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May 1867: What Pescadero Looked Like

From John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June,     This is Part 4 of Sigma’s travelogue series about his visit to Pescadero in 1867 as printed in “The Daily Alta.” Enjoy. John   SAN FRANCISCO: Thursday, May 30, 1867. SCENERY. _ … Continue reading

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1872: This is Pescadero

In 1872 the editor of the county newspaper took a ride over the mountains to inspect the village of Pescadero. Here is a partial account: “….Pescadero has undergone considerable change within twelve months. A new bridge has been erected over … Continue reading

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1910: Crimes of Pescadero (5) Justice of the Peace Jailed!

  Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June,    I’m not sure why, but all the cbsr.tabbec.com sites have been down for more then a week. It’s frustrating me, as many of the articles I previously gathered from their Newspaper Archives … Continue reading

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From AbbiOrca.Com: Poster Material: “Tour of California”; Cyclists Ride By Scenic Pomponio Beach, named after the famous Coastside Indian

[Image by AbbiOrca.com One of the beautiful beaches, Pomponio, [with good history, please click here – cyclists passed during the recent “Tour of California.”] Don Martinich is the editor of the Davis Bike Club Newsletter, and, even more exciting, he … Continue reading

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Monty Parker Mystery: Adventurer Larry Fitterer Best Beach Hiker EVER

  Email John Vonderlin ([email protected]) Photos by Larry Fitterer Hi John  The picture captioned “Main Notch Cove” actually refers to the cove immediately accessible from above. I was unable to make it into the cove immediately to the north that … Continue reading

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Near Monty Parker’s Favorite Beach

(Image: Larry Fitterer)

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“The Cracks” How to get to a vanishing beach – Story/Photos by John Vonderlin

The Cracks Story/photos by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) I had a chance to return to “The Cracks” a few days ago to shoot some better pictures of a very nice Sea Arch, that like so many others along our … Continue reading

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So, explain it to me, again, John. If someone’s from Pescadero, they are called a “Fishermonger” or “Fishmongerite”?

Story by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, I’ve always been mildly curious about the origin of the town of Pescadero’s name ever since I first became aware of the town a few years ago. If you look up … Continue reading

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1883: Gazos Creek and sandy beaches superb for growing chunky black coal

Commentary by John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June, The 1883 book, “San Mateo County, California, Geography, Topography, Geology, Climatography, and Description,” has only a few short sections about the Coastside. Strangely, the most extensive part about the Coastside deals … Continue reading

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100 Years Ago Pescadero Stage Calls it Quits: Replaced by Motor-driven Vehicle

Images/Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) HE SAN FRANCISCO CALL October 12, 1909 THE INSIDER Tells of the Passing of the Historic Stage Line Between San Mateo and Pescadero, Which Was Made Unprofitable by Railroad Competition After Less Then … Continue reading

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