All 5 Mid-Air Crash Victims Identified

All five men were California residents.

San Diego Pilot Identified as Mid-Air Collision Victim

He was one of five people killed when both planes crashed Sunday.

Identities of 3 Midair Collision Victims Released

The 3 BAE Systems employees killed when their leased corporate jet crashed have been named. The names of the 2 pilots have not been released

Obituary: Oscar-nominated Screenwriter From Hollywood Dynasty

From a Hollywood family, his father was the screenwriter behind “Citizen Kane” and his uncle directed "All About Eve" and other classics.

Obituary: John Steinitz, Director of Development at Scripps Institution of Oceanography

He was instrumental in raising funds for building Birch Aquarium.

Remembering Former Carlsbad Resident

A celebration of life will be held on May 17 at noon at Crown Beach in Alameda, CA for Gregory Burton Boyington III.

Surf Legend Hobie Alter Dies

Alter was world renowned as the man behind the development of the foam-and-fiberglass surfboard.

OBIT: Legend Sid Caesar, One of TV's First Comedy Stars

"Render unto Caesar what is his due," says Rob Reiner in tribute.

Longtime Padres Announcer Jerry Coleman Passes Away

Gates at Petco Park were opened Sunday afternoon to allow fans to visit and pay respects to Jerry Coleman, who was 89.

OBIT: Longtime San Diego Newscaster Loren Nancarrow

He was diagnosed with brain cancer in February.

'Fast and Furious' Actor Killed in Car Crash

Paul Walker was a passenger in a Porsche that struck a tree in Valencia. "The Fast and Furious 7' was in production.

Carlsbad Paddle Out Held in Memory of Kirk Passmore

On Saturday surfers did a paddle out for Passmore. In the afternoon, dozens of people gathered at a church in Carlsbad to say their final goodbyes to the Carlsbad local.

Tony Seau, an El Camino High Grad, Dies of Heart Attack

OBITUARY: A Community Honors Michael DeAngelis, of Carlsbad

Michael DeAngelis, of Carlsbad drowned Sept. 24 in Oceanside after suffering a heart-attack. His friends and loved ones pay tribute.

Body of Missing Snorkling From Carlsbad Found in Maui

The 78-year-old Carlsbad resident's body was discovered Tuesday evening.

Support the Family of La Costa Valley Father Of Three Killed In Bike Accident

This Letter to the Editor is about Eric Ringdahl and the family he left behind after tragically being hit by a car on Sunday.

North County Residents Remember Mouseketeer Annette Funicello

Her death is attributed to complications from multiple sclerosis, a disease she battled more than 25 years.

Joan Eloise Burkett—Carlsbad Resident—Dies at 82

She was involved in various nonprofits.

Richard McWilliam, Upper Deck Founder, Dies at Age 59

McWilliam founded the sports trading card giant in 1989.

Oldest Woman In The World Dies After Getting Her Hair Set

"With her hair fixed it looked like she was ready to go," her son Sydney Cooper told The Associated Press.

Kelsey Jerard Kirk Dies at 79

He lived in Carlsbad.

Todd James Galli Dies at 36

He attended Carlsbad High School.

Thomas Alcantar—Carlsbad Resident—Dies at 70

He served in the Vietnam War.

Where Were You When Neil Armstrong Landed on the Moon?

Where were you when he took those historic first steps? And what's the future for space exploration?

Kathleen Ann Chetley—Former Resort Manager—Dies at 74

She lived in Carlsbad for 40 years.

Obituary: Donald Richard McCoy, 91

McCoy lived in La Costa and San Marcos for 25 years.

Carlsbad Resident Margaret Ann Brown Dies at 82

Brown retired in the city in 1998.

John Grant Lowe Dies at 91; Former Sears Executive Who Lived in Carlsbad

Dedicated Rotarian and Boy Scouts director moved to La Costa Glen with wife Linda in 2008.

Josephine Bloom Dies at 97; Longtime Carlsbad Resident Was Accountant

Camp Pendleton staffer had followed husband to Carlsbad, moved to South Dakota in 2004.

Update: Foundation Set Up for Kathleen Scharbarth's Daughter

The 34-year-old mother was reported missing Thanksgiving morning. Her body was found Friday night. An autopsy revealed she was strangled.

'Jenny Cortez' Fund Established to Help Family and Services Scheduled

A fund has been established to help the family of Jennifer (Jenny) Cortez, an eighth-grade student at Calavera Hills Middle School who died at age 14 on October 2, 2011.

Carlsbad Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident

Reynaldo Newman, 53, died Sunday on Harmony Grove Road in Escondido.

Butterflies Flutter in Carlsbad for Memorial Event

Butterflies symbolize transformation and can be therapeutic during the grieving process.

Carlsbad's Beverly Lewis Dies at the Age of 84

The wife of longtime Carlsbad Mayor and Councilman "Bud"Lewis passed away on Mother's Day.

Carlsbad Man Dies After Being Severely Beaten

Gary Schmid, 63, was found in a North County Alley in February. After three months in the hospital he passed away Monday.

Funeral Planned for Truck Driver Who Died on the Job

Pablo Virgen, who went by Pedro, was killed March 21 after the Waste Management truck he was driving ran him over.

Elizabeth Taylor 15 Minutes Late to Own Funeral, By Request

The iconic Hollywood star died Wednesday at the age of 79.

Memorial Service and New Details in the Death of Austin Bice

The Carlsbad resident and SDSU student, who was studying abroad, was found dead in a river in Spain. The death has been classified as an accidental drowning.

Daily Patchcast: Missing Student's Body Found, Coronado Sailors Killed, Superbowl Champ Comes Home

A look at top stories around the region for March 8, 2011