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Simi Valley, California

Located in Ventura County, California, Simi Valley was established in 1887. The Rodney King officers' trial was moved to Simi Valley; their acquittal sparked the 1992 LA riots. The Reagan Presidential Library houses a retired Air Force One aircraft.
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Founded 1887 | Population 126,003 | Peak 126,003 (2024) | County Ventura County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Simi Valley, California

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1887Valley Settled: Ranching community in Simi Hills.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Simi Valley's identity and economy.
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1991Rodney King Verdict Trial: Officers' trial moved to Simi Valley; acquittal sparks LA riots.
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2004Reagan Library: Ronald Reagan Presidential Library becomes major attraction.
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2018Woolsey Fire: Wildfire threatens parts of Simi Valley.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1887 Culture
Valley Settled
1942 Government
Military Presence
1991 Civil Rights
Rodney King Verdict Trial
2004 Culture
Reagan Library
2018 Disaster
Woolsey Fire

Did You Know?

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The Rodney King officers' trial was moved to Simi Valley; their acquittal sparked the 1992 LA riots.
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The Reagan Presidential Library houses a retired Air Force One aircraft.
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Simi Valley is nestled between the Simi Hills and Santa Susana Mountains.
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Simi Valley is located in Ventura County, California.
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Simi Valley was founded in 1887.

Famous People from Simi Valley, California

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Danielle Savre
Actor, Singer · Born Aug 26, 1988 · Age 37
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Shane
Actor, Pornographic Actor · Born Dec 16, 1969 · Age 56
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Nikki Rhodes
Pornographic Actor · Born Jan 20, 1982 · Age 44
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War Machine
Actor, Pornographic Actor · Born Nov 30, 1981 · Age 44
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