This week is shaping up to be an exciting one in Calabasas, with the Pumpkin Festival, public meetings and community recognition events on the calendar. I enjoy staying engaged with events and discussions throughout our City, and I warmly invite you to join in whenever you can. Your participation and ideas play a vital role in keeping our community vibrant, connected and thriving. 

Travel with the Calabasas Flyer 
You may have noticed the Calabasas Flyer, our new origin-to-destination transit service, making stops around town. This service replaces the City’s Dial-a-Ride and Calabasas Microtransit programs, offering the same hours, fares and destinations with a more convenient booking experience. Rides cost just $2.50 within Calabasas or $4 outside City limits. 

I encourage you to take advantage of this public transit option. Book your trip using the app or by phone, and enjoy a simple, reliable way to connect to shopping, medical appointments, restaurants, schools, jobs and more.  

Learn more about the service.

City Awarded Grants to Enhance Local Parks 
Being mindful of our City’s budget, our staff continually seeks opportunities to fund important community projects while reducing the impact on the General Fund. I am pleased to share that the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District recently awarded the City two grants totaling approximately $500,000.

Funding will support shade structures, signage and fence updates at Wild Walnut Park, as well as fence replacement at Gates Canyon Park.

To help shape the Gates Canyon Park improvements, the City will host a community input session on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 9 a.m. at the park. All are welcome to attend and share feedback. 

Calabasas Pumpkin Festival – Oct. 19 
Don’t miss this year’s Calabasas Pumpkin Festival this Sunday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Juan Bautista de Anza Park. The day will feature a pumpkin patch, live music, fall treats, inflatable rides, a reptile and bug show and a variety of family-friendly activities. 

Invite friends and family to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere with entertainment, contests and more. Online tickets cost $15 per person; day-of tickets are $20. Children under 2 are admitted free. 

Purchase tickets and view more information here.

Friends of the Library Annual Meeting — Oct. 21 
Join the Friends of the Library for their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Calabasas Library, 200 Civic Center Way. 

This meeting brings together library supporters, volunteers and community members and offers insights on how to become a member or officer, assist with the bookstore and participate in volunteer opportunities. 

It’s a great opportunity to get more involved in supporting our local library and shaping its role in Calabasas. 

Learn more.

City Council Meeting – Oct. 22 
City Council meetings shape the laws, policies and key decisions that guide the City of Calabasas. Learn more about the City and make your voice heard by attending the next City Council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m.

Have you ever wanted to speak your mind to the City Council directly? Anyone who wishes to address the City Council at any meeting is given three minutes to speak. We ask that you begin with your name and city of residence. If you would like to comment on an agenda item, your thoughts will be heard before a decision is made. In this way, policy is shaped by community input.

All meetings are open to the public, and agenda items are posted online at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. If you would like to speak on anything that is not on the agenda, as long as it is within the jurisdiction of the City Council, you will be heard, but according to state law, we cannot engage in discussion at that time. Often, our staff can assist you at the end of the meeting, or the City Council may place your concern on a future agenda for more discussion.  

Celebrate Unity Day – Oct. 22 
On Wednesday, Oct. 22, join the City of Calabasas and schools across the nation in recognizing Unity Day — a time to promote kindness, acceptance and inclusion. 

This national observance, led by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, reminds us that no child should ever experience bullying or feel left out.

Wear orange to show your support and stand united against bullying. You can help foster a culture of respect by encouraging children to speak up for one another, practicing empathy in daily interactions and creating spaces — at home, in school and throughout the community — where every voice feels safe, heard and valued.

Together, we can build a stronger, more compassionate Calabasas. 

Carl Gibbs Environmental Excellence Award 
The Carl Gibbs Environmental Excellence Award recognizes individuals, organizations and projects that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to environmental stewardship in Calabasas. This award highlights efforts that protect open space, promote sustainability and strengthen our City’s green legacy.

Nominations are open through Wednesday, Oct. 22. Consider submitting someone whose efforts help make Calabasas more sustainable, resilient and environmentally conscious.

View the application and more details.

Leonis Adobe Museum Pumpkin Party — Oct. 25 
Step back in time and celebrate Halloween the 1880s Rancho way at the Leonis Adobe Museum’s Annual Pumpkin Party on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 4 p.m.

Enjoy hands-on crafts, live music and demonstrations of rancho life in the 1880s. Costumes are admired, but not required. Admission is $8 per person; children under 2 and museum members are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door.  

View more details. 

Limitless Karate Anniversary Celebration and Ribbon Cutting – Oct. 25 
Join the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Limitless Karate, 5733 Las Virgenes Road, Suite D, for a special 5th Anniversary Celebration and Ribbon Cutting. This event coincides with National Karate Day, making it the perfect opportunity to celebrate martial arts and community spirit.

The morning will kick off with a class demonstration at 10:30 a.m., followed by the official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. This is a family-friendly event, and all are welcome to attend.  

View more details and RSVP. 

Landfill Update 
At a court hearing on October 6, 2025, the Court overruled the demurrer of the County and Sanitation District. This means we are moving forward with the writ trial in this case.

We are also pleased that the Court set the following writ hearing date and aggressive briefing schedule:

• City’s Opening Brief – Oct. 27, 2025
• County’s/San District’s Opposition Brief(s) – Nov. 17, 2025
• City’s Reply Brief – Nov.24, 2025
• Hearing/Trial Date – Dec. 12, 2025 (1:30 p.m. in Dept 82 of Stanley Mosk Courthouse)

Save the Date: Calabasas Veterans Day Ceremony — Nov. 10 
The City of Calabasas will honor our nation's veterans at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Calabasas Veterans Garden, 100 Civic Center Way. 

During the ceremony, each City Councilmember will recognize a local veteran for their service. 

This event is free and open to the public. I encourage you to attend and help honor those who have bravely served our country. 

Learn more. 

Keep an eye out for more exciting events, educational opportunities and public engagement opportunities. It’s through your participation, ideas and support that Calabasas remains a safe, welcoming and forward-looking place to live, work and play. 

I look forward to seeing many of you at upcoming events and meetings!

With gratitude,
Peter