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PROUD PARTICIPANTS—Above, Ann Martinez points out some of her art to Sarah Pinner, her instructor, during a reception for Kindling Studios’“Nature at Your Doorstep” pop-up exhibit at Simi Valley Town Center on May 12. Photos by RICHARD GILLARD/Acorn Newspapers Ann Martinez beamed with joy as she proudly greeted visitors May 12 during the opening reception

PROUD PARTICIPANTS—Above, Ann Martinez points out some of her art to Sarah Pinner, her teaching instructor, during a reception for Kindling Studios’“Nature at Your Doorstep” pop-up exhibit at Simi Valley Town Center on May 12. All 13 Kindling artists featured in show will be on-site through June 8 to sell their work and teach classes.

The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center is partnering with the Simi Valley Town Center and the City of Simi Valley to sponsor a popup artist residency and gallery exhibit featuring Kindling Studios, a working art studio for adults with disabilities who live in Ventura County. The exhibit is titled “Nature at Your Doorstep” and will

California regulators passed sweeping new regulations on Thursday that will eventually phase out gas-powered cars.

The demand for new and used cars is high as more people return to work and now gas prices are playing a role in the car market.

Supply bottlenecks brought on from the pandemic continue to impact U.S. car sales. While it’s a competitive market to buy a new car, dealers say it’s a good time to sell a used car.