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Please only submit sites dealing with people, places, and events in Acampo, California.

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Acampo

Please only submit sites dealing with people, places, and events in Acampo, California.

Acampo is located in the valley in Central California. It is an agricultural area with a proud history. Acampo is in San Joaquin County, California.

Acton

Please submit only sites about businesses located in Acton.

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Agoura Hills

Agoura Hills is located in Los Angeles county. Sometimes it is referred to simply as Agoura.

Agua Caliente Springs

This category is for websites specifically related to the community of Agua Caliente Springs. (For websites related to a wider area, please see San Diego County.)
Agua Caliente Springs is a tiny community within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, in the eastern part of San Diego County. It is so small that its businesses and residences use Julian CA 92036 as their mailing address, even though the town of Julian is about 20 miles away "as the crow flies" and about 30 miles away by highway. The area is known for its hot springs, which are the basis of the name Agua Caliente, Spanish for "hot water."

Alameda

The city of Alameda is an island in San Francisco Bay, hence its nickname "the Island City". Known for its Victorian houses (median house age is pre-WWII); its longtime association with the Naval Air Station; its great diversity of languages spoken, views held, and lifestyles practiced; still, it's mainly known as a quiet, residential city, and a piece of small-town life in the middle of the SF bay area. A city ordinance passed in 1975 limited development, so many areas of the city seem frozen in time around 1973. The movie "Spirit of '76" which spoofed the 70's was filmed in Alameda.

Alamo

This category is for web sites specifically related to, and in most cases located in, the Town of Alamo.

For web sites of businesses having more than one physical location in Contra Costa County, please submit in the Contra Costa County category.

For web sites related to the entire Bay Area, see the San Francisco Bay Area category.

Most sites accepted for Alamo will not be listed at this level. We prefer that you submit your site to the most accurate location, which is to a specific subcategory for this city.

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The city is located on Interstate 680, approximately halfway between Danville, to the South, and Walnut Creek, to the North. Its population of approximately 12,000 has remained relatively stable due to limited real estate for expansion.

(updated by mountebank, 11-21-02)

Albany

This category is for sites for parks, nature-watching, and environmental issues specific to Albany, CA.
Albany is a city of 18,000 located in the northwest corner of Alameda County. Berkeley lies to the south and east, El Cerrito to the north, and the San Francisco Bay to the west. The city was incorporated in 1908 to prevent Berkeley from dumping its garbage there.

Alpine

This category is for websites specifically related to the community of Alpine. (For websites related to a wider area, please see San Diego County.)
Alpine is located 27 miles east of San Diego, along Interstate 8. It was named Alpine in the 1880's because the views from the area reminded one of the early settlers of her childhood in Switzerland. Its population, including surrounding areas, is 16,468, according to the 2000 census figures for the Alpine ZIP code, 91901.

Alviso

Located at the southern tip of San Francisco Bay, Alviso was an independent city from its incorporation in 1852 until it was annexed by San Jose in 1968. Established as a steamship port, its prosperity waned with the establishment of railroads in the 1860s.

Amboy

Please do not submit businesses physically located outside of Amboy, California.
Amboy is a ghost town situated in the Mojave Desert in California. It is situates 30 miles east from Ludlow, about 80 miles west of Needles, and about 50 miles north of Twentynine Palms. The main attractions are Roy's Motel and Cafe and Amboy Crater, a volcanic crater.

American Canyon

Please submit sites about American Canyon, or for businesses located in American Canyon, to this category. Sites that cover broader areas of Napa County should be submitted to the Napa County category. Business should be submitted only to the locality in which their office is physically located.

The City of American Canyon, California, 94503, was incorporated in 1992 and is located about 35 miles northeast of San Francisco at the southern end of Napa County.

Anaheim

Please submit only sites specific to the city of Anaheim.
This category is for websites of information and organizations related exclusively to this geographic area. Full information about Regional categories.

Anaheim began in 1857 as a colony of German farmers and vintners. The city’s name is a composite of 'Ana' from the nearby Santa Ana River and 'heim' which is German for the word 'home'.

Anaheim is the 2nd largest city in Orange County, the 10th largest city in California and the 59th largest in the nation.

Anchor Bay

The unincorporated community of Anchor Bay is located along Highway 1, four miles north of Gualala.

Anderson

Please submit sites about Anderson, or for businesses located in Anderson, to this category. Sites that cover broader areas of Shasta County should be submitted to the Shasta County category. Businesses should be submitted to the locality where the office is physically located.

Anderson, California, 96007, is located at the northern end of the Great Central Valley along the Sacramento River in Shasta County.

Antelope

Please submit sites about Antelope, or for businesses located in Antelope, to this category. Sites that cover broader areas of Sacramento County should be submitted to the Sacramento County category.

Antelope, California, 95843, is tucked away at the northern edge of Sacramento County.

Antioch

Please submit sites not related to city business and government to the appropriate sub category.
Sites specific to Antioch city business and government.

Apple Valley

Please only submit sites relating to people, places, and events in Apple Valley, California. Submit site to the most specific sub-category.

Apple Valley's early history includes discovery by Native American Indians and settlement by the Spanish explorers. The town's place on the map came in 1945 when Newton T. Bass and Bud Westland used their oil field experiences to uncover the High Desert's underground water reservoir. Apple Valley has become a residential community of high regard.

Aptos

Please submit sites about Aptos, or for businesses located in Aptos, to this category. Sites that cover broader areas of Santa Cruz County should be submitted to the Santa Cruz County category. Businesses should be submitted to the locality where their office is physically located.

Aptos, California, 95003, is located between the wooded canyons of the Forest of Nisene Marks to the wide expanse of Seacliff State Beach in Santa Cruz County.

Arcadia

Includes all hobbies, sports and participatory recreational activities specific to Arcadia, including local recreation organizations.

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Arcata

This category is for Arcata city government sites.

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Armona

This category includes sites about Armona's educational institutions, programs, and opportunities as well as other location specific educational resources.

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Arroyo Grande

Please submit sites about Arroyo Grande, or for businesses located in Arroyo Grande, to this category. Sites that cover broader areas of San Luis Obispo County should be submitted to the San Luis Obispo County category. Businesses should be submitted to the locality in which their office is physically located.

Arroyo Grande, California, 93421, on the beautiful Central Coast of California mid-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco 15 miles south of San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo County.

Atascadero

Please submit sites about Atascadero, or for businesses located in Atascadero, to this category. Sites that cover broader areas of San Luis Obispo County should be submitted to the San Luis Obispo County category. Businesses should be submitted to the locality in which the office is physically located.

Atascadero, California, ZIP code 93422, is located in the heart of the Central Coast in San Luis Obispo county. Atascadero (a-task-a-dare-oh) is a Spanish name which, loosely translated, means "place of much water".

Auburn

Please submit sites about Auburn, or for businesses located in Auburn, to this category. Sites that cover broader areas of Placer County should be submitted to the Placer County category. Businesses should be be submitted to the locality where their office is physically located.

Auburn, California, 95603, is located 30 miles northeast of Sacramento in Placer County. As one of the oldest gold-mining communities, Auburn is in the heart of Gold Country.

Azusa

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