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The Move: Week 1

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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Going Full Circle

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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E-Waste Collection in Calabasas

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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Plan for Cell Tower Stalled

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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A Woodland Hills Costco?

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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Team Cecilia

Please help TeamCecilia

By: Barbara Lipkin

On May 14th, eight year old Cecilia Anne Bellissimo of Hidden Hills was diagnosed with cancer and she has since been undergoing radiation and intense chemotherapy. To show our love and support for Cecilia and the Bellissimo family, a Run and Fundraiser for Cecilia will be held on September 11, 2010 at the community center in Hidden Hills. In order to make this a successful fundraiser, volunteers and donated items are needed.

The Talbert Family Foundation is dedicated to providing direct financial support to local families with members suffering from catastrophic illnesses, primarily cancer. They try to locate families that need financial assistance and provide funds without any strings attached through a program they call “TFF Kids.”

You can join team Cecilia at the Calabasas Classic 5k 10K run on November 14, 2010 or go here for more information.

All this is handled under the auspices of the Talbert Family Foundation.  The Talbert Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation.
Their FEIN 20-0330559.

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Gasoline Prices in Calabasas

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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Cell Phone Towers in Calabasas

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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5 Best Foods for an Emergency

What should you keep in your storage?

By: Tomer and Isidora Fridman

Peanut butter A great source of energy, peanut butter is chock-full of healthful fats and protein. Unless the jar indicates otherwise, you don’t have to refrigerate after opening.

Whole-wheat crackers Crackers are a good replacement for bread and make a fine substitute in sandwiches. Due to their higher fat content, whole-wheat or whole-grain crackers have a shorter shelf life than their plain counterparts (check the box for expiration dates), but the extra fiber pays off when you’re particularly hungry. Consider vacuum-packing your crackers to prolong their freshness.

Nuts and trail mixes Stock up on these high-energy foods—they’re convenient for snacking and healthful. Look for vacuum-packed containers, which prevent the nuts from oxidizing and losing their freshness.

Dried fruits, such as apricots and raisins In the absence of fresh fruit, these healthy snacks offer potassium and dietary fiber. “Dried fruits provide you with a significant amount of nutrients and calories,” Swanson says.

Canned tuna, salmon, chicken, or turkey Generally lasting at least two years in the pantry, canned meats provide essential protein. Vacuum-packed pouches have a shorter shelf life but will last at least six months, says Diane Van, manager of the USDA meat and poultry hotline.

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Local Baseball Talent in the Minors

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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