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Adopt a Pet for Free. Gain a Shadow, a Snuggle Bud

Adopt a Pet for Free. Gain a Shadow, a Snuggle Buddy, a Friend for Life

Animal shelters are full of stories. Some bounce against kennel doors. Others sit quietly, waiting to be noticed. This week, those stories belong to McGinty, Pippin, Jessie, a dachshund pup, and even a curious little hamster. They’re all waiting. Not just for a place to sleep—but for someone to see them.

McGinty has waited the longest. He’s an eight-year-old Siberian Husky with a thick coat and steady gaze. He was found in Oxnard and brought to the Simi Valley Animal Shelter back in March. At 75 pounds, he’s strong and calm, a classic husky with miles still left in him. He doesn’t push for attention. But he’s ready to give it back to anyone who offers it.

Pippin is also a husky, but younger—just two years old. He’s full of energy, alert and eager. He came from Camarillo and is now housed at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Like most huskies, Pippin needs more than space. He needs movement, structure, and someone who understands that a smart dog needs a challenge.

Over in Kennel 356 is a dachshund mix. He’s just five months old and weighs nine pounds. This little guy came from Ventura and doesn’t have a name yet. He’s a blank slate—wobbly, curious, and hungry to learn. Puppies like him can grow into amazing companions with the right guidance.

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This Powerful Reagan Library Film Night Will Leave

This Powerful Reagan Library Film Night Will Leave You Speechless—Here’s Why

As Memorial Day approaches—a time for honoring the lives and sacrifices of America’s military heroes—the Reagan Library in Simi Valley will host a powerful evening of film and conversation. On Tuesday, May 20, the public is invited to a screening of the recently released film Brothers After War, followed by a live, on-stage conversation with the film’s director, Jake Rademacher.

From Executive Producer Gary Sinise, Brothers After War documents Rademacher’s journey to reconnect with his brothers and the elite Soldiers and Marines he embedded with during the Iraq War. According to the film’s official description, the story intercuts past and present footage, leading viewers on “an insightful, humorous, and moving journey” as warfighters explore loss, meaning, and hope on their path from soldier to veteran. WATCH THE TRAILER

The evening begins at 6 p.m. with the film screening, followed by a director discussion at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person and include one bag of popcorn. Additional snacks and beverages will be available for purchase at the event. Held just days before Memorial Day, the program offers a timely and heartfelt reflection on the experience of military service.

Jake Rademacher, founder of Metanoia Films and Perseverance Productions, brings a uniquely personal perspective to his work, having embedded with four combat units to document the lives of his own brothers in uniform. His storytelling captures both the raw intensity of war and the emotional journey that continues long after soldiers return home.

The event takes place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, located at 40 Presidential Drive in Simi Valley.

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Adventist Health Simi Valley is Home to One of the

Adventist Health Simi Valley is Home to One of the Nation’s Most Advanced Robotic Surgery Programs

If you’ve ever had surgery—or supported someone who has—you know it’s not just the operation itself that’s hard. It’s the recovery. The weeks of discomfort. The pain medications. The worry about how long it’ll take to feel normal again.

Simi Valley may be the starting point, but the benefits are reaching patients across the Greater Los Angeles area and throughout the country.

Thanks to a growing robotic surgery program at Adventist Health Simi Valley, patients are now having operations through incisions so small they often leave the hospital the same day. They’re going home with less pain, fewer medications, and in many cases, a quicker return to normal life.

At the center of it all is Dr. Andrea Pakula—a highly respected surgeon who’s not only performing these advanced procedures, but also training surgeons from around the world to do the same.

Dr. Pakula: A Surgeon Who Trains the Trainers
You might expect a big-city hospital to have the kind of talent that trains other surgeons. But right here in Simi Valley, Dr. Andrea Pakula is doing just that.

Dr. Andrea Pakula is a national leader in robotic surgery, with deep expertise in hernia repair, bariatric procedures, and emergency surgical care. She’s also one of a select few surgeons in the country certified to train others on the da Vinci Surgical System—the most advanced robotic platform available today.

She was also among the first surgeons in the U.S. to operate using the next-generation da Vinci 5 system, a cutting-edge tool launched at just 10 hospitals nationwide. Adventist Health Simi Valley was one of those chosen sites, with Dr. Pakula leading the effort as Medical Director of Robotic Surgery.

“My goal is always to help people feel safe, informed, and supported,” she says. “If a minimally invasive approach is the best option for a patient, we’ll take it.”

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How Simi Valley Plans to Spend Your Tax Dollars—

How Simi Valley Plans to Spend Your Tax Dollars—Public Meeting May 27

Simi Valley residents will have a chance to learn how the city plans to spend its money during the next fiscal year, which begins July 1 and ends June 30, 2026. A public meeting is set for Tuesday, May 27 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. City staff will present highlights from the proposed budget, answer questions and listen to input from attendees. Comments gathered during the session will be forwarded to the City Council ahead of its vote on June 9.

Starting May 20, the full proposed budget will be available online at simivalley.org, as well as in person at City Hall and the Simi Valley Public Library. For those who want a hard copy, printed versions can be purchased at City Hall.

According to the city’s 2024–25 budget, nearly half of its general operating fund—about $41.9 million—is designated for police services. This includes patrol officers, detectives, dispatchers and other parts of the department’s operations. Public Works receives the next largest share at approximately $14.9 million, which covers the upkeep of roads, sidewalks, storm drains, traffic signals and city facilities like the library and senior center.

In addition to police, the budget includes salaries and benefits for other city staff who work in departments such as planning, engineering, finance and administration. Like many California cities, Simi Valley also contributes to the state’s retirement system, CalPERS, to cover pensions for current and former employees. These pension costs are factored into each year’s budget and continue to be a long-term financial obligation the city manages.

It’s worth noting that the city’s general fund doesn’t cover everything. Simi Valley also has a number of dedicated capital funds that are used for infrastructure and improvement projects—things like roadway resurfacing, drainage upgrades and facility repairs. Those projects are often supported by grants, developer fees or special revenues that are legally required to be used for specific purposes.

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The Citrus Ranch That’s Quietly Reinventing Elde

The Citrus Ranch That’s Quietly Reinventing Elder Care in Ventura County

The Orchard is now open to the public for tours and visits during its grand opening weekend:

Ribbon Cutting and Open House: Friday, May 16, from 10 AM to 3 PM
Public Tours: Saturday and Sunday, May 17–18, from 11 AM to 3 PM
Location: 8814 Santa Rosa Road, Santa Rosa Valley, CA 93012
Contact: (805) 587-2992 | info@regalcare.org

In an era when elder care often feels removed from everyday life, The Orchard offers a different model—rooted in the land, grounded in personal care, and shaped by the rhythms of a working farm. It may not be for everyone, but for some, it will be exactly what home is supposed to feel like.

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