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Did You Know – How Did Point Loma Get Named?

“The long neck of land enclosing North San Diego Bay on the West side is known as Point Loma. The origin of the name comes from a legend of a flaxen haired little Russian girl, the sole survivor of a shipwreck, who was found wandering on shore. The local residents took her in and named her Loma and she grew up to become the cynosure … Continue reading Did You Know – How Did Point Loma Get Named?

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ACS Lecture Series – Michaela Alksne

The next virtual webinar sponsored by the American Cetacean Society (ACS) will be held on Wednesday November 13 at 7:00pm over Zoom. Michaela Alksne will be the speaker. No registration is required. About the Presentation: Michaela Alksne will be speaking on “Whale Music: Long-term biogeographic patterns of Blue and Fin whale moans in the Southern California Bight”. About the Speaker: Michaela Alksne (she/her/hers) is a … Continue reading ACS Lecture Series – Michaela Alksne

CNMF – Development Coordinator

Cabrillo National Monument Foundation (CNMF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and philanthropic partner of National Park Service supporting Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego’s only National Park. CNMF is seeking a part-time Development Coordinator to support fundraising, events, and communication efforts for our growing organization. Collaborating with the Executive Director, this individual will perform a variety of administrative and communication duties related to membership and events activities. … Continue reading CNMF – Development Coordinator