Early Morning. Misty Pond. Pancakes, Prizes, and a BIG Catch: Inside Simi Valley’s Fishing Derby
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — It was still dark when families started showing up. Some carried coffee, others gear. The kids? They were just excited to fish. Welcome to […]
This Is What $80 Means When It Reaches the Right Hands
An afternoon of rhythm, flavor and stories from across the world (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — In parts of rural Uganda, an $80 loan can change everything. It can […]
Simi Valley Honors the People Who Quietly Make Our Schools Better Every Day
Lew Roth Awards honor Simi Valley’s standout teachers, staff and partners (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — The courtyard at Strathearn Historical Park was filled with laughter, hugs, and a […]
Left Behind at 13, This Simi Valley Cat Still Has Love to Give.
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — At two Ventura County shelters, two animals—one quiet and mature, the other young and full of bounce—are waiting. They don’t know each other. Their […]
How This Royal High Student Got the Mayor Reading to Second Graders
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Layla Salinas has always loved stepping into the world of a good book. Whether it was fairy tales, mysteries, or graphic novels, she was […]
Simi Teens Take Over Library Plaza for a Night of Food, Fitness, and Fun!
Simi Valley’s 3rd Annual Teen Wellness Event Brings Fun, Fitness, and Community Connection on May 16 (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Teens across the city are about to get […]
From Swiss Village to Simi Valley: A Journey by Land, Sea, and Heart
Sylvie Belmond, a longtime Ventura County journalist with strong ties to Simi Valley, shares her personal story of risk, change, and resilience. Her journey spans continents, careers, and communities — […]
“Prom Closet” Brings Glamour, Generosity, and Joy to Hundreds of Teens in Simi Valley
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — On Sunday, March 23 (and again on April 27), Soroptimist International of Simi Valley in partnership with the YMCA, hosted an event that transformed […]
Royal High Students Launch Bold Campaign to Help Simi Valley Police Dogs
image credit: Elizabeth Rakowski
He’s 70 Pounds of Calm and Kindness. Meet Morgan Before Someone Else Does.
image credit: VCAS