the family of 7  lived in a 300-square foot, one-room hut without a bathroom or a kitchen. along the ocean shore and bays, there were also otters, whales, and at one time thousands of sea lions. east valley – the valley to the east of the railroad valley. the star usually gives a snap of his life as a celebrity and offers gifts and special favors to the winning "fan". the company offered him $60 per day for two weeks which was an extremely high wage. 