By Peggy Kelly - Santa Paula Times

Woman sexually assaulted in orchard near Peck Road, Santa Paula Street
Published: May 24, 2013

A Santa Paula woman was sexually assaulted at knifepoint Monday morning while walking near an orchard area just outside city limits, a crime Ventura County Sheriff investigators believe could be linked to an earlier attempt that occurred February in the same area.

Right, Stuart Monteith, (granddaughter of W.R. Smedberg III) along with her mother Claudia Smedberg Adams Estes (daughter of W.R. Smedberg III) presents David Way (USS Iowa Curator) the scrapbook that was given to Captain W.R. Smedberg III after his tour of duty as commander of the USS Iowa.

Vice Admiral’s daughter finds memories on famed USS Iowa
Published: May 24, 2013

It was the first time the Vice Admiral’s daughter had set foot on the USS Iowa and Claudia Smedberg Adams Estes made sure she didn’t miss a thing, even a visit to the brig.

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SP native: FBI Spec. Agent Shaw and second man die in training accident
Published: May 24, 2013

The FBI is mourning the deaths of two special agents - one a native of Santa Paula - killed Friday during a training exercise off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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SPFD responds to rural area vehicle into tree crash that traps one person
Published: May 24, 2013

Santa Paula Fire personnel were among the first on the scene when a person trapped in their vehicle had to be rescued Wednesday evening south of the city.

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This car ended up by the front door of Union Bank located at 7th and Main Streets. The car was stopped from running into the building by the planter box and large tree.

Jaguar lands on planter after hit-and-run uproots tree outside bank
Published: May 24, 2013

Santa Paula Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that caused a Jaguar to uproot a tree and land on top of a planter outside a Main Street bank Tuesday evening.

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Council: Staff urges early planning to forestall LAFCo growth concerns
Published: May 24, 2013

Santa Paula must look into the future and take steps now to ensure its growth plans don’t get hung up with a state agency that determines where a city can expand.

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SPPD: Stabbed man reports crime at drive thru window at local eatery
Published: May 22, 2013

Santa Paula Police are looking for the suspect in an early Saturday morning stabbing where the victim sought help from those working the window at a 24-hour drive-thru restaurant.

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S.Paula man released early from jail arrested for Oxnard car burglaries
Published: May 22, 2013

A Santa Paula man released from jail early due to the prison realignment law was arrested in Oxnard early Saturday on suspicion of stealing property from unlocked vehicles.

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Monday’s VFW Memorial Day observance to honor those who made ultimate sacrifice
Published: May 22, 2013

For many Santa Paulans, Memorial Day means much more than a three-day holiday weekend - it’s a much-beloved community tradition that draws hundreds of people to a historic monument to honor those who died while serving their country.

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Deadline drawing near for Rotary Pumpkin Patch Poster Contest
Published: May 22, 2013

Santa Paula students with artistic talent are urged to enter the 2nd Annual Santa Paula Rotary Pumpkin Patch Poster Contest, where they not only may win a cash prize, but could also see their artwork used to help publicize the famous October festival.

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Santa Paula Firefighters spill absorbent as part of the cleanup of a minor oil spill on Olive and Main Streets.

Business owner helps SPFD keep oil spill away from storm drains
Published: May 22, 2013

A concerned business owner helped Santa Paula Fire personnel keep spilled oil away from a storm drain mid-afternoon Friday.

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46th Citrus Festival: Zesty local bands to be featured at compact venue
Published: May 22, 2013

The Santa Paula Kiwanis Club, the nonprofit organization that puts the zest in the annual Citrus Festival, is staging their 46th annual celebration this year by putting an emphasis on hot local bands.

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Craps was one of the favorite gambling games (photo above left) at Saturday night's Aviation Museum’s Casino Royale “a tribute to James Bond.” Winners and losers at the table yelled and screamed as the dice rolled. (Above right) 21 or bust, commonly known as Blackjack, was a big hit at the Casino Night held last Saturday night to benefit the Airport Museum of Santa Paula.

007 the lucky number at Wine, Wings & Winnings tribute to James Bond
Published: May 22, 2013

Opposite of what one would expect, guests were stirred, not shaken to show their overwhelming support for the Aviation Museum of Santa Paula at Saturday’s “An Evening at Casino Royale” tribute to James Bond.

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Public asked to be aware, watch for suspects in orchard attacks
Published: June 05, 2013

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in the search for two suspects who attacked women in separate incidents that occurred in the orchard area just west of Peck Road. A third incident, an attempted kidnapping that occurred Friday morning on Faulkner Road, is being investigated by Santa Paula Police.

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