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  Eureka, California
This town on Humboldt and Arcata Bay was founded in 1850 as a port, and is today still the only port of any size between San Francisco and the mouth of the Columbia River in Oregon.
It was given the Greek name "Eureka" ("I have found it"), which also appears in the coat-of-arms of the U.S. Federal State of California.
The importance of Eureka today lies in the shipping of wood, especially redwood, from the surrounding forests.
www.planetware.com /california/eureka-us-ca-eu.htm   (243 words)

  
  Eureka, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eureka was founded in 1856, and soon became an important port city for northern California's logging and commercial fishing industries.
Eureka is the midpoint stop in the three-day-long kinetic sculpture race, a zany, 42-mile-long race of artistic, bicycle powered machines that must prove themselves able to traverse mud, water, sand, gravel, and pavement.
As a result, Eureka is resplendent with examples of 19th and early 20th century architecture and historic districts.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eureka,_California   (2043 words)

  
 Eureka California Resource Guide, City or community of Eureka, California Facts, Information, Relocation, Real Estate, ...
The population of Eureka is approximately 28,600 (1990).
Eureka is positioned 40.79 degrees north of the equator and 124.15 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Eureka average temperature is 54.5 degrees F. The average low temperature is 49 degrees F. The average high temperature is 59 degrees F. The average winter temperature is 40/55 degrees F. The average summer temperature is 52/65 degrees F. Return to Index
www.usacitiesonline.com /cacountyeureka.htm   (931 words)

  
 Carter House Victorians, Eureka, California
Northern California's premier inn, The Carter House, is an enclave of four magnificent Victorians perched alongside Humboldt Bay in Old Town Eureka, Humboldt County, California.
Eureka is a Victorian seaport town on the coast of California about five hours north of San francisco and two hours south of the Oregon border.
Carter House Victorians are perfectly at home in Eureka, which boasts more than 1,500 Victorian structures of historical significance and has been affectionately called the "Williamsburg of the West." Steeped in its lumbering, fishing, and architectural history, Eureka is full of fascinating boutiques, art galleries, museums, night clubs, theaters, and eateries.
www.innsnorthamerica.com /ca/Carter.htm   (1313 words)

  
 Eureka, California Vacation & Travel Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Eureka is the largest town on the north coast and also serves as the governmental, commercial, industrial and transportation center of the region.
The main reason for Eureka's involvement in the fishing industry is due to it's geographic location: Humboldt Bay, adjacent to Eureka, is the second largest enclosed bay in California second only to San Francisco.
Eureka is located alongside Humboldt Bay, 270 miles north of the San Francisco Bay Area via Highway 101.
www.go-california.com /Eureka   (365 words)

  
 California State Library - History and Culture - State Insignia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
As humans began to populate California, the grizzly stood its ground, refusing to retreat in the face of advancing civilization.
California Indians cherished the poppy as both a source of food and for oil extracted from the plant.
Enacted by legislation in 2001, the California Tartan recognizes the contributions to California by residents of Scottish ancestry.
www.library.ca.gov /history/cahinsig.cfm   (3994 words)

  
 Eureka (California) - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Eureka (California) - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Eureka (California), city, seat of Humboldt County, northwestern California, a port on Humboldt Bay; incorporated 1856.
Discovery: And Archimedes, as he was…, Discovery: It was a flash of eureka.
encarta.msn.com /Eureka_(California).html   (134 words)

  
 Eureka, California Bed and Breakfast - Eureka B&B from Pamela Lanier
The Inn is located in the historic section of Eureka a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean and a short drive to the majestic Redwoods in Humboldt and Redwoods State Park.
Eureka, CA Step back in time to those seafaring days in a cozy, relaxing atmosphere befitting Eureka’s Victorian Seaport.
Eureka, CA The Inn is an 1871 restored Victorian home in the historic seaport village of Eureka.
www.lanierbb.com /eureka-california-bed-breakfast.html   (214 words)

  
 Eureka California Real Estate
Eureka properties have been increasing in value, as the rest of the county, at about 3% to 4% per month.
Eureka is continuing to successfully transition to a broader economic base, and today enjoys its position as the governmental, commercial, industrial and transportation center of the region.
Eureka functions more like a city twice its size due to its regional center status and the fact its service area population is about 50,000.
www.relocateamerica.com /states/CA/cities/eureka.htm   (605 words)

  
 Northwestern California Newspapers - Eureka
Eureka's longest running current newspaper, the Times-Standard, celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2004.
Labor News, "the official organ of Eureka Federated Trade and Labor Council and affiliated unions of Humboldt County and other similar organizations," began publication in 1905, changing its name to Humboldt News in 1925, and continuing through 1927.
The Eureka Reporter was first established in 2003 as an online newspaper but soon decided (January 29, 2004) to add a weekly print edition.
library.humboldt.edu /nwcnews/place/eureka.html   (1102 words)

  
 Eureka, California (Cities)
Eureka, California is a Victorian seaport that is very popular with visitors.
Eureka is the next northward stop after Mendocino, Fort Bragg, and the Mendocino Coast.
Eureka is on the North Coast Region in Humboldt County approximately 200 miles north of San Francisco along Highway 101, just north of Humboldt Bay.
www.ohwy.com /ca/e/eureka.htm   (248 words)

  
 Eureka, California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Eureka, CA bed and breakfast - Abigail`s Victorian Mansion National historic landmark bed and breakfast inn with picture album.
Eureka California lodging accomodations, Samoa Airport Bed and Breakfast, CA When was the last time you parked your airplane right out-side your bedroom window?
Eureka, California accommodations, Old Town Bed and Breakfast Inn Rooms and rates, directions and attractions.
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 California State Motto Eureka I Have Found It
It was included as an element of the Great Seal of the State of California when it was designed in 1849.
In 1957, there were moves in the California Legislature to adopt "In God We Trust" as the official state motto of California.
Eureka (or Heureka) is a well-known Greek phrase that is associated with a Greek mathematician of antiquity named Archimedes.
www.netstate.com /states/mottoes/ca_motto.htm   (1104 words)

  
 HCCVB - City of Eureka
Eureka’s waterfront could give the Barbary Coast a run for its money, so much so that writer Jack London came here in search of authentic tough guys on which to base his characters.
Eureka’s Old Town has retained its Victorian character and is truly a delightful place to shop, stroll and dine.
Directions: Eureka is directly on U.S.Highway 101, 300 miles or 5-6 hours north of San Francisco, and 100 miles south of the Oregon border.
www.redwoodvisitor.org /showrecord.asp?id=1703   (824 words)

  
 Eureka, California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The image on the city seal appears to be identical to that on the California State Seal.
Perhaps the fact that the state motto, Eureka, appears on the seal motivated the city in choosing to adopt the same seal.
The flag consists of the seal of Eureka on a sky-blue background.
www.allstates-flag.com /fotw/flags/us-caeur.html   (232 words)

  
 Eureka, California
Eureka is the county seat of Humboldt County, California.
Because of its proximity to Redwood National Park and Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Eureka is a popular tourist stop which provides many restaurants and motels.
Eureka is located at 40°47'24" North, 124°9'46" West (40.790022, -124.162752)
www.creekin.net /c7402-n208-eureka-california.html   (389 words)

  
 Eureka CA City and Real Estate Information
Eureka, California is situated along Hwy 101 and is the Northern California Coast's largest city.
Founded in the 1850's, Eureka is a city with small town charm but the sophistication of a big city.
Eureka California is rich in its logging heritage, the town is bordered on one side by Humboldt Bay and on the other by mountains abundant with the magnificent redwoods.
www.eureka-ca-real-estate.com /eureka-california.html   (500 words)

  
 Eureka Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions
Eureka’s “Old Town,” which is situated near the waterfront, has been carefully restored to its’ original 1800s glory.
Eureka is an excellent city for history buffs with several worthwhile museums.
Eureka is also home to the Fort Humboldt Museum and State Historical Park, and the waterfront along Humboldt Bay is another great place to stroll and watch the fishing boats and pleasure craft coming and going.
www.californiavacation.com /regions/Eureka-California.html   (582 words)

  
 Eureka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eureka Valley is two places in California: one a neighborhood in San Francisco; and the other an eastern valley
The Eureka Flag was a potent symbol of the Stockade
Eureka beacon, a type of radio beacon used by Allied pathfinder groups during World War II to guide paratroop units to drop zones
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Eureka   (448 words)

  
 Eureka, California CA, city profile (Humboldt County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
California > All counties > Humboldt County > Eureka
Eureka is on Humboldt Bay of the Pacific Ocean
Median rent in Eureka, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $428.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=10140   (662 words)

  
 Welcome to the City of Eureka, California
The city is bordered on one side by beautiful and functional Humboldt Bay, and on the other by mountains lush with redwoods which offer a reminder of the area's rich logging heritage.
The average price of a house in Eureka is $121,000 and the housing stock includes a wealth of attractive Victorian homes.
Among other important attributes Eureka offers are a relaxed way of living with friendly neighbors, traditional values, and an excellent family environment.
www.eurekawebs.com /cityhall/main.cfm   (284 words)

  
 The Eureka Reporter - News For Eureka California and Humboldt County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Eureka City Councilman Chris Kerrigan will hold a neighborhood meeting for Eureka residents of the 4th Ward on Thursday.
Deborah Crowley has owned her Eureka home for 30 years, but said it wasn't until this week she learned the home was on the Local Register of Historic Places.
Eureka Reporter Publisher/Editor Glenn Franco Simmons said Tuesday that this week's online version will be sent on Thursday, to correspond with the advent of The Eureka Reporter's print edition.
www.eurekareporter.com /email/jan292004.htm   (928 words)

  
 Eureka! California's Budget Balancer
Constitutional changes like Proposition 13 which capped local property taxes, Proposition 4 which limited state spending, and Proposition 98 which mandated a certain portion of the state budget be appropriated to education, have diluted the flexibility and prosperity traditionally enjoyed by the state.
Despite the impact of the state budget on California's 31 million residents, the media continually fails to cover the budget process with any depth, leaving many citizens ignorant of the repercussions of constitutional and voter-initiated constraints, the mechanics of the budget process, and potential solutions to budgetary challenges.
EUREKA!, which is programmed by Broderbund as a stand-alone software application, is divided into two categories: revenues and expenditures.
www.csus.edu /calst/Civic_Education/eureka.html   (843 words)

  
 City of Eureka Website - Homepage
The State lawmakers have failed to recognize that the monies spent at the local level have the greatest impact upon citizens.
The City of Eureka invites you to participate in the selection of its next Police Chief.
Please help your community's disaster planning efforts and FEMA funding eligibility by completing a two page questionnaire and returning it to the Humboldt County Planning Department or the City of Eureka no later than January 15, 2007.
www.ci.eureka.ca.gov /default.asp   (273 words)

  
 Eureka, CA bed and breakfast - Abigail's Victorian Mansion -- Northern California Bed and Breakfast
As Capitol of the fabled Redwood Empire, Eureka sits on Humboldt Bay, mid-way between Ferndale and Arcata, California, five hours north of San Francisco.
Located in the heart of California's rugged North Coast and giant Redwood forests, here, a magic blend of spectacular natural beauty, colorful history, Victorian architectural wonders, and the roar of the Pacific Ocean all come together.
A half hour's drive north of Eureka begins the 300,000 acre Redwood National Park, with miles and miles of hiking trails, beaches, wildlife, and other natural wonders of these ancient monuments of the prehistoric past.
www.eureka-california.com   (451 words)

  
 Welcome to California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
You are invited to take part in the next California Snapshot photo contest celebrating California's rich cultural and geographic diversity.
Sponsored by the California Climate Change Center to combine information on the impacts of climate change on California and the state's policies relating to global warming.
The California Department of Education posts the Academic Performance Index (API), a numeric index or score reflecting a school's performance.
www.state.ca.us /state/portal/myca_homepage.jsp   (198 words)

  
 City of Eureka Website - Homepage
In an effort to promote community enhancement and encourage awareness of environmental issues, the City of Eureka will be sponsoring a community clean up event along Eureka's waterfront.
The Eureka City Council strategic visioning action plan includes the construction of a fire service classroom at the water system property at Harris and L Streets.
Eureka Firefighters want to thank the community for their amazing generosity.
www.ci.eureka.ca.gov   (340 words)

  
 Eureka Apartments for rent Eureka apartment rentals, Eureka furnished apartments to rent.
Eureka Apartments for rent Eureka apartment rentals, Eureka furnished apartments to rent.
About Us Sublet.com is a Eureka apartment rental website that advertises Eureka apartments, Eureka roommates, Eureka houses for rent Eureka sublets and subleases.
Eureka housing rentals, apartments, roommates, houses, tenants and landlords have not been verified or evaluated.
www.sublet.com /area_rentals/California/Eureka_Rentals.asp   (69 words)

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