Vanessa Van Laanen Gwynne

OBITUARY

Vanessa Van Laanen Gwynne was born on September 9, 1953, in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in Studio City. She began studying the flute at an early age and became a talented young musician, performing in youth orchestras. She attended UC San Diego, majoring in music, and later earned a master’s degree in library science from the University of Southern California.

Vanessa spent her career at the Coronado Public Library, where she worked in Children’s Services, Reference, and as the Audio-Visual Specialist. She was a passionate advocate for libraries and public service, believing deeply in the role libraries play in preserving access to knowledge and intellectual freedom. She booked a wide range of musicians to perform in the Coronado Winn Room, presenting summer festivals, holiday concerts, and weekly brown-bag piano recitals. She loved literature, especially mysteries, and had a lifelong passion for classical music and opera. An accomplished flutist, she played flute, alto flute, and piccolo in community bands and orchestras, including the Coronado Community Band, TICO Community Orchestra, and the Hillcrest Wind Ensemble.

In her final circle around the seasons, she faced ALS with grace and resilience, retaining her sense of humor even in difficult moments. She found solace in the songbirds that frequented the backyard, the doves perched outside at dusk, and the warmth of the fire in the hearth. Vanessa will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her lifelong commitment to performing music, and the values she embodied as a librarian.

She is survived by her husband of forty-seven years, Steve, her children, Kevin and Laura, her beloved Goldendoodle, Beau, and her siblings, Valen and Victoria.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Vanessa’s memory may be made to ALS San Diego or the ALS Association.

A San Diego-area hot spot for catching rays and waves has been named the best beach in America, as well one of the tops across the global.

Travel site TripAdvisor named La Jolla Cove the No. 1 beach in the US over several picturesque locales in Hawaiia and Florida beaches.

La Jolla Cove is situated about 13 miles outside of San Diego proper and is known for its barking sea lions, rocky cliffs and pristine water. Parts of the cove are ideal for snorkeling during the summer months.

The cove is part of a protected marine reserve, and visitors occasionally get too close to the sea lions to take selfies, which the city advises against.

TripAdvisor ranked the list based on beaches that receive a “high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions” from users over a year-long period,’ adding that fewer than 1% achieve the milestone.

The rankings were determined by global TripAdvisor reviews between Nov. 30, 2024, and Dec. 1, 2025.

La Jolla Cove also ranked highly among beaches around the world, landing in the No. 7 spot over sandy havens in Italy, Australia and South Africa. Mexico’s Isla Pasion topped the global list.

Two Los Angeles beaches landed on the US rankings, with Santa Monica State Beach coming in at No. 9 and Venice Beach at No. 13.

Florida and Hawaii each boasted four beaches in the top 10.

The 2026 Mary Nutter Classic is going strong! With day one of action almost in the books, the Oklahoma Sooners will head in to their second game of the day to take on San Diego State. 

The Sooners enter in to the contest after beating Cal State Fullerton, 6-5 in extras. The goal in the second game is to enter in to the games on Feb. 20 with a 2-0 record. 

The Aztecs enter in to the contest looking to start their Marry Nutter campaign on the right foot. Currently on a hot streak of their own after besting Oregon State on Feb. 14 and 15, the team is looking to keep the action rolling. 

First pitch is slated for 10:00 PM CT/11:00 PM ET and can be streamed live on FloCollege! 

Refresh this page often as the newest updates will appear at the top! 

OU Walks It Off!

The Sooners secured a walk-off victory over Cal State Fullerton! OU will take on San Diego State at 11:50 PM CT!

All Tied Up & It Goes To Extras!

It is all tied up back at 5 as OU finds a clutch home run! It heads to the top of eighth! 

CSUF Takes The Lead!

Cal State Fullerton takes the lead off an RBI-Double! It’s 5-4!  

OU Is Still Tied Up Against Cal State Fullerton

It’s still a tie ball game as the Sooner take on Cal State Fullerton! Keep with us to know all the action! 

Updated First Pitch

The updated current first pitch time for this contest has been pushed to 10:30 PM CT due to teams in action currently! 

San Diego State Roster

• 00, Mia Rodriguez, OF
• 1, Emma French, INF
• 2, Ally Dueker, OF
• 4, Julie Holcomb, OF
• 7, Kiara Cisneros, UTIL
• 9, Jazmin Williams, UTIL
• 10, Montse Reyes-Cardenas, P
• 11, Gabriella Terrones, UTIL/C
• 12, Tylie Kitchen, UTIL
• 14, Matti Kwarta, P/UTIL
• 15, Ava Schaffel, P
• 16, Quinn Waiki, INF
• 17, Shannon Cunningham, INF
• 21, Jayleen Hernandez, OF
• 22, Jade Ignacio, C
• 23, Kaila Pollard, INF
• 24, Angie Yellen, UTIL
• 25, Andrea Tall, INF
• 28, Lala Macario, INF
• 31, Olivia Gigante, P/UTIL
• 33, Key-annah Pu’a, P
• 43, Candace Tarle, P
• 57, Faith Jordan, P

OU Softball Roster

• 00, Allyssa Parker, RHP/UTL
• 1, Kendall Wells, C
• 2, Nelly McEnroe-Marinas, INF
• 3, Chaney Helton, OF
• 5, Ella Parker, UTL
• 7, Kasidi Pickering, OF
• 9, Tia Milloy, UTL
• 11, Kierston Deal, LHP
• 12, Lexi McDaniel, INF
• 13, Isabela Emerling, C
• 14, Riley Zache, C/INF
• 16, Abby Dayton, OF
• 19, Berkley Zache, RHP
• 22, Kai Minor, OF
• 24, Audrey Lowry, LHP
• 29, Sydney Berzon, RHP
• 42, Gabbie Garcia, INF
• 50, Ailana Agbayani, INF
• 55, Ori Mailo, INF
• 77, Sydney Barker, INF/OF
• 99, Miali Guachino, RHP

Teams At Mary Nutter Classic 2026

• Auburn
• Bethune-Cookman
• BYU
• California
• California Baptist (CBU)
• CSUN (Cal State Northridge)
• Duke
• Fresno State
• Hawaii
• LMU (Loyola Marymount)
• Long Beach State
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Oregon State
• Rutgers
• Saint Mary’s
• San Diego State
• Seattle
• South Carolina
• Team Japan
• Texas A&M
• Texas Tech
• UCLA
• UC Riverside
• UC San Diego
• Utah
• Washington

How To Watch Mary Nutter Classic 2026

Every game of the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic is streaming on FloCollege, FloSoftball and the FloSports app.

Mary Nutter Classic 2026 Schedule

Thursday, Feb. 19

Wrigley Field

• 1:00 p.m. ET — Auburn vs. Oregon
• 4:30 p.m. ET — Texas A&M vs. Oregon
• 7:30 p.m. ET — Fullerton vs. Oklahoma
• 8:30 p.m. ET — San Diego State vs. Oklahoma

Yankee

• 1:30 p.m. ET — Utah vs. Bethune Cookman
• 4:00 p.m. ET — South Carolina vs. Washington
• 6:30 p.m. ET — Fresno State vs. Texas Tech
• 11:30 p.m. ET — Team Japan vs. Texas Tech

Fenway

• 1:00 p.m. ET — CBU vs. Oregon State
• 4:30 p.m. ET — Nevada vs. Rutgers
• 7:30 p.m. ET — Texas A&M vs. Duke
• 11:30 p.m. ET — Fullerton vs. Rutgers

Des Moines

• 1:00 p.m. ET — UC San Diego vs. California
• 4:00 p.m. ET — BYU vs. CSUN
• 7:30 p.m. ET — BYU vs. Hawaii
• 11:30 p.m. ET — Duke vs. Hawaii

Friday, Feb. 20

Wrigley Field

• 1:00 p.m. ET — Bethune Cookman vs. Texas Tech
• 4:30 p.m. ET — Duke vs. Oklahoma
• 7:30 p.m. ET — Nevada vs. UCLA
• 11:00 p.m. ET — Duke vs. UCLA

Yankee

• 1:00 p.m. ET — California vs. Fresno State
• 4:30 p.m. ET — California vs. Nevada
• 7:30 p.m. ET — UC Riverside vs. San Diego State
• 11:00 p.m. ET — Saint Mary’s vs. San Diego State

Fenway

• 1:00 p.m. ET — South Carolina vs. Nebraska
• 4:30 p.m. ET — Hawaii vs. Nebraska
• 7:30 p.m. ET — Oregon vs. South Carolina
• 11:00 p.m. ET — Oregon vs. Auburn

Des Moines

• 1:00 p.m. ET — CBU vs. Seattle
• 4:30 p.m. ET — CSUN vs. Seattle
• 7:30 p.m. ET — CSUN vs. Utah
• 11:00 p.m. ET — Oregon State vs. Hawaii

Pawtucket

• 1:30 p.m. ET — CBU vs. Fresno State
• 4:30 p.m. ET — Long Beach State vs. BYU
• 7:30 p.m. ET — Rutgers vs. LMU
• 11:30 p.m. ET — Rutgers vs. Utah

Saturday, Feb. 21

Wrigley Field

• 12:30 p.m. ET — Oklahoma vs. Long Beach State
• 3:00 p.m. ET — Oklahoma vs. California
• 6:30 p.m. ET — Fresno State vs. UCLA
• 10:30 p.m. ET — South Carolina vs. Saint Mary’s

Yankee

• 12:30 p.m. ET — Seattle vs. San Diego State
• 3:30 p.m. ET — Texas Tech vs. Fullerton
• 7:30 p.m. ET — Nebraska vs. Texas A&M
• 11:30 p.m. ET — LMU vs. Texas A&M

Fenway

• 12:30 p.m. ET — Auburn vs. Duke
• 3:00 p.m. ET — Utah vs. LMU
• 6:30 p.m. ET — Utah vs. CBU
• 10:30 p.m. ET — Hawaii vs. Team Japan

Des Moines

• 12:30 p.m. ET — Seattle vs. UC Riverside
• 3:00 p.m. ET — Washington vs. BYU
• 6:30 p.m. ET — Rutgers vs. Team Japan
• 10:30 p.m. ET — Long Beach State vs. Saint Mary’s

Pawtucket

• 1:30 p.m. ET — Oregon State vs. Bethune Cookman
• 4:30 p.m. ET — Bethune Cookman vs. Long Beach State

Sunday, Feb. 22

Wrigley Field

• 12:00 p.m. ET — Oklahoma vs. Washington
• 12:00 p.m. ET — Texas A&M vs. UCLA
• 2:30 p.m. ET — LMU vs. Team Japan

Yankee

• 12:00 p.m. ET — Nebraska vs. Seattle
• 2:30 p.m. ET — California vs. Nebraska

Fenway

• 12:00 p.m. ET — Texas Tech vs. UC Riverside
• 2:30 p.m. ET — LMU vs. Washington

Des Moines

• 12:00 p.m. ET — Auburn vs. California
• 2:30 p.m. ET — UC Riverside vs. Utah

Pawtucket

• 12:30 p.m. ET — Long Beach State vs. Oregon State
• 2:30 p.m. ET — Long Beach State vs. Saint Mary’s

D1Softball 2026 Preseason Top 25

1. Texas
2. Texas Tech
3. Oklahoma
4. Tennessee
5. Florida
6. Oregon
7. Florida State
8. Arkansas
9. Nebraska
10. UCLA
11. Texas A&M
12. LSU
13. South Carolina
14. Alabama
15. Clemson
16. Duke
17. Georgia
18. Stanford
19. Oklahoma State
20. Virginia Tech
21. Arizona
22. Washington
23. Mississippi State
24. Ole Miss
25. Virginia

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