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His still-life “La Mesa de Frank,” which appeared in a landmark 1974 exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, practically quivers like an animated gif, vibrating on a different frequency from that of reality.

The museum also has a location in La Mesa.

While Raymond was a resident of Washington, D.C., and traveled extensively for his work and leisure, he was also a resident of La Mesa in San Diego County.

Walton spoke at length about the Padres, the Chargers and his memories of growing up in La Mesa.

The NBA announced Walton’s death, launching a series of tributes to the gregarious La Mesa, Calif., native who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame and National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.