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From the Coastside Comet, published in Montara, December 1922 The grammar school of the Pigeon Point district was burned to the ground at six o’clock on Tuesday morning, by a fire of unknown origin. Following a report received by his … Continue reading →

“Two-fer” Story & photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, Our April Fool’s expedition to the coast, trying to locate a hole in the ground where the Mystery Tunnel might have been, didn’t satisfy our sense of adventure … Continue reading →

Wrestling with the Trestle Truth Story by John Vonderlin (email John; [email protected]) (Photo: trestle at Tunitas Creek) Hi June, Angelo’s email about the fate of the Palmer Gulch Trestle stimulated me to do a little research. I had stated in … Continue reading →

[Note: It’s taking me so long to punch out the chapters of this very long story because my original ms is covered with scribbles, etc. ] By June Morrall The stages picked up passengers headed for the Coastside at the … Continue reading →

In December 1899, Dr. Davis, the popular dentist, was staying the weekend at the Swanton–and the town was talking about a change of management…..as an “Italian will be the new manager.” On March 1, year unknown this headline was found … Continue reading →

Thanks to John Vonderlin for sending the info from the 1880-81 Business Directory for Pescadero. For more info, click here Email john ([email protected] Pescadero This pleasant agricultural town and summer resort is situated just south of Half Moon Bay, 38 … Continue reading →

Tubes of Mystery Story & Photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, Lately there’s been a great increase in the number of small black plastic tubes washing up on our local beaches. I call them “The Tubes of … Continue reading →