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Is Junkyard Cafe the Most Over-the-Top Themed Restaurant in California?
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Is Junkyard Cafe the Most Over-the-Top Themed Restaurant in California?

Clair.ID February 4, 2025 781
(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...
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Simi Valley’s Senior Center Is Getting Upgrades—But Something’s Still Missing!
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Simi Valley’s Senior Center Is Getting Upgrades—But Something’s Still Missing!

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(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — The Simi Valley Senior Center has long been a vital hub for older adults, offering fitness classes, meal programs, social events, and essential...
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A Baby Elephant Once Lived in a Simi Valley Tire Shop. The Crazy True Story.
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A Baby Elephant Once Lived in a Simi Valley Tire Shop. The Crazy True Story.

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(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — In the late 1960s, a baby elephant named Dolly became an unlikely landmark in Simi Valley. She wasn’t at a zoo or a...
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East Coast Pizza Company Turns 15—And Everyone Gets a Slice of the Celebration
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East Coast Pizza Company Turns 15—And Everyone Gets a Slice of the Celebration

Clair.ID January 29, 2025 459
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) – The smell of fresh dough, bubbling cheese, and zesty tomato sauce has filled the air at The East Coast Pizza Company for 15...
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What This Family Discovered After Samaritan’s Purse Sifted Through Their Burned Home
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What This Family Discovered After Samaritan’s Purse Sifted Through Their Burned Home

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(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — In the wake of the Eaton Fire that tore through Altadena, destroying homes and leaving families grieving unimaginable losses, Samaritan’s Purse is doing...
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The Flower That Smells Like Death and Why People Love It
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The Flower That Smells Like Death and Why People Love It

Clair.ID January 26, 2025 435
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — It starts with a gag reflex.—it’s a smell that creeps up on you. A slow, sinister wave of rot, as if the earth...
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Cork & Batter’s Southern Charm and California Cool Create BBQ Magic in Simi Valley
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Cork & Batter’s Southern Charm and California Cool Create BBQ Magic in Simi Valley

Clair.ID January 23, 2025 1377
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — There’s something special about walking into a place and immediately knowing it’s going to be good. That’s exactly the feeling you get at...
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Hughes Fire Near Lake Castaic Sends Smoke Over Simi Valley, Prompts Evacuations
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Hughes Fire Near Lake Castaic Sends Smoke Over Simi Valley, Prompts Evacuations

Clair.ID January 22, 2025 826
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Smoke from the Hughes Fire near Lake Castaic drifted over Simi Valley Wednesday, creating a hazy skyline and raising air quality concerns. The...
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Simi Valley Mourns the Passing of Mayor Fred Thomas
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Simi Valley Mourns the Passing of Mayor Fred Thomas

Clair.ID January 21, 2025 551
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) – The City of Simi Valley is grieving the loss of Mayor Fred D. Thomas, who passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday,...
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No Progress Simi Valley Residents Wonder If Gigabit Internet Will Ever Arrive
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No Progress Simi Valley Residents Wonder If Gigabit Internet Will Ever Arrive

Clair.ID January 19, 2025 747
Simi Valley Residents Question Delayed Gigabit Internet Rollout (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Simi Valley residents are growing increasingly frustrated with delays in accessing gigabit-speed internet, despite visible...
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Love Simi Valley? Here’s One Way to Give Back Wh Love Simi Valley? Here’s One Way to Give Back While Having Fun This Summer

Summer is about to set in, with its long, glowing evenings and the promise of laughter echoing through our parks. Across Simi Valley and Oak Park, the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District is preparing to bring back the sights and sounds that define the season—and they’re inviting community members to step in and be part of it.

RSRPD is more than a collection of beautiful spaces. It’s tennis and pickleball courts, bocce ball lanes, ponds and playgrounds, winding trails and picnic-perfect lawns. But above all, it’s a place where people come together—to celebrate, connect, and create memories. And every summer, that spirit is amplified by a lineup of free, family-friendly events that fill the parks with joy.

To keep those events running smoothly, the district is calling on volunteers who want to do more than attend—they want to contribute. From Movies in the Park and Dive-In Movies to Wheels in Motion and Concerts in the Park, each event offers something special for the community—and a meaningful role for volunteers.

At Movies in the Park, families bring blankets and snacks to watch a film under the open sky. Before the show begins, the district’s Mobile Rec Street Team warms up the crowd with interactive games for kids. Volunteers are right there in the mix, helping lead the activities and welcoming guests as the lawn fills up.

Dive-In Movies offer a poolside twist on the classic outdoor screening. Guests float and splash while watching a movie on the big screen. Volunteers assist with check-in, setup, and safety, ensuring that everyone enjoys a relaxing night in and around the water.

Wheels in Motion takes things up a notch, combining hands-on adventure with high-energy fun. Kids race in Power Wheels cars, explore emergency vehicles at the Touch-a-Truck exhibit, and enjoy a day packed with movement and discovery. Volunteers help manage activities, guide guests, support vendors, and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for families.

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Rancho Simi Loses a Champion: Josh Gray’s Depart Rancho Simi Loses a Champion: Josh Gray’s Departure Explained

Josh Gray, a lifelong resident of Simi Valley and current member of the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Board of Directors, has announced he will resign from his position effective June 28, 2025.

Gray, 27, was elected to the board in 2020. He said his resignation is required because his new residence no longer falls within District 3, the area he was elected to represent. “While I do not wish to step down, I remain committed to observing the laws I pledged to uphold,” Gray said in a public letter.

Raised in Simi Valley, Gray has deep roots in the local community. He is an Eagle Scout and credits Simi Valley’s parks and recreation programs with shaping his early years. “I had birthdays in our parks, picnics under our trees, and I was one of those kids who benefited from our after-school programs,” he wrote.

As a board member, he focused on increasing access to public spaces and expanding programs for youth and families. He ran on a platform of protecting open space, improving affordable after-school care, and expanding inclusive recreation.

During his term, the District:

Opened the Berylwood Teen Center and Skate Plaza
Expanded and stabilized the After-School Club programs
Protected 149 acres of open space, in partnership with the Poe Family
Secured funding for projects including the Arroyo Simi Greenway Trail, Sinaloa BMX Track, and the Guardian Street Activity Center
Continued upgrades to Rancho Santa Susana Community Park
Prioritized fire resiliency, water conservation, and deferred maintenance
Passed balanced budgets each year
Gray also supported the Rim of the Valley campaign, an effort to protect regional landscapes and support public health and the local economy.

“I said then that I wanted to create a legacy that preserves what makes our home special while planting seeds for future generations,” Gray said. “I still believe in that vision deeply.”

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Million Dollar Heist: He Crawled Through a Candy S Million Dollar Heist: He Crawled Through a Candy Store — Then Robbed the Jewelry Shop Nextdoor

Just before midnight on Sunday, May 25, a group of burglars broke into Dr. Conkey’s Candy & Coffee Co. on Cochran Street. But it wasn’t candy they were after. They crawled through the building, spray-painted the security cameras, then drilled a hole through a shared wall — six inches of concrete and drywall — into the back of 5 Star Jewelry & Watch Repair.

Once inside the jewelry store, the crew used heavy tools to cut through eight inches of safe steel. Over the next three to four hours, they cleared out nearly everything inside. Gold, diamonds, watches, and customer repairs — gone. The alarm system never went off.

Jonathan Youssef, who runs the store, said in an interview with KTLA that the family lost more than $2 million worth of inventory and repairs. But the financial loss isn’t what hurts most.

“My dad built this place from scratch,” he told reporter Jennifer McGraw. “He’s 71 and was ready to retire. Now everything he saved is gone. And worst of all — a lot of what they took wasn’t ours. It was people’s wedding rings, heirlooms, things you can’t replace.”

His father, Jacob Youssef, opened the store 25 years ago after retiring from another business. Jonathan took over in 2015, slowly stepping in so his father could step back. Just recently, they ordered a new sign to close on Mondays so Jacob wouldn’t have to work every day. He never got to see it go up.

“I feel bad because this was my life, my retirement… they got everything we had,” Jacob told KTLA, through tears. “I don’t know what to say… I’m 71 years old… I cannot rebuild what I did in my lifetime.”

What makes this burglary even more chilling is how familiar it’s starting to sound. Only days later, another family-run jewelry store in Glendale was hit in almost the same way. In that case, the thieves also came in through the ceiling, cut power to the alarm and cameras, and went straight for the safe, as reported by ABC7.

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From Movie Star Roots to Lonely Cages: The Hidden From Movie Star Roots to Lonely Cages: The Hidden Lives of Simi Valley’s German Shepherds

It’s Shepherd Week at Ventura County Animal Services, and nearly 60 German Shepherds and shepherd mixes are waiting to begin a new life. These dogs, known for their intelligence, loyalty and resilience, are hoping someone will see them, choose them and give them the home they deserve.

One of them is Cruz, a 6-year-old German Shepherd mix with soft, searching eyes and a quiet spirit. Cruz may be a little shy at first, but volunteers say she quickly warms up with patience, kindness and a treat or two. Found in Ventura, she’s a spayed female weighing 53 pounds, and she’s been available since May 13. Cruz is currently in Kennel 135 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter, and her animal ID is A711478. She’s one of dozens featured during Shepherd Week at vcas.us/shepherdweek—each one hoping for a fresh start.

Stories like Cruz’s echo throughout the shelter, but some journeys stand out. After more than 400 days waiting, McGinty—a striking husky—finally got his chance at happiness. His story reached a woman in Kentucky who had rescued several huskies in the past. Something about McGinty pulled at her heart. She bought a plane ticket, flew across the country, rented a car, and drove him all the way home. Shelter staff shared the moment on Facebook, writing, “You are nothing short of amazing and we know McGinty is going to have the best life ever with you.” He now has a husky sibling and a new world filled with love.

Not everyone is looking for a big dog, and some of the best things really do come in small packages. For those who prefer pint-sized companions, there’s a 4-year-old male Maltese at the Camarillo Shelter, recently found in Oxnard. Weighing just 16 pounds, this sweet dog is currently in Kennel 506 under animal ID A865609. He’ll be ready for adoption beginning Saturday, May 31. He doesn’t have a name yet, but he’s ready to become someone’s loyal little shadow.

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