(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Josh Gray, a lifelong resident of Simi Valley and current member of the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Board of Directors, has...
Local Life & Culture
Highlights community events, food spots, and historical stories that shape the local identity.
From Movie Star Roots to Lonely Cages: The Hidden Lives of Simi Valley’s German Shepherds
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From Cruz the shepherd mix to a 16-pound Maltese, dozens of dogs wait at Ventura County shelters—plus, the husky who found home thanks to one woman’s cross-country rescue mission...
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...
Simi Valley’s Takis Crisis: A Powderless Outrage, a Walmart Redemption, and the Unstoppable Rise of the Spiciest Chip on Earth (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — A crisis struck...
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — A turkey vulture casually walking across Madera Road near Sinaloa Golf Course stopped traffic—and sparked conversation. The bird was large, slow-moving, and completely...
Want to Help a Local Shelter Pet? Here’s a Simple Way to Make a Big Impact (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — If you’ve ever wanted to help a...
(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...
Student’s act of gratitude brings warmth and comfort to children facing medical emergencies (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — When Krystal Waters was 10 years old, her life took...
Red, White and True: Come Raise the Flags and Celebrate 250 Years of Army Service in Simi Valley
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CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Simi Valley will mark Flag Day with a public ceremony on Saturday, June 14 at 1 p.m. in Veterans Court at the Simi...
