🌱 Which off-road vehicles were stolen from this Simi Valley storage yard?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which off-road vehicles were stolen from this Simi Valley storage yard?
• How rescued Simi Valley owls helped shape a major raptor center

Also on today's calendar: Simi Valley, CA and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 50 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 51.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Deputy in crash in Fillmore, Simi storage facility targeted, more news (vcstar.com) — Simi Valley police are investigating a burglary crew that cut through a storage facility fence on First Street and stole several off‑road vehicles and other items Sunday evening. The roundup also notes a recent deputy‑involved crash in Fillmore and charges against a Ventura man accused of selling drugs to minors across Ventura County.
   

• Ojai's 'tough as nails' raptor protector swoops into retirement (vcstar.com) — Simi Valley gets a small but notable mention as the source of baby owls once rescued from a local nesting box and brought to the Ojai Raptor Center. The piece mainly follows founder Kim Stroud as she retires after 25 years growing the nonprofit into a major regional hospital for injured raptors, highlighting dramatic rescues, wildfire evacuations, and the transition to new leadership.
   

📸 Around Simi Valley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Simi Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 16

• Circus Caballero
  Simi Valley Town Center, 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Simi Valley, CA
  Junkyard Cafe , 2585 Cochran St , Simi Valley
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Intro to Jewelry Workshop Adam's Forge Simi Valley Ventura — Chloeography
  Adam's Forge , 750 E Easy St , Simi Valley
  6:00 pm

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

📣 Simi Valley Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
  Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
  12:30 pm
• Industry Night
  14 Cannons , 31125 Via Colinas #907 , Westlake Village
  5:00 pm
• Knot & Hook
  Moorpark City Library , 699 Moorpark Avenue , Moorpark
  5:00 pm
• French Conversation Circle #3 - December
  Agoura Hills Recreation and Event Center , 29900 Ladyface Ct , Agoura Hills
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
  Kitters was LOST on December 12, 2025 in Simi Valley, CA 93065 near Alamo/Stoneman Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Civic Center)
• I want to share something honestly.
  I’ve worked directly with individuals with disabilities for over a decade. What I see every day isn’t a lack of caring people — it’s a lack of human… (Nextdoor Sunkist Tract)

• Parker Hannifin Corporation posted a job opening for Quality Manager, Repair Station in Simi Valley. Apply here.
• SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Simi Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simi Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

Moorpark

• 5 ways to keep it local when shopping for holiday spirits (vcstar.com)

Thousand Oaks

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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