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GSV shot a reflection of its car in a roadside mirror. Join discussion...

On the northwest corner of the roof (in line of sight with a palm tree) is a web cam whose images can be seen at: http://www.cityofhemet.org/webcam/cam.htm . In the park across from the Hall are three Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) trees in the late stages of their fall display -- evidence that the GSV images were taken in November or December. As this is written (30 October 2009), the Sweetgums are not yet at their autumn peak. Join discussion...

Not far from the site of James Dean's fatal crash lies the tiny settlement of Cholame, where a memorial was built to honor him. The enclosed tree is an Ailanthus aka Tree Of Heaven. Join discussion...

On 30 September 1955, actor James Dean was fatally injured in a car accident at the junction of U.S. Route 466 (since renamed State Route 46) and State Route 41. This view faces west -- the direction in which Dean was driving. Join discussion...

Gardens like this are becoming more common as concern about water supply spreads through the population. But the oasis mentality is far from extinct -- elsewhere in town there are plenty of water-demanding lawns and trees. Join discussion...

Two people watch the camera car drive by. They are in the shade of a tulip tree (an eastern American native frequently cultivated in California). Join discussion...

Due to Global Warming and the Poor State of the Economy, Santa has retired on a fixed income to California! Poor Santy! :-( Join discussion...

The Deodar (Cedrus deodara) is commonly planted as a living Christmas tree in greater Los Angeles, and Altadena has one of the oldest examples of its cultivation in the area. Join discussion...

Here is one from a series of high-resolution Street Views along the boulevards of Simi Valley, California. Join discussion...