Chapter 7 - the Bypassed East

Simi Valley Borders (formally a large strawberry field)

Like the Bypassed East, Simi Valley has seen a decline in farming and agriculture over the last few decades.  Large patches of land that were once used for growing and selling strawberries and other fruits have now turned into office buildings and shopping centers.

While fishing is not part of the Simi Valley economy, it is a small part of the towns history.  The annual Huck Finn Fishing Derby has been hosted at the Rancho Simi Community Park every year in April or May.  Even though the Huck Finn Fishing Derby only comes around once a year, the lagoon used to host the event is open for fishing year round.


Sources:
Regional Landscape of the United States and Canada (p.130-139)
Ventura County Star (http://www.vcstar.com/news/2009/may/04/where-the-fishing-was-reel-fun/)