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| | California - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article |
 | | While California is among the most Democratic and liberal states in the nation because of the large concentration of voters in populous areas, much of California is politically very conservative, notably the Central Valley, the Inland Empire, Orange and San Diego counties, and most inland, eastern, and rural areas. |
 | | California is famous for its earthquakes, due partly to the presence of the San Andreas Fault. |
 | | California's vast terrain is connected by an extensive system of freeways, expressways, and highways, all maintained by Caltrans and patrolled by the California Highway Patrol. |
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