Groundbreaking ceremony for Water Recycling Plant
Published: July 09, 2008
PERC and the City of Santa Paula held a ground breaking ceremony for the new Water Recycling Plant being built just south of the old plant on Corporation Drive. Dignitaries and Santa Paulans watched as the first shovels of dirt were turned over. The construction of the new plant will take about 1 1/2 years and will begin immediately.
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Micro-earthquake located four miles northwest of Santa Paula
Published: July 09, 2008
A micro-earthquake struck early Sunday morning near - but not recorded on - two river valley area fault lines, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, Earthquake Hazards Program.
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SPFD: Engine companies sent to fight Chico wildfires
Published: July 09, 2008
Santa Paula firefighters have responded to the wildfires plaguing Northern California, many burning since June when lightning storms struck tinder dry brush and caused at one point more than 1,000 fires.
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Fourth of July celebration: Fireworks light up the sky over Santa Paula
Published: July 09, 2008
The Fourth of July was the cause for even more celebration when the annual Fireworks Spectacular lit up the sky above Santa Paula with a display that brought cheers and applause from happy spectators celebrating the nation’s Independence Day.
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SPPD: Review to follow rare occurrence of officer firing at suspect
Published: July 09, 2008
An alcohol fueled 4th of July brawl that left three people injured and caused a Santa Paula Police officer to fire at a suspect was a rare occurrence, according to Santa Paula Police Department officials.
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Kiwanis Citrus Festival to offer entertainment, contests and carnival
Published: July 09, 2008
“Citrus, The Beginning of Santa Paula” will be celebrated throughout the 41st Annual Kiwanis Club Citrus Parade and Festival, to be held July 18-20 at Harding Park; a celebration packed with information and displays about the fruit of California, citrus ranching, and Santa Paula’s agricultural heritage.
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Illegal fireworks activity clustered on 4th of July, weekend quieter
Published: July 09, 2008
It seems that for the most part Santa Paulans heeded strong warnings about the illegal possession and setting off of fireworks, at least for most of the 4th of July holiday weekend.
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Seminar to Focus on Parkinson’s Research, Treatment Options
Published: July 09, 2008
The public is invited to learn more about the progress being made in the fight to conquer Parkinson’s disease at a free seminar the Community Memorial Health System is holding on Tuesday, July 15.
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Derek Luna wins car show
Published: July 09, 2008
Saturday June 28th, Santa Paulan Derek Luna won first place in the Muscle Category at the CBC Days Car Show in Port Hueneme. Competing against Chevelle’s, Camaro’s, GTO’s Derek Luna received the first place trophy for his Red 1971 Chevrolet Nova.
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SPUHSD acknowledges donors
Published: July 09, 2008
The Santa Paula Union High School District Board of Trustees would like to acknowledge the following individuals and organizations for their recent donations to the district:
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Vacation Bible School
Published: July 09, 2008
Heritage Valley Christian Fellowship invites you to sign up now for their free Vacation Bible School 2008, running July 14-18 from 9 to 11 a.m. at 241 N. Mill Street.
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The 2008 Ventura County Fair Poster was unveiled last week with the artist’s family in attendance. Pictured (photo above left) are: Jan Mitchell (artist’s wife), Steve Mitchell (artist), Sara Mitchell (in pink), Hanna Mitchell (featured in painting), Daniel Mitchell (featured in painting), Wanda Mitchell (artist’s mother), Ben Mitchell, Voss Mitchell (artist’s dad), Gene Mitchell (artist’s brother). Mitchell’s winning entry (above right) depicts this years theme, “Meet Me At The Fair.”
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2008 Ventura County Fair Poster unveiled
Published: July 09, 2008
A native Santa Paulan has been selected as the 2008 Ventura County Fair Poster Artist with his oil painting representing this year’s theme, “Meet me at the Fair.” Steve Mitchell was born in Santa Paula and raised in Fillmore. In 1963 he moved to Ventura, where he lived until 1989. Steve and his family then moved to Ojai, where they currently reside.
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Preventing Heart Disease is focus for ongoing series
Published: July 09, 2008
Free blood pressure checks and cholesterol screening continue to be offered at Community Memorial Hospital’s monthly series focusing on Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease.
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