The Scalcini and Digongelli’s emigrated to America between1901 and 1922 leaving from the ports of La Havre, France or Genoa, Italy. They came with relatives and friends from Piantedo. After they landed in New York, often with very little money, they made their way across the country and settled in California. From Mendocino in the North to San Luis Obispo in the central valley. The many chose to settle in the San Francisco Bay Area.TThey found work with other immigrants from the Sondrio region. Farming, vineyards and dairy ranching were the occupations of choice. Their new life had begun.