July 2025 City e.News | City of Calabasas, CA

The Calabasas Library is hosting its Summer Reading Program for kids in grades K–5 every Wednesday at 4 p.m. throughout July. Join us on July 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th for exciting events featuring animals, bubbles, and a magic show.

Plus, there will be additional programs for patrons of all ages all summer long, with the fun wrapping up on August 1st.

Reservations are required for some events.

For details and to sign up, visit the Library’s website at www.calabasaslibrary.org.

CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY IN CALABASAS

Get ready for a full day of fun on Friday, July 4th at the Calabasas 4th of July Spectacular! Start your morning with the Annual Lakeside Fun Run, show off your furry friends at the Pet Show, and let the kids cool off at the Splash Party at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center, featuring music, games, and poolside fun.

Lakeside Fun Run: 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Registration: calabasasreg.org

Adults (13+): $29
Youth (12 & under): $24

Free Events Following the Run:

Pet Show: 11 a.m.

Splash Party: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Don’t miss this fun community celebration — check out all the details here: 👉 Calabasas 4th of July Spectacular

CELEBRATE JULY 4TH SAFELY

As we gear up for Independence Day, the City of Calabasas reminds residents that all fireworks, including sparklers, and “safe and sane” varieties are illegal within city limits. This law protects our community from wildfires, serious injuries, and property damage.

According to the L.A. County Fire Department, fireworks start thousands of fires and send over 11,000 people to emergency rooms each year. Even sparklers burn at 1,200°F, hot enough to cause third-degree burns.

Authorities including the National Fire Protection Association, National Safety Council, Wildfire LA, and the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department strongly discourage the use of fireworks in high-risk wildfire zones like Calabasas. With ongoing drought conditions and dense vegetation, just one spark can lead to a devastating wildfire.

Fireworks also frighten pets. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recommends keeping pets indoors in a quiet space and ensuring they wear ID tags or are microchipped in case they run off. Never leave pets outside during these types of celebrations.

Celebrate safely and responsibly by attending a professional fireworks or drone show instead.

🔗 2025-PUBLIC-FIREWORKS-DIRECTORY_06182025.pdf

🔗 Celebrate Independence Day Safely at a Public Fireworks Show or Drone Display | Los Angeles Fire Department

CATCH THE WAVES WITH THE CALABASAS BEACH BUS

Summer is here, and the Calabasas Beach Bus is ready to take you to Zuma Beach in style! This Tuesday, July 1, every rider will receive a free beach bag to make your beach day even better — yours to keep!

Let us do the driving while you sit back, relax, and soak up the good vibes on your way to the ocean.

Beach Bus Schedule:
🗓️ June 16 – August 22, 2025 (Monday–Friday, except July 4)
💵 Fare: $5 Round Trip
🎟️ Season Pass: $50 (available at City Hall only)
💳 Cashless payments via the TripShot App (each rider needs a separate account)
💵 Cash tickets available at City Hall

Check the full schedule and plan your perfect beach day here:
Calabasas Beach Bus Schedule

See you on the bus — don’t forget your sunscreen! 🌞🏄‍♀️

PLAN YOUR RIDE WITH TRIPSHOT

Getting around Calabasas just got easier! Whether you’re taking Line 1, the Trolley, or hopping on Microtransit, you can now plan your trips, track shuttles in real time, and manage your rides all in one place with TripShot.

Visit Calabasas.TripShot.com to get started and make your travel smooth and stress-free.

Reminder: There will be no transit service on July 4th, so please plan accordingly!

For more info and schedules, click here:
www.CityofCalabasas.com/PublicTransit

Transit Flyer 2025

Ride easier with TripShot this summer!

CELEBRATE PARKS & RECREATION MONTH IN CALABASAS!

Get ready to make memories, connect with neighbors, and enjoy fun-filled community events for all ages. From live music to ice cream, art, and even a sensory day, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Check out these July highlights:

Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, July 9 at 5 p.m.
Juan Bautista De Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Rd.
Free for all ages!
Sunset Cinema: Inside Out 2
Saturday, July 12 at 6 p.m.
Juan Bautista De Anza Park, 3701 Lost Hills Rd.
Free for all ages!
Art in the Park
Wednesday, July 16 at 5 p.m.
Grape Arbor Park, 5100 Parkville Rd.
Free for all ages!
Soar and Explore Sensory Day
Wednesday, July 23 at 5 p.m.
Gates Canyon Park, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Free for all ages!

For more information visit: Special Events | City of Calabasas, CA

Celebrate how “Parks Make Life Better” this July — see you at the park!

CALABASAS COMMUNITY HEAT SAFETY REMINDER

As summer temperatures rise in Calabasas, your health and safety come first. It's important to stay informed and take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses to protect yourself and loved ones. Know the signs: heat exhaustion can cause heavy sweating, dizziness, and nausea, while heat stroke is a medical emergency marked by confusion, high body temperature, and unconsciousness. If someone shows symptoms, act fast call 911 and cool them down immediately.

Never leave children, pets, or vulnerable individuals in a parked vehicle, not even for a minute. Remember to Stop. Look. Lock. A vehicle can become deadly in just minutes. According to the National Weather Service, 39 children died in hot cars in 2024. Always lock your car and keep keys out of reach to prevent curious kids from climbing inside. Children can easily wander into unsafe spaces unnoticed. If a child is missing, search your pool and vehicle, including the trunk, as time is critical

Heat can quickly make you ill and certain groups are especially vulnerable during heat waves: young children and infants, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, and pregnant women. Please check in on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those without air conditioning or who live alone.

Before heading outdoors, stay hydrated, wear lightweight clothing, and avoid strenuous activity during peak heat hours (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.). Find more safety tips and resources from trusted partners like the L.A. County Fire Department, L.A. County Department of Public Health, and the National Weather Service.

Let’s keep Calabasas safe and cool this summer; Stop. Look. Lock.

🔗 Learn more about vehicle heat dangers (NHTSA)
🔗Extreme Heat | Los Angeles County Department of Public Health - Environmental Health
🔗 NWS Heat Safety Tips

USED OIL & WATER-BASED PAINT ROUND-UP

Do you have used motor oil or leftover water-based paint sitting in your garage? The City of Calabasas makes it easy to safely dispose of these items at our bi-monthly Used Oil and Water-Based Paint Round-Up. Events are held on the second Saturday of January, March, May, July, September, and November, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mark your calendars for the next event on Saturday, July 12 at Calabasas City Hall.

For a full list of accepted materials, dates, and additional drop-off locations, visit the City’s recycling page at Used Oil and Water-Based Paint Round-Up | City of Calabasas, CA.

paint recycle

CHILDREN'S STORY TIME & NATIVE PLANT CRAFT EVENT

Join the Calabasas Library for a special Children’s Story Time, in partnership with the Calabasas Environmental Commission. Reading stories celebrating native plants and exploring the wonders of nature through books and hands-on fun, this FREE event is perfect for anyone ages 3 and up! Attendees can paint their own flower pots and take home wildflower seeds to start their own mini gardens. Come grow with us!

Sunday, July 13 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Calabasas Library Multipurpose Room, 200 Civic Center Way

CALABASAS LISTENING LOUNGE

Join us on Tuesday, July 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the Calabasas Listening Lounge, an evening dedicated to creativity and community. Whether you're a poet, storyteller, singer, or musician, this is your chance to take the stage—or simply sit back and enjoy an inspiring lineup of local talent.

Open mic – all are welcome, free for all ages!

Registration opens one day prior to the event. To register go to: www.calabasasreg.org

Civic Center Amphitheater
200 Civic Center Way
Calabasas, CA 91302

JOIN THE CALABASAS CERT TEAM

Want to help make Calabasas safer? The City is building its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and needs trained volunteers!

Learn how to get involved at a free CERT Information Webinar on Wednesday, July 16 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

✅ Discover what CERT does
✅ Find out how to get certified
✅ Learn how to join the team

Register here: City of Calabasas CERT

Be ready to help your community!

JULY RECREATION CLASSES

Check out our 2025 Summer Premier Brochure for all upcoming classes and events this season.

Upcoming classes starting in July:

Spike & Play Summer Volleyball Clinic: 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, & 7/30

To register go to: www.calabasasreg.org

July Recreation Class Flyer

Save the date!

SUNSETS Concert
August 3 & 24
Calabasas Lake
23401 Park Sorrento Ste 30

Calabasas Listening Lounge
August 19
Civic Center Amphitheater
200 Civic Center Way

MONTHLY E-WASTE ROUND-UP

Dispose of your old electronics the right way! The E-Waste Round-Up takes place on the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Albertsons parking lot.

Upcoming date: July 5

Accepted items include TVs, computers, cell phones, and other electronic waste. Help keep hazardous materials out of landfills—recycle your e-waste safely and easily!

For more information, click here.

SUNSETS CONSERT SERIES AT CALABASAS LAKE

Join us on Sunday, July 20 at 6 p.m. for SUNSETS Concert Series, featuring Live from Earth Pat Benatar & Beyond Tribute! Enjoy a fun evening of live music by the lake as you dance, sing along, and relive the iconic hits of Pat Benatar in this high-energy tribute performance.

Free event – no registration required!
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and dancing shoes for a fun-filled summer night!

Calabasas Lake
23401 Park Sorrento, Ste. 30
Calabasas, CA 91302

LAS VIRGENES CREEK CLEAN-UP: THANK YOU!

The June 21 Las Virgenes Creek Clean-Up was a true team effort, bringing together more than 25 community members along with Mayor Kraut, Mayor Pro Tem Bozajian, Councilmember Weintraub, and the Mayor’s Youth Council. Thanks to everyone’s hard work, the creek is looking cleaner and healthier! 💚🌍♻️

TECH HELP AT THE SENIOR CENTER

Senior Tech Help The Senior Center’s Tech Help program has been recognized in the Technology, Virtual, and Hybrid Programing category by the annual Programs of Excellence contest, hosted by the National Council on Aging and the National Institute of Senior Centers.

Tech Help is free and takes place on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. on a drop-in basis, no appointment needed. Community high school students help seniors improve their skills on cell phones, laptops, iPads and tablets.

Check out the video for Tech Help here.

CALABASAS FACILITY RENTALS

Book your next birthday party, holiday gathering, corporate picnic, or company retreat at one of the City’s premier facilities located at the Calabasas Civic Center, Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center or the new Calabasas Community Center.

tennis and swim

Or, gather your guests with the scenic Santa Monica Mountains as a backdrop at Juan Bautista de Anza Park or Grape Arbor Park and Gates Canyon picnic shelters.

Visit cityofcalabasas.com/community services to learn about amenities, hours, rates and fees.

FACILITY RENTALS OFFICE
Located at Juan Bautista de Anza Park
3701 Lost Hills Road
Calabasas, CA 91301
(818) 880-6461
facilityrentals@cityofcalabasas.com

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CAPTURE CALABASAS PHOTO CONTEST

Show us your best Calabasas moments! Enter the Capture Calabasas Photo Contest for a chance to win a prize and be featured in City publications, social media, and more.

Prizes include up to $100 in gift cards. The first 50 participants will receive a Parks Make Life Better prize, and one winner will be selected for Best Overall Image.

Categories
Photos must be taken within Calabasas City limits. Choose from:

City life (businesses, art, etc.)
Parks
Open space
City programs and events

To submit your photo and to learn more visit: Capture Calabasas Photo Contest | City of Calabasas, CA

Let your creativity shine and help us show off what makes Calabasas special!

WHAT'S ON CTV?

Be sure to tune in to CTV on cable channel 3 in Calabasas through live, online web-streaming, or watch any meeting or program on demand through the CTV archives. Check the CTV Guide for playback days and times.

CTV programming is also available on the Calabasas YouTube Channel.

THIS MONTH'S FEATURED PROGRAM: Sheriff Holiday Safety Tips

Deputy De Matteo

CALABASAS CALENDARS, MEETINGS & HOLIDAYS

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Council Agenda Items are available online the Wednesday prior to a City Council Meeting. Agendas for all commissions are available online the Friday prior to the commission meeting. All City Council meetings and commission meetings take place in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 100 Civic Center Way in Calabasas.

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For a complete calendar of events and meetings at City Hall, please visit our July City Calendar Page.

JUNE DATES TO REMEMBER

4	Independence Day: CITY HALL CLOSED
9	City Council - No Meeting Summer Recess
14	Parks, Rec & Recreation Commission
15	Development Review Committee
16	Historic Preservation Commission
16	Community Development Director's Hearing
17	Planning Commission
22	Traffic & Transportation Commission
23	City Council - No Meeting Summer Recess
25	Architectural Review Panel
28	Public Safety Commission

AUGUST DATES TO REMEMBER

That’s all for this month.

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