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The Gaviota Coast

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In Recognition of Middle Easter Cultures and People City of Davis 2009

    Batman's Hill Datum

    BATMAN'S HILL DATUM Point of Origin for the Survey of Melbourne Robert Hoddle was Surveyor in Charge of the Port Phillip District in early 1837. Hoddle is remembered for his significant role in...

    BATMAN'S HILL DATUM Point of Origin for the Survey of Melbourne Robert Hoddle was Surveyor in Charge of the Port Phillip District in early 1837. Hoddle is remembered for his significant role in...

    • batman

    Pedro (Pete) Manas Track

    Pedro (Pete) Manas Track:  Honors the athletic achievement and memory of Pedro Matias Garcia (1914-88) Orland High School Class of 1934, National Record Holder in the Football Throw 218 feet 8...

    Pedro (Pete) Manas Track:  Honors the athletic achievement and memory of Pedro Matias Garcia (1914-88) Orland High School Class of 1934, National Record Holder in the Football Throw 218 feet 8...

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    West Berkeley Train Horns

    [Sitting on a bike path] On this spot, if you listen closely, you can hear the long horn blasts of passing trains in the distance. They sound their horn not out of safety or being required by law...

    [Sitting on a bike path] On this spot, if you listen closely, you can hear the long horn blasts of passing trains in the distance. They sound their horn not out of safety or being required by law...

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