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1945: Slain Sea Lions Strew County Coastline

Posted on May 13, 2008 by junemorrall

Story from the Half Moon Bay Review The year was 1945 “Professional fishermen on the Coastside have turned hunters and their accuracy is costing the county a headache. “The anglers are ‘knocking off’ the seals and sea lions that have … Continue reading →

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Northern California Developer Henry Doelger Took A Long Look At The Coastside

Posted on May 11, 2008 by junemorrall

Famous developer Henry Doelger had much to do with plans to transform Princeton-by-the-Sea, Moss Beach and Montara in the 1960s. You can find some HMB Review articles related to Doelger on this blog. Here’s a piece I wrote about Henry … Continue reading →

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Meet the Pinto Abalone

Posted on May 10, 2008 by junemorrall

First, what happened to the old Princeton sign? The one you see in the permanent blog photo above…it says Princeton, pop. 300. Who has that classic old sign? We should put it back where it belongs. Here’s the Pinto Abalone: … Continue reading →

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Lookin’ Good, Like the Beard: Richard Henry, aka “The Englishman”

Posted on May 10, 2008 by junemorrall

If you don’t know Richard Henry, our Coastside PLUMBER, please read my story called “The Three Richards,” click here

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The only abs you’ll find in Princeton today are

Posted on May 10, 2008 by junemorrall

of the decorative variety. (Photo by Jerry Koontz, jerrysphotos.com

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Collin Tiura & Really Big Abalone

Posted on May 6, 2008 by junemorrall

To read Collin’s story, click here I’ve had requests for larger images from Collin Tiura’s “Big Ab” story. Here they are:

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Miramar Beach: Wild Time with the Tsunami Rangers

Posted on May 4, 2008 by junemorrall

Tsunami Ranger Michael Powers shows us how to have a great time. He’s dancing with wife Nani. And Pete Douglas (Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society) showing us the moves with Miramar Beach chanteuse Susan Pate.

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The Golf Ball Is With Us

Posted on May 3, 2008 by junemorrall

(Photo above is of the new radar station.) In the 1980s it was flat like a big plate. Photo by Maria Demarest. In the fall of 1981 I interviewed El Granada resident, Frank Millione, then a 41-year-old professional bowler, who, … Continue reading →

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Sunday May 4: Your chance to Blast thru the waves–Xtreme Kayaking Event

Posted on April 28, 2008 by junemorrall

Dear friends & family, SINCE ANCIENT TIMES, COASTAL PEOPLES HAVE GATHERED BY THE SEA IN SPRINGTIME TO CELEBRATE THE PASSAGE OF THE WINTER STORMS AND ENGAGE IN CONTESTS OF SKILL & ENDURANCE. HONORING THIS TRADITION & BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, … Continue reading →

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Take a ride in my Coastside Cadd-y-lac

Posted on April 27, 2008 by junemorrall
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