Good News for the Missions

The old California Franciscan Missions received some good news last week. California Missions Foundation, a Sacramento-based nonprofit organization that funds and oversees the restoration of California's 21 missions, is leading the statewide campaign — the first major appeal in nearly a century — to preserve the historical integrity of the fragile structures

The original parts of the mission structures are adobe, i.e., mud. 200+ years worth of sun, rain, earthquake, and rumbling train and truck traffic have taken their toll. If you love these old missions, or even just have an interest, this is wonderful news. The Times article telling the story is here. [The Times has an annoying registration policy, two or three pop up ads, and the story will be inaccessible after a week or so. Patience and punctuality are required to read the article.]