History
Simi Valley is a prosperous incorporated city situated in the southeast corner of Ventura County, California in the United States of America. Simi Valley is approximately forty-five minutes northwest of Los Angeles, and forty minutes east of Ventura. The city of Simi Valley is located between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, at an elevation of 700 - 1, 100 feet above sea level. Simi Valley is considered as the fourth largest of Ventura County's ten cities. 

The first inhabitants of Simi Valley were the Chumash Indians. They had a plentiful supply of fish from the ocean. Some writers believed that the name Simi came from the Chumash word “Shimiji," which means little white clouds. During the Spanish period, within Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, El Rancho Simi was considered as the earliest Spanish colonial land grant. By 1795, it was given to Santiago Pico and his partner Luis Pena. When Mexico gained independence from Spain, the land was given out much more freely. By the 1860’s and 1870’s few Americans started to settle in the city of Simi Valley. They raised livestock like sheep and cattle and planted grains. By the 1880’s, complete settlement started. The Simi Land and Water Company was developed, as well as a large hotel. Sooner there were four small settlements in the valley. The town of Simi or the Colony was the first one with its postal address as Simiopolis, soon shortened to Simi. By the next decade, Southern Pacific Railroad decided to build a tunnel through Santa Susana Mountains, which made a depot necessary in the area. The depot was finished first at the crossroads of Tapo Streets and Los Angeles Avenue. By 1904, the tunnel was ready for use and became the main line of the railroad. The Community Center was formed in the mid 1920’s, which became the center for most of the social and cultural activities of the community. The Simi Women’s Club building was transferred nearby in the middle of the valley. A large cement church was also built. Church Street, School Street and Deodora Street were among the street names that came into existence. Simi Valley was incorporated in October 10, 1969.

The city Simi Valley is specifically situated at 34°16'16" North, 118°44'22" West (34.271078, -118.739428). The total area of Simi Valley, as of the United States Census Bureau, is 102.1 square kilometers with 101.5 square kilometers land area and 0.6 square kilometers water area. Simi Valley has a population of 111,351 people, with 36,421 households and 28,954 families according to the year 2000 statistics of the united States Census Bureau. The racial composition of the city consisted of 81.33% White, 1.26% Black or African American, 0.70% Native American, 6.33% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 6.50% from other races, and 3.74% from two or more races. The population also comprised of 16.82% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Simi Valley has a fairly moderate weather with an average wind speed of 7-11 mph prevailing from the southwest. The average rainfall of Simi Valley is 14.37 inches per year.

Simi Valley maintains a balance of a desirable lifestyle and a business-friendly atmosphere. The main industry of the city is machinery and tools with 69 firms. The secondary business is the metal industry which has 51 firms. Furthermore, industries of lumber and wood products, food, plastic products, apparel and textiles, as well as minerals are also present in the city.

Simi Valley has excellent transportation through truck, rail and municipal transportation services. Simi Valley Transit offers a convenient access anywhere in the area which operates six days per week. The Ronald Reagan Freeway (Highway 118) runs the length of the city's east and west borders, easily connecting to Southern California's major freeways. Metrolink and Amtrak stations connect Ventura County with downtown Los Angeles area and the San Fernando Valley. The transportation and location of Simi Valley makes it an ideal destination for businesses to grow and for families to engage in recreation.

Simi Valley provides a wide variety of recreational facilities which include tennis courts, three golf courses, two bowling alleys, bike trails, ice skating rink, pools, equestrian trail system and movie theaters. Simi Valley has well-maintained parks that provide children's playgrounds, picnic facilities, duck pond as well as different activities, special events and recreation programs for residents and visitors of all ages. The parks of Simi Valley include Oak Canyon Community Park, Rancho Madera Community Park, Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, Rancho Simi Community Park, Rancho Tapo Community Park, Challenger Park, Chumash Park and Trail, Sycamore Drive Community Center, Strathearn Historical Park, Corriganville Park, Rocky Peak Park, Rocky Pointe Park, Sage Ranch Park, Tapo Canyon Regional Park and Wood Ranch Open Space.

Simi Valley is a city with distinguished arts and entertainment attractions. The renowned museums of Simi Valley include Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village, Skatelab Skateboard Museum and Strathearn Historical Park and Museum.

The following presents information about the aforementioned museums of Simi Valley:
Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village
PO Box 1412
Simi Valley, CA 93062

Skatelab Skateboard Museum
4226 Valley Fair St.
Simi Valley, CA 93063

Strathearn Historical Park and Museum
137 Strathearn Place
Simi Valley, CA 93063

The city of Simi Valley values the importance of education through the different public and private schools provided by the area. The Simi Valley Unified School District offers quality education which consisted of twenty elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one performing arts and technology magnet high school, one alternative high school, and an adult education school. The district provides a wide array of educational programs that focus on college preparation as well as educational programs for students with special needs. The schools of the Simi Valley Unified School District include Abraham Lincoln Elementary, Arroyo Elementary , Atherwood Elementary, Berylwood Elementary, Big Springs Elementary, Crestview Elementary, Garden Grove Elementary, Hollow Hills Fundamental, Justin Elementary, Katherine Elementary, Knolls Elementary, Madera Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, Park View Center, Santa Susana Elementary, Simi Elementary, Sycamore Elementary, Township Elementary, Vista Elementary, White Oak Elementary, Wood Ranch Elementary, Hillside Middle School, Sinaloa Middle School, Valley View Middle School, Royal High School, Santa Susana High School, Simi Valley High School, Apollo High School and Simi Valley Adult School. Simi Valey also has private schools which include Phoenix Ranch, Pinecrest Schools, Good Shepherd Lutheran School, Grace Brethren Elementary School, and Grace Brethren High School and Jr. High. Furthermore, Simi Valley also provides vocational education. The computer and technical vocational schools of Simi Valley are comprised of ATS Online (Automated Training Systems) and ATS Worldwide, Canaudit Inc. and Excel Computer School.

The beauty of Semi Valley as a city is remarkable and beyond compare which makes it a desirable place to live, work and play. Simi Valley is proud of its friendly, peaceful and lively hometown atmosphere. It has a successful corporate business community which provides quality employment opportunities. Simi Valley is a haven of a residential and business community. Everyone else is welcome to the warm city of Simi Valley.

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