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Welcome to the Portal:California. Such a lovely place.
Welcome to the Portal:California. Such a lovely place.
California
State of California
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most populous U.S. state, the third-largest U.S. state by area, and the most populated subnational entity in North America
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is the state's capital city.

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California Gold Rush started in 1848 and led to dramatic social and demographic changes, including the depopulation of indigenous peoples in the California genocide. The western portion of Alta California was then organized and admitted as the 31st state on September 9, 1850, as a free state, following the Compromise of 1850. (Full article...
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Redwood grove shrouded in fog
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Woody Guthrie playing a guitar
California is a garden of Eden, a paradise to live in or see, But believe it or not, you won't find it so hot If you ain't got the do re mi

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The western end of State Route 166
The western end of State Route 166
Credit: Emin Eshacker

State Route 166 is a part of the California Freeway and Expressway System and is eligible for the State Scenic Highway System. It starts off in Guadalupe in northwestern Santa Barbara County and heads east towards the largest city on its eastern journey: Santa Maria.

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Topics

List of California state agencies   •   Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments   •  

California Attorney General
   •   California State Board of Education   •   CDF Aviation Management Program   •   CalPERS   •   California Air Resources Board   •   California Commission for Economic Development   •  
California Department of Boating and Waterways
   •   California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection   •   California Department of Insurance   •  
California Insurance Commissioner election, 2006
   •   California Legislative Analyst's Office   •   California Military Department   •   California Public Utilities Commission   •   California Speaks   •   California State Lands Commission   •   California State Lottery   •   California executive branch   •   CaliforniaVolunteers   •   California State Capitol   •  
List of California District Attorneys
   •   Districts in California   •  
State of California enterprise IT systems
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Department of Fair Employment and Housing
   •   California Geological Survey   •   Governor of California   •  
11-99 Foundation
   •   California Institute for Regenerative Medicine   •   California Insurance Commissioner   •  
Joint Powers Authority
   •   Local Agency Formation Commission   •   Secretary of State of California   •   List of law enforcement agencies in California   •   California State Controller   •   California State Police   •   California Department of Transportation   •   California State Treasurer   •   Westlands Water District

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State facts

  • Nicknames: The Golden State
  • Capital: Sacramento
  • Total area: 163,696 mi2
    • Land: 156,002 mi2
    • Water: 7,694 mi2
  • Highest elevation: 14,505 ft (Mount Whitney)
  • Population 39,250,017 (2016 est)
  • Admission to the Union: September 9, 1850 (31st)

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