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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 →

Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, You ever hear of Cerritos Creek Bridge? Enjoy. John Remarkable Bridge It Crosses Cerritos Creek Not Far From San Gregorio One of the most remarkable wooden bridges ever built in California, … Continue reading →

[Image: The Bellevale Post Office. Photo by Moss Beach Postmaster R. Guy Smith] Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, While looking through old newspapers online I came on an ad that mentioned the stage stopping at La Honda, … Continue reading →

Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, The “Chronicling America” website at the Library of Congress is down temporarily, but the California Newspaper Archive is back online. I’ll get back in there soon as we are winding down … Continue reading →

Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, This is the next chapter in the Cowell/Majors Breach of Contract dispute. It appeared in “The Morning Call,” issue of December 23rd, 1894. Things are not looking good for Antonia. Enjoy. … Continue reading →

Story/Photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, Here’s a story from the March 2nd, 1902 issue of “The San Francisco Call,” that deals with the treacherous passage around “Cape Horn,” as the spot at Alligator Rock, San Mateo’s … Continue reading →

Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, With the Cowell/Purisima Coastal Trail set to open this Spring this juicy little story about one of the heirs of the Cowell Family seems timely. I have at least one sequel … Continue reading →