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This Powerful Reagan Library Film Night Will Leave You Speechless—Here’s Why
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  • Editor's Pick

This Powerful Reagan Library Film Night Will Leave You Speechless—Here’s Why

Sylvie Belmond May 14, 2025 227
(CLAIR | Simi Valley) – As Memorial Day approaches—a time for honoring the lives and sacrifices of America’s military heroes—the Reagan Library in Simi Valley will host a powerful...
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Adventist Health Simi Valley is Home to One of the Nation’s Most Advanced Robotic Surgery Programs
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  • Community

Adventist Health Simi Valley is Home to One of the Nation’s Most Advanced Robotic Surgery Programs

Clair.ID May 14, 2025 221
A Look Inside Adventist Health’s Robot-Assisted Surgery Program and the Woman Leading the Charge (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — If you’ve ever had surgery—or supported someone who has—you...
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How Simi Valley Plans to Spend Your Tax Dollars—Public Meeting May 27
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How Simi Valley Plans to Spend Your Tax Dollars—Public Meeting May 27

Sylvie Belmond May 14, 2025 84
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Simi Valley residents will have a chance to learn how the city plans to spend its money during the next fiscal year, which...
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The Citrus Ranch That’s Quietly Reinventing Elder Care in Ventura County
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The Citrus Ranch That’s Quietly Reinventing Elder Care in Ventura County

Clair.ID May 14, 2025 288
(CLAIR | Santa Rosa Valley, CA) — Just past the winding oaks and citrus groves off Santa Rosa Road, a new kind of senior care home has quietly opened...
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Reagan Library to Host GOP and Democratic Governors in Search for Common Ground
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Reagan Library to Host GOP and Democratic Governors in Search for Common Ground

Sylvie Belmond May 13, 2025 91
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — At a time when partisanship often drowns out dialogue, finding common ground can be a cornerstone to building trust. At the heart of...
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Mystery Knife and Fork Still Unclaimed After Simi Valley Thanksgiving Dinner
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Mystery Knife and Fork Still Unclaimed After Simi Valley Thanksgiving Dinner

Clair.ID May 13, 2025 87
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA )) — Someone carved turkey. Someone served dinner. Someone walked out of the Simi Valley Senior Center and forgot their knife and fork. Months...
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After 40 Years, Simi’s Golden Cross Shines Again—Rust, Scaffolding, and a Whole Lot of Faith
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After 40 Years, Simi’s Golden Cross Shines Again—Rust, Scaffolding, and a Whole Lot of Faith

Sylvie Belmond May 12, 2025 93
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Big Hair, Bigger Laughs: Simi Valley’s ‘Hairspray’ Is the Must-See Musical Event of the Season!
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Big Hair, Bigger Laughs: Simi Valley’s ‘Hairspray’ Is the Must-See Musical Event of the Season!

Sylvie Belmond May 12, 2025 95
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — The music is pumping. The hairspray is flying. And the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center is buzzing with excitement. The Broadway smash Hairspray...
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Simi Valley’s Future Leaders Just Planted Roots—Literally
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Simi Valley’s Future Leaders Just Planted Roots—Literally

Sylvie Belmond May 8, 2025 120
Community members wrap 10-month civic program with tree-planting project at Free Clinic (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — They came to learn about Simi Valley. They leave having helped...
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Simi Valley Police Step Up for Mental Health Awareness
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Simi Valley Police Step Up for Mental Health Awareness

Sylvie Belmond May 8, 2025 115
Community members, first responders and families unite May 17 to promote healing and expand access to mental health care (Sylvie Belmond | CLAIR – Simi Valley, CA) — Everyone...
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Get ready, Happy Face Hill—this one’s gonna be Get ready, Happy Face Hill—this one’s gonna be loud.

The Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise is thrilled to announce that DJ Sweet P is officially locked in for the Happy Face Music Festival!

A true Ventura County legend, DJ Sweet P has been lighting up dance floors from Thousand Oaks to Vegas for over 30 years. Whether it’s packed nightclubs, backyard parties, or the buzz he built at Casa Eden, one thing’s for sure—he knows exactly how to move a crowd.

Get your tickets today: https://happyfacemusicfest.com/

Paul Flannery @djsweetp_official @djsweetp #HF25 #happyface
Red, White and True: Come Raise the Flags and Cele Red, White and True: Come Raise the Flags and Celebrate 250 Years of Army Service in Simi Valley

Simi Valley will mark Flag Day with a public ceremony on Saturday, June 14 at 1 p.m. in Veterans Court at the Simi Valley Town Center Mall. The annual event includes a ceremonial changing of the flags and a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Army. Following the ceremony, a cake-cutting will honor the Army’s founding on June 14, 1775—the only military branch established on the same date that Flag Day commemorates. The program is free to attend and expected to last under an hour.

The event features the raising of new flags representing the United States, the state of California, the city of Simi Valley, all branches of the armed forces and local veteran organizations including the American Legion, DAV, Marine Corps League and VFW. The Simi Valley Town Center Mall Management Team purchases the primary flags for the ceremony while each veteran organization contributes its own flag. Civic and community groups are invited to take part, continuing a local tradition of honoring those who serve.

The American flag, with its 13 stripes and 50 stars, is more than a symbol of national pride—it reflects the country’s history and shared ideals. The stripes represent the original 13 colonies that declared independence from Great Britain, while the stars represent each state in the Union. Adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, the flag has evolved as the nation has grown, with stars added to mark the admission of new states. The current design has been in place since 1960, when Hawaii became the 50th state.

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Will More Apartments Fix Simi Valley’s Town Cent Will More Apartments Fix Simi Valley’s Town Center Mall? Council Lets Housing Idea Move Forward—with Conditions

The Simi Valley City Council has agreed to let a developer move forward with a proposal that could bring hundreds of homes to the Simi Valley Town Center—signaling the start of a lengthy review process that may reshape the future of the aging mall.

On May 19, the Council voted 4–1 to let developer SteelWave, LLC begin preparing a formal application to partially rezone the site from commercial to residential use. The area in question includes roughly 15.75 acres made up of long-vacant anchor buildings and surrounding parking lots.

City officials stressed the vote does not greenlight any construction. It merely allows the developer to enter the planning process, which will involve detailed environmental review, a development agreement and future public hearings. City Manager Samantha Argabrite explained that all project specifics—how many homes, what kind and when—will be negotiated in the months ahead.

If eventually approved, the proposal could bring between 291 and 375 new homes to the property, with the potential for up to 996 units under state density bonus laws. According to the city’s staff report, the redevelopment would demolish approximately 312,000 square feet of existing retail space—about 53% of the mall’s current 593,000 square feet. Just 42,000 square feet of new commercial construction would be added, resulting in a net loss of roughly 270,000 square feet, or 45% of the mall’s total retail footprint.

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Memorial Day Weekend In Simi Valley. Five Bands. T Memorial Day Weekend In Simi Valley. Five Bands. Thousands of Fans. Don’t Miss Happy Face 2025

The sun is out, the stage is set, and the Happy Face Music Festival is ready to take over Rancho Santa Susana Community Park this Saturday, May 24. Voted Simi Valley’s Favorite Festival by The Acorn, this one-day event brings together everything that makes the Simi Valley shine: great music, good food, and a whole lot of fun.

Hosted by the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise, the festival is more than just a concert. It’s a kickoff to summer, a celebration of community, and a fundraiser for important causes.

A Music Lineup Built for Fun
This year’s music lineup leans into the fun and familiar. Festival-goers can expect a full day of high-energy performances by some of the best tribute and party bands around.

The 2025 lineup includes:

Fast Times, bringing the best of 1980s new wave and rock
Wanted, paying tribute to Bon Jovi’s biggest hits
Boys of Summer, stepping in with classic Eagles tracks
The Yacht Groove, playing smooth yacht rock favorites
The Ultimate Rock Band, delivering a power-packed rock set
Whether you’re a lifelong rocker or just love a good singalong, the mix of eras and styles makes this lineup perfect for all ages.

It’s More Than Just Music
Happy Face is designed to offer something for everyone. Families can spend the day at the Family Fun Zone, with games and kid-friendly activities. Adults can kick back, enjoy an ice cold beverage and take in the sun all day long.

Festival favorites like bbq, pizza, tacos, and a lineup of local food trucks will keep everyone fueled throughout the day. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, or pop-up tents and settle in for the afternoon. The vibe is relaxed, inclusive, and designed to make you smile.

Kids 12 and under get in free, making this a great choice for families looking for something local, affordable, and memorable.

Happy Face Music Festival
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Rancho Santa Susana Community Park
Tickets at: happyfacemusicfest.com

Come ready to sing, dance, relax, and enjoy your memorial day weekend!

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Why Is Simi Valley Taking All This Fire Debris? Ci Why Is Simi Valley Taking All This Fire Debris? City Council Confronts Truckloads, Trust and Toxic Concerns

From morning through evening, a steady stream of trucks climbs the hillside at the Simi Valley Landfill, each carrying debris from homes destroyed in the Eaton and Palisades fires. The operation has raised eyebrows, prompted questions and, on Monday night, became the focus of a detailed presentation to the Simi Valley City Council.

Federal and private sector officials described how the city’s landfill—though located in Ventura County—is one of three landfills designated to receive fire debris from Los Angeles County properties, playing a key role in the broader recovery effort.

Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Waste Management explained how the process begins with the Environmental Protection Agency, which removes hazardous materials from each property. These include propane tanks, batteries, solvents, asbestos and other contaminants. Once a site is cleared and tested, the Army Corps steps in to remove the remaining structural debris—wood, ash, soil and other non-hazardous material.

“We do not bring any hazardous waste to this landfill,” said Eric Swenson, commander with the Army Corps. “Every parcel is tested for asbestos. If it’s found, that debris goes elsewhere.” Swenson said testing involves chip sampling foundations and sending them to certified California labs. Only debris that passes this process is hauled to Simi.

Swenson also detailed the safety measures involved in transporting the material. Each load is kept wet to suppress dust, sealed in thick plastic, and covered with two layers of tarps—including an automated top tarp that can flap during transit. Trucks are weighed and inspected both when departing cleanup sites and upon entering the landfill.

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