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  California State Route 160 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
State Route 160 is a discontinuous California State Highway consisting of 2 sections.
Route 160 is part of the Freeway and Expressway System, as stated by section 253.7 of the California State Highway Code.
Route 160 is part of the Scenic Highway System, as stated by section 263.7 of the California State Highway Code.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/California_State_Route_160   (293 words)

  
 California @ WestCoastRoads - California 160
Northbound California 160 at Junction California 220 at Ryde in the California Delta.
California 160 crosses the Three Mile Slough, a tributary of the Sacramento River, at this lift bridge (thanks to Ben Linn for clarifying the name of the tributary).
California 4 leads east to Stockton and west along the south shore of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Rivers, passing through Antioch, Pittsburg, and Concord en route to Hercules and Junction Interstate 80 near the Carquinez Bridge.
www.westcoastroads.com /california/ca-160.html   (694 words)

  
 Interstate Business Routes @ Interstate-Guide.com: Business Route 80
It is routed with Interstate 305 and U.S. 50 on western leg and California 51 on eastern leg.
It was the State Freeway between California State Route 160 and the Interstate 80 / California State Route 244 junction.
California 99 shields were removed because there is a significant break in California 99 between its junction with Routes 50 and 51 at the Oak Park Interchange and where it junctions with Interstate 5 north of Sacramento.
www.interstate-guide.com /business-routes/bus80.html   (4508 words)

  
 California state   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The state is roughly rectangular in shape, although the southern two-thirds bends in a dogleg toward the east.
The wren-tit and the California quail, which is the state bird, are characteristic of the chaparral country, as are the cactus wren and the canyon wren of the desert.
Extensive collections of materials on state and Western history are housed in the Bancroft Library of the University of California, Berkeley; in the California State Library in Sacramento; and in the library of the California Historical Society in San Francisco.
www.theusaonline.com /states/california.htm   (13903 words)

  
 California State Milita and National Guard Unit Histories: The Creation of the National Guard of California
Of the several California militia companies which organized between 1849 and 1866, had within their ranks many men who were veterans of the Mexican War, many from the New York Volunteers, having both military training and experience, and being liable to military duty upon the call of the state and nation.
The state's first enactment of California Military Law was provided for by the Legislature, in session in the City of San Jose in the year 1850, which provided for the organization of a State militia and the election of an Adjutant General, defining his duties.
California called upon all good citizens in the counties to form themselves into companies, battalions, and regiments, promising arms should there be a call for their services and California's military spirit ran high.
www.militarymuseum.org /CreationNGC.html   (3380 words)

  
 California State Highways: Routes 81 to 100
Route 86 from Route 78 near Brawley to Route 10 in Indio.
(a) Route 85 in the vicinity of Santa Teresa Boulevard to Route 101 in the vicinity of Guadalupe River.
The portion from Route 605 to the junction of Routes 39 and 42 near La Habra transferred from Route 42.
www.geocities.com /MotorCity/Downs/6244/cahwys/r81-100.html   (1431 words)

  
 California Highways (www.cahighways.org): Routes 153 through 160
The relinquished former portion of Route 160 within the City of Sacramento is not a state highway and is not eligible for adoption as a state highway.
Route 160 is constructed to freeway standards from Route 4 near Antioch to the Antioch Toll Booth, and from Downtown Sacramento to Business Route 80 near Cal Expo.There are "END 160" signs at each crossing of the Sacramento City Limits.
California State Senator John A. Nejedly authored SB 25, enacted as Chapter 765 of the Statutes of 1972, to authorize the design and construction of the new Antioch Bridge.
www.cahighways.org /153-160.html   (3175 words)

  
 Locke, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Locke, California is a community built in California, USA by Chinese immigrants during the early 20th century.
It is located in the primarily agricultural region south of Sacramento, California, near California California Highway 160.
The Locke Historic District bounded on the west by the Sacramento River, on the north by Locke Rd., on the east by Alley St., and on the south by Levee St. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1971.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Locke,_California   (484 words)

  
 California Highways @ WestCoastRoads - Index
If it were its own country, California would rank sixth among the world's richest nations based on the value of goods and services the state produces (as of 2000).
California decommissioned (eliminated) most of its U.S. routes in 1964: U.S. 399, and U.S. Other routes that were truncated or reduced in length include U.S. 101, and U.S. Only U.S. 97, and U.S. 199 were left alone.
California 49, the Gold Country Highway, is so numbered because gold was discovered in the Sierra Nevada Mountain foothills in 1848, with a plethora of treasure seekers traversing the foothills in the Gold Rush of 1849.
www.westcoastroads.com /california/index.html   (458 words)

  
 California
The Byway, on Route 4 and 89 between Arnold and Markleeville, winds through the High Sierra past alpine meadows, lakes, pine forests and scenic vistas.
Travel the route that provides access to the austere, windswept cypress trees, fog-shrouded cliffs, and crashing surf of the Pacific Ocean as it traverses the California coast.
Observe a great diversity of flora and fauna, as well as craggy mountains and ruffling meadows, while journeying along this Byway as it crosses the valleys and ridges of Yosemite National Park for 64 miles from east to west.
www.byways.org /browse/states/CA   (332 words)

  
 California Scenic Drives and Byways: California -
The roads being featured were designated by the Secretary of Transportation from nominations submitted by the states and federal land management agencies.
Route 243--Part of the Palms to Pines Scenic Byway
Route 38--Part of the Rim of the World Scenic Byway
milebymile.com /main/United_States/California/byway/...   (171 words)

  
 California DUI Guide: DUI Library - Highway Fines Double on Hwy 4 and 37   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
CHP officials are attributing the reduction in bad accidents on both highways in part to a law passed last year.
The measure designates parts of the two highways as special driving zones in which drivers who break the rules face double the time in jail or double fines.
But the success on Highway 37 is also because of the installation of a concrete barrier along a part of the dangerous stretch and the elimination of the road's passing lanes.
www.dui.com /states/california/dui_library/fines_double.html   (680 words)

  
 California State Senate Republican Caucus
Senator Maurice Johannessen (R-Redding) today announced California Transportation Commission funding for State Route 160 in Sacramento and Yolo Counties.
The California Department of Transportation will spend $3.5 million to improve the safety conditions along Route 160.
This stretch of road was built on a levee system with the Sacramento River on one side and farmland on the other.
republican.sen.ca.gov /news/4/pressrelease1434.asp   (278 words)

  
 Towns and Cities along California Highway: State 160,   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Sacramento, CA State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, New Brighton State Beach
Sacramento, CA State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Carpinteria State Beach
Salton Sea California, one of the world's largest inland seas, Salton Sea was created by accident in 1905 when increased flooding on the Colorado River allowed water to crash through canal barriers.
www.milebymile.com /main/highway_services_643.html   (942 words)

  
 Real Estate in Sierra Oaks, Sacramento County, California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The neighborhood community of Sierra Oaks is defined by the following streets east of downtown Sacramento, California:
Sierra Oaks is a neighborhood community east of downtown Sacramento, California
Interstate Highway I-80, Interstate Highway I-5, United States Highway 50, California State Route 160, 99, and 16
www.relocateto.ca /california/Sacramento/sierraoaks.html   (121 words)

  
 California state information
Van Nuys, CA Pet Orphans of Southern California Pet Orphans Of Southern California, a humane organization the Los Angeles area, dedicated to pet rescue, dog and cat adoption, medical care and public education since 1973.
San Jose, CA - 13th St NAC Animal Rescue, 13 St NAC is a group of neighborhood volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of feral cats and controlling the population by the use of TNR.
State Information - ClassBrain’s State Reports has state books, history and statistics, maps, photos, quick facts, state symbols, tourism resources, printable worksheets, puzzles, clip-art, study aids, and graphs of top commodities and exports for each of the fifty states.
www.mypetnanny.info /US/California.htm   (8723 words)

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