Obituary | Barbara Agnew Whalen, 1936-2026
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Lovingly known as Bobbie, the longtime Piedmonter and philanthropist is remembered for her devotion to God, her family and friends.
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Obituary | Wynne Augherton Ahern, 1964-2025
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Wynne is remembered as a vibrant, adventurous friend and mother who loved music and animals. A celebration of life is being planned for Spring 2026.Around Town
Obituary | Daley Mae Sarver Humphries, 1948-2025
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Daley is remembered for her warmth, Cal spirit, and being a "Mom to all." A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 23 at Piedmont Community Hall.Around Town
Obituary | Marianne Buroff Sheldon, 1946-2025
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The longtime Piedmont resident and Mills College professor is remembered for her distinguished scholarship, resilience, and dedication to family.Milestones
Obituary | Maria Carson-Breber, 1964-2025
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In addition to a lifetime of accomplishments, Maria is remembered by her family as a bright light who could turn strangers into friends.Bay Area
George Smoot, Berkeley Nobel physicist who mapped the universe’s afterglow, dies at 80
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Smoot joined the UC Berkeley faculty in 1994. Three years later, he helped found the Berkeley Center for Cosmological Physics, which he later endowed with $500,000 from his Nobel winnings.Milestones
California officials mourn Democratic leader and ‘champion of the poor’ John Burton, 92
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The former California Democratic Congressman, state assemblyman, and state senate president died Sunday at the age of 92.Obituary
Mt. Diablo High School community grieves student, 16, killed in Walnut Creek crash
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A GoFundMe account has been created in honor of Alina Safi and had raised more than $11,000 as of Friday evening.Milestones
Obituary | Tom Bjornson, 1945 – 2025
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The lifelong sports enthusiast is remembered for his loving commitment to family, community, and coaching.Obituary
Bill Neukom remembered as a guiding force behind Giants’ first SF championship
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Bill Neukom, who led the Giants to their first San Francisco World Series title, has died at 83.berkeley
