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Dow drops more than 500 points
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:14:00 -0700
The S & P 500 index falls to a 5-year low despite additional Federal Reserve efforts to shore up the financial system. Stocks plunged today despite another barrage of actions by central banks to prop up the financial system.
Schwarzenegger recall petition rejected
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Two legal requirements were not met, the secretary of state's office says. It's not clear whether the state prison guard union will resubmit the petition. California Secretary of State Debra Bowen today rejected a petition submitted by the state prison guards' union for a recall campaign against Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, saying it did not meet legal requirements.
John McCain and Barack Obama prepare for Nashville debate
Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:32:00 -0700
McCain allies portray their opponent as a far left-wing candidate. An Obama ad says McCain is 'out of ideas, out of touch and running out of time.' Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain confront each other tonight at their second presidential debate with polls showing that a record number of Americans are dissatisfied with the turbulent economy.

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Nobel physics prize goes to 2 Japanese, 1 American
By MALCOLM RITTER, AP Science Writer Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:33:27 -0700
Two Japanese scientists and an American won the 2008 Nobel Prize in physics on Tuesday for theoretical advances that help explain the behavior of the smallest particles of matter. The American, Yoichiro Nambu, 87, of the University of Chicago, won half the $...
State reviewing per diem payments to Palin
By BRETT J. BLACKLEDGE, Associated Press Writer Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:28:26 -0700
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's practice of charging the state when she stays in her home must be reviewed to determine if she should pay taxes on the payments, state Finance Director Kim Garnero said Tuesday. Palin, the Republican vice presidential nominee,...
Trailing Obama, McCain hopes to gain in debate
By CHARLES BABINGTON, Associated Press Writer Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:25:26 -0700
Leading in the polls, Barack Obama hopes to cement his standing while John McCain is trying to turn his fortunes around in their second presidential debate _ with economic turmoil bordering on chaos suddenly serving as the backdrop. Exchanges between the...

 

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1895 Map of California - Oversized (1700 x 2468 pixels), detailed, colorful map of the entire state, by Rand McNally.

Average Annual Precipitation - California map showing annual precipitation averaged over the period 1961-1990.

California Atlas of Panoramic Aerial Images - Images are organized by region and labeled by city.

California Coastal Records Project - Includes over 12,000 aerial photographs of the coastline.
Meta Description: [ California Coastal Records Project -- Aerial Photographs of the California Coastline ]

California Gallery of Images - 3-D perspective views based on elevation data from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Image gallery and interpretation.

California Map - A basic map from the National Geographic Society, designed to be easily duplicated for classroom use. Available in two versions, one with city names and one without.

California Map Collection - At the Perry-Castañeda Library, found at the University of Texas at Austin.

California Map Collection at UC Berkeley - The university's online collection contains approximately 200 maps of areas in California. Most are pre-20th Century.
Meta Description: [ Browse digital maps from the Earth Sciences & Map Library's collection via Pathfinder, UC Berkeley's online catalog. ]

California Maps in pdf Format - Offers a choice of 7 versions of state map. Choices allow combinations of county outlines, county names, b/w, color, and shaded relief.

Color Landform Atlas - Includes three shaded relief maps of California and Nevada. The one titled Shaded relief map is in color with the state outlines added. County map is similar, with county outlines added. Black and white map shows only the state outlines.

Counties of California - Maps showing outlines of the state's counties, offering choices of color or black-and-white, as well as with or without county names.
Meta Description: [ Maps showing outlines of California's Counties ]

Counties of California - Census Bureau map showing outlines and names of all 58 counties.

Counties of California - Map from California State Association of Counties also provides links to county Websites.

Digital Atlas of California - Includes maps showing population, citizenship, income, poverty, and education.
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Digital Elevation Model Shaded Relief Map - A map of California made by color-coding elevations and applying shadows.

Environmental Maps - User chooses from several base maps and adds desired layers. Available layers include cities, highways, rivers, and other administrative, hydrological, biogeographical, and biological features.

Highway System Area Maps - Showing current road conditions for California highways.
Meta Description: [ Find current road conditions for California Highways. ]

Historic Photos and Maps - Aerial and ground photographs of highway construction and design from 1926 to present. Also list of links to maps.

Historical Map of California Gold Regions, 1849 - A map made in London during the California Gold Rush. It puts California into context by showing the area to the east as far as Great Salt Lake.

Historical Map of California, c. 1883 - A map showing relief by hachures, drainage, cities and towns, counties, roads, and railroads. Claims to show every railroad station and post office in the state.

Historical Map of the California Gold Regions, 1851 - A color map showing most of the state.

Historical Map Promoting Bicycling - An 1895 shaded relief map showing recommended roads for bicycling in California. Ads from bicycling companies form a border surrounding the map.

Historical Map with California Shown as an Island - A pen-and-ink and watercolor map circa 1650. The island includes both California and Mexico's Baja California.

Historical Pictorial Map - An 1888 map promoting the state, published by the Southern Pacific Company and the State Board of Trade of California.

Indian Reservations in California - A map showing the locations of Indian tribal lands.

Indian Tribes in California - Reservation and tribal information. Includes map of locations, information on tribes, and links to tribal Web sites.
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Legacy: Landscape Connection Maps - Find online maps providing information on environmental protection and restoration efforts in the Klamath Eco-region and other areas of California.
Meta Description: [ The Landscape Connection is a non-profit organization that provides information for protection and restoration efforts in the Klamath Ecoregion. We promote conservation of native biodiversity through intergration of local knowledge and science. ]

Map of the State of California - Scanned highway map. Publisher and date not given. A large file of 1072x1832 pixels and 392k.

Off-Highway-Vehicle Riding Areas - California map with locations and information about riding areas for dune buggies, motorcycles, four wheel drives, all-terrain vehicles, and snowmobiles.

Political Districts of California - Maps showing Congressional, State Senate, and State Assembly districts.

Potentially Active Volcanoes - Map with information about California's four potentially active volcanos: Mount Shasta, Medicine Lake, Lassen Park, and Long Valley. Information for each volcano includes name, type, photograph, elevation, and links to USGS information.
Meta Description: [ This is a dynamic map of potentially active volcanoes ]

Recent Earthquakes in California and Nevada - Maps and detailed information about recent earthquakes from the U. S. Geological Survey.

Road Map with Points of Interest - Map in pdf format from the California Division of Tourism shows freeways, state routes, and visitor attractions.

Satellite Image of California - This image is dated August 1996. Clicking on the image brings up a full size view. At the bottom of the page, clicking on Understanding the images takes user to a detailed discussion of the image and how it was made.

500 Topographic Maps of California - USGS 7.5 minute maps at resolutions of 25 and 100 dpi. Higher resolution versions offered for sale.

Volcano Area Maps - An extensive set of maps and graphics from the USGS.

World Sites Atlas - Hotel and Road Map of California - A compact map showing interstate and U.S. highways plus major cities and towns.
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