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The State of California is the most populous state of the United States of America. Located on the Pacific coast of North America, it is bordered by Oregon, Nevada and Arizona in the United States, and Baja California in Mexico. The state’s four largest cities are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose and San Francisco. California is known for its diverse climate and ethnically diverse population. The state has 58 counties.
Inhabited by indigenous people for millennia, Alta California was first colonized by the Spanish Empire in 1769, and after Mexican independence in 1821, continued as part of Mexico. Following one brief week as the independent California Republic in 1846, and the conclusion of the Mexican-American war in 1848, California was annexed by the United States and was admitted to the Union as the thirty-first state on September 9, 1850.
California’s diverse geography ranges from the sandy beaches of the Pacific coast to the rugged, snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains in the east. The central portion of the state is dominated by the Central Valley, one of the most vital agricultural areas in the country. The Sierra Nevada contains Yosemite Valley, famous for its glacially-carved domes, and Sequoia National Park, home to the largest living organisms on Earth, the giant sequoia trees, and the highest point in the contiguous United States, Mount Whitney. The tallest living things on Earth, the ancient redwood trees, dot the coastline, mainly north of San Francisco. California is also home to the second lowest and hottest place in the Western Hemisphere, Death Valley. Bristlecone pines located in the White Mountains are the oldest known trees in the world; one has an age of 4,700 years.part of the Ozarks.

 

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Local News from San Diego Union-Tribune via Yahoo! News

Fog strands holiday travelers

Dec 1, 2008 2:12 pm

Fog combined with the end of the Thanksgiving weekend travel crush for a brutal day at Lindbergh Field yesterday. Morning fog delayed, diverted or canceled more than 70 flights, airport spokeswoman Di...

 

Hilton hotel, site of May explosion, about to open

Dec 1, 2008 2:12 pm

The newest addition to the downtown skyline, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, is set to formally open its doors Wednesday.

 

Woman's body found at foot of Point Loma cliff

Dec 1, 2008 2:12 pm

POINT LOMA: The body of a woman was found yesterday on jagged boulders at the bottom of a sheer 60-to 70-foot cliff off Sunset Cliffs Boulevard in Point Loma.

 

County checkup finds errors in price scanners

Dec 1, 2008 2:12 pm

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, San Diego County officials are warning consumers to check their receipts for overcharges.

 

How booze ban passed

Nov 30, 2008 2:13 pm

San Diego neighborhoods closest to the shore that are most affected by a beach booze ban soundly rejected Proposition D, despite arguments from supporters that a permanent prohibition was needed to ma...

 

From advocate to adviser to adversary

Nov 30, 2008 2:13 pm

One of the most colorful characters in San Diego political history, City Attorney Michael Aguirre, is getting ready to leave the office he didn't want to give up. Voters made the decision for him.

 

Reverse mortgages a lifeline for seniors

Nov 30, 2008 2:13 pm

Seniors traditionally have used reverse mortgages to maintain their standard of living in retirement by tapping into their home equity, but older homeowners increasingly are using the loans to avoid s...

 

Veterans parade turns 'big corner'

Nov 30, 2008 2:13 pm

After years of struggle to pull in donations and draw crowds, organizers of the annual Veterans Day parade in San Diego believe they've got the event on a solid footing.

 

The week: Stories and photos from November 23-29

Nov 30, 2008 2:13 pm

The San Diego City Council on Monday rejected Mayor Jerry Sanders' proposal to close seven libraries and 10 recreation centers. But council members acknowledged that deep budget cuts are all but inevi...

 

Essential employees

Nov 30, 2008 2:12 pm

Elizabeth Weaverling, a poised, motivated and exceedingly polite young woman of 19, would be a dream employee for many business owners. But because she has Down syndrome, a lot of employers might pass...

 
 

Greg Norman's Southern Cross Developments Selects River Rim Ranch

Greg Norman’s Southern Cross Developments, proprietor of the exclusive “Norman Estates” real estate brand, is pleased to announce that River Rim Ranch in Teton Valley, Idaho will be the location for its newest project, the “Norman Ranch Estates. [Read More]

 

Local News from The Fresno Bee via Yahoo! News

Fog snarling traffic on Valley roads

Dec 1, 2008 3:46 pm

Dense fog contributed to at least two traffic accidents early this morning in Fresno, the California Highway Patrol reported.

 

Fresno teen had sawed-off gun under shirt, police say

Dec 1, 2008 3:16 pm

Fresno police have arrested an 16-year-old alleged Bulldog gang member who they said was riding a bicycle with a sawed-off shotgun under his sweatshirt.

 

News briefs

Dec 1, 2008 7:01 am

Crash in fog kills one

 

Fresno City wins men's basketball tourney

Dec 1, 2008 6:56 am

Five players scored in double figures as Fresno City College defeated Bakersfield 80-72 in the championship of the Bakersfield College tournament Sunday. Read comments

 

Two die in Hanford home fire

Dec 1, 2008 6:46 am

Two people died when a wood-frame house in an older Hanford neighborhood was gutted by fire Sunday morning.

 

Hill confirms Washington interview

Dec 1, 2008 6:46 am

Fresno State football coach Pat Hill confirmed Sunday that he has interviewed for the University of Washington head coach opening. Read comments

 

Legacy, title on line for Sunbirds volleyball

Dec 1, 2008 6:46 am

What does dominance look like? Read comments

 

Modesto priest clarifies stance on Obama votes

Dec 1, 2008 6:31 am

The pastor of Modesto's St. Joseph's Catholic Church wants to make this clear: He never told his parishioners that if they voted for President-elect Barack Obama, they needed to go to confession.

 

Around the Valley

Dec 1, 2008 6:31 am

Valley Animal Center to hold holiday open house

 

Global warming fuels hotter Western fires

Dec 1, 2008 6:16 am

Wildfire has marched across the West for centuries. But no longer are major conflagrations fueled simply by heavy brush and timber. Now climate change is stoking the flames higher and hotter, too.

 
 

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