(Originally published November 23, 2008) The Junkyard Cafe may be several months new, but it is definitely a great addition to our city and a fun place to go. The theme is a Junkyard and the menu items are named after Junkyard items. Simi Valley citizens have always rewarded restaurants with similar menus and pricing […]
Simi Valley’s Largest Employer Farmer’s Insurance Is Leaving Town
The announcement from Farmers Insurance yesterday that they were packing up their employees and leaving town came as a surprise to many. Farmers Insurance occupies Simi Valley’s key landmark building in the center of town and was the largest employer. The loss of this company is a sad occasion and one especially for my family. […]
Where To See Fireworks In Simi Valley This 4th of July
(Video Below) UPDATED FOR 2011 – Are you looking for information on Where To See Fireworks In Simi Valley this 4th of July? Look no further. The Simi Valley Rotary Club and the City of Simi Valley puts on a great display every year. The barrage of Fireworks are launched from the Soccer Foundation Fields […]
365 Things To Do In Simi Valley- New Section on my Blog
Yes, that’s right, I’m opening a new section on my blog entitled 365 things to do in Simi Valley. I know this is an ambitious project and will probably create an extra workload, but as a resident of Simi Valley since 1986 and a local real estate agent, my friends, family and clients are always […]
Free Drop off Day for Simi Valley Residents at the Simi Valley Landfill this Sunday May 16th
Attention Simi Valley Residents: If you want to keep off the show “Hoarders” well this may be your chance. The Simi Valley Landfill is having a free drop off day to bring in your items. What can you bring? Your Garbage. Appliances, clean concrete and asphalt, clean wood and greenwaste, and construction or demolition material […]
What you need to know about the City of Simi Valley Housing Element Update (Part I)
What you need to know about the City of Simi Valley Housing Element Update (Part I) Where can the city allow development? Will the hills of Simi Valley be jeopardized? The city has been working hard to come up with a plan that works for all, however the city and the citizens are their own […]
1st Annual Simi Valley SnowFest 11-8-09
Don’t miss the 1st Annual Simi Valley SnowFest on Sunday November 8th. This new event runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm as a kick off for the holiday season. This event is organized and run by the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District, at the Rancho Santa Susanna Community Park in Simi Valley located […]
Simi Valley Landfill Expansion
Simi Valley Landfill Expansion Below is information provided by Waste Management. I have personally known Mike Smith and Scott Tignac for many years going way back to the GI Rubbish days. Waste Management made a great decision keeping Mike & Scott involved in the Simi Valley operations especially as Mike has been a big corporate […]
Simi Valley Dog Park Now Open
Simi Valley Dog Park Now Open (Map Below) I made it up to the Simi Valley Dog Park last Monday Evening with my pooch “Bentley”. I was quite surprised. I love the location. This section of Simi Valley in the Santa Susana Mountains is breathtaking and has the best views of the surrounding hills, canyons and valley…better […]
Simi Valley School Teachers Get Pink Slips
Simi Valley School Teachers Get Pink Slips Yesterday was Pink Slip Friday and many teachers were let go so the state bureaucracy could line it’s pockets with education money and send teachers to the unemployment lines. The Teachers would not take this laying down and a massive protest was organized for the corner of Sycamore […]
