r/simivalley

Over 700,000 people live within ten miles of Santa Susana Field Laboratory in LA. Boeing owns most of it, and it's one of California's most toxic, radioactive sites.

Right now, Boeing is about to demolish buildings that were used for nuclear research—including a plutonium fuel facility that had three radioactive accidents. The catch? A 2023 lawsuit win lets them treat these buildings as regular "abandoned warehouses" and use outdated 1980s studies instead of current safety standards.

The buildings still show signs of radioactivity. Plutonium-239 can cause cancer if trace amounts are inhaled. Boeing's plan means less protective dust mitigation, thousands of tons of potentially radioactive waste going to regular recycling centers and landfills, and workers plus nearby residents breathing air that could be contaminated.

I started a petition asking Boeing to either prove these buildings aren't still radioactive—or use the safest, most protective demolition and disposal practices possible. Things like independent air monitors, community-shared test results, HEPA-filtered construction tents, and treating all debris as low-level radioactive waste.

Just because what Boeing is doing is legal doesn't mean it's safe. If this matters to you—especially if you or your family live nearby—consider signing and sharing. What would you want someone to do if this was your family?

New to Ventura County and looking for the best local spots for authentic espresso drinks. I know Starbucks and Coffee Bean, but I’m looking for the hidden gems and places locals recommend. Drop your favorites—or if you’re a coffee lover too, I’m always down to grab a coffee and meet new people! ☕️

"A Ventura County man is facing human trafficking-related charges after he was arrested for allegedly soliciting minors for sex acts near Moorpark High School.

Over the past month, Brent William Bischoff, 37, of Simi Valley, was accused of approaching teenage girls at shopping centers near Moorpark High School and offering money in exchange for sex acts.

Seven victims were minors between 14 to 16 years old, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.

Witnesses said that as Bischoff drove his SUV around, he was allegedly 'offering juveniles money for work and making vulgar comments,' the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said.

On Oct. 1, Bischoff was charged with:

- Seven felony counts of causing a minor to engage in a commercial sex act

- Six felony counts of pandering a minor 16 or older

- One felony count of pandering a minor under 16

- One felony count of pandering by encouraging

- Seven misdemeanor counts of child annoyance

- Special allegation that he was on probation with mandatory supervision, post-release community supervision, or parole when the crime was committed

. . .

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to call the Moorpark Police Department at 805-532-2715." - KTLA 5 News

I need somewhere to vent! 😂 the new computerized soda machines at Toppers are horrible!

90% of the time they are out of all the customizable flavors (vanilla, cherry, etc) which is the whole point of these computerized machines!

Most the time they are also out of traditional soda flavors like Coke Zero.

They are causing unnecessary wait times just to get a quick refill because people are sorting through all the different flavor options, sorting through “out” flavors, etc.

Kids are using the machines without adult help, taking forever to pick a flavor.

Once you do pick a flavor and put your cup under the spout, the syrup from the soda shoots sticky droplets out all over your hand.

And to top it off, you know that touch screen is full of greasy germs!

I was excited to see they got the computerized machines at first like the Oxnard location. But these are not kept up the same. In addition, the soda area at the simi location is a narrow main walkway. Which now always has a line.

Okay, I’m done. Thanks for listening 😂😂😂

I work for one of the fiber companies that is still operating here in Simi, I was simply curious, are you satisfied with your new internet? What do you wish was different?

If so, hit me up.