One of California's most beloved foods is based on a myth

The frozen bananas, as well as the beloved Balboa Bar ice cream bar, were invented on Balboa Island decades ago.  Here’s the ...

Legendary Director Don Bluth Shoots Down Rumors Surrounding Classic Film

Bluth shot down this rumor by stating, “This is not true. Don’t believe everything you read on the internet.” The director ...
The Independent

Don Schlitz death: Legendary country music songwriter behind The Gambler, dies aged 73

Get the inside track from Roisin O'Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Don Schlitz, the acclaimed country music songwriter behind ...
Rolling Stone

Don Schlitz, Songwriter of Kenny Rogers’ ‘The Gambler,’ Dead at 73

Don Schlitz, a hit songwriter whose solo composition “The Gambler” became a crossover smash for Kenny Rogers in 1978, died Thursday. He was 73. No cause was given, but a statement announcing his death ...
Billboard

Don Schlitz, Grammy-Winning Composer of ‘The Gambler,’ Dies at 73

Schlitz wrote some of country music's most enduring songs, and was lauded with several lifetime achievement awards. By Lars Brandle Don Schlitz, one of country music’s all-time songwriting greats, a ...
Tahoe Daily Tribune.com

Obituary: Don Borges

Born in Hanford, California, to Sam and Rosie Borges. Grew up in Lemoore, California until the family moved to San Jose in 1955. Sam sold tractors and created a side job cutting wood, recruiting Rosie ...
Northwestern Media

Don Hansen

Don Hansen passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. He was born on October 11, 1934 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Harry & Genevieve (McCullen) Hansen. In 1949 Don moved with his family to the town of ...
Marine Link

Obituary: Don O’Keeffe, Naval Architect

Burger Boat Company announced the passing of longtime Burger Naval Architect Don O’Keeffe, whose influence on the company’s engineering excellence and yacht design legacy spanned decades. O’Keefe ...
Marin Independent Journal

Don Swartz OBITUARY

It is rare and special person who has the ability and opportunity to deeply touch the hearts of so many people. Don’s enthusiasm and curiosity led him to explore a wide variety of enterprise and with ...
St. Cloud Times

Don R. Casey

Don Casey, age 91, passed away at home on February 19, 2026, in Sartell, Minnesota. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church, St. Cloud ...
Concord Monitor

‘I don’t need him to die to allow me to live’: House votes down bills that sought to reinstate death penalty

Margaret Hawthorn of Rindge flips through a photo album with pictures of her daughter, Molly MacDougall. Hawthorn has become an advocate against the death penalty after Molly was killed in 2010.