Southern California

Raul Porto Sr., Founder of Porto’s Bakery & Cafe, Dies at 92

The bakery, which started in the family kitchen, often has long lines of customers for its pastries and Cuban specialties, especially those potato balls.
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Raul Porto Sr., Founder of Porto’s Bakery & Cafe, Dies at 92
Rosa Porto (L), pictured with her husband Raul Sr., grew Porto's from her humble home kitchen to a thriving business. Courtesy of Porto's Bakery & Cafe
Jill McLaughlin
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The founder of Southern California’s famous and popular Porto’s Bakery, Raul Porto Sr., has died at the age of 92, his family announced May 24.

Mr. Porto was surrounded by his family when he died peacefully Wednesday, according to a social media announcement by his family.

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Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.