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California

2007-07-17T16:15:39Z

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[[Image:California_State_Flag.gif|thumb|right|The state flag of California.]]

'''California''', known as the Golden State, is a state on the west coast of the [[United States]]. It is the largest state in population and the third largest state in area. Its governor is [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]].

==History==
California's first European contact came in the 16th century AD. Spanish explorer and conquistador Hernando Cortez explored Alta California (upper California) extensively during this time period. Several years after this, Juan Rodrigeuz Cabrillo explored the area in his search for a passage to Asia. <ref>http://www.kindredtrails.com/California-History-1.html</ref> The Catholic church established a strong presence in the area over the next 200 years by establishing a number of missions in the area. <ref>http://www.californiamissions.com/cahistory/background.html</ref>

==Miscellaneous facts==

*The capital of California is [[Sacramento]]. However, the largest cities in population are, respectively, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose.

*Los Angeles hosted the Summer Olympics in 1932 and 1984.

*The California Redwood was named the official state tree in 1937. <ref>http://www.learncalifornia.org/doc.asp?id=678</ref>

*California's San Bernardino County is the largest county by area in the United States. <ref>http://www.50states.com/facts/calif.htm</ref>

==Politics==

California's governor is the liberal Republican [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]]. This is the same position that was once held by [[Ronald Reagan]], who later became President of the United States. Today, however, California is thought of as one of the most [[liberal]] states in America{{fact}}, and is considered to be a [[blue state]]. [[Richard Nixon]] is, however, the only President to have been born in California.

==Spectator Sports==

California has more professional sports teams than any other state. Its [[NBA]] franchises include the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, and Sacramento Kings. Its NHL franchises include the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks. In the [[NFL]], the Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, and San Diego Chargers call California home. California Major League Baseball franchises are the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, and San Francisco Giants. In college sports, UCLA and USC have recently had great success, in basketball and football respectively.

==Education==

The state of California has three tiers of public higher education: the California community colleges, the [[California State University]] (CSU) system, and the [[University of California]] (UC) system.

==Statewide officials==
* Governor [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]] (R)
* Senator [[Diane Feinstein]] (D)
* Senator [[Barbara Boxer]] (D)

== External Links ==
[http://www.ca.gov Official Website]

==References==
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[[Category:US state]]

Illegal aliens

2007-06-20T00:47:26Z

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Illegal aliens are people who immigrate into a country without having proper documentation or approval by the country in question.
In the United States, illegal aliens cross the border illegally or overstay their visas.

Although Mexican nationals make up the majority of recent illegal aliens, a great number of illegal aliens are also Canadian, Australian, or British Citizens.

Some have cited a population in excess of 12 million foreigners without legal status in the United States (although this figure is debateable).

In the United States, it is illegal and punishable by the law to hire a worker without legal work authorization. Employers who break this law can face stiff fines and /or imprisonment although most conservatives would argue that the law is very infrequently enforced.

California

2007-06-20T00:12:27Z

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[[Image:California_State_Flag.gif|thumb|right|The state flag of California.]]

'''California''', known as the Golden State, is a state on the west coast of the [[United States]]. It is the largest state in population and the third largest state in area. Its governor is [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]].

==History==
California's first European contact came in the 16th century AD. Spanish explorer and conquistador Hernando Cortez explored Alta California (upper California) extensively during this time period. Several years after this, Juan Rodrigeuz Cabrillo explored the area in his search for a passage to Asia. <ref>http://www.kindredtrails.com/California-History-1.html</ref> The Catholic church established a strong presence in the area over the next 200 years by establishing a number of missions in the area. <ref>http://www.californiamissions.com/cahistory/background.html</ref>

==Miscellaneous facts==

*The capital of California is [[Sacramento]]. However, the largest cities in population are, respectively, Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose.

*Los Angeles hosted the Summer Olympics in 1932 and 1984.

*The California Redwood was named the official state tree in 1937. <ref>http://www.learncalifornia.org/doc.asp?id=678</ref>

*California's San Bernardino County is the largest county by area in the United States. <ref>http://www.50states.com/facts/calif.htm</ref>

==Politics==

California's governor is the liberal Republican [[Arnold Schwarzenegger]]. This is the same position that was once held by [[Ronald Reagan]], who later became President of the United States. Today, however, California is thought of as one of the most [[liberal]] states in America{{fact}}, and is considered to be a [[blue state]]. [[Richard Nixon]] is, however, the only President to have been born in California.

==Spectator Sports==

California has more professional sports teams than any other state. Its [[NBA]] franchises include the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, and Sacramento Kings. Its NHL franchises include the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks. In the [[NFL]], the Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, and San Diego Chargers call California home. California Major League Baseball franchises are the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, and San Francisco Giants. In college sports, UCLA and USC have recently had great success, in basketball and football respectively.

==Education==

The state of California has three tiers of higher education: the California community colleges, the [[California State University]] (CSU) system, and the [[University of California]] (UC) system.

== External Links ==
[http://www.ca.gov Official Website]

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:US state]]

Los Angeles

2007-06-20T00:11:05Z

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'''Los Angeles''' (from [[Spanish]] "Los Ángeles, meaning "The Angels", often called the "'''City of The Angels'''", "'''L.A.'''" or just "'''LA'''") is a city in [[California]], the biggest city in the state. Approximately 3.8 million people reside in LA. The city covers nearly 500 square miles. The City of LA is within Los Angeles County, the most populous county in the country.

The movie industry of [[Hollywood]] is based in LA. Many world-class aerospace firms are there too, like Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Howard Hawks Aviation. Beaches line the coast along the Santa Monica bay and include the famous neighborhoods of Malibu beach to the north, and Venice Beach. The twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach make up the largest port on the west Coast, larger even than Seattle or San Diego. Los Angeles has one ofthe country's largest manufacturing sectors, with the textile industry being highly prominent. Several oil refineries lie along the southern basin of the county. Including refineries in the cities of Torrance, Carson, and the los angeles neighborhood of Wilmington.

Los Angeles is in an arid area, and a great amount of water comes from the [[Colorado]] River through the Los Angeles Aqueduct and from the California Water project.

Many people from all over the world live in LA, and as a result there are restaurants from well over 300 nations there. The weather is excellent all year around, which is why the movie business moved there - the light is excellent for 'shooting' for over 300 days a year. The Mayor of LA is Antonio Villaraigosa.

Los Angeles hosted the 1932 and 1984 Summer Olympics.

[[Category:US Towns and Cities]]

Los Angeles

2007-06-20T00:08:18Z

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'''Los Angeles''' (from [[Spanish]] "Los Ángeles, meaning "The Angels", often called the "'''City of The Angels'''", "'''L.A.'''" or just "'''LA'''") is a city in [[California]], the biggest city in the state. Approximately 3.8 million people reside in LA. The city covers nearly 500 square miles. The City of LA is within Los Angeles County, the most populous county in the country.

The movie industry of [[Hollywood]] is based in LA. Many world-class aerospace firms are there too, like Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Howard Hawks Aviation. Beaches line the coast, from Malibu beach to the north, to Venice Beach at the south. The twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach make up the largest port on the west Coast, larger even than Seattle or San Diego. Los Angeles has one fo the country's largest manufacturing sectors. Several oil refineries lie along the southern basin of the county. Including refineries in the city of Torrance, carson, and the los angeles neighborhood of Wilmington.

Los Angeles is in an arid area, and a great amount of water comes from the [[Colorado]] River through the Los Angeles Aqueduct and from the California Water project.

Many people from all over the world live in LA, and as a result there are restaurants from well over 300 nations there. The weather is excellent all year around, which is why the movie business moved there - the light is excellent for 'shooting' for over 300 days a year. The Mayor of LA is Antonio Villaraigosa.

Los Angeles hosted the 1932 and 1984 Summer Olympics.

[[Category:US Towns and Cities]]