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		<title>Antelope Valley Poppy Bloom Website</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael F Ballard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:32:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bloom prediction website showing bloom areas with aerial / satellite photograhy. https://antelope.leaftime.net]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mystery Streetcar near Acton, California</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael F Ballard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:12:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Back in 2004, I noticed something odd about a structure I saw alongside Sierra Highway (former US 6) in Soledad Pass just east of the summit. The building looked like an old gas station, possibly a Mobil Oil station, which made sense for the location. However, upon closer inspection, I saw something very unusual inside. &#8230; <a href="https://www.socalregion.com/mystery-streetcar-near-acton-california/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Mystery Streetcar near Acton, California</span> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New Video &#8211; Palomas Creek Bridge</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael F Ballard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 23:46:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Did you know there is a bridge from 1930 in Castaic? It was the first built along the Ridge Route Alternate and, after all the upgrades and bypasses, it is still there. Learn about its history and more from the Historic Highway 99 Association of California.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New Coaster Video</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael F Ballard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 22:58:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been working on another video series, CoasterTalk, which will discuss all aspects of amusement parks throughout Southern California. The first episode covers a recent discovery at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Other videos will showcase some of the other rollercoasters in the park as well as various bits of history that you can find, if &#8230; <a href="https://www.socalregion.com/new-coaster-video/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">New Coaster Video</span> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New Videos!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael F Ballard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 01:14:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two new videos have come out recently. The Historic Highway 99 Association of California has produced a video on the North Burbank Underpass, a structure removed in 2014 along old US 99 in Burbank, California. The second video is on the Cronese Cat near Baker, California along the 15.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New Video &#8211; Ridge Route Basics</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael F Ballard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 21:42:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Historic Highway 99 Association of California, in conjunction with the Ridge Route Preservation Organization, has produced a video on the basics of the Ridge Route and some of the features that make the road unique. Learn about the curbs, rails, footprints of all types, tire tracks, and more that can be found on the &#8230; <a href="https://www.socalregion.com/new-video-ridge-route-basics/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">New Video &#8211; Ridge Route Basics</span> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New Video &#8211; Garvey Ave in Alhambra</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael F Ballard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:44:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the Historic Highway 99 Association of California and explore a section of Garvey Avenue, which was part of the first &#8220;freeway&#8221; in California.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>LADOT Bicycle barrier survey</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael F Ballard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:43:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) is conducting a survey regarding the implementation of concrete barriers instead of bollards along 3rd Street in Downtown Los Angeles. Make your voice heard and let them know what your opinion is, as well as any experience you may have had either way. Use the link &#8230; <a href="https://www.socalregion.com/ladot-bicycle-barrier-survey/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">LADOT Bicycle barrier survey</span> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Interesting discovery at Six Flags Magic Mountain</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael F Ballard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:27:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Friday, August 8, 2025, I was a part of a behind-the-scenes tour at Magic Mountain. Part of the tour included walking part of the infield for Twisted Colossus and Goliath. Two things we saw really stuck out to me. The first was seeing an old section of original Colossus trackway beneath the lift hill. &#8230; <a href="https://www.socalregion.com/interesting-discovery-at-six-flags-magic-mountain/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Interesting discovery at Six Flags Magic Mountain</span> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Channel Change in Piru Gorge</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael F Ballard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:03:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Historic Highway 99 Association of California has produced a video on the Channel Change in Piru Gorge on the Ridge Route Alternate where opening ceremonies were held 95 years ago. Come check it out!]]></description>
		
		
		
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