Ryan Klobas, Napa Farm Bureau CEO, died by apparent suicide

Orinda police officers responded to a report of a person lying by his vehicle at about 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 16.|

THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

January 22, 2024

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Ryan Klobas, who served as CEO of the Napa County Farm Bureau, died by apparent suicide in Orinda on Jan. 16, a spokesperson for the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday.

Orinda police officers — along with an ambulance and the local fire department — responded to a report of a person lying by his vehicle at about 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 16. That was in the area of Bear Creek Road and Camino Pablo, according to the sheriff’s office.

The person, who was later identified as Klobas — a resident of El Sobrante — was pronounced dead at the scene.

You can reach Staff Writer Edward Booth at 707-521-5281 or edward.booth@pressdemocrat.com.