In the decades following the historic voyage of Christopher Columbus to America in 1492, Mexico underwent much exploration and development – not to mention financial exploitation – by conquistadors under the aegis of the Kingdom of Spain. But Spanish and other European explorers knew very little about the lands along the coast north of Mexico.Continue reading “Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo explored the California coastline in the 1500s”
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Trailblazer LeRoy Grannis set high standards for surf photography
LeRoy Grannis fell in love with the ocean and surfing at a very young age, and at a time when the sport was also at a very young age. He was born at home, blocks from the ocean in Hermosa Beach on Aug. 12th,1917. The family made the most of living near the beach. Grannis’Continue reading “Trailblazer LeRoy Grannis set high standards for surf photography”
Redondo Beach dive shop owner searched for hidden treasure – and found it
One can almost picture Mel Fisher on his father’s Torrance chicken farm dreaming of a more exciting life. Born on Aug. 12, 1922, the World War II Army Corps of Engineers vet had moved to California after the war from Indiana, where he had attended Purdue University. While in the army, he’d been stationed nearContinue reading “Redondo Beach dive shop owner searched for hidden treasure – and found it”
