CM #43: Well, I thought we were into Fall. What happened?

Oct 07, 2023

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Welcome new and old friends back to another edition of California Mishegoss. We’re glad you’re here and thank you for your continued support. Each week we post 6 things worth sharing. Enjoy your read.

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Mark & Patti

Frog Lovers Unite!

1. Wall of Frogs, Santa Barbara

by Atlas Obscura

TUCKED ALONGSIDE A ROAD LINED with beautiful homes and magnificent views in the Riviera neighborhood high above Santa Barbara is a wall of nonliving frogs.

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2. San Gabriel Mission: History and Significance Explained

by California.com Team

Established on September 8, 1771, by Spanish priests of the Franciscan order, San Gabriel Mission was the fourth mission in a chain stretching from San Diego to Sonoma. Led by Father Junípero Serra, the aim was to convert the native populations to Christianity and solidify Spanish claims over the territory. Originally located along the Rio de los Temblores (today’s Whittier Narrows), the mission faced water shortages and flooding, which led to its relocation in 1776 to its present site in San Gabriel.

If Oakland is in Your Travel Plans?

3. Oakland Chinatown beckons across the Bay — and it's worth visiting

by Alissa Greenberg, SF Gate

Like many Chinese communities in California, some of Oakland's historic Chinese population arrivedduring the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. Many settled near the waterfront, forming shrimping communities that drew on long-held fishing traditions. After the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, the community ballooned, as people of all backgrounds streamed into Oakland from San Francisco fleeing the destruction.

Still, Longing for Fall?

4. Where to find the best fall foliage in Northern California and Bay Area

by Douglas Zimmerman, SF Gate

If you were worried you missed the fall colors in the Sierra Nevada, you’re in luck. The fall foliage season is off to a slower start than usual this year, noted Lara Kaylor, the editor and publisher of California Fall Color.

“Some of the areas in Mono County that last year, on this day, were in full-color show, some of them are still green — like Sagehen Summit, which sits at about 9,000 feet, is still pretty darn green,” Kaylor said.

The Kids, Oakland, & a Museum

5. Our favorite Oakland museums to visit with kids

by Margaret Lee, SF Gate

To help you and your family find the perfect way to spend an afternoon, I put together a list of my family's favorite museums in Oakland, based on our years of visits, and dished on what you need to know before you go.

6. 41-year-old Bay Area deli Domenico's makes hard-to-find subs

by SF Gate Food Team

The Bay Area native was all of 9 years old when she started helping out at her parents’ first Alameda deli, P&G Italian Deli. Now, at 66, she’s carrying on the legacy of their second business, Domenico’s Italian Delicatessen, which has been a fixture in the community since 1982. It’s the kind of place where customers are considered friends and you can still get a nourishing lunch for under $10.