Writer, columnist dies

Writer and The Star-News columnist Tom Basinski died March 25. He was 68 years old. Before joining The Star-News in 2009 Mr. Basisnki was an investigator with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office and the city of San Diego’s City Attorney’s Office. He also was a police officer  with the Chula Vista and Flint, Mich., police departments. In 2009 he began receiving treatment for colorectal cancer. He is survived by his wife Judy and son Nick, his wife Katie and son Joe, and his wife Talitha. For more click here.