Sylvie Belmond

It Was Built for a TV Show. A Fire Took Everything Else — So, Why Is This Church Still Standing?

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• Faith & Religion

It Was Built for a TV Show. A Fire Took Everything Else — So, Why Is This Church Still Standing?

Sylvie Belmond January 9, 2026 236

Built for television, spared by fire, and still anchoring Paramount Ranch’s open landscape (CLAIR | Agoura, CA) — Framed by an open meadow and wide Western sky, the little...

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From Gutter Balls to Strikes, Every Roll Counts for Local Education

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• Community

From Gutter Balls to Strikes, Every Roll Counts for Local Education

Sylvie Belmond January 8, 2026 211

Bowling fundraiser supports Simi Valley students (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) —  A community bowling fundraiser later this month will bring Simi Valley residents together for a night at...

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Think You Can Do Better at the Helm? Your Moment Just Arrived

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• Elections

Think You Can Do Better at the Helm? Your Moment Just Arrived

Sylvie Belmond January 5, 2026 200

(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — If stepping up has ever crossed your mind, this is when the work begins. Ventura County residents now have a chance to put...

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Dinner Decided

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• Food & Dining

Dinner Decided

Sylvie Belmond January 5, 2026 193

Simple ideas to bring flavor and meaning back to weeknight meals (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Somewhere between Monday and Thursday, dinner stops being interesting. Not because the...

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Where Giving Makes a Difference in Simi Valley Right Now

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• Community

Where Giving Makes a Difference in Simi Valley Right Now

Sylvie Belmond January 5, 2026 259

(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — On a weekday afternoon in Simi Valley, a child finishes homework at an after-school program. A family picks up groceries they couldn’t otherwise...

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City Council Lays Out Immigration Resources, Police Practices at Dec. 15 Meeting

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• Community

City Council Lays Out Immigration Resources, Police Practices at Dec. 15 Meeting

Sylvie Belmond December 19, 2025 510

(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Public pressure for answers has been building for months. On Dec. 15, the Simi Valley City Council will devote part of its meeting...

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Inspiring children to explore, inquire and discover

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• Community

Inspiring children to explore, inquire and discover

Sylvie Belmond December 11, 2025 579

(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — For Christina Humphreys, kindergarten is a launching point. She brings energy and enthusiasm to the classroom, helping students begin their first big school...

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The Best Getaways Don’t Need a Passport — Just Curiosity and a Go Bag

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• Featured Posts

The Best Getaways Don’t Need a Passport — Just Curiosity and a Go Bag

Sylvie Belmond December 11, 2025 747

(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Some trips change your scenery. Others change your state of mind. And the best part? You don’t need a passport for that shift....

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Animals on the Edge Need Us Now

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• Pets & Forever Friends

Animals on the Edge Need Us Now

Sylvie Belmond December 5, 2025 758

Different animals, different needs, the same truth: they will not get better in a shelter (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Ventura County Animal Services is asking the community...

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Simi Valley Showcase Puts Latino Stories Where They Belong: Center Stage

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• Community

Simi Valley Showcase Puts Latino Stories Where They Belong: Center Stage

Sylvie Belmond December 2, 2025 1435

(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) – Growing up in Simi Valley, the Castaneda brothers carried their mother’s stories about life in Mexico close to heart. Now based in Los...

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