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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Historic Highway 99 Presentation
“Where the Lincoln Highway meets Highway 99.” A look at where the Lincoln Highway, America’s first Transcontinental Highway, 1913-1927, meets Highway 99 in California Central Valley.…
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Local San Diego Wine Event
Taste several San Diego County vintners at one place. Brought to you by the San Diego County Vintners Association (SDCVA), a non-profit trade association that supports the wine…
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Upcoming Ridge Route Event
Next weekend, on October 23, 2021, the Ridge Route Preservation Organization will be holding a Clean Up The Ridge Route event. These events are work parties…
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Coastal California Photos
Check out this great website. the California Coastal Records Project, for aerial photos, some going back to 1972 covering the entire California coastline. https://www.californiacoastline.org/
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St Francis Dam Disaster Presentation
A car passed by the St. Francis Dam on the way to Powerhouse 1 on March 12, 1928. The driver saw a torch light at the…
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City of Madera Historic US 99 Signs
The Historic Highway 99 Association of California just received approval for posting Historic Route 99 signs within the City of Madera. This exciting news! If you’d…
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Fire on the Ridge Route
There is currently a fire, #RouteFire, burning on the Ridge Route near Templin Highway. I-5 is closed both directions and the Old Ridge Route may be…
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September 2021 Presentation- Updated
The link in the newsletter for the presentation was incorrect and has been corrected. Please use this new link to sign up. Join Michael F Ballard…
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Featured Image – 9/4/2021
In 1949, La Cienega Blvd was extended through the Baldwin Hills. This roadway was eventually to become a part of the State Route 170 Laurel Canyon…
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September 2021 Presentation
Join the Historic Highway 99 Association of California for a presentation on the history of US 99 and the Newhall Pass on September 14, 2021 at…
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Featured Image – 8/9/2021
The old Ridge Route is my favorite roadway. Each trip is an adventure and I always seem to find something new. Sometimes those “new” things aren’t…
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Featured Image – 7/22/2021
In 1955, the first section of the Golden State Freeway opened. It was a short section, running from near Weldon Summit to Foothill Blvd. The freeway…