CA RxR 4.07: Route 11: From Pasadena to the Border

[cahwyguy]

In Episode 4.07, we examine Route 11.  We'll start by exploring LRN 11, which was essentially the first state highway, running from Sacramento to Placerville, later extended to run from Antioch to the Nevada State Line near Lake Tahoe. Today, it is primarily US 50 with a bit of Route 160. We then the original Sign Route 11, which was LRN 165 and LRN 205, and is today's Route 110. It was also US 60, and is perhaps better known as the Harbor Freeway and the Pasadena Freeway / Arroyo Seco Parkway. We explore the history and various routings of Sign Route 11, including the history of the Figueroa Tunnels. Lastly, we explore the current Route 11, which is a short route near the Mexico border that connects the San Diego Freeway System (Route 905/Route 125) to the Otay Mesa East port of entry.

On deck: In episode 4.08, we start a three-episode group that will cover Route 12. Route 12 runs from Route 1 near Valley Ford to US 101 and thence to Sonoma area. It then runs through Napa to meet I-80 near Cordelia. That part is episode 4.08. Episode 4.09 will cover Route 12 from I-80 near Suisan City through the Sacramento Wetlands to Lodi and Route 99. Lastly, Episode 4.10 will cover Route 12 from Route 99 to the Sierra Foothill and San Andreas, where it meets Route 49.

Here's the link to the show:

On CARouteByRoute: https://caroutebyroute.org/2026/02/21/ca-rxr-4-07-route-11-from-pasadena-to-the-border/
On Spotify for Creators: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/caroutebyroute/episodes/CA-RxR-4-07-Route-11-From-Pasadena-to-the-Border-e3fdfdr/a-acg3dg2

[74/171FAN]

Well Spotify inserted it right into my queue while I was listening to other podcasts so it made sure I listened to it.

[cahwyguy]

Well Spotify inserted it right into my queue while I was listening to other podcasts so it made sure I listened to it.

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[Max Rockatansky]

I usually stagger my post on Gribblenation Facebook account after you by a couple hours.  As of late Facebook in general is deemphasizing posts with just external links.  I have been trying to add an accompanying road photo but keep forgetting to check if that generates more traffic from Facebook to the podcast page. 

[cahwyguy]

I usually stagger my post on Gribblenation Facebook account after you by a couple hours.  As of late Facebook in general is deemphasizing posts with just external links.  I have been trying to add an accompanying road photo but keep forgetting to check if that generates more traffic from Facebook to the podcast page. 

So that's why folks are putting things in the first comment. I really don't like that trend -- makes it harder to find things. I also cross-post to my account on Tumblr, Bluesky, X, Threads, and Mastodon, with appropriate tagging. I don't know if that helps at all.

[Max Rockatansky]

I usually stagger my post on Gribblenation Facebook account after you by a couple hours.  As of late Facebook in general is deemphasizing posts with just external links.  I have been trying to add an accompanying road photo but keep forgetting to check if that generates more traffic from Facebook to the podcast page. 

So that's why folks are putting things in the first comment. I really don't like that trend -- makes it harder to find things. I also cross-post to my account on Tumblr, Bluesky, X, Threads, and Mastodon, with appropriate tagging. I don't know if that helps at all.

Yes, but I've found that you can still embed the link in the original post and it doesn't negatively impact the algorithm if there is a photo attached.