Funeral service for Taft historian, Pete Gianopulos

Taft, CA - Taft's beloved history buff, Pete Gianopulos, was laid to rest this afternoon after passing away Sunday from congestive heart failure. Gianopulos is remembered as veteran, educator, former mayor, father and friend.
His friends say he loved his hometown and was a big part of the community, so they made sure his funeral service today was held at one of his favorite places, Taft Union High School. His former student and friend, Les Clark, said no one ever said anything negative to