Naomi Sarah Betz A daughter born June 16 to Deborah and Eric Betz of San Anselmo. She is the sister of Hannah Camille Betz. Grandparents are Yvonne Picard of Tiburon, Mike Redlin of Ithaca, N.Y., Beth Betz of Palm Springs and Jerry Betz of Palm Springs.

Ryan Mark LaPedis A son born May 25 to Stephanie and Jack LaPedis of Encino. He is the brother of Sarah Rose LaPedis. Grandparents are Esther and Bernard LaPedis of San Mateo, Phyllis Schwarz of Encino, and Mary and Dan Schwarz of Woodland Hills. Great-grandparents are Betty LaPedis of San Francisco and the late Jack LaPedis, the late Gertrude and Mark Schwartz, the late Bernice Stickles Stern and Roy Stickles, and the late Hilde and Heinz Schwarz.

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