The Light this spring sent News Editor David Rolland to Ireland and Portugal's remote Azores to explore the roots of two more historic waves of ethnic immigration to West Marin.
Portuguese Mendozas prospered on Point Reyes
Marshall man worked as whaler on Faial
Reporter's Notebook: Island Hopping
Immigration couldn't stop ranching couple's love
Azorean immigrants found new home in Bolinas
Cousins of Bolinas' Franciscos return to Azores
Modern technology threatens Azorean culture
The origin of Azorean names in West Marin
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