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1977: Fishermen Larry & Jim Fortado, Lovin’ It, Out on the Coast, Near the Ocean

“Larry and Jim Fortado: Fishermen,” written by Robbie Bergerson, appeared in the book (1977) Transitions: Montara to Pescadero, An Oral History. inspired and edited by Canada College teacher Aida Hinjosa. Photograph of Larry and Jim Fortado’s boat, the Julia Marie … Continue reading

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1970s: I saw the harbor lights

Photo of El Granada with Pillar Point Harbor, 1970s, courtesy Jerry Koontz, jerrysphotos.com

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1950s: “Build Pillar Point Breakwater and this Coast will Grow Beyond Anyone’s Imagination,” Katherine Middleton

Katherine Middleton was known as the “honorary mayor” of Princeton in the 1940s and 50s. She died at age 96 in 1957. She was the center of attention at many political and social events, an ardent supporter of what the … Continue reading

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Fran Young has been busy with life: read his email

I have been in Pennsylvania . Just laid my Dad to rest Saturday after a long 10- year battle with cancer, I was glad to be there with him in his final moments, Dad and I shared more than just … Continue reading

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Half Moon Bay Bakery in town is also a temple to 1950s drag racing on the Coastside

While you’re buying fresh bread and pastries at HMB Bakery, be sure to enjoy the historic photographs of Coastside drag racing that owner Mark Andermahr has lovingly posted on the walls of his shop.

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1977: Joe Cordova: To build a boat

(The following is from the May 1980 edition of the Beachcomber. The Cordova story written by Bill Hendricks originally appeared in the 1977 book: Transitions: Montara to Pescadero, an oral history, a project initiated and edited by Canada teacher Aida … Continue reading

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1970s: The Launching of the “Deacon” at Pillar Point Harbor…PRINCETON-BY-THE-SEA

Does anyone remember the launching of the Deacon? Please email me: [email protected] [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/1156124[/vimeo] Fayden Holmboe says: I don’t recognize the boat however the trailer it was launched on was Larry Fortado’s who still buys fish in Princeton.

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Meet the Black Abalone

Distinguishing Characters: Color of outside shell typically dark blue or greenish black, sometimes orange. The exterior is usually quite smooth, with a little or no marine growth on it. the inside is silvery with green and pink reflections, typically with … Continue reading

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The “Miramar Rocks” Video You Didn’t See

I took this video. [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/1020650[/vimeo]

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More “Miramar Rocks”–After the Tsunami Rangers Kayak Event at Michael Powers…

All photos by Michael Powers’ friend Lars.

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