Then a state hospital, now a university
Then a state hospital, now a university
In 1936, Camarillo State Hospital opened at the base of the Santa Monica Mountains, between the city of Camarillo and th... Read more
12 Dec 2018
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20mins
The case of murderous Ma Duncan
The case of murderous Ma Duncan
In 1959, a trial took place in the old Ventura County Courthouse – now Ventura City Hall – that was described at the tim... Read more
5 Dec 2018
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25mins
On the Forefront of History - Part 2
On the Forefront of History - Part 2
How will future generations learn about us? In this digital age, will we leave a mark or a clue as to who we were or wha... Read more
28 Nov 2018
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16mins
On the Forefront of History - Part 1
On the Forefront of History - Part 1
"The whole story was just sitting there waiting to be opened — and told."Charles Johnson came across a lot of those stor... Read more
21 Nov 2018
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21mins
Rooting out the origin of the iconic Two Trees
Rooting out the origin of the iconic Two Trees
The two eucalyptus trees that stand atop a hill overlooking Ventura, California, have become a symbol of the city. There... Read more
14 Nov 2018
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17mins
Origins of the BackboneTrail
Origins of the BackboneTrail
The Backbone Trail stretches 67 miles through the Santa Monica Mountains, from Point Mugu at its westernmost end to Will... Read more
6 Nov 2018
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19mins
Cemetery lost in plain sight
Cemetery lost in plain sight
If it weren’t for occasional markers in the grass that list names, birthdates and dates of death, no one would ever know... Read more
31 Oct 2018
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19mins
More Ghost Stories
More Ghost Stories
A ghost of a man who looks like he has been hit by a train. The apparition of a woman with the head of a horse and hoove... Read more
24 Oct 2018
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22mins