The City of Calabasas is located in the southwest portion of the San Fernando Valley north of Malibu and west of Los Angeles. Calabasas was founded as a community away from the urbanization and congestion of the sprawling Los Angeles metropolitan area. A family-oriented community that is home to about 25,000 people, Calabasas is a city youthful in age but with deep roots. From its early days, Calabasas has maintained a pioneer spirit as "The Last of the Old West." Calabasas’s success stories include the following:
- Ruth Willer Rental Assistance Program: The Ruth Willer Rental Assistance Program provides financial support to keep seniors and permanently disabled Calabasas residents in their homes amidst challenges faced by rising rents, economic hardship, and an aging population.
- Bradon’s Village: A Universally Accessible Playground: Gates Canyon Park in Calabasas is home to Brandon’s Village, a universally accessible playground that has become a magnet in the Los Angeles area for families seeking a safe, clean and accessible playground for children of all abilities.
- Secondhand Smoke Control Ordinance: In 2006, Calabasas passed the landmark Comprehensive Second-Hand Smoke Control Ordinance which prohibits smoking in all public places in the City at times when other persons can be exposed to secondhand smoke.
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The City of Upland (population approximately 73,700) was founded in 1906 and is nestled at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in the heart of San Bernardino County. Broad, beautiful tree-lined streets winding graciously below the majestic snow-capped San Gabriel Mountains are the trademark of the City of Upland. The City of Upland has successfully blended its naturally dramatic setting with unique shopping, popular restaurants, businesses and professional buildings and modern technology. Upland’s success stories include the following:
- City Partnerships: Upland is known as the City of Gracious Living, and though the City has had its fair share of economic speed bumps, Upland is a city whose businesses support a strong sense of community.
- Community Programs: Upland’s community programs include a First Time Home Buyer Program, an Emergency Repairs Program, a Housing Improvement Program, a Reviving and Enhancing Neighborhoods Program, and an Upland Pride Paint Program.
- Emergency Operation Plan: The preservation of life and property is an inherent responsibility of local, state and federal government. The City of Upland has prepared and Emergency Operation Plan to ensure the most effective and economical allocation of resources.
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