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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.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.Around Town
Obituary | David Norman Lillevand, Jr., 1937-2025
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Funeral services will be held on July 29 for the longtime Piedmont resident who is remembered as a beloved coach, accomplished attorney, and friend to all.Obituary
One woman’s legacy: Honoring trailblazing theoretical physicist Mary K. Gaillard, 86
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In the 1970s, Gaillard emerged as one of the earliest and most effective proponents of quark theory.Around Town
Obituary | Austin Linnane, 1964 – 2025
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Linnane is remembered for a life full of love, laughter, and helping others. A funeral mass will be held in Ireland on July 7.Milestones
Obituary | William S. Coysh, 1953-2025
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Coysh is remembered for his devotion to family, friends, Cal, and the Yankees. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 19 at the Piedmont Community Church.Around Town
Obituary | Marolyn Stanley, 1928–2025
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The fourth-generation Californian and longtime Piedmonter is remembered for her creativity and dedication to family, friends, and community.Milestones
