Frank and Jesse James Lay Low in SLO County

Frank and Jesse James Circa 1872
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In the Fall of 1868, the famed bandits Frank and Jesse James spent time hiding out in the James Adobe at the La Panza Ranch.

For a full account of the details, see local historian Dan Krieger's Tribune article on the subject:

http://www.sanluisobispo.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article39459234.html

It seems their stay was a pleasant one. I'm sure the delightful Fall weather SLO County provides acted as a sweet balm to sooth all cares away and had a mellowing effect on the men's sharp temperaments. Who needs all that robbing and killing when you live in the land of milk and honey--or should I say money? I'm sure if they stayed an entire year, they would have drunk the nectar of the SLO Lotus, given up their guns altogether and become bankers--making off with millions!

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September 30th 1955: Film Star James Dean Killed in Auto Crash in SLO County

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September 30th 1955 marks the death anniversary of the Hollywood rising film star James Dean in an auto accident as he was driving his Porsche sports car to the races in Salinas. The crash occurred in San Luis Obispo County near Cholame about 19 miles east of Paso Robles. Here is the original LA Times Article.

A picture of the mangled wreck can be viewed Here.

Its amazing Dean's mechanic even survived the crash. The James Dean Memorial was installed by devoted fan  Seita Ohnishi of Kobe Japan. The off-road sculpture embraces a towering oak tree that stands about a mile from the crash site.

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