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🌱 Patch AM: How to get Calabasas tickets for the wildlife crossing’s big debut
Coming up on the Calabasas Patch calendar: Annual Mayoral Luncheon with Calabasas Mayor James R. Bozajian
What's up Calabasas! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How to get Calabasas tickets for the wildlife crossing's big debut
- Which Kobe Nikes still define hoops culture after his Calabasas tragedy?
- How a Calabasas crash photo connects Kobe to a future QB
Also on today's calendar: Annual Mayoral Luncheon with Calabasas Mayor James R. Bozajian and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 98, low: 74.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The world's largest wildlife crossing is finally opening this December with a public celebration — here's how to get tickets (secretlosangeles.com) — Calabasas residents can join the public celebration for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing's grand opening on December 2, 2026, at King Gillette Ranch. The event will feature a live-streamed ribbon-cutting, family-friendly activities, and details on how this massive 101 Freeway overpass will reconnect local wildlife habitats and improve safety for drivers and animals alike. 
• Mamba Forever: Ranking Kobe Bryant's Top 10 Nike Sneakers (bossip.com) — Kobe Bryant's legacy, including his death in a Calabasas helicopter crash, frames a deep dive into his most iconic Nike sneakers. The piece explains how his low-top designs reshaped basketball footwear and why certain models still dominate NBA courts and Los Angeles streetwear years after his passing.
• Last Known Photo Of Kobe Bryant Before Helicopter Crash Resurfaces & His Message To Future Michigan QB Is Heartbreaking (totalprosports.com) — Kobe Bryant's fatal helicopter crash in Calabasas is revisited through a resurfaced fan selfie believed to be one of his last photos. The story follows that young fan, now Michigan-bound quarterback Brady Smigiel, and reflects on how Kobe's legacy still shapes today's NBA stars and fans.
📸 Around Calabasas
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Calabasas
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- Annual Mayoral Luncheon with Calabasas Mayor James R. Bozajian →
Calabasas Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada, Calabasas
11:00 am - Mayoral Luncheon With Calabasas Mayor James R. Bozajian
Calabasas Chamber of Commerce Calabasas Country Club 4515 Park Entrada Calabasas, CA 91302 Outdoor Patio
11:30 am - Back to School Night 2nd-5th
Round Meadow Elementary School Calabasas, CA 91302
4:30 pm - White Oak Back to School Night
White Oak Elementary School Calabasas, CA 91302
5:30 pm - 1st-5th Back to School Night
Bay Laurel Elementary School Calabasas, CA 91302
5:45 pm - ASB: Freshmen Movie Night: Students Only
Agoura High School Calabasas, CA 91302
7:00 pm - Ambassadors Meeting via Zoom
Calabasas Chamber of Commerce via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88007545528?pwd=REVrVjFYSWNQczBSSkNxYW5za09hQT09 Meeting ID: 880 0754 5528 Passcode: 373812 Dial by your location +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Parent Ed With Ms. Mendoza
Mariposa School of Global Education , 6050 Calmfield Ave, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, USA
4:15 pm - Off The Grid at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum →
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga
7:30 pm - Mayoral Luncheon With Calabasas Mayor James R. Bozajian
Calabasas Chamber of Commerce Calabasas Country Club 4515 Park Entrada Calabasas, CA 91302 Outdoor Patio
11:30 am - Back to School Night 2nd-5th
Round Meadow Elementary School Calabasas, CA 91302
4:30 pm - White Oak Back to School Night
White Oak Elementary School Calabasas, CA 91302
5:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
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- Hi neighbors.
This is my second attempt at finding a home for our sweet dog Sandy. We took her in temporarily on an emergency situation from a mentally ill… (Nextdoor Stokes Canyon) - A child is mobbed by a pack of Golden Retrievers.
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🗞 Nearby News
Hidden Hills
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- Will Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet Have Kids? She reveals plan in surprising FaceTime on The Girls. (cosmopolitan.com)
Topanga
- Cheez-It Food Court Pop-Up Coming To Westfield Topanga In September (patch.com)
- Chain Partners With General Mills to Launch 'Chain Snacks' at Westfield Topanga Mall (generalmills.com)
- Concrete Furniture Designer – Zen Shack Studios (shoutoutla.com)
Malibu
- 2 Malibu Beaches Unsafe For Swimming Due To Bacteria Levels (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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