🌱 How a Simi Valley man’s tech help visits became felony fraud charges
Simi Valley, California Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Simi Valley! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Simi Valley man’s tech help visits became felony fraud charges
Also on today's calendar: Backroads of the Americas – Solo Guitar Concert (Diego Garcia "Twanguero") and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 99 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 98, low: 69.
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 93 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Scam Artist's Evil Plan Revealed as He's Accused of Stealing $100K From Old Man He Met at McDonald's (pulptastic.com) — A 26-year-old Simi Valley resident has pleaded not guilty after being charged with stealing about $100,000 from an 89-year-old man he allegedly befriended at a Thousand Oaks McDonald’s. Prosecutors say he gained access to the victim’s phone and accounts, moved funds into cryptocurrency, and was arrested earlier this month, with a Ventura County court hearing set for late September. 
📸 Around Simi Valley
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★ Featured events ★
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Backroads of the Americas – Solo Guitar Concert (Diego Garcia "Twanguero") →
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 32111 Watergate Rd, Westlake Village
5:00 pm
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
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Friday Assembly
Katherine Elementary Simi Valley, CA 93063
8:15 am -
Eco Hero Assemblies
Mountain View Elementary MPR
8:15 am -
Simi's Endless Summer Beer Fest 2026 →
Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave, Simi Valley
6:00 pm -
Fall Picture Day
Mountain View Elementary MPR
7:30 am -
Spirit Wear sales end
Katherine Elementary Simi Valley, CA 93063
8:00 am -
Regular Board Meeting-Board Room - 4:30 p.m. Closed Session / 6:00
Fillmore Unified 627 Sespe Ave
4:30 pm -
Friday Assembly
Katherine Elementary Simi Valley, CA 93063
8:15 am -
Picture Day
Katherine Elementary Simi Valley, CA 93063
8:30 am -
Voices Rock launching new Adult and youth Choirs in WESTLAKE VILLAGE →
Aspire Dance Studio, 5700 Corsa Ave, Westlake Village
7:30 pm
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Friday September 4
Thursday September 10
📣 Simi Valley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Oak Park Storytime →
Oak Park Library, 899 Kanan Rd, Oak Park
11:00 am -
Mayoral Luncheon With Calabasas Mayor James R. Bozajian
Calabasas Chamber of Commerce Calabasas Country Club 4515 Park Entrada Calabasas, CA 91302 Outdoor Patio
11:30 am -
Back to School Night 2nd-5th
Round Meadow Elementary School Calabasas, CA 91302
4:30 pm -
Varsity Football Dinner
Newbury Park High Cafeteria
5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost my best friend Thor in December, I’m looking for a 6 month or younger Golden lab or retriever.
I love this breed, and my rescue “Lady” loved Thor ( she doesn’t love all dogs). I ONLY WANT TO GET THIS PUPPY FROM A SHELTER OR FOSTER. Neighbors… (Nextdoor Simi Country) - I'm trying to help a pet sitting client find in home dog boarding in Simi Valley.
Please respond if you are a business that offers this service. Thanks, Diane PetSitting for.a Cause 805 304-0026. Currently I am not offering… (Nextdoor Simi Valley Timberlane)
- Southeast Ventura County YMCA posted a job opening for Fitness Floor Attendant in Simi Valley. Apply here.
- Yogurtland posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Simi Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simi Valley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oak Park
- Girls volleyball shows resilience against Oaks Christian (oakparktalon.org)
Moorpark
- AeroVironment To Build Unified Moorpark Campus In Southern California (oceannews.com)
- AeroVironment and Quantum Systems expand US presence (unmannedairspace.info)
- Two of the Nation's 10 Biggest Casinos Are Right Here in California (mpacorn.com)
Ok Simi Valley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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