Author: Michael Ballard

I am the founder of the Historic Highway 99 Association of California. I am also the author and administrator of the "Southern California Regional Rocks and Roads" website at https://socalregion.com, since 1995. I have been studying the geology and highway history throughout southern California for most of my life. I am also the President of the Ridge Route Preservation Organization.

September 2022 Presentation and Update

Greetings All!

I apologize for the absence of a newsletter this last cycle. I’ve been busy with moving and remodeling a house so have been unable to work on much things related to the Association. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. We have a few projects in the works still, including signing the Pine and Palm, posting new Historic Route 99 signs in Redlands, and saving the 1925 concrete date stamps in Calimesa. We can use your help in many ways including helping with our newsletter and outreach. Got something fun to talk about along Highway 99? Contact us for more information!

Join us via Zoom on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 6 pm for a presentation on the Ridge Route Alternate between Castaic and Tejon Pass by Michael F Ballard. To register for the meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkf-2hrzsiH904SqBi5hu0v6BAHfBEuTSC

July 2022 Presentation Video

Our July 2022 presentation video is now available to view on our YouTube channel. If you missed the meeting, you can view it using the link below:

The Helen and Joe Chew Foundation is also holding a fundraiser for their newly approved “Historic Chinatown” signs in Red Bluff, CA. If you would like additional information or would like to contribute, we encourage you to head over to their website – https://www.redbluffchew.org/ . There you can find a tour of Historic Chinatown in Red Bluff and contribute to their other historic preservation efforts.

Additional Information:

Joe Chew talks about seeing the Ming Terrace sign being restored: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS2Puv_eWrYQw7zmyEij5DA/videos

Helen and Joe Chew Foundation

Helen and Joe Chew Foundation – Donations

July 2022 Presentation

Join us on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 6 pm for a presentation on the history of Chinese cultural history in Red Bluff, CA by Jessica Chew and learn about a recent roadway renaming in honor of that history. You can sign up using the link below:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqdumtpjsrEtGcw9YQiyeR-mP6vgMajYeB

Ridge Route Presentation

If you missed our presentation on May 17, you can view it on our YouTube channel at:

Additional prior meetings can be viewed at:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvGZpwJjMnoBplxbkxMmaw

Meeting Delayed – Pushed to 5/17/2022

Our meeting and presentation on the Historic Ridge Route, originally scheduled for May 10, has been delayed one week and will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 6 pm. I apologize for the delay and shift as I will be unable to attend on the original day. You may get a notice from Zoom if you have already registered. Thank you and I look forward to seeing you all there, one week delayed.

If you have not registered, please use the link below:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvcuGsqzstGtJ2q0PNZ7FmvnNqAWeSNTKc