David James Carnahan | Newsletter
David was born on April 18, 1966, in Taft, CA to Jim and Sandra Carnahan. David passed away…
Remembering Lellingby Boyce, educator, singer, storyteller
Lellingby Boyce. Courtesy of her family Lellingby Annabelle Barbara Boyce (born Barbara Jean Flunder), a beloved educator, storyteller,…
Remembering Scott William Hall, Berkeley firefighter for 34 years
Scott William Hall. Courtesy: Berkeley firefighters Those who knew Fire Captain Scott William Hall of the Berkeley Fire Department will not be…
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.…