Faustina Solís, Health Educator, First Latina Provost at UCSD, Dies at 90

“Without bold leaders like Faustina Solís, UC San Diego would not be the world-class university it is today,” said Chancellor Pradeep K. Khosla. “She was a beloved campus leader who helped establish the foundation of excellence on which the universit

Memorial Service Planned for CONNECT's Duane Roth

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday at Immaculata Church at the University of San Diego.

Duane Roth, 63, Dies; Connect CEO Was ‘Champion’ of Innovation

Roth, a former pharmaceuticals executive, died of injuries suffered last month in a cycling accident.

Bluesman J.J. Cale Dies in La Jolla at 74; Hits Covered by Famed Rockers

Grammy-winner wrote hits like "After Midnight," "Cocaine," "The Road to Escondido" and "They Call Me The Breeze."

Rene Leonardo Cruz, UCSD Professor and Network Calculus Pioneer, Dies at 54

Cruz was named inventor on 39 patents, most recently in March 2013.

Friends Salute Late Cyclist Jackie Dunn With Memorial Bike Ride

The naval officer's wife, a bike enthusiast with Texas roots, died Tuesday in a San Diego cycling accident. Her services will be in La Jolla Monday.

Navy SEALs Killed in Benghazi Honored at Mt. Soledad Memorial Day Celebration

Navy SEALS Tyrone Woods, of Imperial Beach, and Glen Doherty, of Encinitas, were honored with memorial plaques at Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial in La Jolla on Monday.

Washington Remembers One Of Our Own—Sally Ride Memorial Photos

A National Tribute to the late Sally Ride, the first American woman in space and La Jollan, was held Monday in Washington, D.C.

Hedda Hopper Guest Books to Be Auctioned from Ex-Billionaire’s Estate

More than 500 items will be sold from La Jolla and other homes of late Union-Tribune publisher and owner David Copley.

Maria Rose D'Orio, Children's School Kindergarten Teacher, Dies at 42

A memorial service will be held Saturday at The Children's School. Attendees are asked to wear colors in lieu of traditional memorial attire.

Sebastian Capella Dies at 85; La Jolla Teacher, Artist Famed for Portraits

Native of Spain began teaching fine art at the University of San Diego nearly 50 years ago.

L.S. 'Sam' Skaggs, UCSD Pharmacy School Benefactor, Dies at 89

In 2004, Skaggs and his family’s Institute for Research donated $30 million to UC San Diego’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Bestselling Self-Help Author and La Jollan Debbie Ford Dies at 57

Debbie Ford, author of self-help book "The Dark Side of the Light Chasers" died in San Diego on Sunday of cancer.

La Jollan Murray Galinson, Philanthropist, Dies at 75

Businessman was a Democratic mentor—an influential force in national and local politics.

Reinhold Weege, Creator of 'Night Court,' Dies in La Jolla

The Emmy-nominated producer was 62.

David Copley Burial Is Set for Monday at El Camino Memorial Park in San Diego

Private funeral will be followed in two weeks by invitation-only memorial at the Salk Institute.

Shy Savior of U-T Pulitzer: David Copley Emerges in Staff’s Virtual Memorial

Private memorial services are planned for the late publisher, but public memories have emerged.

Helen Ferrara Dies at 94; Longtime La Jollan, Mother of Local Dentist

Survivors include son Dennis, a La Jolla dentist, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Victor C. Anderson, Research Oceanographer at SIO, Dies at 90

Anderson's scientific research interests included acoustic signal processing, underwater acoustics and ocean engineering. He was affiliated with Scripps Institution of Oceanography for more than 40 years.

Elaine May Weirather Dies at 86; Lived 50 Years in La Jolla

Her family moved to Lemon Grove after her daughter, Donna, was born, and had a son there.

Dean Herriman Faulkner Dies at 92

The former La Jolla resident was a photographer and writer.

Herbert Cheyette Dies at 83

He lived in La Jolla.

Joanna Murphy Dies at 96

She was a long-time La Jolla resident.

James Alfred Babcock—Former Marine—Dies at 88

He lived in La Jolla.

James Williams—La Jolla Resident—Dies

He was the owner of Kearny Mesa Toyota.

Vivian Kelley Shrum Dies at 65

She managed San Diego Optical in La Jolla.

Remembering Willie Calabrese, Paddle-Out at Marine Street Beach

Friends and family attended a paddle-out life celebration for William "Willie" Calabrese, 20, on Sunday.

Life Celebrations Planned for Willie Calabrese

Life celebrations will be held for William "Willie" Calabrese, a 2010 La Jolla High graduate, today at 3 p.m. at La Jolla Presbyterian Church. A paddle out is planned for Sunday at Marine Street beach.

Julius Tabin, Former Lead Outside Counsel for Salk Institute, Dies at 92

Dr. Julius Tabin, was a physicist and attorney, passed away Aug. 25 of heart failure. He was 92.

Famed Wingsuit Jumper Shane Murphy of San Diego Dies in the French Alps

Celebration of life include a gathering at 5 p.m. Aug. 31 at Crown Point on Mission Bay.

Gallery: Sally Ride Remembered

Ride was the first American women in space. She died at home in La Jolla on Monday. She was 61.

Thomas Wallace Whitaker Jr.—La Jolla High Graduate–Dies at 79

He served in the U.S. Army.

Henry Lewis Slade Jr.—La Jolla Resident—Dies at 77

He opened the San Diego Tennis and Racquet Club .

George Sanford—Former Scripps Birch Aquarium Docent—Dies at 85

He lived in Carmel Valley.

Elizabeth Jane Lionberger Dies at 91

She was a teacher.

Adam Louis Callahan—Pilot—Dies at 40

He grew up in La Jolla.

La Jolla High Grad Robert McKenna Dies at 75

Robert McKenna, a 1954 La Jolla High School graduate, died May 1 in Boise.

Jeannette Judson Torrance—Bishops School in La Jolla Grad—Dies at 96

She lived in San Diego County for more than 60 years.

William Lindley—Viola Player—Dies at 78

He played for the La Jolla Symphony Orchestra.

Bernetta Carroll—La Jolla Resident—Dies at 93

She was a nurse.