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7.9 Earthquake Rattled Fort Tejon 167 Years Ago 

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On Jan. 9, 1857, a magnitude 7.9 earthquake rattled Fort Tejon, with shaking felt as far south as San Diego and as far east as Nevada. The Fort Tejon earthquake occurred on the San Andreas fault, which ruptured from near Parkfield (in the Cholame Valley) almost to Wrightwood (a distance of about 190 miles, according to the United States Geological ...

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Barger Makes Motion To Name ‘Old Glory’ Oak Tree A Historic Landmark 

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Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger read in a motion during a Board of Supervisors meeting this week that would designate a centuries-old oak tree known as “Old Glory” as a Los Angeles County Historic Landmark. This towering 70-foot oak tree is over 400 years old and is currently located at Pico Canyon Park in Stevenson Ranch, according to Barger. ...

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St. Francis Dam Tours Return After Three-Year Hiatus

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The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society announces the return of St. Francis Dam tours to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the second-worst disaster in California history. After a three-year hiatus, the group is set to return its “renowned” St. Francis Dam lecture and a bus and hike tour at the original dam site in San Francisquito Canyon on Saturday, March ...

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Common Ground – Taxes and History Month – April 11, 2022

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Host: Jason Downs and Bobby Marchesso Guests: Matt Denny and Christina Murillo Topic: Taxes and History Month Common Ground – Taxes and History Month – April 11, 2022 On this episode of Common Ground, our hosts Jason Downs and Bobby Marchesso talk with their guests Matt Denny and Christina Murillo. Jason starts off the show by talking with Matt and Christina ...

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Common Ground – Hallows Eve and Theatre – November 01, 2021

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Host: Jason Downs and Bobby Marchesso Guests: Timben Boydston Topic: Hallows Eve and Theatre Common Ground – Hallows Eve and Theatre – November 01, 2021 On this episode of Common Ground, our hosts Jason Downs and Bobby Marchesso talk with their returning guest, Timben Boydston. Jason and Bobby start off the show by talking with Timben about the Canyon Theatre Guild and ...

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Common Ground – Modern Succulent – September 20, 2021

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Host: Jason Downs and Bobby Marchesso Guests: Jade Villanueva Topic: Modern Succulent Common Ground – Modern Succulent – September 20, 2021 On this episode of Common Ground, our hosts Jason Downs and Bobby Marchesso talk with their guest Jade Villanueva on business . Bobby and Jason start off the show by talking with Jade, about her business, Modern Succulent, and ...

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Common Ground – Being Alive – July 12, 2021

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Host: Jason Downs and Bobby Marchesso Guests: Lou Esbin Topic: Being Alive Common Ground – Being Alive – July 12, 2021 On this episode of Common Ground, our host Jason Downs talks with Bobby Marchesso and Lou Esbin on the topic of being alive. Jason and Bobby talk about why they are happy to be alive and what they are happy ...

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Common Ground – Political Correspondents – June 21, 2021

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Host: Jason Downs Guests: Bobby Marchesso, Lou Esbin, and Monica Harris Topic: Political Correspondents Common Ground – Political Correspondents – June 21, 2021 On this episode of Common Ground, our host Jason Downs talks with Bobby Marchesso and their guest, Nolan Rollins, as they talk politics. Jason and Bobby start off the show by talking about some fun facts of “This ...

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Common Ground – History Topics – June 14, 2021

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Host: Jason Downs Guests: Bobby Marchesso, Lou Esbin, and Monica Harris Topic: History Topics Common Ground – History Topics – June 14, 2021 On this episode of Common Ground, our host Jason Downs talks with Bobby Marchesso and their guests Lou Esbin and Monica Harris as they talk history. Jason and Bobby start off the show by talking with Lou ...

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The Edge Radio Show – Sports and History – August 14, 2020

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Host: Ron Tunick and Scott Harries Topic: Sports and History Guests: Paul Grossgold and John Tunick On this episode of The Edge on KHTS AM 1220 and FM 98.1, our hosts Ron Tunick and Scott Harries talk with Paul Grossgold and John Tunick!! The Edge starts off its show with Coach Ron and Big Scott talking with Captain Paul Grossgold ...

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