Author Douglas MacGowan has been writing about true crime since 1995. It’s the puzzles inherent in the crimes that fascinate him. Something unsolved is something to be further explored. Something solved usually exposes deep secrets of human nature. His postings will bring new light to the County’s darkest episodes.
Today’s high-tech Redwood City began as San Mateo County’s first incorporated city. Journey back to the rich history of the city deemed “Climate Best By Government Test.” Portal to Our Past will be your time machine back to images and stories from a bygone era.