Highway 99 History Series

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Greetings All! In an effort to promote Historic US 99 and the history along the way, we are in the process of producing a new web series covering various topics about the road including the Ridge Route, historic route signs, border crossings, and more. Our first video will cover “The Grapevine” in Southern California. If … Read more

Ridge Route Preservation Organization Begins Pothole Project

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From the Ridge Route Preservation Organization: The Ridge Route Preservation Organization was cleared by the Angeles National Forest to repair potholes along the north section of the Old Ridge Route from the 138 to the Tumble Inn. The intent is to preserve the road and make it more accessible to the public as well as … Read more

99 Alert – Mammoth Orange – Update

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For Immediate Release     Media Contact:Kate HoldenDirector of Public Relations559-683-4636kate@yosemitethisyear.com   Mammoth Orange to Squeeze Back into the Spotlight at the Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County    The historic structure was restored to its former glory thanks to the generous donation of time and materials by the Rotary clubs of Chowchilla, Madera and … Read more

99 Update Region 4- Santa Clarita, CA

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From Evan Decker of Mentryville, Inc: If you’ve recently driven along the 5 Freeway (Interstate 5) near the Lyons Avenue/Pico Canyon Road exit recently, you’ll notice some new California Historical Landmark wayfinding signs for the historic oil boomtown of Mentryville which was established in 1876. It is so important that historic sites such as Mentryville deserve the … Read more

99 Alert Update – Calimesa Area

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Good news from Calimesa! Our campaign to save the date stamps from the 1925 paving on Roberts Road is a success! The stamps will be removed from the existing paving in the very near future and held by the City of Calimesa to be displayed at their new library. We will post additional information on … Read more