Simi Valley

Simi Valley, a suburban city, has high commuter traffic from residents traveling to and from Los Angeles. Auto accidents are common on main streets and intersections near business centers and freeway entrances.

Situated in the southeast corner of Ventura County, Simi Valley, California enjoys a rich cultural heritage, as well as occupying an important role in the economy of southern California. Home to several large manufacturing companies, as well as a number of financial and retail firms, Simi Valley is easily accessible to many of the larger communities of Ventura County to the west, as well as Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley to the east. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is located within the city’s 42.2 square miles, as is the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, the site of much of the nation’s early nuclear work. Nearly 127,000 people live in this area, which traces its history to the Chumash people who settled the region some 10,000-20,000 years ago.