Red Bluff Daily News Special Publications
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Highway 99 Two ways to Corning Like other routes, Highway 99 began as a horse and stagecoach trail extending from Mexico to Canada, and was eventually improved to higher standards as transportation evolved. Highway 99 leaves Red Bluff at the east and south ends on the way to Corning. Highlighted in Tehama County is a small section of this historic highway. Along the route are various orchards, including prunes, walnuts, almonds and even some pistachios. The orchards bloom during February and March. During the summer months, the many fruit and nut stands open with opportunities to purchase some of the locally grown goods. Highway 99E comes out of Antelope Boulevard on the east side of Red Bluff and travels through the orchards of Dairyville and Los Molinos. Turning right on South Avenue takes you west over Woodson Bridge at Woodson Bridge State Park before reaching Corning. From Red Bluff’s Main Street, head south and you’ll find yourself on Highway 99W, which travels past St. Elizabeth Community Hospital and Gerber before reaching downtown Corning and City Hall. Highway 99 was divided into two routes because of the Sacramento River. Highway 99E on the east side of the river and 99W paralleled by Interstate 5 on the west. The two routes join in Red Bluff. Highway 99W had some important firsts. In Corning, California’s first municipal auto camp was established in the early 1900s. Corning’s Hometown Christmas Corning Hometown Christmas is held the first Saturday in December and jump-starts the holiday season. Downtown businesses show their support for the event by decorating their buildings and windows with “Community Spirit Lights” and by sponsoring banners and trees. The trees are known throughout the area as Christmas Tree Lane and they bring the Christmas spirit to town. Hometown Christmas is a day full of fun for the whole family. Many activities are held for children, including train rides, a petting zoo, games with prizes and carriage rides for all. There is also the chance to meet Santa and have a photo taken with him. Attending Hometown Christmas in Corning is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. Corning 2011 9