La Villa Deli quietly reopens after death of sandwich king ‘Chris Combo’
A massive wreath of white-and-blue flowers stands outside La Villa Delicatessen, just under the ravioli sign — a…
Late Betty Reid Soskin, author, activist and park ranger, celebrated – Times Herald Online
OAKLAND — Activist, writer, musician, trailblazer — all are words used to describe the late Betty Reid Soskin,…
Late Betty Reid Soskin, author, activist and park ranger, celebrated – The Press Democrat
OAKLAND — Activist, writer, musician, trailblazer — all are words used to describe the late Betty Reid Soskin,…
La Villa Deli legend Chris Bertucelli dies at 47
Chris Bertucelli made friends faster than you can stack salami on a roll. For years, customers have known…
Doug Moe, who brought life to the NBA as a coach in the 1980s, dies at 87
By EDDIE PELLS DENVER (AP) — Doug Moe, who won an ABA title with the Oakland Oaks as…
Michael Silverblatt, longtime KCRW ‘Bookworm’ host dies in LA home at 73 – San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Michael Silverblatt, who hosted KCRW’s “Bookworm” program for 33 years, has died after struggling with various health challenges…
Dave Hodges, Belly Up co-founder, dies at age 79 – San Diego Union-Tribune
It was the early 1970s, and University of San Diego accounting graduate Dave Hodges was looking for a…
Jim Vargas of Sausalito, veteran television reporter, dies at 78
Jim Vargas, a Sausalito resident with a 41-year television news career, died Jan. 14 at MarinHealth Medical Center.…
Paul Dobson, who through his restaurant helped shape the cultural and civic life of San Diego, dies at 82 – San Diego Union-Tribune
Paul Dobson, amateur bullfighter, English literature and opera lover, and, above all, San Diego’s consummate host to San…
Qualcomm co-founder Harvey White loved his work, his family, his Padres and his hometown – San Diego Union-Tribune
During his more than 50 years in San Diego, Harvey P. White left a distinct impression on the…
Korean War veteran Stan Levin remembered for his tireless activism – San Diego Union-Tribune
Stan Levin, a Korean War veteran who spent the later years of his life as a passionate anti-war…
Jerry Cesak, longtime ‘Jeff & Jer’ radio show co-host, remembered for his heart, generosity – San Diego Union-Tribune
Jerry Cesak, who was a fixture on San Diego radio for 27 years as co-host of the “Jeff…