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Red, White and True: Come Raise the Flags and Celebrate 250 Years of Army Service in Simi Valley
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Red, White and True: Come Raise the Flags and Celebrate 250 Years of Army Service in Simi Valley

Sylvie Belmond May 20, 2025 122
CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Simi Valley will mark Flag Day with a public ceremony on Saturday, June 14 at 1 p.m. in Veterans Court at the Simi...
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Will More Apartments Fix Simi Valley’s Town Center Mall? Council Lets Housing Idea Move Forward—with Conditions
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Will More Apartments Fix Simi Valley’s Town Center Mall? Council Lets Housing Idea Move Forward—with Conditions

Sylvie Belmond May 20, 2025 802
(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — The Simi Valley City Council has agreed to let a developer move forward with a proposal that could bring hundreds of homes to...
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Memorial Day Weekend In Simi Valley. Five Bands. Thousands of Fans. Don’t Miss Happy Face 2025
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Memorial Day Weekend In Simi Valley. Five Bands. Thousands of Fans. Don’t Miss Happy Face 2025

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Simi Valley’s Favorite Festival Returns This Saturday (May 24) In Simi Valley: Here’s What You Need to Know About Happy Face 2025 (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — The...
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Why Is Simi Valley Taking All This Fire Debris? City Council Confronts Truckloads, Trust and Toxic Concerns
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Why Is Simi Valley Taking All This Fire Debris? City Council Confronts Truckloads, Trust and Toxic Concerns

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(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — From morning through evening, a steady stream of trucks climbs the hillside at the Simi Valley Landfill, each carrying debris from homes destroyed...
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Help Us Find Simi Valley’s Most Inspiring Teacher — Nominations Now Open
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Help Us Find Simi Valley’s Most Inspiring Teacher — Nominations Now Open

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Simi Valley Education Foundation opens Teacher of the Month submissions for 2025–2026 (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — A great teacher can change everything. They are more than instructors...
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Local Golf Instructor Goes National: Steve Holmes to Compete With Ernie Els and Vijay Singh
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From Ventura County fairways to Congressional Country Club, teaching pro joins game’s greats (CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Most days, you’ll find Steve Holmes at Rustic Canyon Golf...
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Conejo Valley Disability Fair Mixes Free Food, Creative Activities and a Full Day of Inclusive Family Fun
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Conejo Valley Disability Fair Mixes Free Food, Creative Activities and a Full Day of Inclusive Family Fun

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(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — This Saturday, May 17, you and your family are invited to a one-of-a-kind community fair in Thousand Oaks that blends fun, support and...
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Big Morning for 27 Seniors: Simi Sunrise Rotary Club Awards $21,250 in Scholarships
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Big Morning for 27 Seniors: Simi Sunrise Rotary Club Awards $21,250 in Scholarships

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image credit: Cindy Jacoby, Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise
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Adopt a Pet for Free. Gain a Shadow, a Snuggle Buddy, a Friend for Life
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Adopt a Pet for Free. Gain a Shadow, a Snuggle Buddy, a Friend for Life

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

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(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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Simi Valley Honors 13 Unsung Legends Who Quietly K Simi Valley Honors 13 Unsung Legends Who Quietly Keep the City Alive

(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Years ago, Jeff Konkle walked into the Samaritan Center of Simi Valley looking for a hot shower. Now he walks in to volunteer. His story is one of many. On June 7, the Simi Valley Community Council honored 13 people with its 2025 Community Service Recognition Award—an annual acknowledgment of residents who feed the hungry, preserve history and mentor the next generation, not for recognition, but because they believe in community.

The President’s Breakfast, held at the Best Western Posada Royale, brings together civic leaders and volunteers each year to spotlight those whose steady contributions help Simi Valley thrive.

Konkle, once without stable housing for more than 20 years, found help through the Samaritan Center. He now gives back four days a week, helping with grocery deliveries and unloading supplies. “The Samaritan Center gave me a reason to be here,” Konkle said in a story published by the center on Feb. 29.

Lorraine Erickson, a longtime member of the American Association of University Women’s Simi Valley branch, hosted the group’s annual chili cook-off fundraiser in 2013. She also serves on the board of the Simi Valley Community Council, according to the council’s website.

Salvator Almanza volunteers with The Arc of Ventura County, which supports more than 700 individuals with developmental disabilities through job training and life skills programs, according to the organization’s website.

Salwa Scarpone joined the board of the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center Foundation in 2022. Her appointment was confirmed by the Simi Valley City Council, according to meeting records.

Wendy Sengpiehl helps organize Wreaths Across America events through the Rancho Simi Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her work ensures that local veterans are honored during the holiday season, according to the group’s website.

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Masked Wrestlers and Chrome Cars Unite to Fight Ch Masked Wrestlers and Chrome Cars Unite to Fight Child Abduction in Simi Valley

(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — “Simi Lucha Libre 2” is more than just a night of masked wrestlers, roaring fans and chrome-detailed cars. For the Ortiz family and Kid Gloves Boxing Foundation, it’s a mission to bring attention—and help—to families impacted by child abduction and trauma.

Ortiz Sr. said the event is about raising awareness of what families go through during traumatic situations involving their children—whether it’s separation, emotional crisis or the aftermath of a frightening experience. “It takes a big toll on the whole family,” he said. “We just want to help others going through something like this.”

This year’s fundraiser was sparked by what happened to Ortiz Sr.’s 7-year-old grandson, Bane, who was taken late last year by his mother, described by the family as a noncustodial parent. According to a February post by AV News Crew, U.S. Marshals located Bane in Imperial County and took his mother into custody. The boy was released to his father and brought safely home after more than three months.

Bane now attends therapy to help him process what happened.

“We’re very blessed to have the means to do that,” Ortiz Sr. said. “But if families don’t have money for flyers, or they need to see a psychiatrist, those are the kinds of things this fundraiser can help with.”

Set for Saturday, June 14, at the Simi Valley Town Center, “Simi Lucha Libre 2” will feature live Lucha Libre wrestling in collaboration with the Pro Wrestling Alliance, a classic car show and family-friendly entertainment. All proceeds support Kid Gloves Boxing Foundation’s programs for youth, families and veterans.

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A young German Shepherd is Struggling to Survive i A young German Shepherd is Struggling to Survive in the Shelter—and he’s not the only one

(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — Stetson, a 1-year-old German shepherd with soulful eyes and a soft heart, is struggling to survive the chaos of shelter life. He’s been losing weight at Ventura County Animal Services due to kennel stress, and his skin allergies—while improving with treatment—aren’t getting the care they need in such a noisy, confined space.

This young shepherd wants to thrive, not just survive. What he really needs is a calm, stable home where he can enjoy his meals, go on regular walks, play, and heal in peace. A foster or forever home would give him the best shot at a full recovery—and a joyful life.

Staff say he’s likely open to a gradual introduction with other dogs. His allergies will need to be monitored, but he’s expected to do very well in a home environment.

Visitors can meet Stetson at 600 Aviation Drive in Camarillo, and foster applications are available at vcas.us/foster. His full pet profile is online at the Ventura County Animal Services website.

As Stetson waits for his break, shelter staff are also pleading for help with another heartbreaking case—four shepherd mixes brought in over the weekend after being found near Blackstock Jr. High in Oxnard.

Lost Shepherds in Crisis
These dogs are terrified, undersocialized, and spiraling quickly in the stressful environment. They’ve been so afraid that they’re defecating from stress and attempting to escape their kennels—one even broke out just to huddle beside another dog for comfort. Shelter staff say they’re unable to walk them or provide even basic care at this time.

The best and perhaps only chance for these dogs is to be reclaimed by their owner. VCAS is waiving all reclaim fees and is even offering help with transportation if needed. If these dogs belong to you—or if you know someone missing multiple shepherds in the Oxnard area—VCAS urges you to call 805-388-4341 or come to the shelter immediately.

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Simi Valley Is Saying Goodbye to Old Glory — And Simi Valley Is Saying Goodbye to Old Glory — And You Can Do It Without Leaving Your Car

(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — If your old American flag is frayed, faded or tattered, it still deserves a final moment of respect.

On Friday, June 13, the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce is making it easy to do just that. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., residents can swing by the Chamber parking lot at 40 W. Cochran Street—just across from Costco—for a Drive-Thru Flag Retirement Event. No speeches, no fuss—just a drive-up and drop-off moment of gratitude.

American flags carry weight. They’ve flown over porches, patios and pickup trucks. They’ve been raised at sunrise, folded at dusk and held tightly in solemn moments. When they’ve done their time, they deserve more than a toss in the trash. That’s where this event comes in. Every flag collected will be handed off for proper, respectful retirement by the Simi Valley Elks Lodge during a Flag Day ceremony. In accordance with the U.S. Flag Code, the process involves burning—not in protest, but in reverence.

Thousands of American flags ripple in the breeze at Pepperdine University’s annual 9/11 memorial in Malibu, a striking tribute to the lives lost and the resilience that followed. Image credit: Sylvie Belmond
“This is about honoring a symbol that’s been part of our history, our homes and our lives,” said Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, one of the event sponsors. “Retiring a flag with dignity is a powerful way to show respect for the values it represents.”

Irwin joins the Chamber, Rose Family Funeral Home and Cremation, and the Elks Lodge in making this event happen—not just for tradition’s sake, but for the people who care about getting it right. It’s a collaboration that reflects Simi Valley’s civic pride, where honoring veterans and symbols of service isn’t reserved for big holidays. It’s built into the everyday.

No need to park or dress up. Just hand your flag to a volunteer and go. Whether you’re a veteran, a Scout parent or someone who found an old flag in the garage, this is your moment. Because how we retire a flag says just as much as how we raise it.

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Simi Valley Board Shakeup: President Steps Down Af Simi Valley Board Shakeup: President Steps Down After Review

(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — A Simi Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) Board of Education member has resigned after the district reviewed the employment of her spouse and its potential impact on board operations.

In a June 13 letter to families, staff, and community members, Superintendent Hani Youssef stated that the district had recently conducted an internal review related to a personnel matter involving a board member’s family. The review referenced California Government Code Section 1090, which generally prohibits elected officials from having a financial interest in contracts approved by the body they serve. The law aims to ensure decisions are made without even the appearance of a conflict of interest.

While the district’s letter did not name the board member, Kristina Pine, who joined the board in 2022 and served as its president, confirmed her resignation in a public Facebook post. She explained that in the spring of 2023, her spouse was hired by SVUSD to teach American Sign Language (ASL) at the high school level. Pine wrote that, before her spouse applied for the position, she reached out to district officials to ask whether his employment would be legally permissible during her term as a trustee.

“I was assured that this was legal and there were no concerns or issues,” she wrote.

Later, Pine said, the district’s legal counsel reviewed the situation and recommended that her resignation would be the best course of action under state guidelines. “Legal counsel has informed me that resignation from the Board is the appropriate course of action to take,” she wrote.

According to SVUSD, the teacher began employment in August 2023, about eight months after Pine took office in December 2022. While state law permits a trustee’s spouse to work for the district, that employment must typically begin at least 12 months before the trustee assumes their seat. This provision is in place to help avoid legal questions tied to board influence or decision-making.

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