Much of the world is mourning the loss of Kobe Bryant and eight others who were vital to our Newport Beach and Huntington Beach communities. Some of his children were enrolled in Harbor Day Elementary School and after-school programs in the community. No matter how famous and wealthy he became, he stuck to his family values and regularly attended Mass. It is sad that Newport Beach is stereotyped as fake and home to the nouveau riche. Joseph Klunder grew up in Newport Beach and now teaches in China.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 03, 2020 17:03 UTC