The City Keeps Calling on Al Brown—Here’s Why
Al Brown Appointed Again to Represent Simi Valley Seniors (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — At the June 2025 Simi Valley City Council meeting, councilmembers unanimously voted to reappoint Al […]
“We debate ideas, not people”: Joseph Ayala on leadership, youth and getting things done in Simi Valley
District 1’s newest councilmember on slow systems, fast decisions and why he never says he’s too busy (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — When Joseph D. Ayala was appointed to […]
More Than a Meal: YMCA’s Thanksgiving Drive Lifts Spirits and Eases Burdens
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — For many local households, Thanksgiving dinner can be one more expense they simply can’t afford. The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is stepping in to […]
Brushes, Faith, and Family: Inside Ruth Villa’s Inspiring Simi Valley Art Studio
image credit: Sylvie Belmond Artist Ruth Villa smiles as she works on a new painting inside her Simi Valley studio, Oct. 10. “There’s a feeling that is like no other when I paint,” she said.
Lace Up, Show Up, Speak Up: Simi Valley’s Run for Mental Health Awareness Happens Sunday
Simi Valley Steps Up for Mental Health: The Fredrick Michael Gibson Run Returns This Sunday (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — When hundreds of runners take their marks this Sunday […]
The Viral Dumpling Gen Z Can’t Stop Eating — And Why You Can’t Get It in Simi Valley
Din Tai Fung Isn’t Just a Dumpling House — It’s a Global Ritual, Especially for Gen Z (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — If you’ve ever waited two hours for […]
Simi Valley’s Free Cleanup Day Helps Residents Clear Out, Recycle Right
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Keeping Simi clean takes teamwork, and the City’s Free Residential Cleanup and Recycling Day is one of the most practical ways to pitch in. […]
From Laps to Leashes, There’s a Dog for Every Personality
(CLAIR | Ventura County, CA) — Sometimes, all it takes is a wagging tail and a smile to remind us what pure joy looks like. At Ventura County Animal Services, […]
911: This ‘Burning House’ Halloween Decoration Is Fooling Neighbors and Firefighters Alike
South Carolina Couple’s “Burning House” Halloween Display Sparks 911 Calls — Again (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — A South Carolina couple known for their jaw-dropping Halloween displays is once […]
Golf Meets Taproom: Moorpark’s Coolest New Hangout Opens in 2026
(CLAIR | Moorpark, CA) — A new kind of golf experience is coming to Moorpark — one that trades fairways and flagsticks for simulators, cold beer, and community. The Park […]