Murder in Mission Valley There was a history of immigrants to the area penning Indians up in reservations after throwing them off Mission lands. Indians tried to regain their lands, but they were often unable …
October 23, 2021
Articles by Richard W. Amero
Stingaree's red-light rules, early Horton Plaza, Lomaland
The 1930s Depression in letters from San Diego, early hunting in Mission Valley
Depression Letters “He had been working since May at Balboa Park, cutting wood, gardening, cleaning up ravines, canyons, etc. When he was put on the Federal work card, a foreman's name was on the card. …
October 11, 2021
Geronimo's San Diego ally, the five Indian settlements moved from Warner Hot Springs
An Indian Chief Plots Revolution Garra sent couriers to every tribe in San Diego County, including San Pasqual, Santa Isabel, San Luis Rey, and Temecula. At the same time, he also sent runners to tribes …
March 27, 2021
Madame Shumann-Heink, the diva of Grossmont
“I do not see why my children should work hard when I have plenty to provide for all of them. I do not want them scattered. I want all of them near me all the time.”
November 7, 1991
The removal of the Cupeño Indians from Warner Springs
The commission recommended the government purchase 3438 acres adjacent to Pala, Some 2000 of the acres were arable and 700 irrigable, as compared to the 200 acres that were arable and 150 irrigable at Warner Springs.
September 6, 1990
A history of Horton Plaza
When Gill undertook the redesign of the plaza in 1908, the prospect before him was bleak. The plaza looked like a desert. The Cocos Plumosa palms were turning yellow due to soil devoid of nutrients.
May 24, 1990