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Day: April 4, 2025

So Many Ways to Lend a Paw: How You Can Help Shelter Animals in Ventura County

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Pets & Forever Friends

So Many Ways to Lend a Paw: How You Can Help Shelter Animals in Ventura County

Sylvie Belmond April 4, 2025 957

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This Sweet Shepherd Mix Is All Ears—and All Heart

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Pets & Forever Friends

This Sweet Shepherd Mix Is All Ears—and All Heart

Sylvie Belmond April 4, 2025 499

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Rosie the Senior Cat Still Has Love to Give — Can You Be Her Person?

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Pets & Forever Friends

Rosie the Senior Cat Still Has Love to Give — Can You Be Her Person?

Sylvie Belmond April 4, 2025 703

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Electric bikes are suddenly everywhere in Simi Val

Electric bikes are suddenly everywhere in Simi Valley — flying down neighborhood streets, gliding along park paths, and weaving through sidewalks where families walk dogs or push strollers.

Most rides end without a problem. But when high speeds meet crowded spaces, residents say things can change quickly.

Now the Simi Valley City Council is stepping in.

City leaders recently voted to update local bicycle rules for the first time in years, adding clear regulations for electric bikes, scooters, and other fast-growing devices. The goal is simple: keep riders moving while making sure pedestrians stay safe.

Police data shows why the issue is getting attention. Since 2021, Simi Valley has recorded 141 crashes involving bicycles or e-bikes, including six fatalities and more than 130 injuries. In many cases, investigators say riders ignored basic traffic rules.

The proposed ordinance would align city law with California’s three classes of e-bikes and define unsafe behavior — from riding too fast for conditions to failing to yield to pedestrians.

But enforcement will start with education, not tickets.

Which raises a bigger question: Are e-bikes becoming a smart new transportation option for teens — or a safety risk communities haven’t fully caught up with yet?

And perhaps the most important question of all: Who should be responsible for teaching young riders the rules of the road — the city, the schools… or the parents who buy the bikes?

Simi Valley’s Parks Boss, Dan Paranick, Is Leaving

Simi Valley’s Parks Boss, Dan Paranick, Is Leaving… What Happens Next? 🌳

After eight years shaping the parks, trails, and open spaces across Simi Valley and Oak Park, District Manager Paranick says he’s stepping down this August. The announcement came during a recent board meeting — and now the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District is quietly preparing for a leadership shake-up that could shape the future of the region’s parks for years to come.

Under Paranick’s leadership, the district expanded trails, built the Berylwood Skate Plaza and Teen Center, upgraded parks, and pushed forward major projects like the Arroyo Simi Greenway. But with his departure looming, the big question isn’t what he built — it’s who takes over next.

The district manages 7,600 acres of open space, 51 parks, 80 miles of trails, and dozens of facilities across Simi Valley and Oak Park. Whoever replaces him will control decisions that impact recreation, development, and conservation for tens of thousands of residents.

So the real question is…

Who will lead Simi Valley’s parks next?
Will the new leadership protect open space — or push new development?
And could this transition change the future of your favorite park?

Let the search for the next parks chief begin.

Pom-Poms, Pop Songs… and a Body on the Front Lawn $Pom-Poms, Pop Songs… and a Body on the Front Lawn What starts as a cheerleading sleepover ends with a murder — and the entire squad becomes a suspect. That’s the premise behind We Are the Tigers, the pop-rock murder mystery opening March 13 at Born to Perform Studio’s theatre inside the Simi Valley Town Center. One year after launching, the studio is celebrating its anniversary with a show that’s equal parts comedy, suspense, and powerhouse vocals. The story begins with a late-night cheer camp hangout. Then morning arrives… and one of the girls is found dead on the front lawn. Secrets start spilling. Alliances fracture. And every character suddenly has something to hide. Off-Broadway audiences called the show “a rule-breaking treat,” while critics praised its wild blend of jump scares, pop songs, and dark humor. Now that same chaotic energy is landing right here in Simi Valley. But the show isn’t just about a mystery on stage. Over the past year, Born to Perform’s theatre has quietly become a creative hub — partnering with local schools, nonprofits, and artists to give Ventura County performers an affordable professional venue. So here’s the question: How many stories are waiting to be told in your own city — if someone simply gives them a stage? And when the lights go down on opening night… Will you be watching the show… or trying to solve the murder? 🎭🔎 @borntoperformstudio @simivalleychamber$

Pom-Poms, Pop Songs… and a Body on the Front Lawn $Pom-Poms, Pop Songs… and a Body on the Front Lawn What starts as a cheerleading sleepover ends with a murder — and the entire squad becomes a suspect. That’s the premise behind We Are the Tigers, the pop-rock murder mystery opening March 13 at Born to Perform Studio’s theatre inside the Simi Valley Town Center. One year after launching, the studio is celebrating its anniversary with a show that’s equal parts comedy, suspense, and powerhouse vocals. The story begins with a late-night cheer camp hangout. Then morning arrives… and one of the girls is found dead on the front lawn. Secrets start spilling. Alliances fracture. And every character suddenly has something to hide. Off-Broadway audiences called the show “a rule-breaking treat,” while critics praised its wild blend of jump scares, pop songs, and dark humor. Now that same chaotic energy is landing right here in Simi Valley. But the show isn’t just about a mystery on stage. Over the past year, Born to Perform’s theatre has quietly become a creative hub — partnering with local schools, nonprofits, and artists to give Ventura County performers an affordable professional venue. So here’s the question: How many stories are waiting to be told in your own city — if someone simply gives them a stage? And when the lights go down on opening night… Will you be watching the show… or trying to solve the murder? 🎭🔎 @borntoperformstudio$

At a dojo in Simi Valley, students took on a bruta

At a dojo in Simi Valley, students took on a brutal challenge: perform 100 karate katas in a row — thousands of techniques without stopping — to raise money for the Samaritan Center and help people facing hunger and homelessness.

Some participants were as young as 10 years old.
Some adults were too afraid to try it.

And the instructor behind it all?
A man who survived rattlesnakes, storms, and decades of teaching… and believes discipline means serving your community - Bruce Kanegai

But this story raises a bigger question.

What if discipline wasn’t just about belts or trophies… but about helping others?

Do you think martial arts builds stronger character than traditional sports?
Should schools be doing more community service challenges like this?
Or is this kind of physical discipline too extreme for kids?

Also think about this:

Simi Valley still has no overnight homeless shelter.

Did you even know that?

If a handful of karate students can raise thousands of dollars through effort alone… imagine what an entire community could do.

👉 Would you attempt the 100-kata challenge knowing people sometimes pass out during it?
👉 Should kids be pushed this hard if it’s for a good cause?
👉 And why do you think stories like this rarely go viral compared to negative news?

Drop your thoughts below. Let’s hear the honest opinions. 👇

Because the reality is… one dojo just proved discipline can literally feed people.

And maybe the real question is:
Why don’t we see more of this?

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