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I took the most exhilarating hike north of Pillar Point and the radar station, better known to us locals as the “Golf Ball.”   The morning was early and the parking lot that leads to the trail to Mavericks was … Continue reading →

Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June,  Here are some of the articles I’ve got about the Ocean Shore Railroad’s accident problems. This first is from the December 16, 1905 issue of the “Call.” Do you know where Baldwin’s was? … Continue reading →

Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June,     Newspapers from 1880 to 1910, the piece below could have been the second biggest story about happenings on the stage road from San Mateo to Half Moon bay; just behind the … Continue reading →

Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected])   Hi June,   This is the story of an intercontinental serial killer at the end of the 1800’s, who some say had an English royal family connection behind his many names and crimes, a … Continue reading →

LOCAL BOOK, Bootlegger’s Cove SIGNED by Author Rob Tillitz ON THUR July 16th, SULLIVAN’S, La Honda, 5-8 PM * SAT July 18th, HARBOR VILLAGE BOOKS, Princeton, 12-3 PM * SUN July 19th PESCADERO COUNTRY STORE, 12-3 PM BUY THIS BOOK AT ONE … Continue reading →

Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected])   Hi June, Here is some background information on the Life-saving Service, some photos of lifesaving efforts, official and otherwise. Enjoy. John The United States Life-Saving Service was a United States government agency that grew out of … Continue reading →

Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June,    This is a story about the shipwreck of the Rio De Janeiro, mentioned in the posting about the Gifford, the bark that went aground at Mussel Rock, and received no speedy help from the … Continue reading →