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Jean Nell, right, smiles while being serenaded by the barbershop quartet Modern Nostalgia at her 96th birthday party on Friday Feb. 14 2020 at Beach City in Santa Barbara, Calif. Nell lived at her apartment with an ocean view at Beach City for nearly 30 years. She originally moved into the apartments before they were converted into student housing.

Beloved ‘surrogate grandmother’ of Beach City residents dead at 96

Ryan P. Cruz, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2021
Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, along with Beach Citys owner Ed. St. George presents Jean Nell with a birthday gift at Nells Birthday party on Fri. Feb. 14 2020 at Beach City in Santa Barbara, Calif.

Hundreds celebrate 96th birthday of beloved Beach City resident

Jun Starkey, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2020
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