<body><div>Last Friday, I had the honor of joining the Valley Economic Alliance, Captain Seetoo from the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, and fellow Councilmembers on a Public Safety Walk. We met with residents and businesses to discuss public safety in Calabasas and explore tools to keep the community safer. We visited three local businesses, listened to their concerns, and explored ways to enhance safety at their locations. If you have any questions about new tools available, please reach out! We are committed to keeping this community safe.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0yB3SG_0wCSYNrM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0yB3SG_0wCSYNrM00" width="624" height="468" ></figure>Thank you to the Las Virgenes Unified School District for leading the fight against hate. Calabasas High School is the first school in Southern California to host the Museum of Tolerance bus, giving students the chance to learn directly from Museum staff and share their thoughts on confronting hate and ways to combat it.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1fW04F_0wCSYNrM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1fW04F_0wCSYNrM00" width="449" height="670" ></figure>I know I sound like a broken record about fire safety, but the City of Calabasas is participating in a new program to help you and your neighbors make your homes safer against wildfire—and it might even help you receive a reduction on your fire insurance. To learn more, visit calabasasfirewise.com.We already have three HOAs that have become Firewise Communities, with more on the way! Our Public Safety team is ready to work with you and your neighbors to help get your community on board. Please contact Michael Dyer at mdyer@cityofcalabasas.com or Debbie Larson at dlarson@cityofcalabasas.com.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=29dQgJ_0wCSYNrM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=29dQgJ_0wCSYNrM00" width="499" height="655" ></figure>Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for our Community Voter Night to learn about the upcoming election! This election features several measures that could significantly impact our daily lives.A special thank you to the Mayor’s Youth Council for organizing a student debate and to Councilmembers Shapiro and Bozajian for reviewing the upcoming ballot.The City of Calabasas offers several ways to vote:• In person at Library Founders Hall (Oct. 26th-Nov. 4th, 10am-7pm &amp; Nov. 5th, 7am-8pm)• Using the drop box in front of City Hall (as of Oct. 3rd)• By mailIf you have any issues with your ballot, please reach out to our City Clerk at 818-224-1600.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3kTXgn_0wCSYNrM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3kTXgn_0wCSYNrM00" width="624" height="380" ></figure>One of the most common questions I get is: What should I do if I keep seeing coyotes in my neighborhood or need to report a specific interaction? If you simply spot a coyote, you can submit a Coyote Encounter Observation Report online with the City of Calabasas https://www.cityofcalabasas.com/coyote This helps the City track sightings and maintain records. However, if you feel threatened by a coyote’s presence, or if contact occurs, it’s important to report it to the CA Department of Fish and Wildlife WIR -- Submit a Wildlife Incident Report (ca.gov)— the lead agency for handling such incidents. You can file a Wildlife Incident Report online or by calling 888-334-2258. When calling, press “0,” then select the “File Report” option. This will generate a case for review by a biologist and a Fish and Wildlife Warden.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3XcAHM_0wCSYNrM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3XcAHM_0wCSYNrM00" width="544" height="348" ></figure>I’m happy to share that the Juan de Anza Park playground has been completed and is now officially open! It's truly a fantastic space for our community. This marks the 9th park project completed and opened within the past 10 months! Our parks system and facilities are looking absolutely beautiful and if you have a chance please stop by and enjoy the new playgrounds. Thank you to our Community Services department for their work to enhance our city’s parks and facilities for years to come!<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=14lBgc_0wCSYNrM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=14lBgc_0wCSYNrM00" width="624" height="309" ></figure>And speaking of Juan de Anza Park, this Sunday, October 20th from 10am-5pm is the Annual Calabasas Pumpkin Festival. There will be so many events, food, activities, music and more… and don't forget to pick up your pumpkin! Visit the website to get more info and to purchase your early price tickets today at https://calabasaspumpkinfestival.com. Watch this fun promo video https://youtu.be/5UZumW_O2n8 and I will see you there!Please join us on Saturday, November 9th for the Mayor’s Youth Council - Calabasas Flea Market! This will be a fantastic community event that will be held in the Civic Center Plaza. And if you have extra items in your home that you would like to pass along to someone that will use them, you can become a vendor at the Calabasas Flea Market. Please reach out or scan the QR code below:<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2XQ2Lz_0wCSYNrM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2XQ2Lz_0wCSYNrM00" width="452" height="585" ></figure>Have a wonderful weekend, see you at Sunday’s Pumpkin Festival!Alicia</div></body>

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Mayor Alicia Weintraub’s Letter to the Community

Last Friday, I had the honor of joining the Valley Economic Alliance, Captain Seetoo from the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, and fellow Councilmembers on a Public Safety Walk. We met with residents and businesses to discuss public safety in Calabasas and explore tools to keep the community safer. We visited three local businesses, listened to their concerns, and explored ways to enhance safety at their locations. If you have any questions about new tools available, please reach out! We are committed to keeping this community safe.