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California is a U.S. state spanning the southern half of the west coast. With a population of 37 million and an area of 158,402 square miles (410,000 km2), California is the largest U.S. state in population and the third largest in area.
The region was inhabited by Native Americans of Asian origin before European explorers started to make sporadic visitations during the 16th Century. California had the highest density and greatest diversity of indigenous peoples in what is now the United States. Spain colonized the coastal areas of the territory starting in 1769. As a result of the Mexican War of Independence, California became a part of the Mexican Republic in 1821. It was subsequently captured by the United States in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) which was concluded with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The California Gold Rush of 1848-1849 brought about 90,000 additional U.S. immigrants into the state, and California became the 31st state of the United States in 1850.
Although the state's sunny climate has given it a historic reputation for being laid back compared to the East Coast, the $1.55 trillion (as of 2005) California economy is larger than all but the top 7 national economies in the world * and is responsible for 13% of the United States' $13 trillion gross domestic product (GDP). The state's major predominant industries include agriculture, entertainment, light manufacturing, and tourism. California is also the home of several significant economic regions such as Hollywood (entertainment), the California Central Valley (agriculture), Silicon Valley (computers and high tech), and the Wine Country (wine).
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California's offical Nov. unemployment rate is 12.3%+, Budget shortfall is $20B!
Misanthrope69 (Ico N. O'Clast) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:44:09 -0000
California's offical Nov. unemployment rate is 12.3%+, Budget shortfall is $20B!
Study turns up 10 autism clusters in California http://viigo.im/1Zjf
ThePriss (April Coble) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:43:50 -0000
Study turns up 10 autism clusters in California http://viigo.im/1Zjf
@drewpasmith @daveygjohnson probably a 348... no wait... new California, definitely.
JoeSimpson (Joseph Simpson) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:43:42 -0000
@drewpasmith @daveygjohnson probably a 348... no wait... new California, definitely.
RT @coolyoung31 http://bit.ly/7zQMEb: Study turns up 10 autism clusters in California (Reuters)http://bit.ly/7z.. http://tinyurl.com/yb28mew
autismtoday (Karen Simmons Sicoli) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:43:27 -0000
RT @coolyoung31 http://bit.ly/7zQMEb: Study turns up 10 autism clusters in California (Reuters)http://bit.ly/7z.. http://tinyurl.com/yb28mew
going to drive this van into a ditch and move to california. #canadaareyoufuckingkiddingme?
marcasshole (marc aguas) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:43:00 -0000
going to drive this van into a ditch and move to california. #canadaareyoufuckingkiddingme?
Areva and Fresno Nuclear Energy Group to Develop EPR Nuclear Reactors in Central Valley, California, an Industria... http://buzzup.com/lnij
ibtimespr (All PR News) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:42:12 -0000
Areva and Fresno Nuclear Energy Group to Develop EPR Nuclear Reactors in Central Valley, California, an Industria... http://buzzup.com/lnij
AllensKayaks - Offers kayak rentals, sales, and lessons, on San Dieogo's Mission Bay.
Blue Waters Kayaking - Tours, instruction and expeditions from Northern California to Baja, Alaska, the Queen Charlottes, and the Pt. Reyes National Seashore.
Meta Description: [ Point Reyes Kayaking and hiking tours in the Point Reyes National Seashore. Kayaking on the protected waters of Tomales Bay near San Francisco. Kayaking adventure trips in Baja California on the Sea of Cortez and whale whatching on Magdalena Bay. ]
Burke's Canoe Trips on the Russian River - Ten mile, self-guided tours through the redwoods, past mountains, and beaches. Prices, descriptions, maps, directions, and contacts.
Meta Description: [ Burke's Canoe Trips located in the heart of the Redwood Country on the Russian River one mile north of Forestville, California. Burke's offers many sfae but exciting canoe tirps to choose from. ]
California Canoe and Kayak - Offering sea kayaks, whitewater kayaks, canoes and gear for sale or rent in Northern California.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to California Canoe & Kayak, the West's finest and most extensive Paddlesports company since 1972! We have been committed to providing safe and enjoyable classes and trips for 30 years and would love to have you join us this year. ]
Carlsbad Paddle Sports - Sells sit-on-top sea and surf kayaks and provides rentals. Weekly classes and trips. Based in Oceanside.
Meta Description: [ Carlsbad Paddle Sports offers a full line of sit-on-top sea and surf kayaks, kayak rentals, weekly kayak classes and paddles, paddling accessories and kayak adventure trips ]
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Cayucos Outfitters - Specializing in guided eco-tours, lessons, and rentals. Complete retail store offering full line of open and closed deck kayaks and accessories.
Colorado River Canoe Trips - Offers 3 day guided canoe trips twice monthly on the Lower Colorado River. Includes photo tour presentation. Put in at Walters Camp; take out at Squaw Lake.
Meta Description: [ Colorado River Canoe Trips - Come Join Us down the lower Colorado River and enjoy the beautiful scenery, primitive camping, interesting sites and relaxing times - designed for everyone! ]
DeRiemer Adventure Kayaking - Logan-based outfitter offers instruction and guided trips to Idaho, Oregon, Arizona, and Ecuador. Site includes trip itineraries, photos.
Meta Description: [ Guided river kayak, paddling, kayaking trips in Idaho, California, Ecuador, Oregon with DeRiemer Adventure Kayaking Rogue, Colorado River, Middle Fork Salmon, American River near Sacramento, Grand Canyon ]
Kayaking in San Diego - Pictures from flatwater paddling on the San Diego River.
Meta Description: [ Have an urge for an adventure but do not want to go into the wild? It is as simple as launching a kayak under busy highway 163 on a lazy afternoon. ]
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Kayaking San Diego - An ad-free public service site for kayakers visiting San Diego, with information on rentals, gear, put-ins, weather, sea conditions, dining, fishing, diving, beach and bay cams, and links.
Meta Description: [ A public service site for kayakers visiting San Diego,California. Information on rentals, gear, put-ins, food, weather, sea conditions, fishing, diving, events, beach webcams, and paddling links. ]
Monterey Bay Kayaks - Kayaking rentals, tours, sales at two on the water locations, Monterey Bay and Elkhorn Slough.
Meta Description: [ Guided sea kayaking tours of Monterey Bay and Elkhorn Slough in Moss Landing. Kayak rentals, lessons, and sales since 1985. ]
Newport Aquatic Center - Offers training, coaching, beginning instruction, boat storage, and programs for all ages in rowing, canoeing, and kayaking. Located in Newport Beach.
Osprey Outdoors Kayak School - A kayak school in Northern California that teaches beginning through advanced kayak lessons focusing on paddle strokes, rolling, and river running strategies.
Meta Description: [ Michael Kirwin's Osprey Outdoors Kayak School Learn about white water kayaking on the Klamath, Trinity and Sacramento rivers in Northern California. ]
Paddle Up Kayak - Offers kayak tours, rentals, and instruction on the Petaluma River in Sonoma County.
Meta Description: [ all inclusive vacation package stroke paddle up the creek boards ]
Redwoods and Rivers: Whitewater Rafting - Outdoor adventure company offers itineraries, details and rates for a number of activities, including rafting, kayaking and drift fishing.
Meta Description: [ Northern California river rafting family adventures in the redwoods and mountains ]
Sea Kayaking Trip Pictures - Photographs from kayaking excursions in various locations in the Bay Area.
Meta Description: [ Photo highlights of sea kayaking classes and trips from Half Moon Bay, Monterey Bay, the San Fransisco waterfront, and Elkhorn Slough. ]
Sierra Nevada Whitewater - A guide to Sierra Nevada rivers. Includes flows, road and weather conditions, gear reviews, a manufacturers directory, and river conservation information.
Meta Description: [ california whitewater forums, includes classifieds, photos, reviews, flows, and more. ]
Sierra South Mountain and Paddle Sports - Information, and photography about Kern River whitewater rafting, kayaking, and rock climbing. Online store.
Meta Description: [ Whitewater rafting fun and adventure just three hours from Los Angeles. Trips for first-timers, families, youth groups and experts. Scenic paddle trips on beautiful Lake Isabella. Flatwater and whitewater kayaking classes. Call 1-800-457-2082 ]
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SNAC Kayak and Canoe Rentals - Offers kayak and canoe rentals in Northern California. Featuring Wilderness Systems, Necky, Mad River, and Wenonah.
Southwind Kayak Center - California's resource for sea touring kayaking, river kayaking and canoeing. On-water kayak rental locations in Newport Beach and Dana Point harbors. Trips to Channel Islands National Park, the Southern California coast, the calm southern Colorado and Green Rivers, and tropical Belize.
Meta Description: [ Southwind Kayak Center is southern California's premier kayaking resource for sea touring kayaking, river kayaking and canoeing.
We are a giant store in Irvine (17855 Sky Park Cr #A, Irvine, CA 92614) with over 80 models and 400 boats in stock, new or used. We not only stock kayak, but a
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Steve's Paddling Page - Trip descriptions, pictures and links for Central Coast California kayak paddling destinations.
Meta Description: [ contains information and links about kayak and canoe paddling. ]
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