Daily Journal staff report
Steve Penna, the longtime publisher of Redwood City’s The Spectrum Magazine and a well-known supporter of the city’s business, nonprofit and resident community, died Friday, June 1.
Redwood City icon, publisher dies
Daily Journal staff report
Steve Penna, the longtime publisher of Redwood City’s The Spectrum Magazine and a well-known supporter of the city’s business, nonprofit and resident community, died Friday, June 1.
Initial reports indicate his death was caused by a heart attack.
The Spectrum announced Penna’s death on its website. “Our hearts go out to his family, friends, staff, community leaders, Redwood City residents, businesses, charities, and city officials and everyone whose lives Steve touched. Steve inspired everyone’s lives with a broad brush of positivity, encouragement and excitement,” the announcement said.
Penna, 59, was a Redwood City native and lifelong resident. He founded The Spectrum Magazine 15 years ago. Before that, he worked as sales manager at the San Mateo Daily Journal, and for the Independent Newspaper Group.
He was a regular presence at community events of all types and was actively involved in a variety of community organizations.
The Spectrum staff recommended donations in Penna’s memory be made to the Redwood City Police Activities League at http://redwoodcitypal.org/.
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