Birthdate: April 3, 1916
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States
Died: February 1, 1997
Herb Caen was a celebrated San Francisco humorist and journalist famous for his daily column in the San Francisco Chronicle. His column was a mix of local news, gossip, political events, and clever anecdotes. Caen’s writing style, often called a “continuous love letter to San Francisco,” engaged readers for nearly six decades. His work garnered widespread acclaim in the San Francisco Bay Area, establishing him as a household name. Caen was recognized with a special Pulitzer Prize for serving as the “voice and conscience” of San Francisco.
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