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Simi Valley Community Information

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Simi Valley Community


Simi Valley covers 38.9 sq. miles of prime Southern California Real Estate located along California highway 118, 27 miles east of the city of Ventura, just west of the San Fernando Valley and northwest of the city of Los Angeles, 34.26° north of the equator and 118.75° west, at an elevation of 700-1000 feet above sea level.

The name "Simi Valley" comes from an Indian word, meaning place, village or region. Simi Valley's nickname is "Peaceful Valley." Simi Valley, the country's "Safest City With More Than 100,000 People", according to an FBI report in the year 2003. Simi Valley is home to more than 111,500 residents.

The Simi Valley city flower is the California Wild Rose (The Chumash Indians ate vitamin-rich rosehips). The city tree is the Coast Live Oak (The Chumash Indians used the acorns from this tree for food).



Simi Valley Culture


Numerous cultural facilities are available in Simi Valley including:

  • 47 churches & 1 synagogue

  • Boys and Girls Club

  • Simi Valley YMCA - offering a wide variety of activities for people of all ages.

  • Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center - offers professional and local stage productions.

  • Ronald Reagan Library - Visitors will enjoy the vista of the Simi Valley as well as learning more about our former President who was also a movie star, union leader and governor of California. Please call to confirm hours and fees, if any.
    40 Presidential Drive Simi Valley, CA 93965
    Toll-free: (800) 410-8354 Phone: (805) 522-8444
    Email: library@reagan.nara.gov
     

  • Strathearn Historical Park and Museum
    137 Strathearn Place
    Simi Valley, CA
    Phone: (805) 526-6453
    Office Hours:
    Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

  • Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center
    3050 Los Angeles Avenue
    Simi Valley, CA
    Box Office: (805) 581-9940
    Administrative Office: (805) 581-2714
    Fax: (805) 581-3814
    E-mail: staff@simi-arts.org



Simi Valley Education


Public education is provided by the Simi Valley Unified School District which consists of 19 elementary schools, 3 junior high schools, 3 high schools a continuation school, and special education of all kinds.

Simi Valley Adult School and two community colleges offer a variety of vocational and certificate programs.

Some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country are located in close proximity to Simi Valley, including UCLA, USC, Pepperdine, Cal Lutheran and California State University at Northridge, and the new California State University Channel Islands, among others.



Simi Valley Employment


Many of Simi Valley's residents commute into Los Angeles County for employment, however, there are still plenty of extremely attractive opportunities to work within Simi Valley.

Over one-third of Simi Valley's talented and diversified work force earn their incomes as professional, technical or managerial workers. Other Simi Valley residents find work in skilled services, sales, crafts and clerical fields. This talented, educated and energetic labor pool is well prepaired prepared for the today's global marketplace.

Simi Valley Business

As the fourth largest of Ventura County's ten cities, and home to a population of 111,000 people, Simi Valley maintains a safe, friendly, and proactive community. The City of Simi Valley is aware of the needs of business and makes efforts to work with businesses to ensure their long term success. Businesses from all over have discovered the benefits of locating in a community which is close to Los Angeles for the amenities of a big city, yet far enough away to enjoy the peace, security and quality of country living. Simi Valley also offers the advantage of lower County, business and utility taxes, as well as a City government that encourages businesses to prosper. Simi Valley provides plenty of opportunities for growth and prosperity at a surprisingly affordable rate. Efforts are continuously underway to increase employment and shopping opportunities, refurbish historical sites, and protect open space. The more you learn about Simi Valley, the more you will appreciate the balance of a business friendly atmosphere and an enriching lifestyle.



Simi Valley Housing


Sales prices of existing homes range from $180,000 to over $1,000,000, reflecting the diversity of high-quality housing which can be found in Simi Valley. Planned communities, single family three and four bedroom homes with views, townhouses, and executive estates are all available to buyers seeking that perfect residence.

Within Simi Valley city limits, the state in 2000 counted 27,000 single family housing units, and the city is still growing. Traditional suburban homes can be found along Los Angeles Avenue, newer, larger homes are continuously being developed throughout every neighborhood, and master planned communities, such as Wood Ranch, have become a popular choice for home buyers.

Once you see the tree-lined neighborhoods of Simi Valley, you will experience the small-town atmosphere appreciated by its residents. Whether it be a striking manor or charming suburban home, owners are very attentive to their homes and maintain every aspect of their property, not only adding to the pride of the community, but the reflecting the natural beauty of the Valley.



Simi Valley Lifestyle


Simi Valley's abundance of diversified housing and highly desirable living environment are very important to homeowner in Simi Valley. The City of Simi Valley has fostered and maintained a semi-rural/suburban small town atmosphere making it a very special and extremely safe place to live. Simi Valley's residents are proud of the friendly, rural atmosphere. From planned communities like Wood Ranch, to unassuming tree lined residential streets and equestrian communities, the high quality housing ranges from affordable to affluent. Estates, single-family homes, townhouses and rental properties offer options as diverse as the people who live in them. All of these options coexist in a well-balanced city that provides a full range of services. The City of Simi Valley is active in refurbishing historical sites and protecting open space. Consistently rated by the FBI as one of the safest cities in the United States, Simi Valley is proud of its police force and the residents' commitment to a safe and secure way of life. Beautiful and safe are certainly adjectives to use when describing a location where you would want to raise a family. The approximate number of families in Simi Valley is 33,111 (1990).



Simi Valley News


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  1. Simi Valley's budget cuts won't affect city services - Customer Interaction Solutions
    Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Jan. 4--Simi Valley has cut more than $7 million from its budget, and by keeping costs down, city leaders say they will weather the "fiscal perfect storm," as the city manager calls ...

  2. Economic outlook: '09 city-by-city expectations - Customer Interaction Solutions
    Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Jan. 4--Just as people's budgets are being strained to keep food on the table and gasoline in the tank, government leaders across Ventura County are taking steps to keep pace with an ...

  3. Jean E. Primosic - Mansfield News Journal
    Jean E. Primosic, 84, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008, at MedCentral Mansfield.

  4. Local Briefs: Jan. 2 - Venturacountystar.com
    Community Memorial Health System will hold a seminar on vascular disease Jan. 20 at the hospital's Nichols Auditorium.

  5. Improve Your Home's Exterior Look - Associated Content
    Be inventive in this process because improving your yard can be amusing and the options are almost infinite.

  6. ANC-WR's Look Back at 2008 - Groong Armenian News Network
    Western Region 104 North Belmont Street, Suite 200 Glendale, California 91206 Phone: 818.500.1918 Fax: 818.246.7353 ancwr@anca.org www.anca.org PRESS RELEASE December 11, 2008 Contact: Ani Garabedian ANCWR's ...



Simi Valley Transportation


The Ronald Reagan Freeway, California State Highway 118 runs right through the north side of Simi Valley from it's connection to California State Highway 23 in Moorpark to the west to the valley's east end at the Santa Susana Pass.

 The 118 continues east, connecting Simi Valley homeowners to Three Major Highways:

  • San Diego Freeway, Interstate 405
    North to Santa Clarita
    South to L.A.'s West side, Santa Monica, Long Beach, Huntington Beach and Irvine.

  • Golden State Freeway, Interstate 5
    North to Santa Clarita, Lancaster/Palmdale, The Grapevine, Bakersfield, Northern California, Oregon & Washington States and the Canadian Border
    South to Los Angeles Orange and San Diego Counties and the Mexican Border.

  • Interstate 210
    East from Sylmar at the northeast corner of the San Fernando Valley to Pasadena, Onterio and San Bernardino.

To the west, in Moorpark, California State Highway 23 connects simi Valley homeowners to U.S. Highway 101.

Simi Valley  is less than an hour's drive to the Los Angeles International Airport and 30 minutes to the Burbank Airport.



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