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11/13/2025

The Ventura County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday announced the arrest of a Simi Valley resident who led authorities on a nearly 200-mile chase to the Mexican border.

 A woman who led authorities on a nearly 200-mile pursuit originating in Thousand Oaks this week is under arrest. As of press time on Nov. 12, Alyssa Wilson was in custody at the Ventura County Main Jail being held in lieu of $50,000 bail on suspicion of felony vehicle theft and evading an officer....

11/11/2025

Looking for a way to honor veterans in our community. There are several great events happening today, including a Veterans Day commemoration beginning at 11 am at the Reagan Library. More information and the day's schedule: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/events/veterans-day-commemoration-2025
Also, the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District will be hosting a ceremony today at 11 am at Rancho Tapo Community Park, along with a Wellness Fair from noon-3 pm.

11/11/2025

GREAT AMERICAN FOOD DRIVE – Honoring Our Veterans

Join the Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, for a Drive-Thru Food Drive to support local veterans and neighbors in need.

Location: Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi
Time: 8 AM – 2 PM

Drop off non-perishable food from your car—volunteers will collect donations on-site. All donations stay in Simi Valley.

Wish list highlights: canned tuna/chicken, pasta, peanut butter, mac and cheese, paper goods, toiletries, gift cards, and Thanksgiving items.

For details, visit simivalleykiwanis.com or call 805-433-3411.

11/09/2025

Two local nonprofits that serve Simi Valley’s most vulnerable residents will soon receive a boost from the city’s remaining federal COVID-19 relief funds.

The Simi Valley City Council on Nov. 3 unanimously approved using the last of its American Rescue Plan Act dollars to support the Free Clinic of Simi Valley and the Samaritan Center.

Two local nonprofits that serve Simi Valley’s most vulnerable residents will soon receive a boost from the city’s remaining federal COVID-19 relief funds. The Simi Valley City Council on Nov. 3 unanimously approved using the last of its American Rescue Plan Act dollars to support the Free Clinic...

11/09/2025

Two Simi Valley teens are set to be sentenced Nov. 13 and 19 after admitting to felony assault and hate crime charges in the beating of a young Black man outside a movie theater last summer, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said.

Two Simi Valley teenagers have admitted to felony assault and hate crime charges in connection with a violent attack on a young Black man outside a movie theater last summer, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said. The 16-year-olds, two of five boys charged in the Aug. 1 beating, plead...

11/09/2025

The rhythmic clang of hammers and the glow of molten metal drew hundreds of visitors to Adam’s Forge on Nov. 1 for the annual Forge Festival, a hands-on celebration of blacksmithing, bladesmithing and other traditional crafts.

Held at Adam Forge’s studio in Simi Valley at 750 Easy Street—its home since 2023—the festival invited guests to try their hand at everything from jewelry making and bronze casting to leatherwork, rope making and even tomahawk throwing.

The rhythmic clang of hammers and the glow of molten metal drew hundreds of visitors to Adam’s Forge on Nov. 1 for the annual Forge Festival, a hands-on celebration of blacksmithing, bladesmithing and other traditional crafts. Held at Adam Forge’s studio in Simi Valley at 750 Easy Street—its h...

11/09/2025

California Republicans have filed a federal lawsuit challenging Proposition 50, arguing the voter-approved redistricting measure is unconstitutional and could give Democrats up to five additional U.S. House seats.

The measure replaces California’s current congressional maps—created by an independent citizens commission—with districts drawn by Democratic lawmakers, in effect through 2030.

Under the new map, Ventura County’s two districts would remain largely unchanged, though Simi Valley would move into a district that includes parts of the San Fernando Valley, Malibu and Pacific Palisades. The city will still remain part of Ventura County and continue receiving county services.

Defying a decisive voter mandate, California Republicans announced plans Nov. 5 to challenge Proposition 50 in federal court, arguing that the newly approved measure—redrawing the state’s violates constitutional protections against partisan gerrymandering. The legal fight comes just hours after ...

11/07/2025

GARDEN DÉCOR BLOWOUT SALE — This weekend only, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, join Exhart for low, low prices on a huge selection of quality outdoor décor for your home! Do your holiday gift shopping here! More info at exhart.com/pages/warehouse-blowout-sale.

11/05/2025

Tickets on sale for "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” in Moorpark from Nov. 14 to Nov. 30! Go to our.show/weberforum!

11/05/2025

Update: California voters have approved a ballot measure to redraw the state’s congressional map in a way that benefits Democrats, according to a race call by The Associated Press.

In Ventura County, first returns show 63% of voters (116,322) in favor of the measure and 36.9% (68,115) opposed.

State election results are available at: https://electionresults.sos.ca.gov/returns/ballot-measures
Ventura County election results are available at: https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/CA/Ventura/124355/web.345435/ #/summary

Additional county results will be updated on election night at 10:30 pm, midnight, and 1:30 am, with a closing report time to be determined.

Post-election updated results are expected to be announced on the Elections website twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00 pm starting on Nov. 6. An estimated number of unprocessed ballots remaining is provided with each update.

11/04/2025

(Note: An earlier version of this post said there were two in-person voting locations and left off the library polling place, which was hidden on the county's map of locations. We apologize for any inconvenience this caused.)

It's Election Day, but don't plan on going to your normal polling places if you plan to vote in person. Simi Valley has only three in-person voting sites (which is one more than most Ventura County cities): One is at Friendly Village of Simi, 195 Tierra Rejada Road, and the other is at Ventura County Human Services Agency East, 2900 Madera Road and one at the SImi Valley Public Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Road.

There are a handful of ballot drop-off boxes scattered throughout the city as well. Find those by visiting :

Vote Centers – November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election Find Your Ventura County Vote Center VOTE CENTER LOCATIONS (ENGLISH) VOTE CENTER LOCATIONS (SPANISH) List is on a downloadable pdf. If viewing on the screen you can increase the size of the font by using the “+” at the top of the page....

11/03/2025

We’ve heard it a million times… “I’ve always wanted to do a turkey trot, I just haven’t yet.” Well, it’s time to change that! The Five07 Turkey Day Dash is a charitable run/walk (1 mile and 5K) with a 20-year history in the Conejo Valley. Serious runners, leisurely walkers, and parents pushing strollers are welcome. Let this be the Thanksgiving you start a new, healthy family tradition! Sign up at turkeydaydash.org and join Five07 at 7 a.m. at Cal Lutheran University. Event ends at 9:30 a.m. Use code ACRNTDD25 for $5 off!