Orion Keith Ray | Newsletter
Orion Keith Ray, born March 27, 1954, to Lebert and Helen (Callaway) Ray in Taft, California, went home…
Anthony Gagliardi, Mr. Generosity of Long Beach, dies at 79 – Press Telegram
Anthony Gagliardi, known as Long Beach’s Mr. Generosity for his extraordinary support of charitable organizations with his creative…
Remembering Tom Conroy, master bookbinder
Tom Conroy with his bookbinding press. Credit: Jeff Peachey Tom Conroy, a master bookbinder, died on Nov. 11…
Alice Wong remembered as key figure in disability rights movement
San Francisco disability justice advocate Alice Wong, who died Nov. 14 at age 51, was a key figure…
Laurie Ellen Makature of Long Beach, 1947-2025 | Obituaries
Laurie Ellen Makature, a lifelong resident of Long Beach, California, passed away peacefully on Nov. 11, 2025, at…
Remembering Joan Bieder, 83, who broke ground in journalism
Joan Bieder. Courtesy of her friends Editors’ note: This story first appeared in J. The Jewish News of…
Richard Theodore Winslow | Newsletter
12/10/1943 – 10/12/2025 Richard Theodore Winslow was born on December 10th, 1941 in Clovis, California to parents Gareld…
Long Beach celebrates the life of Skip Keesal, legendary Long Beach lawyer and philanthropist – Press Telegram
The celebration of life for the beloved and legendary Long Beach lawyer, community leader and philanthropist, Samuel “Skip”…
Remembering Catherine Lynch, Berkeley elementary teacher
Catherine Lynch. Courtesy of her family Catherine Lynch of Berkeley passed away after a brief illness on Oct.…
George Atkinson, former Oakland Raiders’ controversial, hard-hitting safety, dies at 78
George Atkinson, the last member of the Oakland Raiders’ famed “Soul Patrol,” a hard-hitting, rule-bending defensive backfield that…
Daniel Tucker, influential tribal leader, dies at 73 – San Diego Union-Tribune
Daniel Tucker, an important leader in the Native American community who was known for being generous and influential,…
Carol Davis, ‘First Lady of Raider Nation’ and co-owner, dead at 93
Carol Davis, co-owner of the Raiders and Aces, died on Friday at the age of 93, the team…