California

Russians Invade California

February 2, 2011

Somewhere around Feb 2, 1812,  a group of 25 Russians and 80 Alaskans came ashore and set up camp in what would become Fort Ross, California. The Russians had come to hunt sea otter and grow crops for Russian settlements in Alaska, as well as to trade with Californians.

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The Battle of San Pasquale – - a Moment in the Mexican War

February 17, 2009

Nearby History Almost Overlooked Although I’ve lived in San Diego most of my life, I’ve never visited the site of the Battle of San Pasquale, located 8 miles east of Escondido on Highway 78, a stone’s throw from the Wild Animal Park, and about 30 minutes from my home. The site was established so visitors [...]

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