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California Central Valley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The California Central Valley is a large, flat valley that dominates the central portion of the state of California. Bounded by the Cascade Range to the north, the Sierra Nevada to the east, the Tehachapi Mountains to the south, and the Coast Range and San Francisco Bay to the west, this valley is a vast agricultural region drained by the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers. The Central Valley has become famous around the world as the home of California's giant agriculture industry; the fertile soil is also thought to have originated from the days when the valley was a sea floor. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/California_Central_Valley   (690 words)

Central Coast, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Central Coast is an area of California, extending from Santa Cruz in the north to Santa Barbara in the south, but centering primarily on Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties. Due to the low population density of the central coast, educational and cultural resouces are relatively scarce. University of California campuses are found both in Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara, on the extreme north and south edges of the region, respectively. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Central_Coast,_California   (403 words)

Encyclopedia: California Central Valley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) The Central Valley Project (CVP) is a federal water project undertaken by the Bureau of Reclamation in 1935 as a long-term plan to use water in Californias Central Valley. The Shasta Cascade region of California is located in the northeastern and north-central sections of the state bordering Oregon and Nevada, north of the Central Valley and the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Alpine County is Californias smallest county, by population. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/California-Central-Valley   (5202 words)

NPR : California's Central Valley California's Central Valley is growing fast and its biggest industry, agriculture, racked up $27 billion in revenues last year. Yet the Central Valley is often referred to as the "other California" or California's "backyard," and the valley's inhabitants are acutely aware that they do not share in the glamour of Hollywood or Silicon Valley. California's Central Valley is the most dynamic agricultural region in the world, yet farmers there are under tremendous pressure from new valley residents relocated from the coast and environmentalists to clean up their act. www.npr.org /programs/atc/features/2002/nov/central_valley   (1116 words)

A Statistical Tour of California's Great Central Valley In terms of watersheds, the Central Valley is encompassed by the Sacramento River watershed, the San Joaquin River watershed, and the Tulare Lake watershed. In 1997, water deliveries from the Central Valley Project are expected to approach full contracted levels in response to early rains, although some areas suffered damage from flooding in December 1996 and January 1997 and some face ongoing problems, such as damage to fruit and nut trees, as a result. California's Central Valley counties have fewer physicians and hospital beds, in comparison to California averages. www.library.ca.gov /CRB/97/09   (6636 words)

Power Central - The California ISO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) California ISO is charged with managing the flow of electricity along the long-distance, high-voltage power lines that make up the bulk of California’s transmission system. The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency, charged with ensuring a reliable and affordable energy supply. The California Air Resources Board (ARB) mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare and ecological resources through the effective and efficient reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering the effects on the economy of the state. www2.caiso.com /PowerCentral   (814 words)

Welcome to Central California Women's Facility   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) The primary mission of the Central California Women's Facility is to process and incarcerate California's female offenders in a secure, safe, disciplined and ethical institutional setting. The Central California Women's Facility is the largest female correctional facility in the United States. Central California Women's Facility was opened in October 1990, and covers 640 acres. www.corr.ca.gov /InstitutionsDiv/INSTDIV/facilities/fac_prison_CCWF.asp   (275 words)

Central Coast Tourism Council - Serving the Central Coast of California The Central Coast of California comprises seven coastal counties of the Golden State, lying between Santa Cruz, two hours south of San Francisco, and Oxnard, about an hour north of Los Angeles. The Central Coast comprises some 300 miles of the state’s inimitable coastline and 14,333 square miles of spectacular—and spectacularly varied—California landscape. We have it all: History, with 11 of the historic California Missions, Recreation, from local theater and performing arts, award-winning wineries, fabulous biking and hiking trails, water ports on lakes, and wide open spaces with miles of white sandy beaches. www.centralcoast-tourism.com   (538 words)

California Views Historical Photo Collection, Monterey California Views was established in 1970 and is located in historic Monterey, on the California Central Coast, this unique photo archive is the most comprehensive historical photo collection of the Monterey Bay area. Pat Hathaway and California Views are names that have become synonymous with Monterey History and historical images of the California central coast. The California photographic archives are open to the public from 11:00 a.m. caviews.com   (635 words)

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > State -- Earthquake shakes Central California PDT, was centered in Central California, seven miles southeast of Parkfield and 21 miles northeast of Paso Robles, scene of an earthquake that killed two people in December 2003, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Parkfield, population 37, is known as the earthquake capital of California. In December, a magnitude-6.5 earthquake jolted the central California coast, killing two people, injuring dozens and wrecking a landmark clock tower in Paso Robles. www.signonsandiego.com /news/state/20040928-1126-ca-earthquake-centralcalifornia.html   (408 words)

Central Valley : SF Bay Area Indymedia In the central valley, protests are scheduled for Bakersfield, Modesto, and Sacramento. A march and rally was held in Madera California (about 20 miles North of Fresno) demanding justice in the murder of Everardo "Lalo" Torres. Northern California peace organizations confronted Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Hart at the California National Guard headquarters in Sacramento on Wednesday, July 6, in response to alarming revelations that Guard illegally spied upon three anti-war groups at the State Capitol during a demonstration on Mother's Day. www.indybay.org /centralvalley   (5040 words)

Central California Legal Services - Free Legal Aid Central California Legal Services is a non-profit law firm. California will receive close to one third (32%) of the Wat residents that choose resettlement and many of those will settle in in the San Joaquin Valley. Central California Legal Services (CCLS) provides free legal assistance to low income families in California's Central Valley. www.centralcallegal.org   (452 words)

Wetsand.com : Surf Reports : Central California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) the California Buoy is checking in at 4 feet with 11-second periods. The Central Coast is seeing chest to head high sets at most west facing breaks. To make sure you’re on top of the latest developments on these and other swells headed to the California coast, we invite you to sign up for our FREE email report service to stay in the know, and ensure that you’ll always... www.wetsand.com /wavecast/wc-cencal.asp   (864 words)

The Central California Poetry Journal The Central California Poetry Journal and the text included on all of its pages are copyrighted. The Central California Poetry Journal is designed to function with both frame capable browsers and those which are not frame capable. If your submittal is not published by the Central California Poetry Journal, this is a reflection of the taste of the editor, and not the quality of your verse. www.solopublications.com /journal.htm   (1159 words)

Central California Blood Center Nearly 1,400 people from around the Central Valley attended the 2005 Donor Appreciation Luncheons in Fresno and Visalia... The Central California Blood Center's 2006 Calendar, featuring more than a dozen local artists, goes on sale around the Valley... Beyond proper nutrition as important in maintaining your body's normal functions and overall general health, adequate iron intake and balance is important in maintaining your body's normal function of manufacturing blood cells... www.cencalblood.org   (131 words)

A California Beach Guide - The WWW Guide to Central California Beaches Central California, also known as "the Middle Kingdom" offers an astonishing richness of coastline. Pismo Beach, bordered by stands of tall eucalyptus trees which are home to vast hordes of migrating monarch butterflies, is also the most extensive coastal dunes area remaining in California. Kayaking, sailing, fishing, hiking, surfing, are among the popular activities that are prominent in the ocean world of the "Middle Kingdom". www.califmall.com /beach/BchCen.html   (203 words)

Central California Traction Incorporated on August 7, 1905, the Central California Traction Company was originally conceived as a second streetcar line for the citizens of Stockton as an alternative to the Stockton Electric Railroad. Currently, the Central California Traction Company (CCT as assigned by the American Association of Railroads - AAR) Operates over two segments of track: 15 miles of track from Stockton to Lodi, and The Port of Stockton Trackage. And last but not least, To get a full accounting of the CCT and it's history, the best thing you can do is to obtain a copy of the recently released Central California Traction Book By Dave Stanley and Jeff Moreau. www.trainweb.org /tractionco   (678 words)

PRSA Central California Chapter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) The Central California Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) serves the Central California counties of Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced and Tulare, as well as individual practitioners in the counties of Stanislaus, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Cruz. PRSA Central California hosts 3-4 professional development workshops each year. These meetings are open to the public and offer a chance to network with other public relations professionals as well as improve your professional skills. www.prsacentralcal.org   (148 words)

Basset Rescue of Central California Susan Nickelson of Fresno, the new president of Basset Rescue of Central California, is already the owner of two bassets, Cholee and Zhoee, whom she adopted from the Kingsburg shelter. But this month, Hicks is passing the leadership of Basset Rescue of Central California to Susan Nickelson of Fresno, the new president of Basset Rescue of Central California. And in passing the presidency to another basset lover, one could be equally accurate in saying Hicks is passing the torch to Nickelson, because both women "carry a torch" for the hounds with the droopy eyes. www.bassetcentral.org   (977 words)

Children's Hospital Central California Children’s Hospital Central California Medical Rehabilitation Center has provided a comprehensive approach to care for children with physical, sensory and cognitive impairments since 1986. Children’s Hospital Central California meets the highest accreditation requirements. Children’s Hospital Central California is also a certified California Children’s Services provider and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation by the Professional Services Board of the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association. www.valleychildrens.org /centers.asp?ID=64   (421 words)

Pacific Coast Highway Company, http://PC-hwy.com/pchwy/ All the way to Southern California and Mexican Border, many of these areas are the most beautiful coastal areas which are blessed with natural habitats, redwood estates and national parks. Most of Central Coast California are encompassed by Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. Other activities such as equastrian training, horse stables, ranches, and agricultural research are what Central coast region is famous for. boomersint.org /pchwy/ccalif.htm   (366 words)

Central Coast Tourist Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Events to go to, places to see, and things to do on the Central Coast of California from the hush of the San Antonio Mission to the car show of Morro Bay. We have information on schools, who to call for utilities,the politicians to complain to and some basic demographics on area towns. There are currently 12 events for the Central Coast. www.centralcoasttourist.com   (935 words)

Central California Electronics - Fresno, CA The Telecenter series intercom system is widely used by schools in the Central Valley, and has proven itself in the field. Central California Electronics can handle the entire job, from installing the cabling to aiming and focusing the video cameras. Another service that we provide at Central California Electronics is full sound systems. www.centralcalelectronics.com   (377 words)

Central California Council of Diving Clubs, Inc. Cen Cal Calendar The Central California Council Diving Clubs, Inc. (Cen Cal) is dedicated to the principles of wise and equitable legislation, safety, conservation, access, sportsmanship, underwater sports and to furthering the knowledge of the marine phenomena. We are a tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization, incorporated in the State of California. As a corporation, we have a constitution, bylaws and a Board of Directors elected by the membership. www.cencal.org   (239 words)

USGS Earthquake Hazards Program-Latest Earthquakes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) The hypocentral depth was estimated to be 8 km (5 miles). Felt in much of central California and at Bullhead City, Arizona. You can also view a map displaying accumulated data from your report and others. earthquake.usgs.gov /recenteqsUS/Quakes/nc40148755.htm   (367 words)

CNN.com - Earthquake collapses historic building, killing 2 - Dec. 23, 2003 CNN's Frank Buckley reports on the quake that killed two in California. Two people died when a historic building collapsed in Paso Robles after a strong earthquake jolted the central California coast Monday and sent tremors from Los Angeles to San Francisco and beyond. Ruth Coleman, director of California's state park service, said no structural damage had been detected, but some artifacts from Hearst's extensive collection may have been damaged. www.cnn.com /2003/US/West/12/22/ca.earthquake   (992 words)

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