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Amazements of
the Left Coast
with
Carolan Gladden
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California's Glory
Here we will begin with San Diego, my second city, but first bits of the multicultural history of the largest state in the union. Along with a little "Ventura Highway" for atmosphere ...
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CALIFORNIA
A most variegated history with
several distinct periods:
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A most variegated history with
several distinct periods:
- Native American
- European Exploration 1542-1769
- Spanish Colonial
1769-1821- Mexican 1821-1848
- USA Statehood
Surprisingly, San Diego became California's first capital (in 1822, under Mexican rule). And she has seen many other intriguing "Firsts," including in 1931 the nation's first desegregation court case; in 1927 Lindbergh's first ever flight in the Spirit of St. Louis; in 1951 the first drive-through restaurant in the country (Jack in the Box); in 1969 an important blood test discovered by UC San Diego researchers against Tay-Sachs disease.
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Discover OCEAN BEACH
Walk the longest concrete pier on the west coast in the unique community of Ocean Beach. Also find antique stores, homey cafes, tattoo/ piercing parlor, live music at Winston's, bars, coffee shops, bike and surf shops, even a head shop (the Black).
