The Historic Highway 99 Association of California just got its first newspaper article. Come check it out!
Desert Review – E-Edition of April 13, 2021 – Page A2 (second page)
Historic Highway 99 Association installs new signs, seeks to promote economic development
Big news for the Historic Highway 99 Association of California! They are getting ready to complete their first project, replacing the old and faded signs in Calexico at the south end of US 99. It is a small project but one worth the effort and a great step forward.
The Saugus Cafe, which has been in business for 132 years, is in danger of closing. With the ongoing crisis, business has slowed and restrictions are in place making it tougher than ever. This restaurant is a part of the history of Santa Clarita and US 99. It is located at 25861 Railroad Avenue (formerly San Fernando Road) in Santa Clarita, California. As a kid, I always enjoyed going there and getting a seat near the window so I could watch the trains go by. I was last able to stop there in January 2020. It isn’t truly a Ridge Route trip without it, as it is the LAST place that is still around that dates to that era AND is along the route.
If you’d like to help save this historic restaurant and learn more, KHTS radio has a detailed article here. The Saugus Cafe has also started a “GoFundMe” account. If you are in the area, please stop by the restaurant and show your support! We need places like this to keep going, as without we lose a part of our heritage and a connection to the past.
This article was originally posted on the
Historic Highway 99 Association of California’s website.
The Historic Highway 99 Association of California is a California 501(c)3 Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation, as officially recognized and certified by the State of California.
The main goal of the association is to help educate the public on the historical importance of former US Highway 99 in California. Our additional goals are as follows:
If you would like to help with this effort, contact them at their website:
The Historic Highway 99 Association of California is getting ready to get going. Within the next week or so, it will be officially incorporated. It is currently looking for people to help with some of the administrative end, specifically with two board members and regional support. If you’re interested in bringing positive change to Historic US 99, why not check it out?
Association Positions Available – Historic Highway 99 Association of California
