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Stories and articles by Francine Brevetti,
Paolo Pontoniere, and Franca Vescia
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Online and on-location to further enrich your Italian-American experience

PACIFICA'S
MAZZA
CASTLE
PACKED WITH
SPARKLING ART,
HOLLYWOOD KITSCH,
OCCASIONAL GHOSTS
BY
FRANCINE BREVETTI



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HOW BAY AREA ITALIANS
WERE TREATED AS
ENEMY ALIENS
DURING WORLD WAR II
Article and Interview including Ken Borelli

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