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2000 Ohlones Lived Here in 1776 In S V A Area
Accounts describe the Ohlone people of South County in 1776, their peaceful presence, villages, and abundant wildlife. Historian Norm Kidder notes a lush landscape with elk, grizzlies, condors, salmon, and rich marshes, alongside limited lifespans tied to acorn grinding. ALS traditions show tribelets of about 200, minimal warfare, and shamanic beliefs.
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South County
Berkeley
Norm Kidder
Coyote Hills Park
Santa Clara Valley
Kidder
Paradise
Coyote Hills
Ava
Louis Choris
Mission Dolores
San Francisco
Adam Johnston
California