🌱 How much will Simi Valley’s new city pay raises really cost?

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In today's newsletter:

• How much will Simi Valley’s new city pay raises really cost?
• Which rising Simi Valley program is quietly turning heads this winter?

Also on today's calendar: Edwards Enterprises Toilet Replacement Package Ends 12/31 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 47 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 46.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Simi Valley city manager, other top city roles set for raises (vcstar.com) — Simi Valley’s city manager and several top administrative staff are in line for raises that will cost the city about $160,000 over the next two years, following a unanimous City Council vote. These increases, similar to recent union and police contracts totaling millions, aim to boost retention and match pay in other cities, with final approval set for January 12.
   

• Jerzy Robinson's return from injury has been impressive on limited minutes (dailynews.com) — Local hoops fans should know that Oaks Christian’s boys team recently beat Simi Valley behind a 22-point night from Brady Sullivan, and that Grace in Simi Valley is off to an 8-1 start after a CIF football title. The story also spotlights national girls standout Jerzy Robinson’s strong return for Sierra Canyon.
   

📸 Around Simi Valley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Simi Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Joytime Coffee at Hello Farmer (Warner Center Park) International Market
  21835 Califa St, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367,
  4:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Christmas Carols Unplugged - An Evening of Reflection and Music @ Trinity Lutheran Church
  Trinity Lutheran Church, 2949 Alamo St, Simi Valley
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Simi Valley/Moorpark Republican Women Membership Holiday Luncheon
  Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Activity Center, 4201 Guardian St, Simi Valley
  11:30 am

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Minimum Day - Districtwide
  Hillside Middle Simi Valley, CA 93065
  7:00 am
• Coffee & Conversation
  Park View Elementary Simi Valley, CA 93065
  8:15 am
• Circus Caballero
  Simi Valley Town Center , 1555 Simi Town Center Way , Simi Valley
  7:30 pm

Sunday December 21

• Menorah Lighting Ceremony
  Ronald Reagan Presidential Library , 40 Presidential Dr #88 , Simi Valley
  4:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Edwards Enterprises Toilet Replacement Package Ends 12/31
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• (BBN) Business Breakfast Networking Group
  Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce , 600 Hampshire Rd #200 , Westlake Village
  7:30 am
• Arthritis Class Drop-in - 12/18
  Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center , 29900 Ladyface Ct , Agoura Hills
  10:30 am
• Senior Excursion: White Christmas Musical
  Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center , 29900 Ladyface Ct , Agoura Hills
  2:45 pm
• Decorate a Winter Scene
  Westlake Village Library , 31220 W Oak Crest Dr , Westlake Village
  4:00 pm
• Dungeons and Dragons for High School
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  4:00 pm
• Girls Soccer vs Oak Park
  Simi Valley High School , 5400 Cochran St , Simi Valley
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The baby squirrels are so cute, at least my cat thinks so.
  They don’t get into my veg garden, but they regularly enjoy our naval oranges, which I don’t mind sharing. We also have an opossum that eats them… (Nextdoor Sinaloa Lake)
• Ate at Palarmo Italian restaurant Tapo Street.
  I’ve lived here 29 years and I’ve never eaten there and I will definitely be returning highly recommend the service is amazing. The food is delicious. (Nextdoor Stearns/Rainwood Corridor)

• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Simi Valley. Apply here.
• Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Simi Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simi Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oak Park

• Free Family Fun: Holiday Events in Sacramento (sacobserver.com)
• Daily News girls soccer 2025 season overview (dailynews.com)

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