Local historian James D. Cain will sign copies of his book, Ella Young Remembered, during a special event, hosted by the Oceano Depot Association, at the Oceano Train Depot on Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Image Courtesy Of The Oceano Depot Association

During his time as a school teacher in Santa Maria, Cain became interested in Young—a famous author and poet who lived in Oceano—and her involvement in the 1916 Irish Rebellion in Ireland, according to press materials. He was also intrigued by the history of her later years as teacher of Irish folklore at UC Berkeley after immigrating to the U.S., as well as her books and writings on Irish folklore and connections with nature spirits.

Cain researched Young by interviewing many of her close friends, including Gavin Arthur, grandson of U.S. President Chester Alan Arthur; photographer Ansel Adams; and other individuals living in and around Oceano. He transcribed his recordings of these interviews and included them in Ella Young Remembered.

After Young passed away in 1956, the Weedon family occupied her home on Paso Robles Street in Oceano. Family member Mark Weedon donated many of Young's personal possessions left in her home to the Oceano Depot Association in 2023, according to press materials. Many of these items will be on display during Cain's upcoming book signing event, including Young's ornate writing desk, which Cain will use to sign books on.

Refreshments will be provided during the event, along with copies of Ella Young Remembered available for purchase. Other books written about Oceano's history will also be available for sale.

Email [email protected] for more details on the program. The Oceano Train Depot is located at 1650 Front St., Oceano. Δ