As US 99 celebrates is 100th anniversary, we put together a video discussing what US 99 was, its history, and what happened to it. Learn about the whole US 99 “family” of routes, when it was decommissioned, and what replaced it in California. Come check it out!
PRESS RELEASE: New Book & Red Bluff Chew Christmas Newsletter
From The Helen and Joe Chew Foundation:
🎁Happy holidays. We are proud to announce that preorders are now open for our upcoming book, Images of America: Chinese in Tehama County, published as part of Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series.
📕The book is now available for preorder. Signed copies are available for purchase through our shop at Chinese in Tehama County — Helen & Joe Chew Foundation
📖Unsigned copies may also be purchased through Arcadia Publisher, Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Release date: January 6th
This long-anticipated book brings together rare photographs, family archives, and community stories, from early pioneers to multigenerational legacies that continued until WWII, that document our communities enduring contributions in Chinatowns throughout Tehama County.
We extend our deepest thanks to all of the families who helped make this book possible by opening their personal archives and sharing their stories. We are eternally grateful for the photographs entrusted to us, many preserved across generations, which is the heart of this book and ensure these histories will live on.
Images of America: Chinese in Tehama County is more than a book—it is descendant led stories. We encourage you to purchase a copy for yourself, share the news with friends and family, and help us spread the word within your networks.
Again, we are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to this journey. Thank you for being part of this important moment.
🎄Fun Fact: the book jacket pictures Joe Chew holding a Christmas ornament around the time of his birthday, December 23rd.
🔔 Upcoming Events
Historic Chinatown’s Annual New Year – March 7th, 2026
📍 Redding Library, 2nd Floor
🙋VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – signup now
Return of the Lim’s Café Exhibit – 2026
📍 Redding Library, 2nd Floor
Come see a video documentary along with the exhibit of one of the most iconic Chinese American restaurants in Northern California—Lim’s Cafe-(curated in partnership with our beloved Lim family).
Support Our Mission
Your support is essential to continue our work in preserving and celebrating Chinese American history. Consider making a donation today to help fund our ongoing projects and initiatives.
Donate Here: www.redbluffchew.org/donate
Merry Christmas,
Helen & Joe Chew Foundation
New Chat Channel
Greetings Highway 99 Fans!
We’ve created a new Telegram chat channel for Highway 99. All are invited to come over and chat about Historic US 99 in California. Share your stories and meet other Highway 99 enthusiasts.
Stickers available for purchase!
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.
New Video – North Burbank Underpass
We have produced a new video on the North Burbank Underpass, a structure along US 99 which was removed in 2014 in Burbank, California. Come join us and learn its significance as well as why it was removed.