Report Number: 15-12338
Location: Ventura Street / E Street, Fillmore
Date & Time: June 2, 2015 @ 08:00 AM
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Patrol / Investigations
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
Poncedeleon, Melecio, Wasco, 29
Prepared by: Detective Javier Chavez
Media Release Date: June 2 ,2015
Follow-Up Contact: Detective Javier Chavez, 805-524-2233; Javier.chavez@ventura.org
Approved by: Captain Dave Wareham, Chief of Police – City of Fillmore

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).

 
FUSD Migrant Speech and Debate Team, winners of Region 17 Speech & Debate Tournament-Rio. Congratulations to Aimee Ramos, Giselle Perez Anahi Pascual, Erik Magana. Next is Montserrat Infante, Daniela Castillo, Daniela Orozco, and Yulissa Fregoso.
FUSD Migrant Speech and Debate Team, winners of Region 17 Speech & Debate Tournament-Rio. Congratulations to Aimee Ramos, Giselle Perez Anahi Pascual, Erik Magana. Next is Montserrat Infante, Daniela Castillo, Daniela Orozco, and Yulissa Fregoso.
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The Fillmore Unified School District (FUSD) Board received some welcomed news during the June 2, 2015 meeting. Sacramento has increased student funding for FUSD to $9,106 per student average for the 2015-2016 school year.

This increase in student spending is attributed to Proposition 30, the temporary tax increase approved by voters in 2012. It included increases in two taxes, income and sales. Taxpayers agreed to the increases, giving Sacramento seven years (2020-2021) to improve the deficit spending California schools were experiencing.

Sacramento now states the recovery was quicker than anticipated. The figures for the seven year guideline stated that in 2015 less than 40% of the gap (deficit) needed in school funding would be recovered. But Sacramento is now reporting that the gap recovery is at 70% of funding levels.

Proposition 30 was mainly funded by the California Teachers Association $11.5M, Service Employee International Union $10.7M, Democratic Committee $5M and American Federation of Teachers $4.1M, and was presented to the public as two temporary taxes. The .025 cent sales tax is due to expire the end of 2016, with the income tax increase to the highest earning Californians to end in 2018.

But as some say, "No tax ever dies" especially in California. Sacramento is already looking to extend the "temporary" taxes. Five months ago, state schools chief Tom Torlakson called for an extension of Proposition 30 beyond its full expiration in 2018. Governor Jerry Brown does not agree with an extension of the taxes and wants to keep the assurances given to Californians that Prop. 30 was temporary.

Board Member Scott Beylik reminded everyone that the tax increases are to expire fairly soon and there is no guarantee that the projected 2016-2017 increase in funding next year will transpire. He said to allocate the recent increased funding very prudently, "Plan and prioritize."

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A single vehicle accident took place on Tuesday, June 2 at 2:30 on Chambersburg Road/A Street, at the school farm. Traffic was backed up for about an hour. No injures reported.
A single vehicle accident took place on Tuesday, June 2 at 2:30 on Chambersburg Road/A Street, at the school farm. Traffic was backed up for about an hour. No injures reported.
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Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Three minor children were inappropriately touched in the parking lot located at Shiells Drive and Second Street in the City of Fillmore. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, 15-18 years of age, 5’-10” to 6’-0” tall, with a slender build, and short spiked dark hair. The suspect was wearing a dark t-shirt and shorts. The suspect may have been playing basketball near the location prior to the crime.

The Fillmore Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspect. If anyone saw any suspicious persons and/or activities at the location, please call Detective John Fox at the Fillmore Police Department.

Nature of Incident: Lewd Acts Upon Children
Report Number: 15-8752
Location: Shiells Drive and Second Street / Fillmore
Date & Time: Friday, April 17, 2015 between 8:10 PM and 8:15 PM
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Investigations
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(V) Female Juvenile Fillmore 6
(V) Female Juvenile Fillmore 8
(V) Female Juvenile Fillmore 8
Prepared by: Detective John Fox
News Release Date: May 22, 2015
Media Follow-Up Contact: Detective John Fox / john.fox@ventura.org (805) 524-2233
Approved by: Captain Dave Wareham

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 Alumni Association can report that there are well over 400 paid dinner reservations so far for the 102nd Alumni Dinner / Dance on June 13th, 2015. Don't be left out. You can pay for your Dinner Seat at Patterson's hardware store (Open 7 days a week) or swing by the Alumni Office at 540 Sespe Ave in Fillmore. If no one is there, slide your payment under the door. More info can be found Alumni Website at www.fillmorehighalumni.com or call, 805-524-0416 and leave a message. Someone will call you right back. Come look at the many old photo's and items that will be displayed going back 100 years. These treasures only come out once a year. Don't miss it. It's going to be a special evening on June 13th as we celebrate our High School Alma Mater.

 
(l-r) Anthony Duran, 18 of Fillmore and Raheem Wright, 19 of Simi Valley
(l-r) Anthony Duran, 18 of Fillmore and Raheem Wright, 19 of Simi Valley
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Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On 05/18/2015, detectives from the Fillmore Station completed an investigation into a residential burglary that occurred in the 1300 block of Grand Ave., in the unincorporated area of Fillmore. The burglary occurred during the second week of April, 2015. The suspects forced entry into the residence and stole high-end jewelry and other luxury items.

During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that some of the stolen property was pawned in the city of Simi Valley. Investigators followed up with the subject that pawned the property, Anthony Duran, and ultimately arrested him. Information obtained during the arrest also led to the arrests of Duran’s co-conspirators, Raheem Wright, and a male juvenile from the city of Fillmore.

All three subjects were arrested and booked for committing a first degree residential burglary and conspiracy to commit a crime.

Nature of Incident: Residential Burglary Suspects Arrested
Report Number: 15-7785
Location: 1300 Block Grand Avenue, Fillmore, CA
Date & Time: 05/18/2015 @ 9:15 PM
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Patrol / Investigations Unit
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
Duran, Anthony Louis Fillmore 18
Wright, Raheem Lewis Simi Valley 19
Juvenile Fillmore 17
Prepared by: Detective Javier Chavez #3279
Media Release Date: May 20, 2015
Follow-Up Contact: Detective Javier Chavez, Fillmore Investigations Unit
805-524-2233; javier.chavez@ventura.org
Approved by: Captain Garo Kuredjian #3051

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).

 

On May 23, 2015, at approximately 0155 hours, Cesar Mendez was driving his vehicle eastbound on E. Telegraph Road (SR-126). After passing through the Santa Clara Ave intersection, for unknown reasons, he drove off the roadway in the 200 block of E. Telegraph Road and collided into a utility pole. The vehicle continued eastbound out of control and collided into a block wall coming to rest in the backyard at the residence at 250 E. Telegraph Road #17, El Dorado Mobil Home Park. Cesar Mendez died at the scene. Alcohol appears to be a factor in this traffic collision. The traffic collision is still under investigation.

Nature of Incident: Single Vehicle Fatal Traffic Collision
Report Number: 2015-11555
Location: 200 E. Telegraph Road, Fillmore, CA
Date & Time: 05/23/2015, at 0158 hrs
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Police Department
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence
(D) Cesar Garcia Mendez Fillmore
Prepared by: Sr. Deputy John Popp
News Release Date: 05/23/2015
Media Follow-Up Contact: Fillmore Police Department, 524-2234
Follow-up Investigator Sr. Deputy John Popp, 388.5146, john.popp@ventura.org
Approved by: Captain Mark Franke

 
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A Veterans Memorial Day service was held on Monday, May 25th at Bardsdale Cemetery. The event takes place every year, with many features including: Fly-Over, Missing Man Formation performed by the 805th Navion Squadron, David Swett, Lead and Kurt Young, Element Leader, David Vanoni, Element Wing, and Eric Johnson, Wing; Opening Remarks by Scott Lee, Presidetn-Board of Trustees Presentation of Colors, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fillmore Post 9637; Pledge of Allegiance, Boy Scout Troop #406 and Cub Scout Troop #3400; Special music by Bardsdale Methodist Church Choir; Memorial Day Message by Ed W. Campbell, President Residents Allied Council, Ventura Veterans Home; Placing of Wreath by Jim Rogers; Memorial Service by Rev. Bob Hammond, St. Stephens Anglican Church; Reading of Names of Those Who Died in the Service of our Country by VFW Service Officer Jim Mills; Volly by Honor Guard VFW; Taps by Bob Thompson; Conclusion of Service was the release of doves, Garcia Mortuary. A special thank you to the Boy Scouts and Bardsdale 4H for placing and removing flags, and Chapter GY PEO for furnishing cookies. Photos courtesy Bob Crum.
A Veterans Memorial Day service was held on Monday, May 25th at Bardsdale Cemetery. The event takes place every year, with many features including: Fly-Over, Missing Man Formation performed by the 805th Navion Squadron, David Swett, Lead and Kurt Young, Element Leader, David Vanoni, Element Wing, and Eric Johnson, Wing; Opening Remarks by Scott Lee, Presidetn-Board of Trustees Presentation of Colors, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fillmore Post 9637; Pledge of Allegiance, Boy Scout Troop #406 and Cub Scout Troop #3400; Special music by Bardsdale Methodist Church Choir; Memorial Day Message by Ed W. Campbell, President Residents Allied Council, Ventura Veterans Home; Placing of Wreath by Jim Rogers; Memorial Service by Rev. Bob Hammond, St. Stephens Anglican Church; Reading of Names of Those Who Died in the Service of our Country by VFW Service Officer Jim Mills; Volly by Honor Guard VFW; Taps by Bob Thompson; Conclusion of Service was the release of doves, Garcia Mortuary. A special thank you to the Boy Scouts and Bardsdale 4H for placing and removing flags, and Chapter GY PEO for furnishing cookies. Photos courtesy Bob Crum.
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Scout Chris Vargas, James Chandler, Jr. Escoto, Jared Fairall, Adrian Hernandez, Timmy Vargas, Matt Vandemheen, Tommy Vargas, Matt Henschel, Luke Larson, and Sammy Kafka from local Scout Troop 406 working to complete their Citizenship in the Community merit badge.
Scout Chris Vargas, James Chandler, Jr. Escoto, Jared Fairall, Adrian Hernandez, Timmy Vargas, Matt Vandemheen, Tommy Vargas, Matt Henschel, Luke Larson, and Sammy Kafka from local Scout Troop 406 working to complete their Citizenship in the Community merit badge.
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The May 26, 2015 Fillmore City Council Meeting contained a number of agenda items including the 2015-2016 Budget, Capital Improvements, Public Works Projects, North Fillmore Specific Plan, sewer and water rate increases and Aquatic Center fees.

The meeting began with the Boys Scouts of America leading everyone with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Council then introduced the new Active Adult Commission Members; Charles Richardson, Shirley Spitler, Bob Crum and Ernest Morales.

Shortly after having the new commission introduced, attorney Richard Francis, speaking during Public Comments, addressed the Council. Francis informed the Council he was representing the 501c3 nonprofit Fillmore Senior Center Inc. (FSCI). He stated in the past FSCI was run by volunteers and that now the City is paying $32,000 for part-time employees. He then proceeded to serve the Council with legal papers accusing them of a Brown Act violation. FSCI had previously tried to serve the Council with court papers, but those papers were found to not be legal. This recent court service requires the City Attorney Tiffany Israel to respond to the allegations within 35 days.

This is not the first time legal problems have been created between FSCI and the City. The City spent almost $130,000 defending FSCI to settle various claims of alleged sexual harassment and racial discrimination by two now former employees suffered while FSCI Board Members were in charge. Now, FSCI has taken the first steps in suing the City.

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Ventura County Sheriff's Department
Ventura County Sheriff's Department

On May 19, 2015, members of the Fillmore Police Department, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, and the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control conducted an alcohol sting, using underage minor decoys, in an attempt to purchase alcohol from various on-sale and off-sale establishments in the city of Fillmore and the community of Piru. “On-sale” generally means merchants are authorized to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises where sold, while “off-sale” generally means merchants are authorized to sell alcohol that must be consumed elsewhere. The goal of this operation was to limit minors’ access to alcohol and confirm establishments are abiding by the Business and Professions Code and rules set forth by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Three underage decoys were used in an attempt to purchase alcohol from 16 locations throughout Fillmore and Piru. Employees at 13 locations asked for identification and turned the decoys away without selling any alcoholic beverages; they are applauded for their diligence. Employees at 3 locations sold alcohol to the underage decoys and either failed to ask for identification or looked at the identification and provided it anyway. These employees were arrested for 25658(a) BP – Furnishing alcohol to a minor and were released on misdemeanor citations to appear in court.

The Fillmore Police Department, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, and California Alcohol Beverage Control will continue to conduct periodic sting operations in an effort to prevent minors’ access to alcohol and remind the public that selling alcohol to, or purchasing alcohol for, minors is illegal. Alcohol is a factor in many homicides, suicides, and unintentional injuries which, along with car crashes, are the four leading causes of death of 15-20 year olds. The public is asked to report incidents of underage drinking and illegal purchasing of alcohol to law enforcement.

Alcohol “Minor Decoy” Sting Operation
City of Fillmore and Community of Piru
Date & Time: May 19, 2015 / 2-10 PM
Unit(s) Responsible: Fillmore Police Department, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(S) Two adult males and one adult female
Prepared by: Sergeant Kevin Vaden #2241

 

Would you like to memorialize a family member or honor a friend, your high school class or club? The Fillmore Historical Museum will be accepting orders for customized pavers to be ordered after the 4h of July and installed in August. The price for each paver is $100.00 with funds used for the programs and operations of the museum.

You can see the pavers which have already been placed by checking the memorial area on the south side of the Gazebo on Main St. For more information come by museum office in the bunkhouse at 340 Main St. , Fillmore or call 805-524-0948.

Martha Gentry
Director, Fillmore Historical Museum

 

The following Classes will be celebrating their Class Reunions at the 102nd Alumni Dinner on Saturday, June 13th, in Fillmore. Please Contact the F.H.S. Alumni Office to secure your seats for This Dinner, Dance, Music, Social Time, and Fun. 805-524-0416, or email at staff@fillmorehighalumni.com

Class of '1945, Class of '1950, Class of '1955, Class of '1960, Class of '1965 (and also on Friday, June 12th), Class of '1980, and Class of '1985. All Alumni are welcomed! You also can also purchase your Dinner Reservations at Patterson Hardware Store. (Open 7 days a week).

 

Sacramento – California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Karen Smith today announced that CDPH is investigating a cluster of Salmonella cases that has so far sickened 31 California residents in six counties.

The California cluster is part of a multi-state Salmonella Paratyphi B outbreak that is likely linked to consumption of raw tuna commonly used in sushi. As of May 21, 2015, 53 cases have been reported in nine states, including 31 in California.

“As the investigation continues, this is a good reminder to Californians that there are sometimes risks when eating raw or undercooked meats, fish or poultry,” said Dr. Smith. “This is particularly true for young children, the elderly, or people with
compromised immune systems who may be at an increased risk of severe illness.”

Most of the patients reported eating sushi containing raw tuna. To date, 10 patients have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. The outbreak appears to be ongoing.

The California case-patients reside in six Southern California counties, including Los Angeles (nine), Orange (six), Riverside (four), San Diego (seven), Santa Barbara (one), and Ventura (four). Illness dates have ranged from March 5, 2015 through May 13, 2015. The ages of the patients range from less than one to 83 years.

CDPH, state and local health departments, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are continuing to investigate the source of the outbreak.

CDPH’s Division of Communicable Disease Control will continue to monitor for additional cases with a matching strain, coordinate follow-up of possible cases and review epidemiological data to further evaluate the source of the outbreak. CDPH’s Food and Drug Branch, in coordination with FDA and food safety partners in other state and local health departments are continuing efforts to trace food distributors and sources from sushi restaurants named by case patients.

Salmonella symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. Most patients recover without any treatment, however, some patients may need to be hospitalized because of the severity of the diarrhea. The disease can cause death if not treated promptly.
For more information about Salmonella, visit CDPH’s website.

For information about the FDA investigation visit: http://www.fda.gov/Food/RecallsOutbreaksEmergencies/Outbreaks/ucm447742....

 
A stabbing took place on Saturday, May 16, at approximately 6:20pm. The victim received multiple stab wounds in the gang-related attack. The first medical call went out for the Palm and Santa Clara Street area. The victim was later located in the 100 block of Surrey Way and treated, above. He was transferred to Ventura County Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Police cordoned off the Palm/Santa Clara area, above. Suspect Daniel Torres has been arrested.
A stabbing took place on Saturday, May 16, at approximately 6:20pm. The victim received multiple stab wounds in the gang-related attack. The first medical call went out for the Palm and Santa Clara Street area. The victim was later located in the 100 block of Surrey Way and treated, above. He was transferred to Ventura County Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Police cordoned off the Palm/Santa Clara area, above. Suspect Daniel Torres has been arrested.
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Daniel Torres
Daniel Torres

On the evening of May 16, 2015, Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 500 block of Santa Clara St. in Fillmore, where it was reported that a male suspect had attacked and stabbed a man with a knife. The wounded victim fled to a nearby residence, where he was given first aid and transported to Ventura County Medical Center with serious wounds to his upper & lower body. During the initial investigation, detectives were able to identify the suspect as Daniel Torres and determined that the attack was gang related.

On May 18, 2015, detectives from the Sheriff’s Gang Unit and Major Crimes Bureau located (S) Torres as he left a residence in the City of San Bernardino. Torres was immediately taken into custody and transported to the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility, where he was booked on charges of Attempt Murder and Committing a Crime for the Benefit of a Criminal Street Gang.

Nature of Incident: Sheriff’s Detectives Apprehend Attempt Murder Suspect
Report Number: 15-11048
Location: 2800 block of Waterman Ave., San Bernardino, CA
Date & Time: May 18, 2015 @ 6:45 PM
Unit(s) Responsible: Sheriff’s Gang Unit and Major Crimes Bureau
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent City of Residence Age
(S) Daniel Torres, Fillmore, 25
Prepared by: Sergeant Cary Peterson
News Release Date: May 19, 2015
Media Follow-Up Contact: Detective Gabriel Gonzales / (805)654-3548
Gabriel.gonzales@ventura.org
Approved by: Captain Melissa Smith

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).

 
(l-r) Sara Beylik, Stephen W. Baum Memorial Scholarship and David Cadena, FHS Alumni Scholarship. Back in January, the Scholarship Committee, under the umbrella of the Fillmore High Alumni Association offered the Current Seniors at our Alma Mater the 2015 Scholarship applications. 54 Students completed the applications, in hopes of completing elements required to be identified as an alumni scholarship recipient. After a rigorous grading process and reading of every autobiography handed in by all 54 students, the Scholarship Committee is proud to introduce the 2015 Fillmore High Alumni Scholars. We invite all F.H.S. Alumni to come and attend the 2015 Alumni Dinner/Dance, and meet this years recipients. You can pay for this years Alumni Dinner/Dance at Patterson Hardware, or print out a dinner reservation form at www.fillmorehighalumni.com. It's going to be a special night in Fillmore on June 13th, 2015. Scholarship recipient photos provided by Cornerstone Photography.
(l-r) Sara Beylik, Stephen W. Baum Memorial Scholarship and David Cadena, FHS Alumni Scholarship. Back in January, the Scholarship Committee, under the umbrella of the Fillmore High Alumni Association offered the Current Seniors at our Alma Mater the 2015 Scholarship applications. 54 Students completed the applications, in hopes of completing elements required to be identified as an alumni scholarship recipient. After a rigorous grading process and reading of every autobiography handed in by all 54 students, the Scholarship Committee is proud to introduce the 2015 Fillmore High Alumni Scholars. We invite all F.H.S. Alumni to come and attend the 2015 Alumni Dinner/Dance, and meet this years recipients. You can pay for this years Alumni Dinner/Dance at Patterson Hardware, or print out a dinner reservation form at www.fillmorehighalumni.com. It's going to be a special night in Fillmore on June 13th, 2015. Scholarship recipient photos provided by Cornerstone Photography.
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(l-r) Daisy Cota, FHS Alumni Scholarship and Emilio Hernandez, FHS Alumni Scanlin-Baldin Scholarship
(l-r) Daisy Cota, FHS Alumni Scholarship and Emilio Hernandez, FHS Alumni Scanlin-Baldin Scholarship
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(l-r) Anthony Hurtado, FHS Alumni John & Nit Lemley Scholarship and Timmy Klittich, FHS Alumni Scholarship
(l-r) Anthony Hurtado, FHS Alumni John & Nit Lemley Scholarship and Timmy Klittich, FHS Alumni Scholarship
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(l-r) Kyle Medina, FHS Alumni Scholarship and Stephanie Meza, FHS Alumni Scholarship
(l-r) Kyle Medina, FHS Alumni Scholarship and Stephanie Meza, FHS Alumni Scholarship
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(l-r) Chad Petuoglu, FHS Alumni Scanlin-Baldin Scholarship and Grace Reilley, FHS Alumni Scanlin-Baldin Scholarship
(l-r) Chad Petuoglu, FHS Alumni Scanlin-Baldin Scholarship and Grace Reilley, FHS Alumni Scanlin-Baldin Scholarship
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(l-r) Arlinda Reyes, FHS Alumni Scholarship and Kayleigh Thompson, FHS Alumni Scanlin-Baldin Scholarship FHS Alumni John & Nit Lemely Scholarship
(l-r) Arlinda Reyes, FHS Alumni Scholarship and Kayleigh Thompson, FHS Alumni Scanlin-Baldin Scholarship FHS Alumni John & Nit Lemely Scholarship
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(l-r) Patricia Vasquez Cabrera, FHS Alumni Scanlin-Baldin Scholarship and Hayden Wright, FHS Alumni
Scanlin-Baldin Scholarship
(l-r) Patricia Vasquez Cabrera, FHS Alumni Scanlin-Baldin Scholarship and Hayden Wright, FHS Alumni Scanlin-Baldin Scholarship
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