By Peggy Kelly - Santa Paula Times

City Council to hear appeal on Planning Commission decision
Published: March 12, 2010

The City Council will hear the appeal of the Planning Commission’s rejection of a tangled land-use issue at Monday’s meeting.

Community Survey: Overall results good on officer contacts
Published: March 12, 2010

Preliminary results from the Santa Paula Police Community Survey show that although most citizens are more than satisfied with their officers, some believe improvement is needed in approachability and friendliness.

Benefits and pitfalls of World Wide Web addressed for Rotarians
Published: March 12, 2010

What goes on the Internet stays on the Internet, Santa Paula Rotarians learned at a recent meeting where a leading marketing consultant outlined the benefits and pitfalls of the World Wide Web.

Chamber honors Elizarraraz as Educator of the Month
Published: March 12, 2010

A Santa Paula High School teacher and coordinator of the vitally important English as a second language program was honored by the Chamber of Commerce as Educator of the Month.

A Santa Paula woman was arrested for suspicion of driving while under the influence after a head-on traffic collision Sunday on Ojai Road near Stonegate in the northern section of the city.

SP man arrested for numerous charges after brief foot pursuit
Published: March 12, 2010

A brief foot pursuit Friday evening ended with the arrest on a variety of charges of a Santa Paula man who discarded weapons as he ran, and the arrest of a Camarillo woman not related to the initial incident but found in the area and suspected of being under the influence of drugs.

Ten SPPD Reserves, one full-time Officer take Oath of Office
Published: March 12, 2010

Ten Santa Paula Police Reserves and a full-time Officer took the Oath of Office when they were formally sworn in at the March 1 City Council meeting, a ceremony that also meant the Reserve program has almost reached its goal of full authorized strength.

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This is what is left standing following the St. Francis Dam collapse March 12, 1928. Floodwaters rushed down the Santa Clara River, devastating communities along the way and taking many lives (photo above courtesy of JohnNicholsGalley.com). (Inset) Thomas McMullen, Director of the University of Maryland CMPS/College of Computer, Math and Physical Science, holds pieces of the St. Francis Dam, the focus of his Master of Science thesis that centered on inferior concrete and faulty construction as the cause of the disaster.

St. Francis Dam Disaster: Today is 82nd anniversary of avoidable tragedy
Published: March 12, 2010

Fourth in a series of articles exploring the St. Francis Dam Disaster

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Blanchard Community Library celebrated a century of community service at a special gathering Saturday. A City Council resolution was presented to Library Board President Suzi Skutley (above) by City Councilman Ralph Fernandez. Also pictured (l-r) Councilman Gabino Aguirre, Vice Mayor Fred Robinson and Librarian Dan Robles. (Inset) Those attending the event were treated to tables of food and a special lemon birthday cake. (Photos by Brian D. Wilson)

Blanchard Community Library: A century of community service celebrated
Published: March 12, 2010

Blanchard Community Library celebrated a century of community service at a special gathering Saturday that drew more than 100 supporters who enjoyed a wide-ranging program.

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Raise some dough for Boys & Girls Club through Domino’s fundraiser
Published: March 10, 2010

If you want to help the Boys & Girls Clubs of thr Santa Clara Valley and have a delicious meal at the same time think about a pizza, specifically Domino’s Pizza.

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Public hearing on school districts’ unification to be held March 17
Published: March 10, 2010

Unification friends and foes will have the chance March 17 to weigh in at the first public hearing centered on melding Santa Paula’s largest elementary school district and the high school district.

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SP gang member arrested for suspicion of various charges
Published: March 10, 2010

A Santa Paula gang member and wanted fugitive was arrested Friday after an almost month-long search by Ventura County Sheriff’s Deputies who had received information that he was selling drugs outside city limits.

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Stricklands, Runner, lieutenant governor candidate address small business
Published: March 10, 2010

Four elected officials - three of whom are reportedly seeking statewide office - visited Santa Paula Friday for a hearing on the impact of government regulations on small businesses.

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‘Boomers’ and older lead in preliminary SPPD Community Survey
Published: March 10, 2010

Most have lived in Santa Paula for more than two decades, are Baby Boomers or older, and are overwhelming white and male, at least when it comes to the 135 people who have responded so far to a Community Survey sponsored by the Santa Paula Police Department.

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Census 2010 Council updated on impacts
Published: March 10, 2010

The 2010 Census will be short, painless, impersonal and vitally important to future funding, the City Council learned at the March 1 meeting. Planning Director Janna Minsk updated the council on the census, which is poised to mail questionnaires on April 1.

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Poet, CROP Walker and beloved local figure Dorothy Ann Phillips dies
Published: March 03, 2002

By Peggy Kelly

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Art & Photography Show
now at Blanchard Library
Published: February 17, 2000

The 63rd Annual Santa Paula Art & Photography Show is now showing at Blanchard Community Library and “be prepared to be overwhelmed!” said Virginia Gunderson of the sponsoring Santa Paula Society of the Arts.

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805 area code struggle underway between Ventura, SB & SLO counties
Published: February 09, 2000

If it seems like only yesterday that Ventura County was threatened with the loss of its area code, it was.

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SP teenager shot through window at Ventura motel known as a gang hangout
Published: February 09, 2000

Ventura Police investigators believe a Santa Paula teenager was shot by mistake on Friday when a bullet crashed through a motel room window where a party was taking place.

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SPPD: Car dies foiling carjacking attempt at Santa Paula gas station
Published: February 09, 2000

A carjacker was unable to complete his crime Saturday night when the vehicle he attempted to drive off in from a local gas station died and he was unable to restart it.

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This weekend at The Mill: California Vaquero Show celebrates the romance of Spanish California
Published: February 09, 2000

Come and experience the romance of Spanish California at The Mill, this weekend reviving the noted California Vaquero Show, an eye-popping step back into history featuring Vaquero equipment and antique memorabilia as well as a book signing and art show.

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SPPD: Three SP juveniles arrested for armed robbery at local eatery
Published: February 09, 2000

Three Santa Paula juveniles - one already listed by police as missing by his family - were arrested after an armed robbery of a Harvard Boulevard eatery on Saturday night, according to a Santa Paula Police Department official.

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Above, a 1930 Gipsy Mouth Airplane is part of the display in hanger one. Below Bob Phelps along with City of Santa Paula Mayor Rick Cook cut the red ribbon opening hanger one.

Aviation Museum of Santa Paula already flying high as opening event draws hundreds to airport
Published: February 09, 2000

If Sunday's official opening of the Aviation Museum of Santa Paula (AMSP) is any indication of its future success, well, it's already flying high.

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