Digging Deeper

About Digging Deeper

In each episode I will take you on a journey, from the ancient Native people to the modern-day events, from the majestic mountains to the stunning coastlines, from the historic Spanish missions to the haunted graveyards. I will also conduct interviews with other Californians about their lives, cultures, experiences, knowledge and perspectives on California’s past and present. I will also share my own personal stories and reflections. Through these conversations you will learn more about the diversity and complexity of California’s heritage and identity.

Publisher

California Unearthed

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Sept 2023

Latest episode

13 May 2024

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 May 2024

   Episode 12: 1947 Pony Express Ride: Yreka to Sacramento

   In this episode of Digging Deeper we will be discussing the 1947 Pony Express ride from Yreka to Sacramento to promote the California State and Yreka fairs. This event took place 87 years after the original Pony Express delivered mail from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. Some 1,800 miles that took 10 days to ride. Sources: Newspapers from Yreka to Sacramento. Siskiyou, Shasta Tehama, Butte, Yuba, Placer, and Sacramento Counties.

2. 

   15 Feb 2024

   Episode 11: Pantyhose Junction: Iconic Waitresses, CB Radios, and Truckers

   In this episode of Digging Deeper, Cheryl and I dive into the history of Aladero Pantyhose Junction in Dunnigan California, a grease spoon truck stop restaurant that used sex appeal and 24 hr diner style food to attract truckers off I-5. He also talk a little about the Trucker and CB Radio craze in the 1970's and it inpact on pop culture. Music Convoy: https://youtu.be/d9BWlGP_DJw?si=C3oIW1HLhsnQjvt- (https://youtu.be/d9BWlGP_DJw?si=C3oIW1HLhsnQjvt-) Teddy Bear: https://youtu.be/3aefSB68i-E?si=gcdOnBivIQ7DTi31 (https://youtu.be/3aefSB68i-E?si=gcdOnBivIQ7DTi31) East Bound and Down: https://youtu.be/-u1Kzcs-z3c?si=m51VVyXqOTkuCc-d (https://youtu.be/-u1Kzcs-z3c?si=m51VVyXqOTkuCc-d)

3. 

   9 Feb 2024

   Episode 10: The Tale of Josefa Segovia: The Only Woman Hanged in California

   In the rugged mining town of Downieville, California, a dark chapter unfolded on July 5th 1851. Josefa Segovia, also known as Juanita found herself at the center of a gripping drama that would forever etch her name into California history by becoming the first and only woman hanged in California. #californiaunearthed #californiahistory #downieville #josefasegovia #diggingdeeper Downieville Museum Website: https://sierranevadageotourism.org/entries/downieville-museum/db7fb8b6-5fdb-4d6e-afa6-7d35b185670d (https://sierranevadageotourism.org/entries/downieville-museum/db7fb8b6-5fdb-4d6e-afa6-7d35b185670d)

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   20 Dec 2023

   Episode 9: From Perris to Riverside: The History of Native American Boarding Schools in California

   From Perris to Riverside: The History of Native American Boarding Schools in California. In this episode we take a look into the history and atrocities of Native American Boarding Schools in California with a focus on Perris and Sherman Institute in Riverside. Click on the museum website for more information or click on the youtube video to hear stories from Southern California natives. Sherman Institute Museum: http://www.shermanindianmuseum.org/ These Are Not "Stories": American Indian Boarding Schools in Southern California Youtube video: https://youtu.be/G-QpwmshQbo?si=AC4YBMzpz0dYmht7

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   7 Dec 2023

   Episode 8: Pioneers of Knott's Berry Farm: How Walter, Cordelia, Claude, Paul, Bud and Andy Shaped Amusement Park History

   Pioneers of Knott's Berry Farm: How Walter, Cordelia, Claude, Paul, Bud and Andy Shaped Amusement Park History. In this episode we will discuss how five artist changed the shape of amusement parks throught out the county and created a standard for all others to follow. A farmer, wood carver, sculptor, painter and ride engineer came together to creat a realitic ghost town using real historic buildings, and creating new one that look old. Sources: 1. Boettner, Jack. “Hand Over Your Gold Partner: Walter Knott's Ghost Town to Come Alive GHOST TOWN.” Los Angeles Times, Apr 18, 1968, OC_A1. 2. Boettner, Jack. “Ride Creator Designs Another: He's Been Tied Into Knott's for Years.” Los Angeles Times, Oct 1, 1980, Sec. OC A8. 3. Grimm, Michele and Tom. “Knott's Calico Lost Its Ghosts.” Los Angeles Times, Jan 6, 1980, K10. 4. Henderson, John. “How it all began... Walter and Cordelia Knott's Date with Destiny.” Los Angeles Times, Jul 27, 1980, W6. 5. Howser, Huell. “California Gold: Knott’s Berry Farm.” You Tube Video, 15:31, July 2 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY5nXl6VpS4&t=28s. 6.Jenning, Jay. Images of American: Knott’s Berry Farm, The Early Years. San Francisco: Arcadia, 2009. 7. Jennings, Jay. “Knott's Berry Farm: The Early Years.” Facebook. Accessed May 10, 2018. https://www.facebook.com/pg/knottsearlyyears/photos/?ref=page_internal. 8. Find A Grave 9. Ancestry

6. 

   23 Nov 2023

   Episode 7: Ojai, California: Where History and the Paranormal Unite

   Do you love history and ghosts? Then tune in to this weeks episode of Digging Deeper where we explore the history of Ojai California and the ghost that call this city home. We will talk about Char Man an, The Ojai Vampire and many more. #californiaunearthed #californiahistory #ojiaca #ojiavampire #charman #venturacountyhistory #venturacounty Wierd California: http://www.weirdca.com/location.php?location=77 (http://www.weirdca.com/location.php?location=77)

7. 

   16 Nov 2023

   Episode 6: The Castle of Reform: The Ghost of Preston School of Industry

   Preston Castle is a historic landmark in Ione, California, that was once the site of a reform school for juvenile offenders. The castle, built in 1894 hides a dark and tragic history. In this podcast you will hear the history of the castle, the boys who lived there and the ghost srories that haunt the hall today. #californiaunearthed #prestoncastle #californiahistory #Ioneca #reformschoolhistory #ghoststorries Preston Castle webpage: https://prestoncastle.org/ (https://prestoncastle.org/) California Unearthed video: https://youtu.be/8X2OeiT5X-Y?si=Lw00YxZGUJS2eKUq (https://youtu.be/8X2OeiT5X-Y?si=Lw00YxZGUJS2eKUq)

8. 

   8 Nov 2023

   Episode 5: Serendipitous Moments and Family History

   In this episode I talk about how serenidipitious moments happen in life and how one such moment happened to me this week, while doing family research for a friend of mine.

9. 

   26 Oct 2023

   Episode 4: The Ghostly Legend of the Pink Lady of Yorba Cemetery

   The Ghostly Legend of the Pink Lady of Yorba Cemetery. In this episode we discuss the history and mysteries of the Yorba Cemetery and the legend of the Pink Lady, in the charming town of Yorba Linda, Californai. #yorbacemetery #yorbalinda #californiaunearthed #Orangecountyhistory Yorba Cemetery website: https://www.ocparks.com/historic-sites/historic-yorba-cemetery (https://www.ocparks.com/historic-sites/historic-yorba-cemetery) Yorba Cemetery facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yorba-Cemetery/188390548011079 (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yorba-Cemetery/188390548011079)

10. 

    18 Oct 2023

    Episode 3: Oak Bottom Ambush: The Henry Saffell Story

    Oak Bottom Ambush is a tragic event that took place on January 20th 1926 in Shasta County, Ca. Henry Joseph Saffell a baggage handler for the railroad, ambushed his family just outside of thier home in Oak Bottom. The incident resulted in the death of his wife and mother-in-law. Oak Bottom Ambush youtube video: https://youtu.be/PuH1mYtX324?si=Msc0NlqUFn9g4w3q (https://youtu.be/PuH1mYtX324?si=Msc0NlqUFn9g4w3q)

11. 

    27 Sept 2023

    Episode 2: The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Alto: Oldest Inhabitant of Old Town San Diego

    In this episode I will be talking with my friend Cheryl about her three times Great Grandmother Gertrude Alto, who was the oldest inhabitant of Old Town San Diego when she passed away in 1914 at the age of 128. Cheryl and I will talk about her life, including her father, husband, and children. I also included a link to my youtube video on Old Town San Diego. Click the link below. Old Town San Diego Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/TyHQfsgxUb4?si=WFs6vTkNYKFHudgJ

12. 

    21 Sept 2023

    Episode 1: A Little About Who I Am

    Welcome to my first episode of Digging Deeper! In this episode, I will introduce myself and share my story of living with a visual impairment and how it has not slowed me down. I will also discuss the inspiration behind the podcast and what you can expect from future episodes. I am excited to share this journey with you and hope that it will inspire you to dig deeper into your own life and community. Join my youtube channel California Unearthed, where I unearth California's history in video form. Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzF3EhNOOSG50UGIXk2hfPA

13. 

    17 Sept 2023

    Digging Deeper (Trailer)

    In the sun-kissed land of California, where the brilliant sun illuminates the landscape and the waves crash with powerful grace, there are stories that have been lost to time, buried deep beneath the sands of history, waiting to be unearthed. Welcome to Digging Deeper brought to by California Unearthed, I’m your host Bob Frazier.   In this podcast I will explore and unearth the fascinating stories of California’s Culture, people, places, events, and mysteries with a sense of humor and honesty.   I am a lifelong Californian, a historian, genealogist, and I do all that while battling a visual impairment. In each episode I will take you on a journey, from the ancient Native people to the modern-day events, from the majestic mountains to the stunning coastlines, from the historic Spanish missions to the haunted graveyards.  I will also conduct interviews with other Californians about their lives, cultures, experiences, knowledge and perspectives on California’s past and present. I will also share my own personal stories and reflections.  Through these conversations you will learn more about the diversity and complexity of California’s heritage and identity, and maybe they will empower you to share your own stories with the world. Weather you are a native California, a transplant, a visitor, or just curious about this amazing state, you’ll find something interesting, informative, and entertaining in Digging Deeper.  So, join me each week as I dig deeper into the stories that make California unique and unforgettable. Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear please leave a review and share it with your family and friends. Thank you for listening and supporting Digging Deeper a California Unearthed production.

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