r/simivalley • • Jul 01 '20

Civility, decorum, and debating the great issues of the day in r/SimiValley.

54 Upvotes

Apparently this needs to be said, so hopefully everybody reads it.

Different opinions are going to be expressed in this subreddit. Lately it's been politics, in a different month it might be development, traffic control, schools, etc. Whatever the topic, we don't want incivility, trolling, baiting, vote manipulation, hate speech, misinformation, intolerance, personal information, or witch-hunting in the comments, titles, or the body of posts. Maybe I left something out, but that's it off the top of my head. Expect bans of varying length - up to and including permanent - if engaging in any of the above. It's not something we want to do, but there it is. If you see name-calling, trolling, etc please report it and don't escalate the situation. Feel free to message the mods with any questions or concerns.

Thanks a bunch, and thanks for being here & participating in the subreddit.

* edit - adding "witch-hunting", "baiting", and modmail link.


r/simivalley • • Jul 18 '25

Community Help - Caltrans 118 Requests

31 Upvotes

Hello all,
I wanted to share this resource for the benefit of our community.

Have an issue with the state of the 118 freeway running through Simi Valley?

See trash, weed overgrowth, etc?

The city of Simi Valley is not allowed to deploy our Public Works crew to the 118 for issues.
This also includes property along the on and off ramps to and from the freeway.

To submit a complaint form to resolve issues related to the 118 freeway,
Caltrans has a "Submit a Service Request" form that can be filled out here: https://csr.dot.ca.gov/

The issues usually get resolved in a few weeks based on my experience of submitting requests, but they are likely resolved based on the volume of complaints received.

Just wanted to share this resource as it is our duty as a community to ensure all aspects of our town are looked after.

Cheers, and have a nice day xx.


r/simivalley • • 14h ago

How good is this area

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Simi Valley Santa Susana knolls near knolls park


r/simivalley • • 7h ago

Looking for someone who can print a heat transfer decal

5 Upvotes

I'm looking to see if anyone has an at home heat transfer printer for a small logo for a shirt for a holloween costume.

Printbsize is like 4"x2"

It's a 1 off and I think it's too small a job for a local print shop as I've not gotten any calls back. I'd be happy to pay for materials or buy you your favorite beverage.

Please let me know!


r/simivalley • • 14h ago

Whole Foods hiring

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Hi friends, I was wondering if anyone else went to the hiring event for the New Simi Valley WF. I made it to the second interview and then heard “we’ll let you know.”

Did anyone get hired on the spot?


r/simivalley • • 15h ago

Anything fun this weekend?

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Looking for something to do this weekend. Not much to do for the younger crowd out here 😅 poker? Bowling? Movies? Parties? What’s there to do


r/simivalley • • 1d ago

Please help us find Ian. My brother is in LA, and his son is missing. Please share and repost, and reach out if you have any information.

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r/simivalley • • 1d ago

Ventura PD's Flock Cameras Were Used for ICE Searches, Then They Kept It From City Council. Here are the Receipts.

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Crossposting for awareness. We need to keep pressing the city on our Flock contract, and ensure that SVPD isn’t playing games with accountability like the VPD seems to be doing. We are also a CARE city, and need to ensure the local PD aren’t working with ICE to harass and remove our neighbors behind everyone’s back.


r/simivalley • • 1d ago

Simi Valley movie theater from my childhood. Did it exist or is my memory bad? ~1989

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I moved to Simi Valley as a very young child and I remember seeing my first movie in a movie theater somewhere in Simi. I am trying to remember the movie theater.
I remember the movie was one of the benji movies and ET was also playing there. It was a small theater with only 2 screens. This had to be 1988-1990.

Based on my recollection it was on Cochran and Galena where Red's BBQ is now. The place is now an ice cream shop and Poki stop.

Did this movie theater exist or am I getting mixed up with some other place from my childhood memory?


r/simivalley • • 2d ago

simi myths/urban legends

23 Upvotes

as a younger resident i want to ask the folks who have been living here for years and years, are there urban legends or myths or scary stories in simi valley? or are we just That boring


r/simivalley • • 2d ago

Mobile mechanic

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r/simivalley • • 3d ago

Looking for a space to produce comedy shows in Simi Valley

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We're currently selling out Enegren Brewing in Moorpark and think the area could use another show. A couple things we need -

A separate side room/event space away from the bar

An owner who likes comedy and is looking for long term partnerships

If I'm able lock in a venue I will come back here and give everyone free tickets to a show. Thank you for the help!


r/simivalley • • 3d ago

🎃 BATTLE OF THE BUNGALOWS - SPOOKY EDITION 👻

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Simi Valley’s ultimate Halloween home decorating showdown!

Think your house has what it takes to scare, delight, disgust, or completely out-Halloween the neighbors?

Got skeletons?
Got ghosts?
Got an alarming number of inflatable lawn decorations?
WE WANT TO SEE IT!!

🕸️** THE RULES 🕸️
🎃 Your home must be **in Simi Valley

👻 It must be YOUR OWN CREATION
🚫 NO PROFESSIONAL SETUPS — we want DIY, homemade, and gloriously over-the-top
🏆 One house. One shot. SERIOUS bragging rights.

📅 ENTER BY OCTOBER 18

📸 ENTER YOUR HOUSE:
Tag or DM @NowYaSimi on Instagram, and/or use the hashtag #SpookySimiBattle

🏚️ BATTLE OF THE BUNGALOWS
Presented by the Now Ya Simi Podcast

May the spookiest house win!!


r/simivalley • • 4d ago

Simi Valley Art Association Fall Open Art Show Reception and Awards this Saturday, 10/10 from 2-4 pm

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r/simivalley • • 5d ago

Best breweries around?

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Visiting from out of town. I love to hit breweries in new cities. Any worth visiting? Will drive as well so it doesn't have to be just in simi. I visited Shadow Grave last time and enjoyed some of their beer.


r/simivalley • • 6d ago

Simi Valley: StemSphere Medical Conference — November 7th

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Hey everyone! We’re hosting a medical/STEM event in Simi Valley on November 7th and wanted to share it here in case anyone is interested.

What is StemSphere?

StemSphere is a student-led STEM organization focused on creating opportunities for people to explore STEM through events, hands-on activities, and connections with professionals. We want to make STEM more accessible, engaging, and fun while helping people discover different paths they can take.

About the event:

StemSphere’s Medical Conference will have a panel with doctors and healthcare professionals, a Q&A, an interactive medical activity, and of course food, drinks, and boba.

It’s open to anyone interested in medicine, healthcare, biology, or STEM. You don’t need to be a student or have a specific career in mind — if you’re curious about the field, you’re welcome to come.

Date: Saturday, November 7th
Time: 3:30–5:30 PM
Location: Adventist Health Simi Valley
2975 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Entry: $5

The $5 entry fee helps cover the drinks, refreshments, and boba for attendees.

Please note that space is limited so sign up asap!

If you’re interested, you can find more information and sign up here: SIGN UP!


r/simivalley • • 6d ago

If you ever wondered where Arroyo Simi started...

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...this is the video for you! Yeah, I realize I spent an inordinate amount of time on this unimportant question, but it was a fun little project. I hope there are at least one or two people out there that will find this video interesting.


r/simivalley • • 6d ago

Basketball

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Does Lemon Park have good Wednesday night runs? Trying to get back into playing basketball and also get back in shape. Are there good consistent runs at Lemon on Wednesdays?


r/simivalley • • 7d ago

Metrolink

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r/simivalley • • 8d ago

We can dream, right?

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The year is 2326. Rapid advances in technology and intelligence have solved most of the world's biggest issues. Disease, starvation, wealth inequality, all rapidly improving at a pace nobody had imagined. However, in the small town of Simi Valley, there is still much unrest. No, the incredible achievements of mankind seem to matter little here. Something far more sinister is amiss. For the stop light at the intersection of Cochran and Tracy is once again on the fritz. Try as they may, the city has yet to figure out a permanent fix to this crisis, and it threatens the sanity of the citizens and the existence of the city itself. The city has reportedly hired some of the world's best engineering minds, and spent untold amounts of tax money researching the issue no doubt. But with every "fix" comes much hope, and then twice the amount of despair in its place. Please take a moment to pray for this small town and its awful plight.


r/simivalley • • 8d ago

Just because it’s legal doesn’t mean it’s safe.

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Over 700,000 people live within ten miles of Santa Susana Field Laboratory in LA. Boeing owns most of it, and it's one of California's most toxic, radioactive sites.

Right now, Boeing is about to demolish buildings that were used for nuclear research—including a plutonium fuel facility that had three radioactive accidents. The catch? A 2023 lawsuit win lets them treat these buildings as regular "abandoned warehouses" and use outdated 1980s studies instead of current safety standards.

The buildings still show signs of radioactivity. Plutonium-239 can cause cancer if trace amounts are inhaled. Boeing's plan means less protective dust mitigation, thousands of tons of potentially radioactive waste going to regular recycling centers and landfills, and workers plus nearby residents breathing air that could be contaminated.

I started a petition asking Boeing to either prove these buildings aren't still radioactive—or use the safest, most protective demolition and disposal practices possible. Things like independent air monitors, community-shared test results, HEPA-filtered construction tents, and treating all debris as low-level radioactive waste.

Just because what Boeing is doing is legal doesn't mean it's safe. If this matters to you—especially if you or your family live nearby—consider signing and sharing. What would you want someone to do if this was your family?


r/simivalley • • 8d ago

Hairdresser/ colorist

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Hello looking for someone who’s really good with hair coloring, preferably grey blending in the Simi/ Ventura county area!


r/simivalley • • 9d ago

Toppers Soda Machines

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I need somewhere to vent! 😂 the new computerized soda machines at Toppers are horrible!

90% of the time they are out of all the customizable flavors (vanilla, cherry, etc) which is the whole point of these computerized machines!

Most the time they are also out of traditional soda flavors like Coke Zero.

They are causing unnecessary wait times just to get a quick refill because people are sorting through all the different flavor options, sorting through “out” flavors, etc.

Kids are using the machines without adult help, taking forever to pick a flavor.

Once you do pick a flavor and put your cup under the spout, the syrup from the soda shoots sticky droplets out all over your hand.

And to top it off, you know that touch screen is full of greasy germs!

I was excited to see they got the computerized machines at first like the Oxnard location. But these are not kept up the same. In addition, the soda area at the simi location is a narrow main walkway. Which now always has a line.

Okay, I’m done. Thanks for listening 😂😂😂


r/simivalley • • 10d ago

Ventura County man arrested on human trafficking-related charges involving minor victims

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r/simivalley • • 10d ago

New to Ventura County & looking for the best espresso spots ☕️

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