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In each episode I will take you on a journey, from the ancient Native people to the modern-day events, from the majestic mountains to the stunning coastlines, from the historic Spanish missions to the haunted graveyards. I will also conduct interviews with other Californians about their lives, cultures, experiences, knowledge and perspectives on California’s past and present. I will also share my own personal stories and reflections. Through these conversations you will learn more about the diversity and complexity of California’s heritage and identity.

  1. Episode 12: 1947 Pony Express Ride: Yreka to Sacramento

    05/13/2024

    Episode 12: 1947 Pony Express Ride: Yreka to Sacramento

    In this episode of Digging Deeper we will be discussing the 1947 Pony Express ride from Yreka to Sacramento to promote the California State and Yreka fairs. This event took place 87 years after the original Pony Express delivered mail from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. Some 1,800 miles that took 10 days to ride. Sources: Newspapers from Yreka to Sacramento. Siskiyou, Shasta Tehama, Butte, Yuba, Placer, and Sacramento Counties.

    38 min
  2. Episode 11: Pantyhose Junction: Iconic Waitresses, CB Radios, and Truckers

    02/15/2024

    Episode 11: Pantyhose Junction: Iconic Waitresses, CB Radios, and Truckers

    In this episode of Digging Deeper, Cheryl and I dive into the history of Aladero Pantyhose Junction in Dunnigan California, a grease spoon truck stop restaurant that used sex appeal and 24 hr diner style food to attract truckers off I-5. He also talk a little about the Trucker and CB Radio craze in the 1970's and it inpact on pop culture. Music Convoy: https://youtu.be/d9BWlGP_DJw?si=C3oIW1HLhsnQjvt- Teddy Bear: https://youtu.be/3aefSB68i-E?si=gcdOnBivIQ7DTi31 East Bound and Down: https://youtu.be/-u1Kzcs-z3c?si=m51VVyXqOTkuCc-d

    27 min
  3. Episode 10: The Tale of Josefa Segovia: The Only Woman Hanged in California

    02/09/2024

    Episode 10: The Tale of Josefa Segovia: The Only Woman Hanged in California

    In the rugged mining town of Downieville, California, a dark chapter unfolded on July 5th 1851. Josefa Segovia, also known as Juanita found herself at the center of a gripping drama that would forever etch her name into California history by becoming the first and only woman hanged in California. #californiaunearthed #californiahistory #downieville #josefasegovia #diggingdeeper Downieville Museum Website: https://sierranevadageotourism.org/entries/downieville-museum/db7fb8b6-5fdb-4d6e-afa6-7d35b185670d

    1 hr
  4. Episode 9: From Perris to Riverside: The History of Native American Boarding Schools in California

    12/20/2023

    Episode 9: From Perris to Riverside: The History of Native American Boarding Schools in California

    From Perris to Riverside: The History of Native American Boarding Schools in California. In this episode we take a look into the history and atrocities of Native American Boarding Schools in California with a focus on Perris and Sherman Institute in Riverside. Click on the museum website for more information or click on the youtube video to hear stories from Southern California natives. Sherman Institute Museum: http://www.shermanindianmuseum.org/ These Are Not "Stories": American Indian Boarding Schools in Southern California Youtube video: https://youtu.be/G-QpwmshQbo?si=AC4YBMzpz0dYmht7

    53 min
  5. Episode 8: Pioneers of Knott's Berry Farm: How Walter, Cordelia, Claude, Paul, Bud and Andy Shaped Amusement Park History

    12/07/2023

    Episode 8: Pioneers of Knott's Berry Farm: How Walter, Cordelia, Claude, Paul, Bud and Andy Shaped Amusement Park History

    Pioneers of Knott's Berry Farm: How Walter, Cordelia, Claude, Paul, Bud and Andy Shaped Amusement Park History. In this episode we will discuss how five artist changed the shape of amusement parks throught out the county and created a standard for all others to follow. A farmer, wood carver, sculptor, painter and ride engineer came together to creat a realitic ghost town using real historic buildings, and creating new one that look old. Sources: 1. Boettner, Jack. “Hand Over Your Gold Partner: Walter Knott's Ghost Town to Come Alive GHOST TOWN.” Los Angeles Times, Apr 18, 1968, OC_A1. 2. Boettner, Jack. “Ride Creator Designs Another: He's Been Tied Into Knott's for Years.” Los Angeles Times, Oct 1, 1980, Sec. OC A8. 3. Grimm, Michele and Tom. “Knott's Calico Lost Its Ghosts.” Los Angeles Times, Jan 6, 1980, K10. 4. Henderson, John. “How it all began... Walter and Cordelia Knott's Date with Destiny.” Los Angeles Times, Jul 27, 1980, W6. 5. Howser, Huell. “California Gold: Knott’s Berry Farm.” You Tube Video, 15:31, July 2 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY5nXl6VpS4&t=28s. 6.Jenning, Jay. Images of American: Knott’s Berry Farm, The Early Years. San Francisco: Arcadia, 2009. 7. Jennings, Jay. “Knott's Berry Farm: The Early Years.” Facebook. Accessed May 10, 2018. https://www.facebook.com/pg/knottsearlyyears/photos/?ref=page_internal. 8. Find A Grave 9. Ancestry

    1h 17m
  6. Episode 7: Ojai, California: Where History and the Paranormal Unite

    11/23/2023

    Episode 7: Ojai, California: Where History and the Paranormal Unite

    Do you love history and ghosts? Then tune in to this weeks episode of Digging Deeper where we explore the history of Ojai California and the ghost that call this city home. We will talk about Char Man an, The Ojai Vampire and many more. #californiaunearthed #californiahistory #ojiaca #ojiavampire #charman #venturacountyhistory #venturacounty Wierd California: http://www.weirdca.com/location.php?location=77

    45 min
  7. Episode 6: The Castle of Reform: The Ghost of Preston School of Industry

    11/16/2023

    Episode 6: The Castle of Reform: The Ghost of Preston School of Industry

    Preston Castle is a historic landmark in Ione, California, that was once the site of a reform school for juvenile offenders. The castle, built in 1894 hides a dark and tragic history. In this podcast you will hear the history of the castle, the boys who lived there and the ghost srories that haunt the hall today. #californiaunearthed #prestoncastle #californiahistory #Ioneca #reformschoolhistory #ghoststorries Preston Castle webpage: https://prestoncastle.org/ California Unearthed video: https://youtu.be/8X2OeiT5X-Y?si=Lw00YxZGUJS2eKUq

    49 min

  8. 11/08/2023

    Episode 5: Serendipitous Moments and Family History

    In this episode I talk about how serenidipitious moments happen in life and how one such moment happened to me this week, while doing family research for a friend of mine.

    32 min
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In each episode I will take you on a journey, from the ancient Native people to the modern-day events, from the majestic mountains to the stunning coastlines, from the historic Spanish missions to the haunted graveyards. I will also conduct interviews with other Californians about their lives, cultures, experiences, knowledge and perspectives on California’s past and present. I will also share my own personal stories and reflections. Through these conversations you will learn more about the diversity and complexity of California’s heritage and identity.

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  • Creator
    California Unearthed
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © California Unearthed
  • Show Website
    Digging Deeper