Remembering Peter Ross Tannenbaum, a powerful force in Berkeley politics
Peter Tannenbaum ran campaigns for dozens of local candidates and measures. One friend described him as the "great general of Berkeley’s rent-control battles."
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Remembering beloved former City Council member ‘Mim’ Hawley
Long active in local politics, Mim lived by her strong beliefs, from being an activist PTA president to protesting injustices to running for and winning a seat on the Council.
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Remembering Marian Altman, long-standing Berkeley educator and friend
"She had a knack of making us all feel listened to," said a former John Muir student. Altman taught and was principal there, and was a leader of the Berkeley Public Schools Fund.
In memoriam: Davida Coady, physician activist and founder of Options Recovery
She was born a coal miner’s daughter and went on to achieve global impact as a physician activist. Coady was 80.
Carroll Luther Peery, mentor to musicians, songwriter, Caffe Med’s ‘house astrologer’
An early interest in folk music led, for Peery, to a life of collaborations and friendships with musicians.
Remembering Erich Frisch and his passions for cooking, painting, music, travel, photography
Erich, whose career started at well-known restaurants like the Shattuck Hotel and Giovanni’s Pizza, loved the ocean and loved to read. His humor could also make anyone laugh.
Twig Shellman, long-time Telegraph Avenue craftsman, killed in car crash
He was a fixture on the avenue and was well-known for his metal sculptures and calming presence.
Bob Piper: Remembered for his passionate support of Bay Area transit and land use issues
Bob was a very thoughtful and philosophical person and was always quick with a joke or to make light of a situation.
Remembering Dana Harrison, influential Bay Area arts leader
Her superpower was making a deep connection with each person who came into her life, said her brother. “The love, laughter and friendship she created will reverberate forever."
Remembering musician, teacher, activist Margo Shafer
A student as well as a teacher, a fighter for just causes and much loved by her family, Margo Shafer's gentle spirit will always be cherished.
Remembering Constance Ruben, editor, sailor, traveler
She was known as 'Connie' to her friends.
Remembering Frances Townes, 101, fierce advocate for art and the homeless
At 70, Townes founded the Berkeley Ecumenical Chaplaincy to the Homeless to bring Berkeley’s churches together to provide meals, shelter, and other services to homeless people.
