That older white man in Miriam's kitchen and the older white woman........who always think they are smarter than me............age does not always mean more knowledge and intelligence............there is no one smarter than me............in the entire universe.......................it is just that i have brain damage.......

According to nps.gov

San Diego

Santa Barbara

Monterey

Presidios were established at San Diego, Santa Barbara, Monterey, and San Francisco. In 1821 Mexico gained independence from Spain and "Alta California" became a Mexican province rather than a Spanish colony. A new era began in California as ranch life flourished and American trappers began to enter the territory.

Introduction--Early History of the California Coast--A National ...

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