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Princeton-by-the-Sea is a place where many historic events happened
There are many of us on the Coastside who wish to see Princeton continue to be a “place,” with it’s name on an official sign, as in the classic photo at the top of my blog. “Princeton,” the sign reads, … Continue reading
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The White Abalone
Haliotis sorenseni Bartsch 1940 Distinguishing Characteristics: Shell thin and light, oval, highly arched, reddish brown color exteriorly. Surface sculpture regular, with low spiral ribs, usually covered by lush marine growth, especially tube dwelling mollusks. The holes are highly elevated and … Continue reading
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1945: Slain Sea Lions Strew County Coastline
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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Meet the Pinto Abalone
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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The only abs you’ll find in Princeton today are
of the decorative variety. (Photo by Jerry Koontz, jerrysphotos.com
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Collin Tiura & Really Big Abalone
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
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
(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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Take a ride in my Coastside Cadd-y-lac
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