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Robbing Trains For Amazon Packages
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Robbing Trains For Amazon Packages

Clair.ID January 14, 2022 2480
CLARITY: Thousands of empty boxes, bags and envelopes are scattered along the train tracks in East Los Angeles. Package thieves have been looting trains carrying Amazon cargo for months....
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Simi now has 12 Starbucks!
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Simi now has 12 Starbucks!

Clair.ID January 11, 2022 339
Starbucks store number 65247 is coming to Simi Valley. This will make a total of eleven Starbucks in the city, with another store on the way, at Stearns and...
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9 Most Expensive Mansions In Simi
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9 Most Expensive Mansions In Simi

Clair.ID January 10, 2022 342
CLARITY: Simi Valley residential real estate prices are through the roof this year! So many homes in Simi now have price tags well in excess of a million dollars....
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‘SIMIOPOLIS’, The Name Nobody Wanted
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‘SIMIOPOLIS’, The Name Nobody Wanted

Clair.ID January 10, 2022 1128
CLARITY: According to the Strathearn Historical Society, a group of investors originally named the City of Simi Valley, Simiopolis! But, after a year or so, nobody liked it anymore...
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15 Simi Streets To Make You Smile
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15 Simi Streets To Make You Smile

Clair.ID January 9, 2022 890
(CLAIR) – Did you know, living on a street with a happy, positive sounding name can increase the value of your home. In some cases, the value could increase...
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Carson Mott Looks Impressive At AAB National Combine
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Carson Mott Looks Impressive At AAB National Combine

Clair.ID January 9, 2022 460
CLARITY: This week in San Antonio, Simi High Pioneer, Carson Mott took to the field inside the Alamo Dome for the All American Bowl National Football Combine. The All...
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45-Year-Olds Now Need Boating Cards
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45-Year-Olds Now Need Boating Cards

Clair.ID January 9, 2022 2612
CLARITY: As of January 1, 2022, all recreational boaters, age 45 and younger, must now obtain a California Boater Card. This law does not apply to operators of paddle...
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No more food waste in Simi Valley landfills
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No more food waste in Simi Valley landfills

Clair.ID January 8, 2022 424
CLARITY: 2022 ushers in a series of new laws and rules regarding your family’s contribution to climate change. California Senate Bill 1383 requires city landfills reduce organic waste by...
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Simi Valley’s Secret Cave Swing
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Simi Valley’s Secret Cave Swing

Clair.ID January 8, 2022 609
CLARITY: Jaw dropping! One of the most impressive and worthwhile hikes in all of SoCal. The Hummingbird Trail offers a stunning adventure through the Rocky Peak mountain trails. Follow...
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Coriganville Poppies, As Seen From Space
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Coriganville Poppies, As Seen From Space

Clair.ID January 7, 2022 280
CLARITY: Remember that poppy bloom in 2020? Did you know there are satellite photos of the Southern California poppy bloom from a few years ago. The colorful hillsides may...
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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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