Reagan Library Braces for Big Crowds — and Big Opinions — as Eric Trump Arrives
Reagan Library Event with Eric Trump Draws Conversation in Simi Valley (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — The Reagan Library is once again at the center of conversation in Simi […]
Who’s Lifting Up Simi Valley’s Seniors? The City Wants to Know
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) —It might be the neighbor who drops off a hot meal, the retiree leading a calming yoga class, or the friendly face who checks you […]
Hot Cars and Hotter Chili: Simi Valley’s Elks Car Show Fires Up October 18!
Simi Valley Elks Car Show and Chili Cook-Off Set for October 18 (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — The Annual Simi Valley Elks Car Show and Chili Cook-Off rolls back […]
Simi Valley Pickleball Players Take Their Fight for More Courts to the Simi Parks Board
Simi Valley Pickleball Players to Deliver “Wish List” to Parks Board (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — By early evening, dozens of local pickleball players are expected to meet today […]
Simi Valley’s New Theatre Is All About One Thing: Giving Kids a Place to Shine
Note (Oct. 21, 2025): An earlier version of this story may have implied that Born to Perform Studio is the first theatre in Simi Valley. It has been updated to reflect that the studio joins a long-established and thriving local arts community.
The City Keeps Calling on Al Brown—Here’s Why
Al Brown Appointed Again to Represent Simi Valley Seniors (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — At the June 2025 Simi Valley City Council meeting, councilmembers unanimously voted to reappoint Al […]
“We debate ideas, not people”: Joseph Ayala on leadership, youth and getting things done in Simi Valley
District 1’s newest councilmember on slow systems, fast decisions and why he never says he’s too busy (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — When Joseph D. Ayala was appointed to […]
More Than a Meal: YMCA’s Thanksgiving Drive Lifts Spirits and Eases Burdens
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — For many local households, Thanksgiving dinner can be one more expense they simply can’t afford. The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is stepping in to […]
Brushes, Faith, and Family: Inside Ruth Villa’s Inspiring Simi Valley Art Studio
image credit: Sylvie Belmond Artist Ruth Villa smiles as she works on a new painting inside her Simi Valley studio, Oct. 10. “There’s a feeling that is like no other when I paint,” she said.
Lace Up, Show Up, Speak Up: Simi Valley’s Run for Mental Health Awareness Happens Sunday
Simi Valley Steps Up for Mental Health: The Fredrick Michael Gibson Run Returns This Sunday (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — When hundreds of runners take their marks this Sunday […]