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🌱 Why is Big Sky neighborhood suddenly battling a powerful landfill stench?
Happening soon: Eat to Live Younger Longer. Lawrence May, MD on the Simi Valley Patch calendar
Cheers Simi Valley! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why is Big Sky neighborhood suddenly battling a powerful landfill stench?
- What Princess Diana treasures are coming to Simi Valley this fall?
- See why a Simi Valley senior made this elite runners list
Also on today's calendar: Eat to Live Younger Longer. Lawrence May, MD and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Cool with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny and remaining cool, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
- Saturday: Sunshine and delightful, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. Simi Valley residents now dealing with stench from Lineage fire's food waste (nbclosangeles.com) — Residents near the Simi Valley Landfill, especially in the Big Sky neighborhood, say a powerful stench from rotting food dumped after the Lineage warehouse fire is making daily life unpleasant. Ventura County air regulators have cited the landfill for creating a public nuisance, while Waste Management says it's permitted to take food waste and is using covers and deodorizers as deliveries wind down. 
2. Princess Diana exhibition to make world premiere at Reagan library (vcstar.com) — Simi Valley's Reagan Library will host the world premiere of a major Princess Diana exhibition starting November 7, featuring more than 700 artifacts including her famous Travolta dance dress and other iconic outfits. The show runs through May, and locals can already buy presale tickets, offering a rare chance to see items on loan from Kensington Palace and private collections close to home.
3. LA Daily News' Top 10 boys and girls cross country runners to watch in 2026 (dailynews.com) — Simi Valley High senior Cecilia Vasquez is highlighted among the LA Daily News' top 10 girls cross country runners to watch this season, leading the Pioneers after a strong 2025 campaign. The list also spotlights standout boys and girls from nearby schools, underscoring how competitive local distance running will be across the region this fall.
4. Reseda woman sentenced to state prison for fatal fentanyl sale (vcstar.com) — A Reseda woman has been sentenced to 15 years to life for selling fentanyl that killed a 28-year-old Simi Valley man in 2024, after an investigation by Simi Valley police and Ventura County drug units. Authorities say earlier searches tied her to large quantities of narcotics, guns, and cash, underscoring ongoing regional efforts to combat deadly fentanyl sales affecting Simi residents.
📸 Around Simi Valley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Simi Valley
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★ Featured events ★
- Eat to Live Younger Longer. Lawrence May, MD →
24814 Malibu Rd, Malibu
9:00 am
Friday September 4
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Other local events
- Friday Assembly
Katherine Elementary Simi Valley, CA 93063
8:15 am - Picture Day
Katherine Elementary Simi Valley, CA 93063
8:30 am - Sunday Night Comedy 9/06/26 →
Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 E Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley
7:00 pm - Labor Day - Schools / District offices closed
Fillmore Unified Fillmore, CA 93016 - School Fun/Bubble Run Fundraiser
Mountain View Elementary Simi Valley, CA 93065
8:00 am - Voices Rock launching new Adult and youth Choirs in WESTLAKE VILLAGE →
Aspire Dance Studio, 5700 Corsa Ave, Westlake Village
7:30 pm - Wear Red, White & Blue for Patriots Day
Mountain View Elementary Simi Valley, CA 93065
8:00 am - Friday Assembly
Katherine Elementary Simi Valley, CA 93063
8:15 am - Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 →
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Dr, Simi Valley
6:00 pm
Friday September 4
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
📣 Simi Valley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- School on Wheels Donation Drive
Calabasas High School Calabasas, CA 91302
4:00 pm - Varsity Football Dinner
Newbury Park High Cafeteria
5:00 pm - GR. 1-5 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Sycamore Canyon in classrooms
5:30 pm - Back to School Night Classroom Presentation
Madrona Elementary Classrooms
6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost dog last seen on Devonshire and Valley circle.
Please contact sally if found 8186757227. Female Yorkie (Nextdoor White Oak) - For the neighbors who lived over in the east coast (NY, Philly, Boston etc) are there any restaurants around here you recommend that comes close to that authentic east coast food (pizza, cheesesteaks, bagels)?
Also would love recommendations for some amazing crab cakes! (Nextdoor Greek Tract)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Simi Valley. Apply here.
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Moorpark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Simi Valley here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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