Monthly Archives: April 2009

Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) This appeared in the August 31st, 1890, issue of “The Morning Call.”  Enjoy. John   SUNDAY   EDITION. SAN   FRANCISCO TO   SANTA   CRUZ. The   Beauty   of   the   Natural   … Continue reading →

From John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) i June,    This is from the June 27th, 1897 issue of “The Call.”  While I’ve never previously heard of the pup-killing behavior  being displayed by some of the bulls, as described by the author … Continue reading →

The True Fate of the Biggest Cheese in the World  (good try, though!) Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June,    Here’s the follow-up article on “The Great Sanitary Cheese’s” fate. This is from the Nov. 13th, 1864 … Continue reading →

From John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June,   I know you have a story about this cheese already, but I thought you’d want to see an article about its exhibition before it was eaten. This appeared in “The Alta California” … Continue reading →

  From John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi Jon,     I thought you might want these pictures for your collection.  This first set of attached photos is of a spot just north of Pigeon Point Lighthouse, from about the spot the photo I’ve attached was shot … Continue reading →

Story from Rob Tillitz Email Rob ([email protected] Hi June. My book is for sale on Amazon. Here’s the link: http://www.amazon.com/Bootleggers-Cove-Rob-Tillitz/dp/1439224552/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239053130&sr=1-1   I have it on my web site for $33 which includes shipping, they (Amazon) for $28 before shipping. I will … Continue reading →

Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, This is Part 3A of Sigma’s 4 part travelogue about Pescadero that appeared in “The Daily Alta,” of San Francisco. It’s quite long, so I split it at the beginning of … Continue reading →

Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) The following website gives a good  history of the Cowells, a rather unusual family.  www.santacruzpl.org/history/people/cowella.shtml   Irrespective of the “love child” incident, they seemed to have been a very private family with strong philanthropic instincts. Enjoy. John

Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June,    The OCR version of this story is poor quality, but if you want to post this series (I think I sent you ScreenShots of the other parts) let me know … Continue reading →