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Encino's Basque Heritage
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Dan Carino
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Jan 2, 2010
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Encino's Basque Heritage
Kevin Roderick, author of a history of the San Fernando Valley, on the Basque shepherds who settled around Encino.
In this circa 1935 photo, a Basque shepherd poses with his sheep dog. Kevin Roderick says there used to be a lot of Basques around Encino, as you can tell from some of the street names.
In this circa 1935 photo, a Basque shepherd poses with his sheep dog. Kevin Roderick says there used to be a lot of Basques around Encino, as you can tell from some of the street names.
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LAPL Photo Collection
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Kevin Roderick, author of a history of the San Fernando Valley, on the Basque shepherds who settled around Encino.

Kevin Roderick, author of a history of the San Fernando Valley, on the Basque shepherds who settled around Encino.