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‘Whiter Shade of Pale’ singer Gary Brooker dies at 76
LONDON — Gary Brooker, the Procol Harum frontman who sang one of the 1960s’ most enduring hits, “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” has died. He was 76. The English rock band said Brooker died at his home on...
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San Jose State sports legend Lawrence Fan dead at 67
Lawrence Fan, the biggest champion and unofficial historian of San Jose State athletics, died on Feb. 21. He was 67. The school announced Wednesday that Fan had died. No cause was given. Fan, a San...
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Actor Sally Kellerman dies at 84; received Oscar nomination for ‘MASH’
By Andrew Dalton | Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sally Kellerman, the Oscar and Emmy nominated actor who played Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in director Robert Altman’s 1970 film “MASH,” died...
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Flags to fly at half-staff for Monterey County police officer shot and killed...
SALINAS — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday ordered flags at the state capitol to be flown at half-staff in honor of a Monterey County police officer who was shot and killed during a traffic stop. Salinas...
View ArticleDianne Feinstein’s husband Richard Blum dies after long battle with cancer
Richard C. Blum, a longtime Bay Area businessman and husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, died at home Sunday night after a long battle with cancer. He was 86 years old. Blum served as president and...
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Memorial held for longtime Piedmont resident William Blackwell
PIEDMONT — A private memorial was held Saturday for a man who loved geometry and chocolate but not vegetables. Related Articles Piedmont thefts last year up sharply from 2020, police chief says...
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Alan Ladd Jr., film producer who gave George Lucas the green light to make...
By Jake Coyle | Associated Press NEW YORK — Alan Ladd Jr., the Oscar-winning producer and studio boss who as a 20th Century Fox executive greenlit “Star Wars,” has died. He was 84. Ladd died Wednesday,...
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Shane Warne, Australian cricket great, dies at 52
By Dennis Passa | Associated Press Shane Warne, who was considered to be the greatest bowler in cricket history and helped Australia win the World Cup in 1999, has died. He was 52. Fox Sports...
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‘Good Times’ actor Johnny Brown dies at 84
Actor Johnny Brown, who played building superintendent Nathan Bookman on the 1970s sitcom “Good Times,” has died, according to an Instagram post from his daughter, Sharon Brown. He was 84 and died on...
View ArticleWhy Hayward officers, Alameda County sheriff’s deputies will be filling in...
FREMONT — While Fremont police officers attend funeral services over a 32-hour period this weekend, Hayward cops working overtime and reassigned Alameda County sheriff’s deputies will be patrolling the...
View ArticleEmotional service for Fremont police Capt. Fred Bobbitt
Fremont police Capt. Fred Bobbitt was remembered Saturday morning as a man who loved his family, loved his community and could make a friend of anyone he met. The popular police veteran died...
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After beloved cyclist dies in Santa Clara County, volunteer and cycling group...
SAN JOSE – After beloved volunteer and avid cycler Ellen Le was tragically killed by an SUV driver while riding last month, volunteers from Veggielution Eastside Connect and Silicon Valley Bicycle...
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In tearful ceremony, Oakland street renamed for slain journalist Chauncey Bailey
OAKLAND — Friends, family and former colleagues of slain local journalist Chauncey Bailey held back emotions as they unveiled the Oakland street sign that now bears his name and marks the site of his...
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Snapp Shots: Berkeley Waving Man to be remembered on birthday
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 20 years since Mr. Charles died. If the name isn’t familiar, you might remember him as the Berkeley Waving Man. That’s what some people called him, while others...
View ArticleCharles Entenmann dies; helped family’s Long Island bakery go national
BAY SHORE, N.Y. (AP) — Charles Edward Entenmann, who helped turn his family’s New York-based bakery into a national brand, died in Florida at age 92. Entenmann died Feb. 24 in Hialeah, his son, Charles...
View Article‘Gifted artist’ Ron Miles dies of a rare blood disorder at 58
Jazz great Ron Miles died March 8 at his home in Denver. His death — which was confirmed by his manager and producer Hans Wendl, according to a news release from Blue Note Records — was due to...
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Actor Emilio Delgado dies; he played Luis on ‘Sesame Street’ for more than 40...
By Brian Lowry | CNN Emilio Delgado, who spent more than 40 years entertaining generations of children playing the Fix-It Shop owner Luis on “Sesame Street,” has died, according to his manager. He was...
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Memorial for slain Monterey County police officer reflected outpouring of...
SALINAS — One by one, family and fellow law enforcement colleagues stood and spoke at a public memorial Thursday for Salinas police officer Jorge David Alvarado Jr., who was shot and killed last month...
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Sally Schmitt dies at 90; culinary pioneer was co-founder of French Laundry...
By Neil Genzlinger | The New York Times News Service Sally Schmitt, who with her husband, Don, opened the French Laundry, the now-famous restaurant in Napa Valley in 1978, and in doing so helped...
View ArticleBobbie Nelson, sister of country music legend, dies at 91
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Bobbie Nelson, the older sister of country music legend Willie Nelson and longtime pianist in his band, has died, her family said. She was 91. An original member of the Willie...
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