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51-749: The preserve is often locally referred to as La Branca or the Barranca (Spanish for "the canyon"), and is nicknamed the Grand Canyon of the Conejo Valley . Its stated purpose is "the preservation of the scenic areas, natural habitats, wildlife, archaeological and paleontological sites of the Conejo Valley and surroundings, specifically including the Arroyo Conejo ". It contains 250 acres of land and has been administrated and owned by

102-532: A hot-summer Mediterranean climate with mild, relatively wet winters and hot, dry summers. Below is a list of residential communities within Calabasas. They are organized by the street they are connected to. Mont Calabasas, a community on Las Virgenes Road , was annexed into the city of Calabasas in 2011. Prior to annexation, the neighborhood was located in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County. The 2010 United States Census reported Calabasas to have

153-598: A diary of the expedition, and gave Conejo Valley one name that survives today – Triunfo (Spanish for "triumph"). Crespi gave the name El triunfo del Dulcísimo Nombre de Jesús (in English: The Triumph of the Sweetest Name of Jesus ) to a camping place by a creek – today's Triunfo Canyon Road begins between Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village. Later, explorer Juan Bautista de Anza used Portolá's shortcut on his way north in 1774, mentioning in his diary

204-445: A female householder with no husband present, 315 (3.7%) had a male householder with no wife present, 310 (3.6%) were unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 31 (0.4%) were same-sex married couples or partnerships . About 1,624 households (19.0%) were made up of individuals, and 525 (6.1%) consisted of someone living alone who was age 65 or older. The average household size was 2.70. There were 6,381 families (74.7% of all households);

255-453: A non-partisan basis. Each year, the council selects one of its members to act as mayor and preside over city council meetings; a mayor pro tempore is also selected at this time, to serve for one year, concurrent to the mayoral term. While the mayor has additional responsibilities/duties, the mayor is not vested with any additional administrative authority. The City of Calabasas uses a council-manager model of local government. The city council

306-458: A nonprofit organization that designs and builds universally accessible playgrounds, Brandon's Village is about 1 acre (4,000 m ) in size. Its playground equipment is over 70% independently playable by children with disabilities, and also provides meaningful and stimulating play opportunities for children without disabilities. Grape Arbor Park is a small park and green space situated on Lost Road Hills off Ventura Freeway in Calabasas, and serves

357-549: A permanent campus in Santa Paula, California . The Gillette Estate/Claretville property is known as the King Gillette Ranch and is part of Malibu Creek State Park . The land and historic structures by architect Wallace Neff are at the intersection of Mulholland Highway and Las Virgenes Road in unincorporated Calabasas. The Malibu Hindu Temple , located on Las Virgenes Road in unincorporated Calabasas,

408-492: A place name in 1792. The San Fernando Valley has been inhabited by the Chumash and Tongva for thousands of years. Spanish explorers were the first Europeans to set foot on the land. In 1770, an expedition headed by Gaspar de Portolá crossed the area while returning to Mexico from Northern California. In 1776, a northbound party of explorers led by Juan Bautista de Anza camped there on its way from Mexico. Calabasas

459-637: A population of 100-200 in each village, and were settled around 2,000 years ago. These former villages, known as Ven-65, Ven-260 and Ven-261, are located on private lands near Ventu Park Road in Newbury Park. A smaller village, known as Yitimasɨh, was located where Wildwood Elementary School is located today. Artifacts retrieved in nearby Wildwood Regional Park include shell beads , arrowheads, and stone tools. Local villagers' first contact with Europeans came in 1770. The Spanish exploratory party led by Gaspar de Portolá , returning from its journey up

510-410: A population of 23,058. The population density was 1,780.4 inhabitants per square mile (687.4/km ). The Census reported that 23,049 people lived in households, 9 lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and none were institutionalized. Of 8,543 households, 3,320 (38.9%) had children under the age of 18 living at home, 5,124 (60.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 942 (11.0%) had

561-697: A portion of the Rancho El Conejo land grant) in 1910. A ranch, named the Janss Conejo Ranch , was utilized as a farm and to raise thoroughbred horses with the Santa Susanna Mountains and Simi Hills framing it. Television Westerns such as The Rifleman , Gunsmoke , and Bonanza were filmed in Janss Conejo between the 1950s and 1960s. It was also used as the filming locations for Disney's Davy Crockett, King of

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612-693: A shuttle and trolley service. It augments the service provided by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and funds its own municipal library (as opposed to participating in the Los Angeles County library system), runs the Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center, Creekside Klubhouse, public parks, and has a protected and maintained historical district called "Old Town Calabasas". Calabasas has two branches of

663-456: A stop at "El Triunfo". On de Anza's second expedition (1775–76), diarist Father Pedro Font referred to "many watering places, like those of El Triunfo and Los Conejos". Harold and Edwin Janss purchased ten thousand acres (40 km²) of land of what is now central Thousand Oaks from the heir of John Edwards, who had purchased the land from the de la Guerra heirs (all of the land was originally

714-818: Is a city in the southwestern region of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, California , United States. Situated between the foothills of the Santa Monica and Santa Susana mountains, 29.9 miles (48.1 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles , Calabasas has a population of 22,491 (as of July 1, 2022). The name Calabasas is an archaic Californio variant spelling of the Spanish word calabazas , meaning " winter squashes " (the area abounds in wild squashes). The Spanish botanist Jose Longinos Martinez recorded Las Calabazas as

765-549: Is a daily newspaper published in Camarillo, California and serves all of Ventura County , including the Conejo Valley. The Acorn is a local weekly newspaper covering Agoura Hills , Hidden Hills , Oak Park , North Ranch and Calabasas , while Thousand Oaks Acorn covers the cities of Thousand Oaks , Newbury Park and Westlake Village . KCLU is the only public radio station in Ventura County . In 2013

816-407: Is also connected to a small maintained hiking trail. Wild Walnut Park is an outdoor preserve located along Mulholland Highway in Calabasas. The park features walking paths and picnic benches. In 2020, a portion of the park was approved to be used as a dog park. City policies are enacted by a five-member city council. Council members serve overlapping four-year terms and are elected at-large, on

867-852: Is also known as one of the wealthiest cities in the United States. According to the city's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report , the top employers in the city are: During the dot-com bubble , a number of technology companies were located on a stretch of Agoura Rd. parallel to the US 101 Freeway, leading that area of Calabasas to develop a reputation as the "101 Technology Corridor". These businesses included several computer-networking companies Xylan (later Alcatel-Lucent ), Netcom Systems (later Spirent Communications ), Ixia Communications , j2 Global Communications , Tekelec , and software company Digital Insight . Although some of these companies have since relocated, been acquired, or ceased operations,

918-465: Is home to large variety of plant- and animal species, including for instance southwestern pond turtles , mountain lions , bobcats , black bears , deer , coyotes , and avifauna such as quails , golden eagles , hawks , owls , and numerous others. It contains the perennial South Fork of the Arroyo Conejo , riparian zone vegetation, steep-sided canyons, California oak woodlands , as well as wetlands . The Hill Canyon Wastewater Treatment Plant has

969-598: Is located near Chumash Indian Museum in Oakbrook Regional Park . This park is also home to 4-6,000 year old pictographs , which can be observed on docent-led tours. Satwiwa, which was first settled 13,000 years ago, was located at the foothills of Mount Boney , a sacred mountain to the Chumash people. The Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center is available for visitors. Two additional Chumash villages were found by Ventu Park Road. These had

1020-555: Is primarily responsible for legislative, financial, and political matters, while an appointed city manager serves as the city's chief executive. The city manager is primarily responsible for managing day-to-day operations and providing general oversight. The city manager is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the city council. In the California State Legislature , Calabasas is in the 24th Senate District , represented by Democrat Ben Allen , and in

1071-548: Is served by Arthur E. Wright Middle School, located on Las Virgenes Road, which prior to 2004, was the city's only middle school. Calabasas is also home to Chaparral, Round Meadow, Lupin Hill, and Bay Laurel public elementary schools, which are part of the Las Virgenes Unified School District, as well as the private Viewpoint School . Calabasas funds its own public transportation in the form of

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1122-594: Is visited by many Hindus and others from both in and outside California. The Hindu Temple Society of Southern California was incorporated in the State of California as a nonprofit religious organization on August 18, 1977. The City of Calabasas Community Services Department operates a number of facilities. These include: Brandon's Village is a public playground located at Gates Canyon Park in Calabasas. It serves over 5,000 special needs children from Calabasas and surrounding communities. Designed by Shane's Inspiration ,

1173-565: The 42nd Assembly District , represented by Democrat Jacqui Irwin . In the United States House of Representatives , Calabasas is in California's 26th congressional district , represented by Democrat Julia Brownley . In 2005, Calabasas voters overwhelmingly passed Measure D. The ordinance protects and preserves existing areas of open space in Calabasas by requiring two-thirds voter approval before any land in

1224-494: The Las Virgenes Unified School District . The district also serves the nearby communities of Agoura Hills, Bell Canyon, and Hidden Hills, and certain smaller areas. Calabasas High School is a part of the district. In January 2004, Alice C. Stelle Middle School, located at the corner of Mulholland Highway and Paul Revere Road, was opened to serve the eastern half of the city. The western half

1275-465: The Santa Monica and Santa Susana mountains. It is 29.9 miles (48.1 km) northwest of downtown Los Angeles (via US 101 ). The city is bordered by the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles to the northeast, Topanga to the east, Malibu to the south, Agoura Hills to the west, and Hidden Hills to the north. The commemorative El Camino Real runs east–west through Calabasas as

1326-814: The Santa Monica Mountains to the south. The valley is located in the Santa Monica Mountains on an elevated area. The largest non-retail employers in the Conejo Valley include Amgen , the Conejo Valley Unified School District , Los Robles Regional Medical Center , Anthem Blue Cross, California Lutheran University , Shire Biotechnology, Skyworks Solutions, PennyMac Mortgage and Sage Publications. Other notable employers include Jafra Cosmetics, Teledyne, J.D. Power, Dole Food Company, Guitar Center, Bank of America and Teradyne. The Ventura County Star

1377-841: The United States Postal Service located in Suite 10 at 4774 Park Granada, and at the Malibu Shell Post Office at 4807 Las Virgenes Road. The City of Calabasas contracts with the County of Los Angeles to provide emergency services.: The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates the Malibu/Lost Hills Station at 27050 Agoura Road in Calabasas. The Los Angeles County Fire Department provides medical and fire suppression services to Calabasas. LACFD operates two stations in

1428-534: The Ventura Freeway (US 101). By 2015, several annexations had increased the city's total land area to 13.6 square miles (35 km ). One of the oldest neighborhoods in Calabasas is Park Moderne, or the "Bird Streets". A former artists' colony , remnants remain of the club house, pool, and cabins scattered across streets with bird names, such as Meadow Lark, Blackbird, Bluebird, and Hummingbird located right behind Calabasas High School . Calabasas has

1479-573: The Comprehensive Second-Hand Smoke Control Ordinance that prohibits smoking in all public places in the City of Calabasas where other persons may be exposed to second-hand smoke. These places include indoor and outdoor businesses, hotels, parks, apartment common areas, restaurants, and bars where people can be reasonably expected to congregate or meet. Under the law, smoking outdoors in public areas within

1530-802: The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) since its incorporation in July 1977. La Branca is a narrow ravine or gorge that runs three miles from northern Newbury Park near the Rancho Conejo Playfields , to Hill Canyon near the Hill Canyon Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Conejo Canyons Open Space. La Branca has a gorge section with cliffs rising up to 300 feet (91 m). The preserve

1581-873: The Conejo Valley Tourism Improvement District (CVTID) was formed by the cities of Thousand Oaks and Agoura Hills. CVTID is a non-profit corporation that markets Conejo Valley as a Tourist Destination. Conejo Valley's two largest tourist attractions are the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Calabasas, California Calabasas ( / ˌ k æ l ə ˈ b æ s ə s / , CAL -ə- BASS -əs ; Spanish for " squashes ")

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1632-600: The Rabbit") is a region spanning both southeastern Ventura County and northwestern Los Angeles County in Southern California , United States . It is located in the northwestern part of the Greater Los Angeles Area . Communities in the Conejo Valley are Thousand Oaks , Newbury Park , Westlake Village , Oak Park , Agoura Hills , Lake Sherwood and a portion of Calabasas . In 1803,

1683-722: The Spanish land grant in the area was given the name Rancho El Conejo . In Spanish , conejo means " rabbit ", and refers to the rabbits common to the region, specifically the desert cottontail and brush rabbit species. The Chumash people inhabited region for thousands of years. Notable Chumash villages included Satwiwa ("The Bluffs") in Newbury Park , Sap'wi ("House of Deer") in Thousand Oaks , and Hipuk in Westlake Village . Sap'wi (Šihaw Ven-632i)

1734-588: The Wild Frontier and Westward Ho, the Wagons! both starring Fess Parker . Conejo Valley is a 900-foot-high (270 m) valley. The area is bordered by the San Fernando Valley and the city of Los Angeles to the east, Simi Hills to the north, Las Posas Hills and the Santa Rosa Valley to the northwest, Conejo Mountain (also known as Conejo Hills) and Oxnard Plain to the west, and

1785-587: The area continues to be home to a significant technology presence. The city sponsors many annual events including: The Calabasas Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 8:00am to 1:00pm at 23504 Calabasas Road. The Claretians (The Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Rome, or The Claretian Order) of the Catholic Church had come to Southern California by way of Mexico in

1836-584: The average family size was 3.11. The population consisted of 5,841 people (25.3%) under age 18, 1,875 people (8.1%) age 18 to 24, 5,025 people (21.8%) age 25 to 44, 7,414 people (32.2%) age 45 to 64, and 2,903 people (12.6%) age 65 or older. The median age was 41.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males age 18 and over. The 8,878 housing units averaged 685.5 per square mile (264.7/km ), of which 6,287 (73.6%) were owner-occupied, and 2,256 (26.4%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate

1887-562: The city designated as open space may be redesignated for another use. In 2007, the Calabasas City Council adopted Ordinance 2007–233, banning retail food establishments, nonprofit food providers, and city facilities from using food-packaging materials made of expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam). The ordinance requires food-service establishments in Calabasas to use environmentally acceptable packaging starting March 31, 2008, and to report ongoing compliance with this ordinance on

1938-434: The city is restricted to select "designated smoking areas". The law went into effect on March 16, 2006, garnering much local and national media attention. The full text of the ordinance may be found at Calabasas' official website. The ordinance was expanded in early 2008, requiring 80% of rental apartment buildings to be permanently designated as non-smoking units by January 1, 2012. Calabasas residents are zoned to schools in

1989-712: The city limits of a Los Angeles bedroom community ." On July 1, 1976, the Thousand Oaks-based News-Chronicle reported the formation of a Small Wilderness Area Preserves chapter to protect donated Canyon lands. Arroyo Conejo Nature Preserve was incorporated and organized in lieu of the Small Wilderness Group in July 1977. Conejo Valley 34°21′36″N 119°09′00″W  /  34.36000°N 119.15000°W  / 34.36000; -119.15000 The Conejo Valley ( Spanish : Valle del Conejo , meaning "Valley of

2040-463: The city. The population density was 1,528.8 inhabitants per square mile (590.3 inhabitants/km ). The 8,350 housing units averaged 566.7 per square mile (218.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 85.92% White (including a large Iranian community and people of Jewish faith or ancestry), 2.18% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 7.71% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.31% from other races, and 2.71% from two or more races. About 4.74% of

2091-628: The coast as far as San Francisco , entered the valley from the northwest. On the outward bound journey, the explorers had traveled up the Los Angeles River , then north to Castaic Junction , then followed the Santa Clara River back down to the coast. On the return trip, they sought a shorter route to the San Fernando Valley , and were guided by natives up and over the Conejo Grade . Franciscan missionary Juan Crespi kept

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2142-850: The early 1900s, working in Los Angeles inner-city missions. From 1952 to 1977, they operated the Theological Seminary of Claretville and the Immaculate Heart Claretian Novitiate on the former Gillette Estate, which they renamed Claretville. Thomas Aquinas College rented the Claretville campus from the Claretians from 1971 to 1978. When the Claretians sold their Claretville property in 1978 to Clare Prophet and her Church Universal and Triumphant , Thomas Aquinas College began construction on

2193-481: The first business day of each calendar year. In 2011, the City Council passed Ordinance 2011-282 which banned grocery stores, convenience stores (minimarts), liquor stores, drug stores, and pharmacies from furnishing single-use plastic carryout bags. The ordinance also requires that if those businesses furnish paper carryout bags, they must charge customers 10 cents per bag. In February 2006, Calabasas enacted

2244-647: The largest constructed wetlands in Ventura County , within approximately 15 acres (6.1 ha) of the Arroyo Conejo Nature Preserve. Natures Image has helped create this area by removal of invasive plant species, as well as the planting of 1,600 native trees, 7,000 emergent marsh plants, 6,000 low herbaceous wetland plants, and 1,200 riparian scrub plants. The area is home to the endemic Southwestern Pond Turtle , as well as large numbers of mallards , coots , herons , and numerous other species of freshwater fish and birds. The nature preserve

2295-404: The population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race. Of 8,350 households, 44.4% had children under the age of 18 living at home, 64.3% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were not families. About 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was age 65 or older. The average household size

2346-538: The surrounding residential area. The park includes a baseball diamond, tennis court, sand volleyball court, playground, and picnic tables. In 2018, the park was damaged during the Woolsey Fire , with playground equipment, landscaping, and irrigation needing repair. The park was renovated by the city, with reconstruction being completed in 2020. Calabasas Bark Park is a small dog park with a grass space and separated gated children's area with water fountains. The park

2397-570: Was $ 104,935, and for a family was $ 122,482. Males had a median income of $ 87,049 versus $ 46,403 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 48,189. About 2.1% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over. Russian and German were the most common ancestries. Iran and Canada were the most common foreign places of birth. The corporate headquarters of Harbor Freight Tools , The Cheesecake Factory , and DTS Inc. are located in Calabasas. Calabasas

2448-428: Was 1.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.2%. Around 17,769 people (77.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 5,280 people (22.9%) lived in rental housing units. According to the 2010 United States Census, Calabasas had a median household income of $ 124,583, with 6.6% of the population living below the federal poverty line. As of 2005, 23,123 people, 8,350 households, and 5,544 families resided in

2499-399: Was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.14. The population consisted of 28.6% under age 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% age 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males. According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the city

2550-639: Was highlighted in the Conservation Element of the General Plan in 1972 and later identified in the City's Conejo Canyons Study of 1976 as an area with particularly sensitive and important resources. The president of the Conejo Valley Audubon Society met with representatives from The Nature Conservancy in 1974. One visitor during these meetings mentioned how incredible it was to "find such a primordial setting within

2601-475: Was the name given to a ranchería in the Los Angeles area in 1795. The Leonis Adobe , in Old Town Calabasas, dates back to 1844 and is one of the oldest existing buildings in greater Los Angeles . The city was incorporated on April 5, 1991, making it the newest city in Los Angeles County . Calabasas is situated in the southwestern region of the San Fernando Valley , between the foothills of

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