Articles From : tMo
Goleta's POW Camp
Tom shares a historical video about the prisoner of war camp that used to be located in western Goleta.
Green Window
When the hills are great and the creeks are running, the ocean has to take the back seat.
Who Was Hollister?
Goleta History compiled a fascinating video on the background of Hollister Avenue and its namesake's Goleta roots.
Harry Graham Goes Fishing
Tom stumbled on a great collection of historic photos of a local fisherman that passed away.
La Goleta and Shoreline Railroad
A steam locomotive in a sugar shaker factory and vintage sports cars all under one roof, thanks to one creative family in the heart of Goleta.
Joy in January
January 2020 brought out the waves. Waves brought out the people. We brought out the camera. Lots of surf shots here.
Dawn's Early Light
Tom shares photos of surfing at dawn in Goleta.
Surfing Year's End
Tom shares the highlights and lowlights of surf in Goleta for the end of 2019.
Flat Out Gorgeous
Tom shares photos of Goleta waves, or lack thereof, earlier this month.
The History of Vista del Mar School
Driving up the coast on the northbound 101, just before the massive Mariposa Reina oil facility, this old Spanish style building sits.
The History of the Goleta Train Depot
The iconic Goleta Train Depot reminds us of a simpler time when Goleta was just a small farm town.
Summer in the Back Country
Tom shares photos of summer fun at Red Rock's swimming holes.
The History of Kate Bell's Cactus
Tom explores the history of Kate Bell's nearly 100-year-old cactus patch underneath the Sandpiper Golf Course a new video.
When June Gloom Hangs On
Tom skipped the waves during June Gloom and took a bike ride along the coastal trail from El Capitan to Refugio.
Spring In Our Backcountry
Tom shares photos from a recent visit to the Goleta backcountry following several rainstorms.
Little Waves, Big Beauty
Tom Modugno of Goleta Surfing uses photography to display just how beautiful Goleta can be.
Goleta School Kids 1925
Tom Modugno expands on the lives of school children from the Goleta School in 1925.
Gibraltar Road, Rock and Dam
Tom shares photos of rock climbers doing their thing on Gibraltar Road.
Goleta Gets a Skatepark
Tom praises the City of Goleta for installing a skatepark at the new Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park in Old Town Goleta
Say Goodbye to the Green
Tom shares photos of the beautiful green in Goleta before it fades away.