Good morning. Today is Thursday, August 29, 2019. I’m Mary Hildebrandt, and here are your local headlines from TribLIVE Valley News Dispatch. Expect sunny skies today with a high near 77. Tonight, it’ll be mostly clear with a low of 59. Our top story is: Family, friends, and co-workers are mourning the passing of long-time local newsman Benjamin “Skip” Beal Jr.