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🌱 Patch AM: How did Calabasas hand Thousand Oaks its first big loss?
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In today's newsletter:
- How did Calabasas hand Thousand Oaks its first big loss?
- How a Calabasas mansion became ground zero in Denise Richards’ divorce
- Why Kevin Gates’ $4.7 million Calabasas home is under scrutiny
Also on today's calendar: Glow Lagree Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Calabasasfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Calabasasfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 46 degrees.
- Saturday: Windy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 51.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Prep talk: Calabasas basketball team is surging with 11 wins in last 12 games (latimes.com subscription) — Calabasas hoops fans have plenty to cheer about as the Coyotes have won 11 of their last 12 games, including handing Thousand Oaks its first loss in a Marmonte League opener. Junior guard Johnny Thyfault has become a standout with strong scoring and highlight-reel dunks after transferring into Calabasas. 
2. Denise Richards blasts ‘outrageous' ex Aaron Phyper for begging people for money (pagesix.com) — A Calabasas rental home once shared by Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers is at the center of their messy divorce, with a court ordering them to vacate after unpaid rent. Richards is criticizing Phypers and his family for launching a GoFundMe tied to their eviction and ongoing custody and financial disputes, while she says she’ll share more details after the divorce is finalized.
3. Kevin Gates Calls Out Women for Sending DMs to His Partner—But He's 'Not Sorry' (complex.com) — A legal dispute involving rapper Kevin Gates and ex-partner Dreka Gates includes claims about his purchase of a $4.7 million home in Calabasas. Court filings allege he flaunted an extravagant lifestyle while she now seeks child and spousal support. Residents may recognize how Calabasas continues to surface in high-profile celebrity property battles.
4. Rep. Julia Brownley, who represents Ventura and LA counties, won't seek reelection for 8th term (dailynews.com) — Calabasas residents will see a change in congressional representation as Rep. Julia Brownley, whose 26th District includes the city, announced she won’t seek reelection for an eighth term. She highlighted work on health care, veterans’ issues, infrastructure, and climate, and pledged to stay engaged in public service even after leaving Congress.
📸 Around Calabasas
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Calabasas
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★ Featured events ★
- PAWS to Read
Calabasas Library, 200 Civic Center Way, Calabasas
11:30 am
Saturday January 10
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Other local events
- Knitting and Crochet Club
Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
1:00 pm - Glow Lagree Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
4937 Las Virgenes Rd , Calabasas
12:00 pm - Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting - Glow Lagree
Glow Lagree , 4937 Las Virgenes Road Suite 202 , Calabasas
12:00 pm - Kids Club - The Commons Calabasas
The Commons at Calabasas , 4799 Commons Way , Calabasas
5:00 pm - Calabasas Chamber's Networking Breakfast Workshop
Lovi's Delicatessen , 24005 Calabasas Rd , Calabasas
7:30 am - Good Morning Calabasas! Networking Breakfast
Lovi's Delicatessen , 24005 Calabasas Road , Calabasas
7:30 am - Agoura vs Calabasas
Calabasas High School , 22855 Mulholland Hwy , Calabasas
4:00 pm
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Friday January 16
📣 Calabasas Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Steely Dan Tribute by Doctor Wu
The Canyon - Agoura Hills , 28912 Roadside Dr , Agoura Hills
6:00 pm - A Faery Hunt Enchantment
Orcutt Ranch , 23600 Roscoe Blvd , West Hills
10:30 am - Music and Movement for Babies
Agoura Hills Library , 29901 Ladyface Ct , Agoura Hills
11:30 am - Last Call For Zane
Brightstar Performing Arts , 1776 Erringer Rd #100 , Simi Valley
2:00 pm
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- "Avoid the area" due to police activity near Richardson Middle School, Torrance, California.
8:45AM on Jan 7: Report of police activity near Richardson Middle School, Torrance, California. (Nextdoor ) - Multiple police pursuits in Los Angeles overnight resulted in five suspects in custody.
2:21AM on Jan 8: LAPD is in pursuit of a burglary suspect in South Los Angeles. (Nextdoor )
- Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Unarmed Roving Patrol in Calabasas. Apply here.
- Kroger posted a job opening for Bakery/Deli Clerk in Calabasas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Calabasas here.
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