Tag: Karol “Bo” Bobko

Hall of Fame Astronaut Talks About His Career in Space

Hall of Fame Astronaut Talks About His Career in Space

| March 12, 2013 | 0 Comments

Some people seem to have a destiny and that’s the case with Karol “Bo” Bobko, a member of the Astronaut Hall of Fame. A resident of Half Moon Bay, Bobko grew up in New York and was a member of the very first graduating class of the Air Force Academy in 1959. After being accepted […]

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Bear ‘n Bull Fights Were Once Common in San Jose

Bear ‘n Bull Fights Were Once Common in San Jose

| March 12, 2013 | 0 Comments

This week This is Us explores the rich history of San Jose with former president of the California Pioneers of Santa Clara County, Jim Zetterquist. San Jose was founded in 1777 and was once the state capitol. This city is the oldest civil settlement in the Golden State and it’s chock-full of surprising stories. It’s […]

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