Tag Archives: Obscura Salon

Death Salon interview: Annetta Black

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Loren Rhoads

This weekend, the third Death Salon conference is taking place in San Francisco.  (There are still a handful of tickets available, if you’re interested, but the evening only tickets are sold out.) I am curious about the women behind the Death Salon … Continue reading →

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Tour of Union Cemetery this weekend

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Loren Rhoads

In 1850, sailors discovered that Redwood Creek emptied into the San Francisco Bay in a natural deep-water channel. Within a year, men began to log the redwood trees of the Santa Cruz Mountains. A village originally called Redwood Landing took … Continue reading →

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Graveyard Dirt on My Shoes

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Loren Rhoads

In and around the ordeal with my cat last week, I managed to tour three graveyards.  That would have made for an excellent week, if not for what was going on at home.  As it was, the graveyards were my sanctuary. … Continue reading →

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Bay Area Cemetery Tours

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Loren Rhoads

Reblogged from Cemetery Travel because I want to spread the word about these tours. I’m really excited about being a part of this! Here’s the link: https://cemeterytravel.com/2014/03/17/bay-area-cemetery-tours/  

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Obscura Society SF Salon: Vice, Crime and Vigilantes in the City by the Bay

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Loren Rhoads

I’m taking part in my first Obscura Salon tonight as we talk about San Francisco’s criminal history.  I’ll be talking about the city’s connection to the Manson Family, the Zodiac, and the Peoples Temple. Other speakers will discuss the Vigilance … Continue reading →

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