Wildfire Claims A Favorite CA 120 Stop (See Update)

We were saddened today to learn the Historic Gold Rush town Chinese Camp has fallen victim to the lightning-caused TCU wildfire. The Kiwi Tavern there was a regular stop when we wanted to pick up a drink or snack on the way to or from Yosemite.

September 2024 (TSG) / September 2025 (CNN)

 

 

 

 

 

Update: latest news reports indicate firefighters were able to save the property

 surrounding the store and the community is rallying in support of the owners. 

Not The Roly-Poly (Or Eat Them Up, Yum) Kind

 The piscatorial fence display across the street from the San Gregorio General Store has been around for awhile--there are mentions of it going back to 2009. No-one seems to know why the fish heads have been hanging around all these years (We probably should've asked the folks at the store...oh well, maybe next time) 

Have You Seen Me?

Whereabouts unknown

Giant Skeleton & Skinless Pup

Last seen in the vicinity of Westwood & Willow 

Could be in some boxes in a storage shed