John Brantingham, Writer, Poet, Professor, and One of the Best Things that Ever Walked into Our Newsroom

Last week, the Greater Los Ángeles literary community lost John Brantingham, a talented writer, passionate teacher, and friend who consistently showed up for others. Journalist and professor Toni Albertson reflects on the man and his work that touched her life. Continue reading John Brantingham, Writer, Poet, Professor, and One of the Best Things that Ever Walked into Our Newsroom

Gerald Locklin, CSULB teacher, writer, poet, dies at 79

By Rich Archbold
FROM: Long Beach Press-Telegram

Gerald Locklin, a literary titan in Southern California, died on Sunday at 79.

Gerald Locklin, a legendary local teacher, writer and poet who helped shape the literary landscape of Southern California for decades and was friends with the better-known Charles Bukowski, died from coronavirus-related complications Sunday, Jan. 17, said his son, Zachary Locklin. He was 79.

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