I’m at DAR State Conference this week, but I haven’t forgotten about yas!

A quick rundown of local news, and some great spring Aldi finds for this short episode.

I'm obviously talking about the majestic wins of Team USA in the final days of the 2026 Olympic Games!!

Aldi Finds are a plethora of "meh" this week... but maybe you'll find that diamond in the rough by listening to my tips.

Never a dill moment in Simi... tennis players are taking another game to court.

Swap, Sell, and purge your e-waste - the town is ready to help you spring clean!

Locally, the race to replace termed-out Jacqui Irwin is heating up, with Simi Valley City Councilmember Rocky Rhodes entering the 42nd Assembly District contest — a move that could create ripple effects ahead of November’s city council and mayoral elections.

In headlines and happenings: a quick Savannah Guthrie update, Olympic highlights , plus can’t-miss events like Underwood Farms’ 500,000-tulip takeover and the Reagan Library Presidents’ Day celebration.

Wrapping up with Aldi finds and a long weekend!

We have a LOT of ground to cover, and little time to do it! I even skipped the Aldi Finds this week (can ya believe it??)

- Suburban Rat Life (and Death?)

- My Little Swiftie

- The Olympics Have Kicked Off!

- Where is Savannah Guthrie's Mom?

- Valentine's Vote for a Simi Restaurant!

- Cultural Arts Center - That's What's Happenin'!

- A Great Deal on Ice!

- This local spot has Hot Wings, Cold Beers & Football!

I break down the YMCA expansion, MLK Day of Service, and a Presidential Birthday party before spiraling into flower regret, tote temptation, mushroom lamp obsession, and yet another attempt to redo the living room on an Aldi budget. Longtime listeners know: this was inevitable.

I run through this week’s local headlines, including Rep. Julia Brownley’s retirement and the three candidates vying for her seat — plus a quick update on the Boeing lawsuit.

Then it’s off to Aldi, where I bought exactly what I said I was going to: yes to the wood bowls, the humidifier fish, and pink and purple hyacinths. The Aisle of Shame is fully pet-coded this week, with bonus finds including cozy athleisure wear, and Big Game party essentials.

We wrap with details on Music Fridays at Tierra Rejada Golf Course!

Serious, seasonal, and slightly unhinged — as usual.

This week’s local rundown is a mix of serious and seasonal: a Simi Valley murder case concluded with a life-without-parole sentence, while police investigate a smash-and-grab at a local card shop tied to a broader wave of Pokémon and sports card thefts across SoCal.

Erin discusses her Walmart woes and Dubai chocolate ignorance.

On the lighter side, community and civic events continue around town, and Aldi is officially in Valentine’s mode — hearts everywhere, cute home décor, cozy candles, kitchen extras, and a fresh drop of affordable apparel that makes a quick Aisle-of-Shame detour very justified.

Back from Break & Back in Action!

Traffic ticket drama? Sorted! AAA, SVPD and the Ventura Court made it way easier than expected.

We’re also recapping the GenRight Off-Road Christmas Parade, all the local dazzling Christmas lights, preparing the America 250 Rose Parade float, and skating through the Winter Wonderland at the Iceoplex.

Aldi Finds:

💘 Valentine’s decor is here!

🍫Dubai chocolate — yay or nay?

🫖 Do I really need an electric kettle?

Things to Do:

🤠 Cowboys: History & Hollywood at the Reagan Library through April 19

🎪 Circus Caballero CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR at Town Center thru Jan 11

🔥 Blacksmithing classes at Adam’s Forge (on Easy Street!) — make your own cool creations

🎳 Bowling at Harley’s (both locations)

⛸ Iceoplex public sessions

Packed with finds, events, and a little chaos — you know the drill!

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The end of year chaos continues. We’re talking all the details on this Friday’s iconic Off-Road parade!

Aldi Finds are New Years–resolution-coded, and we’re on week TWO of absolutely no apparel.

Festive? Yes. Responsible? Debatable.

I’m still recovering from my office potluck (send help and antacids), my parents roll into town next week, and Simi is exploding with Christmas events. From Wicked on Ice to a Little House on the Prairie cast reunion, I’ve somehow added all of it to my already-overstuffed calendar. Plus, a preview of next week’s Aldi finds — spoiler: unless you’re in the market for bedding or yet another phone charger, your wallet can relax.