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 and prevent further damage whenever possible. Learn more about their efforts and how you can get involved!

The newest episode of RoadTalk discusses HOV and Express Lanes, how they work, and what FasTrak is. Come check it out!

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 well as that odd ramp at the 163 and 5 interchange.

Near Cherry Canyon on “The Grapevine” I-5 between Santa Clarita and the San Joaquin Valley over Tejon Pass is known as “The Grapevine” and formerly known as “The Ridge…

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.

The conservation of Mildred Falls thus preserves not only a dramatic natural landmark, but an important stretch of riparian habitat.

YouTube video by Historic Highway 99 Association of California

A failed miner turned a remote desert landscape into a Route 66 roadside attraction.

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 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 you know where to look.

Kevin Lacy has an obsession with documenting California’s forgotten and decaying places.

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 things with other enthusiasts and share your knowledge. Come check it out!

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

Much needed improvements now face potential cost increases and delays over a planned relocation of a short stretch of private rail storage tracks

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 tips and tricks for making the most out of your visit. Currently, the following are now posted: Belmont Park Knott's Berry Farm Six Flags Magic Mountain A page on Sea World San Diego is in the works. Feel free to send your park tips! We'll add them, with appropriate credit of course.

The landmark Coca-Cola Building in Downtown Los Angeles is set for a revamp, according to an informational presentation given recently to the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission.

As the epicenter of car culture, California is famous for its sprawling freeways, and our county is ground zero for the very first one ever built.

We have new Palm and Pine stickers available for purchase. Other designs are coming soon. Price is $5 each. If you'd like one, send us a message with Palm and Pine sticker in the subject and we'll get back to you for payment details. We accept a few methods of payment.