News & Updates
The latest updates from SoCalRegion.com, including highways, geology, history, recreation, photography and other topics from across Southern California.
Latest from SoCalRegion
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Site Redesign Now Online!
The site has now been updated with a new look. Most pages are the same layout but others, such as the Pictorial Guide to Southern California…
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Site Redesign Coming Soon
Every once in a while, it is time for a change. I’ve been considering a new design for the site for a while now as there…
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Highway 99 Quiz from the 99 Association
The Historic Highway 99 Association of California just posted a quiz contest on US 99 in California. There is a prize for the first person to…
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New Video – The Three Ridge Routes
Did you know that three roads have held the title of “Ridge Route” between Los Angeles and Bakersfield? Check out this video which shows where you…
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New US 99 Video!
The Historic Highway 99 Association of California has posted a new video for the highway’s centennial discussing the history of the highway, what happened to it,…
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Featured Image – 3/15/2023
A Santa Ana wind event in January 2026 cleared the air after a storm, revealing some impressive vistas. Here, you can see snow-capped Mt San Gorgonio…
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Old US 60 in eastern Moreno Valley
A short section of original US 60 can be found east of the intersection of Allesandro Blvd and Gilman Springs Road in the eastern Moreno Valley.…
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Antelope Valley Poppy Bloom Website
Bloom prediction website showing bloom areas with aerial / satellite photograhy. https://antelope.leaftime.net
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Coaster Event – Magic Mountain – April 11, 2026
The American Coaster Enthusiasts is holding an official event at Six Flags Magic Mountain on Saturday, April 11, 2026 called West Coast ACErs. They need 100…
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Mystery Streetcar near Acton, California
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.…
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Featured Image – 2/24/2026
Viper is a rollercoaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain. It held the record for the most inversions (7) for a long time after it was built…