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Heartthrob James Dean's short stint in Mendocino - and the stories locals still tell

WHETHER YOU KNOW JAMES DEAN from his influential (and tragically short) movie career or from his name drop in a Taylor Swift ...
Yahoo

70 years ago today, the violent death of a young star rocked Hollywood. This is the legacy of James Dean

The remains of James Dean's Porsche, which crashed in Central California on Sept. 30, 1955. (ullstein bild via Getty Images) Seventy years ago today, actor James Dean was killed while driving his ...
The Red & Black

Cool cats of Athens: James Dean and his creation, Pete the Cat

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. History is no stranger to fictional felines. Sanrio’s Hello Kitty, Dr. Seuss’ Cat ...
Modesto Bee

James Dean died in California crash 70 years ago. Could highway be renamed?

It’s been 70 years since Hollywood legend James Dean died in a car crash in Central California. The “Rebel Without a Cause” star was killed in a collision at the Cholame “Y” where Highway 41 and ...
Los Angeles Times

70 years ago today, the violent death of a young star rocked Hollywood. This is the legacy of James Dean

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Actor James Dean died 70 years ago today in a car crash at age 24 after making only three films. His death while ...
SanLuisObispo

James Dean died in SLO County crash 70 years ago. Could highway be renamed?

Lawmakers advanced a resolution to rename part of Highway 46 after James Dean. The renamed stretch covers four miles near the 1955 crash site in Cholame, CA. Caltrans completed a $148M project to ...