Newsletters/Magazines
Bernardo Brandings
“A Custom Home By McCorquodale Builders.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 1970, 17.
“A House to Build a Dream On … Mrs. America’s Home in RB.” Bernardo Brandings, April 1966, 2.
“An Interview with Dick Weiser.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 2, No. 10, October 1969, 10-12.
“AVCO Community Developers, Inc., Active in a Diversity of Projects.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 4, No. 2., February 1971, 12-16.
“AVCO Corporation … Bright New Chapter in the History of the Ranch.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 2, No. 1, January 1970, 15-16.
“Bernardo in ’66 — A Time of Growth for All the Rancho.” Bernardo Brandings, January 1966, 3.
“Bernardo Industrial Park: Hewlett-Packard Brings Impressive Growth Record to Rancho Bernardo.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 3, No. 15, November 1970, 24.
“Bernardo Villas Wins General Electrics ‘Builder of the Month’ Award for Rancho Bernardo.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 1970, 12-13.
“California’s Spanish Heritage Influences Rancho Bernardo Architecture.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 4, No. 1, January 1971, 8-9.
“Carefree Adult Living … In Seven Oaks Haciendas.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 2, No. 3, March 1969, 15-16.
“City Services Part of RB.” Bernardo Brandings, August 1962, 1 and 6.
“Condominium Homes … Where Togetherness Really Works.” Bernardo Brandings, February 1966, 2.
“Condominium Living … The Whys & Wherefores.” Bernardo Brandings, February 1966, front cover.
“Condominium — Togetherness Living.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 6, No. 10, October 1973, 48-51.
“Designing with a Flourish — Villa Architects Take National Honors.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 2, No. 8, August 1969, 14-15.
Elkin, Pete. “Swim and Tennis Club Newsletter.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 2, No. 6, June 1969, 29.
“Father of Rancho Bernardo.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 8, No. 3, March 1975, 11-12.
“First Family Moves into Rancho Bernardo!” Bernardo Brandings, June 1963, 1.
“From Chicago … The View of RB Is Terrific.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 2, No. 8, August 1969, 13.
“From Pompeii to Westwood … Condominiums Living at Its Finest.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 4, No. 1, January 1971, 12-13.
“Get a Load of Our New Neighbors.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 2, No. 3, March 1969, 11.
Green Valley Highlands Advertisement (untitled). Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 2, No. 9, September 1969, 37.
“Here Comes Garrett.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 2, No. 9, September 1969, 11.
“Imagination Frames RB Homes.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 3, No. 5, May 1970, 16-17.
Isely, Helen. “It’s Going, Going, Gone … Grapes in Escondido.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 8, No. 7, July 1975, 9.
“Lots Available for First Time Throughout RB.” Bernardo Brandings, January 1966, 8.
“Mapped Out for Success.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 7, No. 8, August 1974, 30.
“Medical-Dental Center Expansion Marks New Stage in Development.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 3, No. 4, April 1970, 12.
“Mercado … A People Place.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 3, No. 5, May 1970, 14-15.
“Midwest Migration.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 7, No. 1, January 1974, 26-27.
“Minding Your P’s, Q’s and CCR’s.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 8, No. 11, November 1975, 8-9.
“Mrs. America Builds Her Dream House.” Bernardo Brandings, April 1966, front cover.
“National Cash Register to Begin Operation at Rancho Bernardo in May.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 1, No. 4, April 1968, 6-7.
“New Model Homes Open in Seven Oaks.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 3, No. 4, April 1970, 10.
“On Behalf of the Buying Public: Guide Lines for Improvement, Maintenance and Protection of Your Property.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 7, No. 1, January 1974, 28-29.
“Piedras Pinturas: A Key to Bygone Centuries,” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 3, No. 2, February 1, 1965, 2.
“Rancho Bernardo. For Kids and Adults Only.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 3, No. 7, July 1970, front cover.
“RB Expands Off the Ranch.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 2, No. 9, September 1969, 10.
“San Diego Library Finds a Home at Rancho Bernardo.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 6, No. 7, July 1973, 24.
“Telephone Cables Go Under.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 3, No. 4, April 1970, 14.
“The Industrious Folks On the Hill.” Vol. 6, No. 8, August 1973, 29-32.
“The Inn at Rancho Bernardo — Now Open.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 3, No. 3, March 1970, 10.
“The Room that Makes the House — Kitchens.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 8, No. 5, May 1975, 5-8.
“The Trails … Country Living at Its Best.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 5, No. 1, January 1972, 14-15.
“They Came to La Cañada de San Bernardo.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 3, No. 4, April 1, 1965, 4-5.
“Travelodge Moves to Rancho Bernardo.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 3, No. 1, January 1970, 15.
“Westwood Hits 100.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 2, No. 9, September 1969, 12-13.
“Wes Mohr Answers R.B. Residents’ Questions.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 5, No. 1, January 1972, 16-17.
“What a Wonderful Place to Vacation … In Your Second Home.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 2, No. 2, February 1969, 8.
“Where Do Chicago Residents Go to Retire?” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 8, No. 4, April 1975, pp. 5-6.
“Wild Animal Park Measure Depends on Voter Concern.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 3, No. 15, November 1970, 26.
“You Can See Forever — from a Rancho Bernardo Greens East Home.” Bernardo Brandings, Vol. 3, No. 3, March 1969, 8.
Newspapers
Los Angeles Times
“Acreage Purchased for Hillside Homes.” Los Angeles Times, February 21, 1965, L15. Retrieved from ProQuest Newspapers October 2, 2014.
“Churches Part of Tract Plan.” Los Angeles Times, August 11, 1963, O30. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers October 2, 2014.
“Church to Be Built in Rancho Bernardo.” Los Angeles Times, March 7, 1965, N24. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers October 2, 2014.
“Dining Rooms Feature View.” Los Angeles Times, March 28, 1965, M7. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers October 2, 2014.
“Experiment Proves Model Homes Sell.” Los Angeles Times, July 18, 1965, I14. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers October 2, 2014.
“First Custom House at Project Goes Up.” Los Angeles Times, March 6, 1966, I17. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers October 2, 2014.
“Free Cookout Offered Today at Seven Oaks.” Los Angeles Times, May 30, 1965, D2. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers October 2, 2014.
“Huge Ranch Bought for San Diego Annexation.” Los Angeles Times, November 16, 1961, C8. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers October 2, 2014.
“New Sections Planned for San Diego Project.” Los Angeles Times, August 9, 1964, M14. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers October 2, 2014.
“Rancho Bernardo Has Plans for 4th.” Los Angeles Times, June 27, 1965, H2. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers October 2, 2014.
“Rancho Bernardo Names Designers for Development.” Los Angeles Times, June 20, 1965, L2. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers October 2, 2014.
“Rental Units at San Diego Project Started.” Los Angeles Times, November 22, 1964, J30. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers October 16, 2014.
“Safeway Plans San Diego Unit.” Los Angeles Times, June 2, 1963, P13. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers October 2, 2014.
“Tract Grows from One Family to 1,300 Persons.” Los Angeles Times, February 16, 1964, O25. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers October 2, 2014.
San Diego Union
“ACD, Avco Subsidiary Plan Merger.” San Diego Union, Saturday, August 9, 1980, A14. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers December 17, 2015.
“ACD Reports Lower 3rd Quarter Earnings.” San Diego Union, Tuesday, September 30, 1980, C7. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers January 9, 2016.
Aguilar, George. “Poway Ponders, Then OKs Winery Expansion.” San Diego Union, Thursday, March 24, 1983, B2. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers June 30, 2016.
“At Rancho Bernardo — Residence Inn On Lake Site.” San Diego Union, Sunday, July 25, 1982, F20. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers June 29, 2016.
“AVCO Community Developers Stock Exchange Under Way.” San Diego Union, Tuesday, November 11, 1980, A15. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers December 17, 2015.
Bauder, Donald C. “McComic Resigns AVCO Post.” San Diego Union, Monday, May 17, 1982, A1 and A5. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers December 17, 2015.
“Bernardo Study Stirs Objections.” San Diego Union, Tuesday, December 24, 1974, B2. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers June 30, 2016.
Bos, Otto J. “Environmental Impact — Rancho Bernardo Plan Reviewed.” San Diego Union, Saturday, November 30, 1974, B2. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers March 31, 2016.
Carabet, Denise A. “AVCO Chairman May Leave.” San Diego Union, Sunday, June 3, 1979, H13-H14. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers December 17, 2015.
“Carpet Firm’s $3.7 Million Suit Rejected.” San Diego Union, Friday, August 9, 1974, B3. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers December 17, 2015.
Clark, Cheryl. “AVCO Vows to Consult Residents.” San Diego Union, Saturday, October 31, 1981, B3. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers March 31, 2016.
—. “Cities’ Officials Want Dual-Purpose Road Plan.” San Diego Union, Thursday, March 4, 1982, B3. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers June 30, 2016.
“Compare and You’ll Agree, Your Best Retirement Value is Rancho Bernardo.” San Diego Union, Sunday, July 21, 1963, F3. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers February 4, 2016.
Daniels, Richard M. “Rancho Bernardo — Ambitious Mix in Land Planning.” Sunday, August 25, 1974, F1, F6, F8, and F17. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers June 30, 2016.
“Developer Sued for $3.7 Million.” San Diego Union, Thursday, May 23, 1974, D16. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers December 17, 2015.
“Development Plan Ordered on Park, Center.” San Diego Union, Friday, September 12, 1980, B3. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers June 30, 2016.
“Isn’t This the Way You’ve Always Wanted to Live?” San Diego Union, Sunday, August 30, 1964, F10. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers March 31, 2016.
“La Jolla’s James Kerr Retires As Head of Avco Corp.” San Diego Union, Saturday, September 26, 1981, C9. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers December 17, 2015.
“New Approach.” Advertisement. San Diego Union, Sunday, December 2, 1962, F3. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers July 19, 2016.
“New Library Is Awaited in Bernardo.” San Diego Union, Saturday, September 11, 1976, B3. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers March 31, 2016.
“North County … In Brief — Landscape District.” San Diego Union, Wednesday, July 20, 1983, B3. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers June 29, 2016.
Perry, Anthony. “Rancho Bernardo Shows Its Clout.” San Diego Union, Wednesday, March 2, 1982, B2. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers June 30, 2016.
Pimentel, Ricardo. “Reapportionment Blues Bother a GOP Bastion.” San Diego Union, Thursday, November 25, 1982, B3. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers June 30, 2016.
—. “Taxpayers May Learn Beauty Has Price Tag.” San Diego Union, Sunday, September 19, 1982, B1 and B7. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers June 29, 2016.
“Rancho Bernardo: A New Phenomenon Grows.” San Diego Union, Sunday, May 12, 1963, F1 and F14. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers October 13, 2014.
“Rancho Bernardo a Place for All Ages.” San Diego Union, Sunday, June 28, 1970, Z6. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers March 31, 2016.
Ritter, Carl W. “It’s Official Now — AVCO Joins Us.” San Diego Union, Tuesday, December 10, 1968, C9. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers December 17, 2015.
“Rose Canyon Chimney — A New Role Told.” San Diego Union, Sunday, March 10, 1963, F3. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers October 13, 2014.
Smolens, Michael. “Escondido Accepts AVCO Sewer Offer.” San Diego Union, Thursday, May 27, 1982, B1 and B3. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers December 17, 2015.
—. “Sewer Ban Extended in $200 Million Suit.” San Diego Union, Wednesday, May 26, 1982, B1 and B3. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers December 17, 2015.
Sparks, Bayne A. “A Building Expert Discusses Why Condominium Homes at Rancho Bernardo Are Excitingly Different from All Others.” San Diego Union, Sunday, February 13, 1966, F15. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers October 2, 2014.
“Start of Golf Course Opens ‘Largest’ Project.” San Diego Union, Sunday, December 31, 1961, F3. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers July 19, 2016.
“TV System Draws Fire by Residents — Rancho Bernardo Survey Cites Frequent Reception Interference.” San Diego Union, Tuesday, December 25, 1973, B3. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers March 31, 2016.
“Wilson Expects Annual Tax Rise.” San Diego Union, Friday, March 21, 1975, B3. Retrieved from ProQuest Historical Newspapers June 30, 2016.
Videos/Interviews
Floyd, Susan, mod. “The Daley Ranch House Interview.” Rancho Bernardo Historical Society. Produced by Teamwork Video. Recorded Feb. 11, 2007. DVD. 43 min.
List of Secondary (Scholarly) Sources Consulted for This Project