News & Updates
The latest updates from SoCalRegion.com, including highways, geology, history, recreation, photography and other topics from across Southern California.
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M4.6 near Big Bear Lake, CA
At 9:59am on July 5, 2014, a M4.6 earthquake struck near Big Bear Lake. The focus was 5.4 miles deep. If you felt this earthquake, the USGS…
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Major Bicycle Route Closure in San Diego – Updated
From June 30 to August 7, 2014, the Murphy Canyon Bike Trail will be closed due to a sewer project. This will block access from Friars…
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Pacific Electric – Soto / Huntington Bridge
The last large Pacific Electric railroad grade separation, located in the El Sereno area of Los Angeles, is scheduled for removal in the near future. Last week,…
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Wildflowers in bloom on Cuyamaca Peak
Cuyamaca Peak in San Diego County is a really steep but rewarding hike. From the 6512′ summit, a wide area of San Diego backcountry can be…
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New pages from old
After a hiatus since 2008, I have reposted more pages from the old Santa Clarita Valley Resources Page. The Railroads page has been redesigned to accommodate…
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Wigwags – Part 2
In Anaheim, there exists an unlikely sight. Here, in 2014, there is an operational wigwag near an orange grove in Orange County. It is not known…
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What is a “Sharrow”?
Sharrows. I’m sure you’ve seen them. Perhaps you’ve even heard about them. What do they mean? A “sharrow” or Shared Lane Marking is a newer addition…
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Out of the Lake: Old Highway 178 and the town of Isabella
Long before the Isabella Reservoir was built in the 1950’s, State Highway 178 passed through the Kern River Valley on an alignment much different than it…
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North Burbank UP – Videos
On Tuesday, May 13, 2014, I took the opportunity to ride up to Burbank and get some videos of the North Burbank UP with my GoPro camera.…
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Wigwags in Southern California – Part 1
A Wigwag is an older form of railroad grade crossing protection. It was also known as a Magnetic Flagman. Think of it as a mechanical version…
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New Twitter Account
I have recently created a new Twitter account to help expand the reach of this website. Website updates and other important information such as Caltrans releases…
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North Burbank UP to close on May 20, 2014
After serving the traveling public faithfully since 1941, the North Burbank Underpass on San Fernando Blvd in Burbank will close permanently on May 20, 2014. It is…