Welcome to The Left Turn!The Home of Exploring With George, East County Films, History California! , History San Diego! & History Jacksonville! Presented by George Farrar of El Cajon, California

George Farrar brings you the Best of California & San Diego History

George Farrar on top of Moro Rock at Sequoia National Park in September, 2022.

  • What’s Happening?
  • “Explorin’ with George” and “History San Diego!” Projects
  • Broadcasts
  • East County Films-George’s SoCal
  • The Memories For The People Channel
  • History Jacksonville! Series 2012-2020
  • Photos
  • Privacy Policy
Home / News

San Diego History-At The Right Place -At The Right Time-Mexican Land Reform & Mission San Diego

History San Diego is back with Season #3. We’ll focus on the 1830s and 1840s-turbulent times that will greatly affect the Native Americans and the early …

September 28, 2023 | Agriculture, American History, Architecture, Art, California History, El Cajon, Featured, History, History San Diego!, maps, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and The Rose Garden, Riding the LA Metro E Line into Downtown

Welcome to the opening show of LA 23! In our first show, join me as I visit the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, The Exposition Park Rose Garden & Ride the …

August 7, 2023 | American History, Architecture, Art, Featured, transportation | 0 Comments

Don Juan Bandini, Casa de Bandini & The Cosmopolitan Hotel over the years at Old Town San Diego

History San Diego returns with our focus on historical landmarks with a profile of Landmark #2 in our series Casa de Bandini in Old Town San Diego. Learn about …

July 4, 2023 | American History, Architecture, California History, Featured, filmmaking, History, History San Diego!, San Diego, transportation, Weather | 0 Comments

Exploring San Diego History at Casa de Estudillo in Old Town San Diego-HSD Landmark #1 Profile

History San Diego returns to the timeline of the 1820s by starting to focus on historical landmarks beginning with Casa de Estudillo in Old Town San Diego. …

March 27, 2023 | American History, California History, Featured, History San Diego! | 0 Comments

San Diego History- President John F. Kennedy Visits San Diego on June 6, 1963

Welcome to another History San Diego special presentation in the series. George Farrar presents a musical retrospective with photographs and media coverage of …

March 18, 2023 | American History, Art, Featured, filmmaking, History, photography, San Diego, USA | 0 Comments

San Diego History- John F Kennedy Presidential Campaign Rally in San Diego- November 2, 1960

Welcome to the first History San Diego special presentation in the series. Join George Farrar as he focuses on the November 2, 1960 Presidential Campaign Rally …

March 18, 2023 | American History, Architecture, California History, Featured, filmmaking, History, photography, San Diego, USA | 0 Comments

Experiencing San Diego’s History at Old Mission Dam in Mission Trails Regional Park

Welcome Back to History San Diego! On our 13th show of the series, join George at Mission Trails Regional Park to enjoy photos and film of old Mission Dam and …

January 30, 2023 | California History, Environment, Featured, History, History San Diego!, photography, San Diego | 0 Comments

Early 19th Century San Diego in North America-The Louisiana Purchase & The Earthquake of 1812

Welcome Back to History San Diego! On our 10th show of the series, I talk with you about Early 19th Century San Diego in the Northern American context- …

November 11, 2022 | Agriculture, American History, Architecture, California History, Environment, Featured, History, History San Diego!, San Diego, USA, Weather | 0 Comments

The Pacific Milestone Story- San Diego Connects Up with America’s New Highways in the 20th Century

The 1st Annual History San Diego Summer Show : “The Pacific Milestone Story”, Join me as I talk about the origin, purpose, and the recent 21st …

November 11, 2022 | Activism, American History, Architecture, California History, Featured, filmmaking, photography, San Diego, transportation, USA | 0 Comments
← Older posts

Join George on TikTok