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Demolition week

By: Stephen Roesler

As much of the community knows, we are relocating our Calabasas office to 23647 Calabasas Rd. Sitting next to Susie Cakes, just down from Bank of America, this office was once home to Fred Sands Realtors until Coldwell Banker bought the space. Coldwell Banker, however, closed its doors in 2008 and the space sat empty. As your Calabasas and Hidden Hills specialists, Ewing and Associates Sotheby’s is moving into the space. We want to take you with us as we transform this space over the next few weeks. Here is week one:

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Posted by on July 30th, 2010

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Moving to the Calabasas Courtyard

By: Barbara Lipkin

It is hard to believe that I am going full circle. When I worked for Fred Sands Realtors, he opened an office in Calabasas in the Courtyard. It was just as The Commons was being built  and there was a new business/shopping center in Calabasas. After Coldwell Banker bought Fred Sands, I was still in the same office – same phone number, different name. Businesses came and went- Bacios closed and Cosmos moved into the spot. Bank of America took the Cosmos spot. What a great place to do business and watch the world.  Now, the firm where I have happily worked for over 3 years, Ewing and Associates Sotheby’s Int’l. Realty, is moving into the same space in the Courtyard at the Commons, and I can’t be happier. Full circle and back into the center of Calabasas.

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Posted by Barbara Lipkin on July 29th, 2010

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For a free chance at getting rid of your old electronics

By: Patte Gilbert

Mark your calendars!  The popular “E-Waste Collections” is coming up on August 21st.  Read below what is acceptable to bring and take it to the designated address.

E-waste collection – CALABASAS PATCH
Where: 23381 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA 91302 (Von’s parking lot)
Date: August 21, 2010 / September 18, 2010 / October 16, 2010 / November 20, 2010 / December 18, 2010
Time: 10:00am–3:00pm
Next on: Saturday, August 21, 2010
Free Electronic Waste Round-Up
FOR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES
Open to Residents & Businesses of all Cities and Communities

ACCEPTED ELECTRONICS:
Televisions, cell phones, Personal computers (CPU, monitors, keyboards, mouse, and peripherals, CDs and CD players, Floppies, Light Bulbs, Copiers, Duplicators, Electric typewriters, Fax machines, Laptops, Mainframe Computers, Microwave ovens, Printers, Printed circuit boards, Radios, Remote controls, Stereos, Tapes and Tape players, Telephones and telephone equipment, Testing equipment, Transparency makers, Uninterruptible power supplies, Video Tapes and VCR’s, Answering machines, Cell Phones, Batteries, Inkjet cartridges and Toners, Camcorders, Digital cameras, Wires, Cables, and Appliances (refrigerators, washer, dryer, water heater, etc.)

Features: Free, Open to All, Outdoor
Website: http://www.cityofcalabasas.com/environmental/ewaste.html

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Posted by Patte Gilbert on July 29th, 2010

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Calabasas homeowners not havin’ it

By: Tomer and Isidora Fridman

After Water district officials agreed to lease the Adamsville tank in Calabasas to T-Mobile for roughly $1,800, they reconsidered the lease due to resident concerns. The plan to mount two cellular towers near Calabasas homes has been dubbed in violation of the Brown Act. The proposed telecommunication facility is located on 3370 Adamsville Avenue south of Mulholland Highway.

The proposal includes six, ground-mounted equipment cabinets and 2, 32 foot poles with antennas protruding from each pole.

Residents, however, have expressed their growing fears.“One of our biggest concerns is the secrecy that has been involved in the planning and approval of this project,” said Liat Samouhi, whose backyard is about 60 feet away from the water tank.

Samouhi alleged that the water district violated Brown Act public disclosure laws when it failed to describe the exact location of the tank in a June 22 meeting agenda.

It’s difficult to say where this one is going but we will keep you posted. I recently saw this on youtube and it brought some substantiation to the residents growing concerns:

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Posted by Tomer & Isidora Fridman on July 29th, 2010

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What will the Warner Center offer?

By: Barbara Lipkin

The Warner Center projects, which was dramatically scaled back its $750 million plan to connect Topanga and Promenade complexes. The plan adds 146,000 square feet for a retail anchor which rumors suggest will be a Costco.

“What you envision in 2007 is not going to be what you envision in 2010,” said Katy Dickey, a Westfield spokeswoman. “It’s reflective of the changing economy and consumer demand.”

Look for the new development across from Nordstrom’s at Westfield. Wonder what it will be…?

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Posted by Barbara Lipkin on July 28th, 2010

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The cheapest regular gasoline in Calabasas is $3.09 per gallon

By: Barbara Lipkin

Everytime we go to fill up our cars, we spend a big chunk of change. Wonder what prices are for gas in different places in the world? We know that Europe has always been more expensive for fuel than the U.S.  You can see the results- lots more small cars and much fewer large cars. You can really see it when the small cars are busy whizzing past you on the Autobahn. Then, there are the places where gas is much cheaper.  How would you feel about 6 cents/gallon in Venezuela?  Here are some of the gas prices around the world.

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Posted by Barbara Lipkin on July 26th, 2010

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Where do we have cell phone towers in Calabasas?

By: Barbara Lipkin

Due to the mountainous topography of beautiful Calabasas, we have a high number of cell phone towers in a relatively close proximity. Furthermore, Calabasas has mainly residential zones that don’t allow for commercial use of cell phone towers. Thus, Calabasas has many towers on the tops of commercial buildings that make it hard to reach some of the outside communities. Here is a list our cell towers in Calabasas:

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Posted by Barbara Lipkin on July 23rd, 2010

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Agoura & Calabasas graduates playing in a Mid West League

By: Irma Haldane

Pitcher Robert Stock of Agoura High and catcher Chris Notti of Calabasas high are rising in the St. Louis Cardinals’ organization. The two play for the Quad Cities River Bandits alongside former Agoura Hills teammate Jason Novak. Coincidentally, many other local sensations play in the Midwest League, a Single-A minor league with teams across the heartland.

Matt Magill of Royal, Cutter Dykstra of Westlake, Mike Gilmartin of Moorpark and Corey Jones of Camarillo all play in the same league. But, despite all the talent, Stock is considered one of the finest prospects in the St. Louis Cardinals’ farm system.

Novak and Stock used to play for the Agoura Chargers together and later competed against each other in college. Novak pitched for UCLA and Stock caught for USC. Last year they were roomies for the Johnson City Cardinals in Tennessee and now they live in the same apartment complex in Iowa.

As our local talent continues to play at a higher level, they all hope to play until they physically can’t play anymore. Notti explains, “There’s no timeline. You play until you can’t play anymore.”

We wish our fine local boys good health in the future!

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Posted by Irma Haldane on July 21st, 2010

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The controversy builds…

By: Patte Gilbert

For years, Calabasas residents have grumbled over who gets access to Calabasas Lake. The 21 acre, man-made lake allows fishing and boating for members of the home owners association but excludes other Calabasas residents. Many argue that as residents, they pay taxes which contribute to the upkeep of the lake and ought to maintain access to the lake as well.

On April 14th, The Calabasas City Council voted 4-0 in favor of asking a neutral party to decide on the outcome of the dispute. The city attorney and city manager will thus decide on the form of dispute resolution, such as a declaratory action from a judge. Stay tuned for this issue to play out.

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Posted by Patte Gilbert on July 19th, 2010

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Summertime is a great time to take advantage of some of the programs at the Calabasas Library

By: Barbara Lipkin

For those under 3 and the 3-5 age group, there is Pumpkin Patch story time.  The children’s librarian reads, sings, & entertains the children during the 1/2 hour story time. For preschoolers, there is Nicole Tibbetts on Friday, August 6th at 11 AM.. Listen to the stories from the Land of Imagination.

There are special events for elementary school students on Wednesdays at 4 PM. Some of the remaining shows include meeting some of the animals of the rainforest, swordplay with a fencing performing and learning the history of the Medieval era, a magic show with Jeff Fredriksen & others. There is a special event on Sunday, August 15 at 6pm in the amphitheater with Juggler David Cousin. No tickets are necessary but seating is limited.

All this close by for all to enjoy. Let us support the Calabasas Library by attending events. Another way to show support is to join the Friends of the Calabasas Library, a volunteer group of citizens that work with the library to raise funds and sponsor programs to enhance library service throughout the community. The Friends of the Calabasas Library has purchased a pair of passes to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. These passes are to be shared by all Calabasas Library cardholders. Each pass admits one adult and can be used at LACMA only. In order to borrow a pass you must sign a form and make a reservation at the circulation desk in the Calabasas Library. For more information, please come into the library and ask at the circulation desk.

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Posted by Barbara Lipkin on July 15th, 2010

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