But in 1970, tragedy struck. Barbara and Ronald Pelosi were out to dinner while a babysitter was at home with their four children. An electrical fire broke out in their house on Sixth Avenue, killing young daughters Carolyn and Cynthia and the babysitter. Their two sons survived.
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Belinda-Barbara-Newsom-dies-at-73-3183702.php
Nov. 24, 2008