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5 Terrible Ways To Market Your Real Estate Business
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5 Terrible Ways To Market Your Real Estate Business

Clair.ID January 3, 2023 278
Every Simi Valley Real Estate professional knows, marketing real estate effectively in 2023 will not be as easy as it was in previous years. The tried and true techniques...
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18 GenX Activities And Products That Would Make A 2023 Parent Totally Freak Out
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18 GenX Activities And Products That Would Make A 2023 Parent Totally Freak Out

Clair.ID January 2, 2023 1242
(CLAIR) – Growing up in Simi Valley during the the 1970s and 1980s was a trip. As Gen X’ers, we had access to some playthings and activities that would...
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What Would Simi Look Like In A Pixar World
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What Would Simi Look Like In A Pixar World

Clair.ID December 30, 2022 572
(CLAIR) – We imagined the city leaders of Simi Valley as Pixar Animation characters. How did we do? With some debate, Mayor Fred D. Thomas could be designed as...
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13 Businesses Struggling Real Estate Professionals Should Try Right Now
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13 Businesses Struggling Real Estate Professionals Should Try Right Now

Clair.ID December 29, 2022 403
(CLAIR) – As Simi Valley real estate agents and brokers are looking for ways to supplement their incomes during the current economic downturn, Clair has compiled a list of...
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Simi Teacher Wins Award For Innovative New Teaching Method
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Simi Teacher Wins Award For Innovative New Teaching Method

Clair.ID December 29, 2022 383
(CLAIR) – Helen Ahn Lim, a professor at California Lutheran University, has been awarded the 2022 President’s Award for Teaching Excellence – the highest teaching honor at the university....
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New Year’s Resolution: How To Become Debt Free in 2023
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New Year’s Resolution: How To Become Debt Free in 2023

Clair.ID December 28, 2022 376
(CLAIR) – As the new year begins, many Simi Valley residents are setting goals and making resolutions to improve our lives in various ways. One area that can have...
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A New Kalaveras Mexican Cuisine Is Coming To Simi Valley
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  • Dining

A New Kalaveras Mexican Cuisine Is Coming To Simi Valley

Clair.ID December 18, 2022 1752
(CLAIR) – Get ready to celebrate Day of the Dead with a unique dining experience at the new Kalaveras Mexican Cuisine in Simi Valley. This highly-anticipated restaurant is preparing...
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Community Garden Project Teaches Neighbors How To Grow Their Own Produce
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Community Garden Project Teaches Neighbors How To Grow Their Own Produce

Clair.ID December 15, 2022 311
Simi Valley residents, have you heard about Simi at the Garden? This community garden is located at 1636 Sinaloa Rd. 93065, behind the 7th Day Adventist Church Auditorium. This...
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Seriously, The Best Margarita In Simi
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Seriously, The Best Margarita In Simi

Clair.ID September 30, 2022 833
(CLAIR/On Site Spotlight: Steve Hise, Tricia Garcia) – When it comes to Mexican food, there are few things more refreshing than a cold margarita. And when it comes to margaritas,...
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What Happened To Our Beloved Red’s Barbecue
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What Happened To Our Beloved Red’s Barbecue

Clair.ID September 16, 2022 501
(CLAIR) – Perhaps you’re not alone in recent criticism of Red’s BBQ. An ownership change doesn’t always run as smoothly as one would hope. Thankfully however, a major management...
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A Leash, a Toy, a New Life: How Your Small Donatio A Leash, a Toy, a New Life: How Your Small Donation Can Make Big a Difference

If you’ve ever wanted to help a rescue dog or cat but weren’t sure how, here’s your chance. Ventura County is calling on residents to donate a few basic pet items—like a leash or a toy—that will go straight into the hands of families adopting animals this June. It’s part of a new effort to give every adopted pet a warm, thoughtful sendoff from the shelter. And it’s happening right here in Simi Valley and Moorpark.

The Adoption Kits Donation Drive, launched by Ventura County Supervisor Janice Parvin, kicked off on May 11 and runs through June 2. The items will be bundled into “welcome home” kits for animals adopted on California Adopt-a-Pet Day, Saturday, June 7.

“Every pet deserves a warm welcome home,” said Supervisor Parvin. “This is a simple way our community can come together to support adopted animals and the families who open their hearts to them.”

The shelter is asking for new, unopened items. Donors are encouraged to bring leashes and collars to help new pet owners take their dogs or cats home safely. Dog and cat toys are also in high demand—they provide comfort and stimulation during those first few days in a new environment. Treats and chews are always welcome, giving pets a way to relax and bond with their new families. And waste bags? Every new dog owner needs them from day one.

When you donate something like a collar or a chew toy, you’re not just giving a supply. You’re helping reduce the stress that comes with adopting a shelter animal. Many of these pets have been in noisy kennels for weeks or even months. A welcome kit shows their new family that the community is behind them—and it helps that first night at home go a little more smoothly.

These kits also take pressure off the new pet owners. For someone who might be adopting on a tight budget, a starter pack of supplies can make the difference between hesitation and a confident “yes.”

Drop-off locations include:

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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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