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REAL ID Deadline Means Big Changes at Airports and Government Buildings
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  • Government

REAL ID Deadline Means Big Changes at Airports and Government Buildings

Sylvie Belmond May 3, 2025 169
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — You’ve probably heard it before, but this time it’s real: starting May 7, the federal government will require a REAL ID, U.S. passport,...
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Simi Valley’s Secret to Stress-Free Transit: May 13 Workshop Will Save You Time, Gas, and Headaches
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Simi Valley’s Secret to Stress-Free Transit: May 13 Workshop Will Save You Time, Gas, and Headaches

Sylvie Belmond May 3, 2025 108
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Navigating public transportation in Simi Valley is about to get easier—thanks to a new series of hands-on workshops and an upcoming microtransit service...
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New Trails? More Playgrounds? You Can Shape the Future of Simi Parks – May 14 Public Meeting
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New Trails? More Playgrounds? You Can Shape the Future of Simi Parks – May 14 Public Meeting

Sylvie Belmond May 3, 2025 112
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Early Morning. Misty Pond. Pancakes, Prizes, and a BIG Catch: Inside Simi Valley’s Fishing Derby
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Early Morning. Misty Pond. Pancakes, Prizes, and a BIG Catch: Inside Simi Valley’s Fishing Derby

Clair.ID May 3, 2025 140
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — It was still dark when families started showing up. Some carried coffee, others gear. The kids? They were just excited to fish. Welcome...
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This Is What $80 Means When It Reaches the Right Hands
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This Is What $80 Means When It Reaches the Right Hands

Sylvie Belmond May 1, 2025 140
An afternoon of rhythm, flavor and stories from across the world (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — In parts of rural Uganda, an $80 loan can change everything. It...
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Simi Valley Honors the People Who Quietly Make Our Schools Better Every Day
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Simi Valley Honors the People Who Quietly Make Our Schools Better Every Day

Sylvie Belmond May 1, 2025 346
Lew Roth Awards honor Simi Valley’s standout teachers, staff and partners (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — The courtyard at Strathearn Historical Park was filled with laughter, hugs, and...
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Left Behind at 13, This Simi Valley Cat Still Has Love to Give.
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  • Pets & Forever Friends

Left Behind at 13, This Simi Valley Cat Still Has Love to Give.

Sylvie Belmond May 1, 2025 136
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — At two Ventura County shelters, two animals—one quiet and mature, the other young and full of bounce—are waiting. They don’t know each other....
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How This Royal High Student Got the Mayor Reading to Second Graders
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How This Royal High Student Got the Mayor Reading to Second Graders

Sylvie Belmond April 30, 2025 227
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Layla Salinas has always loved stepping into the world of a good book. Whether it was fairy tales, mysteries, or graphic novels, she...
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Simi Teens Take Over Library Plaza for a Night of Food, Fitness, and Fun!
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Simi Teens Take Over Library Plaza for a Night of Food, Fitness, and Fun!

Sylvie Belmond April 30, 2025 143
Simi Valley’s 3rd Annual Teen Wellness Event Brings Fun, Fitness, and Community Connection on May 16 (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Teens across the city are about to...
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From Swiss Village to Simi Valley: A Journey by Land, Sea, and Heart
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  • Community

From Swiss Village to Simi Valley: A Journey by Land, Sea, and Heart

Sylvie Belmond April 28, 2025 149
Sylvie Belmond, a longtime Ventura County journalist with strong ties to Simi Valley, shares her personal story of risk, change, and resilience. Her journey spans continents, careers, and communities...
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Simi Valley Hosts Vietnam Wall Memorial This Weeke Simi Valley Hosts Vietnam Wall Memorial This Weekend At Lemon Park

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 ways for residents to step away from routine and into reflection, to stand in quiet gratitude for those who gave everything in service to our country.

At the center of the community’s observance is the return of the Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall, a striking, half-scale replica of the memorial in Washington, D.C. The Wall will be open around the clock from Friday, May 23 at 3 p.m. through Tuesday, May 27 at 8 a.m. at Rancho Tapo Community Park and Veterans Plaza, 3700 Avenida Simi. The Opening Ceremony will take place Friday at 5:30 p.m., with Nightly Taps sounding at 10 p.m. each evening. A Closing Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, May 26 at 11 a.m.

On Monday, Memorial Day itself, two other services will offer space for remembrance. A Memorial Day Mass will begin at 10 a.m. at Assumption Cemetery, 1380 Fitzgerald Road, with Archbishop Jose Gomez presiding. The Mass will also be livestreamed at CatholicCM.org and on Facebook at LACatholics for those who wish to attend virtually.

At the same hour, the Annual Simi Valley Memorial Day program will take place at Pioneer Cemetery, 1461 Thompson Lane. Local civic organizations will place flags at each veteran’s grave before the program begins. This year’s ceremony will be brief—about 30 minutes—to allow attendees to travel together to the Vietnam Memorial Wall for continued remembrance. The program includes the raising and lowering of the flag, a wreath laying by local Veteran Service Organizations, and the playing of Taps. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs.

For those who visit the Wall, the impact is immediate and personal. Whether they come to search for a name, leave a note, or simply stand in silence, visitors become part of a shared act of remembrance that reaches beyond generations.

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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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