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Posts Made By: Rod Kaufman

June 19, 2022 07:00 AM Forum: Sports

A Tribute To Sandy Koufax

Posted By Rod Kaufman
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/dodgers-unveil-sandy-koufax-statue-at-dodger-stadium/2920154/
and:
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/dodgers-unveil-sandy-koufax-statue-at-dodger-stadium/2920154/

September 9, 2025 06:27 PM Forum: Sports

A Tribute To Sandy Koufax

Posted By Rod Kaufman
Update:   https://www.npr.org/2025/09/09/nx-s1-5533220/sandy-koufax-perfect-game-60-years-dodgers

January 14, 2005 12:37 AM Forum: Star Parties

Pinos? Anybody?

Posted By Rod Kaufman
I considered going but the problem is threefold: 1. While Northbound traffic is OK, the Southbound I-5 just past Templin highway is impossible because three lanes are being repaired after the storm. You would likely have to detour near Gorman and return via Palmdale. 2. Whether or not Pinos is doable at the parking lot is questionable and a call to the ranger station would be a good idea. 3. If Pinos is open at the top, you probably won't get there due to all the people coming to play in the snow.
Red Rock canyon is probably a better site at this point but call the ranger station if you consider going there due to the recent storms.

January 20, 2005 11:52 PM Forum: Star Parties

Pinos Update

Posted By Rod Kaufman
As of 1-19-05, interstate 5, the principal route to Pinos, is reported by channel 7 news to be blocked in both directions at Templin highway for FIVE MONTHS. Channel 7 claims this is the estimate from Caltrans.
That seems incredible, but that's the report on the tube...

January 31, 2005 03:52 AM Forum: Star Parties

Pinos Info

Posted By Rod Kaufman
You can't camp on the parking lot atop Mt Pinos. If you have a scope and a wilderness parking pass(available from a sporting goods store or the forest service)the rangers will probably leave you alone. There is camping with tents permitted around the adjacent meadow with fire pits and picknic benches but you can't park in that area: you have to carry your stuff in and out.
The roads are probably open to the parking lot atop Mt Pinos but call the forest service before you go to be sure roads are open and ask if chains are required. Saturdays are probably packed with people playing in the snow and you may not be able to get to the parking lot so plan ahead.
Finally, the northbound lanes at Templin highway were again reduced to two lanes today from storm damage and traffic may be very heavy at this point.

June 4, 2005 03:20 PM Forum: Star Parties

Pinos Warning June 4th

Posted By Rod Kaufman
Anybody planning to go to Pinos on Saturday June 4th be advised: Mountain search and rescue is looking for someone who got lost with lights, helicopters, and off-terrain vehicles.
Friday night was a zoo up there with a million scopes and mountain search and rescue. I left early at 10:30pm after managing a few good views of Jupiter and some glimpses of DSOs amid the lights and mayhem.

June 13, 2005 08:58 PM Forum: Star Parties

California, White Mtn., Barcroft Lab, starparty an

Posted By Rod Kaufman
Grandview might be the better choice given it's lower elevation and better oxygen content. It's also a site covered by the clear sky clock. When are you considering a star party at the site?

July 22, 2006 05:57 PM Forum: Star Parties

Pinos Warning 7-21-06/7-22-06

Posted By Rod Kaufman
FYI: Although the clear sky clock predicted clear viewing at Pinos on 7-21-06, the weather service predicted a 30% chance of thunderstorms on 7-21 and again today, 7-22. The weather service was correct on 7-21 and the clock belatedly changed itself to reflect reality. I was at Pinos on Friday at 4:00pm and it was raining heavily with hail-stones covering the road. I left because I didn't want to risk damage to the paint of my vehicle. I'm glad I have electronic stability control on my vehicle or I might have spun-out during the decent on a thickly covered road of hail. The clock is again predicting clear conditions tonight but the weather service is going with the same 30% chance of thunderstorms. It's your risk if you're planning to go.

October 10, 2006 06:52 PM Forum: Star Parties

Mt Pinos Closure

Posted By Rod Kaufman
The road to Mt Pinos remains closed due to the Day Fire. Although the fire was 100% contained last week, the forest service will not make a decision on reopening the road until Thursday October 12.
Let's hope it will reopen soon so we can get in some observing time over the next few weeks smile

October 14, 2006 07:17 PM Forum: Star Parties

Mt Pinos Remains Closed

Posted By Rod Kaufman
The forest service states the road to Mt Pinos remains closed because the decision to re-open "must come from Washington". :S
The forest service had previously stated the decision was to be made last Thursday, October 12 but now it's delayed until next week. They "hope" it will be open next weekend.

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