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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New Video – Indio Overhead Bridge
The Historic Highway 99 Association of California has posted their latest episode of History along US 99. This time, they talk about the Indio Overhead, a…
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SoCalRegion.Com Celebrates 30 Years Online!
The story of this website is an interesting one. I started my Internet journey in late 1994 using a local ISP and a shell account in…
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New Video – Old Button Copy sign in Ventura, CA
An original button copy sign was found in Ventura near an entrance to US 101 recently. Come check it out!
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Featured Image – 12/21/2025
Heavy rain storms in late 2025 produced some interesting views along the 15 in the Mojave Desert. Normally dry, Ivanpah Lake and Roach Lake were filled,…
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Ridge Route Volunteer Opportunity
The Ridge Route Preservation Organization is looking for volunteers to help with their “Clean Up The Ridge Route” events which help to maintain the historic roadway…
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New Video – HOV and Express Lanes
The newest episode of RoadTalk discusses HOV and Express Lanes, how they work, and what FasTrak is. Come check it out!
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New Video Posted – San Diego Freeways
I’ve posted a new episode of RoadTalk where I discuss the abandoned freeway stubs and unbuilt freeways in San Diego. Learn about the 157, 252, as…
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New Video – Palomas Creek Bridge
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…
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New Coaster Video
I’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…
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New Highway Chat
Hello Highway Enthusiasts! The Historic Highway 99 Association of California has created a Telegram chat group for Highway Enthusiasts. Talk about all sorts of road related…
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New Amusement Park Pages
I’ve recently posted some new pages on amusement parks in Southern California. Each talk about the rides, focusing on the rollercoasters, as well as have some…
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New Videos!
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…