Author Archives: June Morrall

John Vonderlin Tastes the Golden Apple of La Honda

Story/Photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Who was Loma Mar’s ‘Johnny Appleseed?’” Hi June, Before going to see the Big Waves, Meg and I went on a “photo mushroom hunt” in nearby Memorial  Park. There is an old apple orchard bordering … Continue reading

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The Coburn Mystery: Chapter 60

By June Morrall Email June ([email protected]) 1893-94 Loren Coburn was overseeing construction of his hotel overlooking Pebble Beach. As with any big construction project, there were many after thoughts, and despite Loren’s reputation for frugality, he opened his wallet wide … Continue reading

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John Vonderlin Goes to the Big Waves

Big Wave Spot Story/Phots by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Meg and I went out to the coast on Sunday, partly to check out the big waves that were hitting our local shores. With Saturday’s news of two more drownings … Continue reading

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1891: Advertising Side By Side

[Image below. Levy Brothers brick building in Half Moon Bay was destroyed by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.]   From the pages of the 1891 Coast Advocate, both Levy Bros & Williamson advertise their general stores, side-by-side. At … Continue reading

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California Newspaper Project

June, I just came across another newspaper archive. It’s been a couple of years in the works and now finally yielding some interesting stories. Please click here Larry Witham Email Larry (larry_excite.com)

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Burt Blumert Comments on John Vonderlin’s “Holes in Pescadero” (3)

Comment by Burt Blumert Email Burt: ([email protected]) Hi June, How fascinating a fellow John Vonderlin is. I have followed his trekking up and down the South Coast, snooping into caves and scaling dangerous cliffs, but I was stunned by his … Continue reading

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John Vonderlin: Holes in Pescadero (3)

Story/Photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Holes in Pescadero, Part 3 Hi June, I would like to think my telling this next story will not pose a danger to me. That is perhaps, a silly consideration, given the usual … Continue reading

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The Coburn Mystery: Chapter 59

The Coburn Mystery, Chapter 59 By June Morrall September 1893 Pebble Beach was “set free” by a vote of the California legislature, recognizing the beach as “Pescadero’s inheritance,” a welcome addition to the county park system. Certainly the villagers hoped … Continue reading

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The Coburn Mystery: Chapter 58

By June Morrall When the Pebble Beach bill passed the California legislature in 1893, the overjoyed citizens of Pescadero celebrated with a “Mammoth Picnic,” at the beach piled high with shiny, colorful stones. Pebble Beach was “Pescadero’s inheritance,” they said. … Continue reading

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John Vonderlin: This Brick’s No Ordinary Brick

[Image: The partial brick John found. How did it get to the South Coast?] Story/Photo by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, Do you remember my posting that included a photo of a partial brick I had photographed in … Continue reading

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