Southern California Regional Rocks and Roads

Wigwags – Part 3

October 29, 2020August 24, 2016

Wigwags, or properly Magnetic Flagman, are a rare sight in Southern California. Recently, I found two more located in Gardena, CA along a former Pacific Electric freight spur. Today, the Union Pacific Railroad operates this stretch to service a lumber yard at Western Ave. Both of these wigwags are just southeast of the intersection of Western …

Ridge Route Centennial Celebration Coming Soon!

September 13, 2015September 13, 2015

This year, the Ridge Route will be celebrating its 100 year anniversary. While the roadway is still not fully open to travel and has not been since January 2005, it is still there and still coming up to its century mark. This celebration will be held in Lebec at the El Tejon School, located near the …

Happy 165th Birthday, California!

September 8, 2015

The State of California is celebrating its 165th birthday on September 9, 2015. On that date in 1850, California was formally admitted to the union as the 31st state. Our state has had quite a run so far, with major gold strikes, oil, military battles, population growth, water “wars”, technological innovations, and scientific achievements. Today, …

Image of the Week – 8/15/15

October 10, 2026August 15, 2015

Image of the Week – 6/28/15

September 12, 2015June 28, 2015

20150406_122813 — Koi Pond and Botanical Building in Balboa Park in San Diego, CA.

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