https://sfist.com/2026/01/11/over-2-000-attendees-gather-in-oakland-to-celebrate-the-life-of-late-coach-john-beam/
Family, friends, former students, local leaders, and the greater Oakland community attended a memorial Saturday honoring revered Laney College and former...
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https://oaklandside.org/2025/11/14/john-beam-dead-laney-college-shooting/
Nov 14, 2025 - The ‘mentor and father figure’ led championship teams at Laney College and Skyline High School for decades. He was shot on the Laney campus on Thursday.
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https://radio.foxnews.com/2025/11/19/man-arrested-in-killing-of-last-chance-u-coach-john-beam/
A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murdering legendary Laney College football coach and "Last Chance U" figure John Beam in what...
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https://www.foxla.com/news/cedric-irving-murder-suspect-coach-john-beam-shooting-death-appears-court
Nov 18, 2025 - The 27-year-old man charged with murder and gun enhancements in the shooting death of legendary Laney College Coach John Beam made his first court appearance...
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https://lamag.com/crimeinla/beloved-oakland-coach-john-beam-known-from-netflixs-last-chance-u-passes-away/
Nov 17, 2025 - Beloved coach John Beam, featured on “Last Chance U,” dies at 66 after a shooting in Oakland. The city mourns a mentor who shaped generations.
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https://oaklandside.org/2025/11/14/watch-coach-john-beams-legacy-in-oakland-in-last-chance-u-on-netflix/
Nov 14, 2025 - The show follows Coach Beam and the Laney Eagles through their 2019 championship defense.
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