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Spotted on the Calabasas calendar: 9th Annual Fredrick Michael Gibson 5K/10K and Half Marathon Run

Good morning Calabasas! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Calabasas' mayor revealed about taxes and city services funding
- See how Khloé's spooky setup compares to your Halloween decorations
- Why Dr. Phil is hanging onto his Calabasas mansion
Also on today's calendar: 9th Annual Fredrick Michael Gibson 5K/10K and Half Marathon Run and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, temps: high: 73, low: 57.
- Monday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. United Chambers Celebrates 20 Years of Showcasing Local Mayors (valleynewsgroup.com) — Calabasas Mayor James Bozajian used the United Chambers Mayor's Lunch to highlight that Calabasas has no gross receipts tax and relies on a one percent sales tax to fund services like fire and sheriff. He emphasized the city's small population, limited property tax revenue, and commitment to maintaining the quality of life that attracts residents.
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2. Khloé Kardashian transforms $17 million mansion with jaw-dropping Halloween decorations (newsbreak.com) — Fans in and around Calabasas get a peek at how neighbor Khloé Kardashian has turned her $17 million Hidden Hills mansion into a full-on Halloween spectacle, complete with fog, giant Jack Skellingtons, and dramatic lighting. The story also notes she previously sold her Calabasas home for $15.5 million after building side‑by‑side estates with Kris Jenner, and touches on her current family life.
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3. Dr. Phil Lists Palatial Beverly Hills Estate for $67.5 Million-More Than Double What He Paid (beaumontenterprise.com) — Calabasas homeowners might be interested to know Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw still own a $6.6 million mansion in the city while they list their massive Beverly Hills estate for $67.5 million. The article details the Beverly Hills compound's luxury features, the couple's broader property portfolio, and recent scrutiny over Dr. Phil's failed Chapter 11 bid for his media startup.
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4. Celebrities Who Live in Calabasas & Hidden Hills (ranker.com) — Several high-profile celebrities, including multiple Kardashian-Jenner family members, own homes in Calabasas and neighboring Hidden Hills, keeping the area firmly on the pop-culture map. From multimillion-dollar compounds to former celebrity estates, their properties highlight how this small city has become a favored enclave for entertainment industry figures.
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📸 Around Calabasas
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Calabasas
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★ Featured events ★
- 9th Annual Fredrick Michael Gibson 5K/10K and Half Marathon Run →
Rancho Simi Community Park @ 1765 Royal Ave, Simi Valley, CA, 93065,
7:00 am - Blood Drive - Give the Gift of Life →
Tarantula Hill Brewing Co., 244 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks
12:00 pm
Sunday October 11
Thursday October 15
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Other local events
- Public Workshop for the Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project →
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, 4232 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas
6:30 pm - Public Workshop →
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, 4232 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas
6:30 pm - Calabasas Pumpkin Festival: Beer Garden & Business Expo →
Calabasas CA - Rotary Santa Rosa World Polio Torch Relay →
Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa
2:00 pm - Trust Administration Workshop with attorney Maria V. Primushko →
Cambria Hotel Calabasas - Malibu, 26400 Rondell St, Calabasas
6:03 pm - Networking Luncheon with Cadillac of Calabasas →
Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada, Calabasas
11:30 am - CZC California Pickleball Fundraiser →
Calabasas Pickleball Club, 5155 Old Scandia Ln, Calabasas
12:00 pm - Pumpkin Party →
Leonis Adobe Museum, 23537 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas
1:00 pm - Spooky Village at Gelson's Village Calabasas →
Gelson's Village Calabasas, 22277 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas
3:00 pm - TEN Calabasas →
Workwise Law, 23945 Calabasas Rd Suite 210, Calabasas
5:30 pm
Thursday October 15
Sunday October 18
Wednesday October 21
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
Wednesday October 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Santa Barbara Fiduciary Launches Presidio Private to Help Families Prepare for the "What Ifs" —Cheryl Ebner Read on Patch
- ⚠️ Magnitude 3.19 earthquake reported
Oct 9 at 12:44 AM PDT: 3.19 magnitude earthquake occurred near Signal Hill, CA. More than 1072 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
- City of Calabasas California posted a job opening for Lifeguard in Calabasas. Apply here.
- Belmont Village Calabasas posted a job opening for Line Cook in Calabasas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Calabasas here.
Ok Calabasas! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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