Daniel Jordan
Why Mexican Food Dominates Summer in Southern California (CLAIR | Simi VAlley, CA) — Southern California summers are known for sunshine, backyard parties, and food that brings people together....
Local Life & Culture
Highlights community events, food spots, and historical stories that shape the local identity.
10 Unexpected Reasons Sushi Is the Ultimate Father’s Day Move (That No One’s Talking About)
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(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — You’ve done the grill thing. The tool set thing. Maybe even the “let him nap on the couch” thing. But what if the...
Sylvie Belmond 
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...
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Got Old Boots? Turn Them Into Living Art with Dr. P. If you’ve got an old pair of rain boots lying around, don’t...
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — After Nearly 50 Years, Simi Hardware & Rock Depot Closes — Community Says Goodbye to a Local Institution Simi Hardware & Rock Depot,...
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation has announced the cancellation of this year’s Spotlight Awards gala, originally set for Saturday, May 31,...
(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...
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...
