Chumash/pre-colonial period
Simi Valley was once inhabited by the Chumash people, who also settled much of the region from the See more

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Before the 1960s, Simi Valley once boasted a strong community of Latino families, many of whom worked for white ranchers. However, … See more

Simi Valley's government uses the "council-manager" form of government. This means that the city council is composed of one … See more

The Montalvo Cutoff, a railroad line opened by the Southern Pacific Railroad on March 20, 1904, to improve the alignment of its Coast Line, … See more

Simi Valley is a city located in the very southeast corner of Ventura County, bordering the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County See more

Simi Valley is considered a conservative stronghold politically, along with the neighboring city of Thousand Oaks. The electorate was, at … See more

Simi Valley is home to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, which has been visited by almost 400.000 people in 2014. After a major state funeral in Washington, D.C. See more