Dolly Parton’s legacy and impact are felt by many in Long Beach – Press Telegram
Dolly Parton, the country music icon, had an incredible and personal impact on countless people across the country…
Dolly Parton dies at 80; 100,000 books for Fresno kids
A mural depicting Dolly Parton in Asheville, North Carolina. Photo by Wes McFee on Unsplash The country legend…
Patsy Ann Stewart | Newsletter
Patsy Ann Stewart, passed away peacefully at her home in Bakersfield, California, on August 13, 2026, at the…
Nora Jean Bolivar | Newsletter
Nora Jean Bolivar (DeBerry), 68, of Bakersfield, California, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and on July 31,…
Dick Miller, legendary lifeguard and community leader, dies at 93 – Press Telegram
Dick Miller, a legendary Long Beach chief lifeguard who strengthened and protected the city’s rich aquatic history for…
Passages: Memorial service set for former KGTV anchor and East County resident Bill Griffith
By Paul Levikow August 9, 2026 (El Cajon) – Memorial service plans have been announced for William “Bill”…
Local ‘Community Legend’ Pastor Sylvester Howard Remembered
Even amidst changing times, Pastor Howard’s life remained anchored in Scripture and dedicated to the tangible work of…
Susumu Tonegawa, a UCSD graduate who won a Nobel Prize in medicine, dies at 86 – San Diego Union-Tribune
Susumu Tonegawa, whose early years of research at UC San Diego and the Salk Institute in La Jolla…
Ed Eaton, Long Beach’s longest-serving city manager, dies at 83
Every Christmas, Jennifer Frangella would send bags of presents to her father, Ed Eaton, who carefully wrapped and…
Eric Washington remembered as community builder after tragic Compton shooting – Whittier Daily News
A five-minute walk with Eric Washington rarely took five minutes. Walking through Nickerson Gardens after a site visit…
Former Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty dies at 68 – East Bay Times
Former Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty died at age 68 on Sunday in Tennessee, leaving behind a legacy…
Billy Gene Mills, trailblazing LA City Council member and judge, dies at 96 – Daily Bulletin
Billy Gene Mills, a civil rights attorney, former Los Angeles City Council member and later Superior Court judge…