News in Brief Calabasas Copes with the Crash
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Where Do You Where to Watch Nighttrek Report: Read Your Page 7 What to See Local Paper? in the January Sky See Page 11 See Page 13 ValleyVolume 35, Issue 48 A CompendiousVantage Source of Information January 30, 2020 News in Brief Calabasas Copes With the Crash Free Concerts on the Green The helicopter crash that killed basketball legend Kobe Bryant and eight others reverberated Summer Lineup Announced throughout the country and around the world - but happened right here in Calabasas. Investigators The Valley Cultural are still determining the cause of the crash at Foundation has released the this time; poor visibility is one factor. The crash lineup for their free summer happened just east of Las Virgenes Road, in the Concerts on the Green in foothills above the water district’s headquarters Warner Park. All concerts at Willow Springs. First responders and city take place Sunday afternoons officials immediately sprung into action to race to at 6 pm except for the July 4 the scene. Unfortunately there were no survivors. show. The crash site was cordoned off and a command Kicking off the season center set up on Las Virgenes Road. Mourners on June 7 is Kenny Cetera’s and residents flocked to the area once Kobe’s Chicago Experience. June 14 name was released. brings Spirit International - starring Lily Hernandez with Las Chikas and world- renowned Tierra to the stage. “Diamond is Forever” - Tribute to Neil Diamond David J. Sherry as comes to the park on June 21, Neil Diamond with Tribe - “Sixtees A to Z” playing June 28. Beach Boys rolls into the Councilman Bob park July 26 and “Fleetwood Bluemenfield’s July 4th Mac vs. Heart” Mirage Fireworks Extravaganza visions of Fleetwood Mac, presented by Keyes Motors Dog and Butterfly the Heart with a concert will take over Experience rock the August 2. the park on Saturday, July 4. August 8 “Steely Jam” - Sunday, July 12, brings Tribute to Steely Dan headlines “The Long Run” - Tribute and finishing up the season on to The Eagles” to Warner August 16 is Kalimba - The Park, and July 19 “The Spirit of Earth Wind and Fire. Coma La Flor Band” - For more information on Tribute to Selena headlines. the concert season, sponsorship The “Surf City All or VCF membership visit valleycultural.org. Stars” - Tribute to the Emergency personnel, city The City of Calabasas flew officials and mourners The crowd of devastated fans and curiosity the flags at City Hall at packed Las Virgenes Road seekers impeded recovery operations, and was half- mast in honor of all the morning of the crash. moved to Juan de Anza Park, which quickly the victims of the helicopter became an impromptu memorial to Kobe. crash in their city. New Mountain Lion Discovered The National Park Service has announced the discovery of a new mountain lion within their study range. P-80 is the latest cat to join their 18-year study. The five- to six-year old female was found in the Woolsey Fire burn area. She weighs approximately 82 pounds - and didn’t look happy when the camera captured her image. Traffic on Las Virgenes Road between Agoura Road Sheriff’s rescue officers on site the Santa Monica Mountains officials are interested to learn and Lost Hills was shut down for several days to morning of the crash at command what her home range is and what other big cats she is related to. allow NTSB and recovery officials unfettered access. headquarters. Photos: Dan Stepenosky Page 2, Valley News Group, January 30, 2020 JANUARY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR WOODLAND HILLS: Calling all mystery fans! Join the Woodland Hills Library on Monday, February 3, at 6 pm as they discuss a different mystery novel each month. Copies will be available at the Information Desk for those interested in reading along and discussing. The book Save being discussed is Bangkok 8 by John Burdett. During the Exclusive WEST HILLS: The next meeting of the West Hills Neighborhood Council will be on Thursday, February 6, from 7 pm to 9:30 pm at deToledo High School (22622 Vanowen St.). AAA Travel CALABASAS: The City of Calabasas will be hosting an E-Waste Roundup on Saturday, February 1 from 10 am to 3 pm in the Albertson’s parking lot (26521 Agoura Rd.). For a list of accepted items, visit Sale ! cityofcalabasas.com/ewaste.html. You May Receive: WEST HILLS: A free workshop for kids called “Heart String Art” is • Limited time special o ers on a variety presented at Home Depot, (22855 Victory Blvd.) on Saturday, February of land and cruise vacations 1, from 9 am to noon. Kids keep their crafts and receive a free apron, • Exclusive Member Benefi ts Featured O er: pin and certificate. * • AND MORE! 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