🌱 Patch AM: Did LA hospitals really ban the baby name “Kobe”?

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In today's newsletter:

• Did LA hospitals really ban the baby name “Kobe”?
• How a Calabasas yoga class turned into Jerry O’Connell’s courtroom drama

Also on today's calendar: Edwards Enterprises Toilet Replacement Packag Ends Dec 31 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Heavy rain, thunderstorm, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.
• Thursday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 63, low: 53.
• Friday: A couple of showers, with a high of 60 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• No, Hospitals Haven't Banned the Name ‘Kobe' (mandatory.com) — Calabasas is briefly highlighted as the site of Kobe Bryant’s tragic 2020 helicopter crash, which sparked worldwide mourning and even a surge in babies named Kobe and Gianna. The piece mainly debunks a viral rumor claiming Los Angeles hospitals will ban the name “Kobe” starting in 2026, noting there’s no evidence any such policy exists.
   

• Jerry O'Connell Testified Against the Yoga Bandit Who Stole His Belongings After She Was Arrested: ‘I'm a Snitch!' (people.com) — A Calabasas yoga class turned memorable for Jerry O’Connell after a thief slipped into Oxygen Yoga and Fitness and stole his wallet and phone from his sneakers. He later testified in court after the suspect, linked to similar thefts at other California studios, was arrested, though his sentimental keepsakes were never recovered and only his financial losses were refunded.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Calabasas

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 26

• 2025 Ernie Tourney
  Calabasas High School, 22855 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day - Office Closed
  Calabasas Chamber of Commerce , 23945 Calabasas Rd UNIT 216 , Calabasas

Friday December 26

• Holiday Road
  King Gillette Ranch, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority , 26800 Mulholland Hwy , Calabasas
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Knitting and Crochet Club
  Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
  1:00 pm
• Holiday Road
  King Gillette Ranch, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority , 26800 Mulholland Hwy , Calabasas
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Kids Club - The Commons Calabasas
  The Commons at Calabasas , 4799 Commons Way , Calabasas
  5:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Edwards Enterprises Toilet Replacement Packag Ends Dec 31
  9:00 am
• Computer Classes
  Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
  3:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Knitting and Crochet Club
  Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 24

• Holiday Road LA 2025: 12/24
  King Gillette Ranch, Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority , 26800 Mulholland Hwy , Calabasas
  5:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Christmas Day - Office Closed
  Calabasas Chamber of Commerce , 23945 Calabasas Rd UNIT 216 , Calabasas

Friday December 26

• Only For Laughs
  HAHA Comedy Club , 4712 Lankershim Blvd , North Hollywood
  8:00 pm
• Rising Star Comedy Contest
  HAHA Comedy Club , 4712 Lankershim Blvd , North Hollywood
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Kylie Jenner Puts Concrete L.A. Megamansion on the Market for $48 Million (mansionglobal.com)

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• Mountain Lion P-129 Captured Near Wildlife Crossing Site (iheart.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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