The Tar Still Bubbles: A Visit to Simi Valley’s Tapo Canyon Tar Pits (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Not far from the strip malls and neighborhoods of Simi...
History & Landmarks
Sylvie Belmond
May 29, 2025
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Community Advocates Push Back on Cleanup Plan, Cite Health Concerns and Accountability Gaps (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Boeing says it’s making progress at the long-contested Santa Susana...
America’s 250th Birthday Begins in Simi Valley — And the Reagan Library Is Throwing the First Party

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(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will host a major public celebration on July 4, 2025, participating in the national kickoff of the 250th...
Sylvie Belmond
May 23, 2025
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(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Memorial Day isn’t just a date on the calendar—it’s a call to remember the cost of freedom. This weekend, Simi Valley offers several...
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — The Simi Valley Senior Center is offering local seniors a unique opportunity to preserve their personal histories through a new, innovative program: The...
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Think you know Simi Valley? Think again. Behind the strip malls and tucked into the hills are venues that will surprise even longtime...
(CLAIR – Simi Valley, CA) — For nearly four decades, no one knew what was behind the drywall of a closet in Deanie Winter’s Simi Valley home. Not even...
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Drive north from Los Angeles into Ventura County and you might miss it—unless you know where to look. As the 118 Freeway curves...
Royal High Senior Wins National Civics Award—And She Filmed Her Project at the Reagan Library

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(Sylvie Belmond | CLAIR – Simi Valley, CA) — Rory Dennert, a Royal High School senior, has earned national recognition for her work in civics education. She was named...
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Some restaurants are about the food. Others are about the experience. Junkyard Café in Simi Valley is both—plus a little chaos. If you’re...