Have you ever heard of any place where an earthquake takes place every hour and still is a prosperous and developing one? Well there are around three such places in California which is situated at the San Andreas fault and is an area of interest for many geologists. Hollister, Coalinga and Parkfield are the places which are one the highest earthquake prone zones in the world.
Hollister, known as the “earthquake capital of the world”, is one of the best examples of aseismic creep in the world. In geology, an aseismic creep is a measurable displacement along a fault in the absence of a notable earthquake.

The Calaverus fault is such and example and this is the fault which goes through the city and bisects it into the northern and the southern half. The houses and the streets built across and through this fault have significant effects. These areas fall under the ripple of tremors throughout the day. Hence this literally means that people living here experience slight tremors everyday and have remarkably adapted to it. The 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake had caused massive destruction to this place but that was due to a slip in the San Andreas fault and not due to the aseismic creep in the Calaverus fault. But some geologists still fear that a slight onset of these tremors could probably lead to massive destruction or even disappearance of the entire area. Inspite of this, Hollister is an upcoming place and is definitely present in the map of the U.S.

For further information:
Contact:
City Department
375 Fifth Street,
Hollister, CA 95023
Phone: 831-636-4300
Fax: 831-636-4310

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The U.S state of California has a large, flat valley that dominates the Central portion of the state. It is one of the most agriculturally productive places on earth. From north to south the distance is approximately 400 miles. The northern half is called the Sacramento Valley and the southern half as the San Joaquin Valley.
The population is about 6.5 million people in the Central Valley. There are about 10 Metropolitan Statistical Areas in the Central valley. The valley has extremes of topography. A hot Mediterranean climate is prevalent in the Central valley. The Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers flow through the northern and southern halves of the valley. Flooding is prevalent in the area and measures are taken to prevent the damage done by the floods.
All kinds of non-tropical crops are grown in the Central Valley, including tomatoes, almonds, grapes, cotton, apricots, and asparagus. Irrigation projects have developed the region a lot and thereby helped to increase the productivity in the recent times.
The Central Valley houses the Interstate – 5 and State Route 99 which runs almost parallel throughout the valley and meets at the north and south ends. The Central Valley is a very part of the State of California.

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Opened on 17th July 1955, is the most popular theme park if the world only after the Walt Disney World. The parked had been designed, built and run by Mr. Walt Disney himself. Since it has opened it has been visited by over 500 million guests and the numbers are just ever increasing. Though after the opening of the Disneyland Resort it has been renamed to Disneyland Park, the features are still the same as they were before. The park has been divided into realms that evolve from the four cardinal points from Central Plaza. On entering a realm, a guest is completely oblivious of any other realm as he is completely immersed in the realm he is already in. With various attractions like the Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland etc. this is one place you would never want to miss. Since the park timings keep varying frequently it is advisable to check for all the schedules from the official Disneyland park website.

For more details please contact:
Disneyland® Resort
P.O. Box 3232
Anaheim, CA 92803-3232
Or Call at:
(714) 781-4565†
(714) 520-5060†
(714) 956-6425†

San Diego Chargers, a 48 years old professional American football team is located in San Diego, CA. Currently, San Diego Chargers is a member of the AFC (American Football Conference) Western Division in the NFL (National Football League). Earlier, the team was known as Los Angeles Chargers and started their play in 1960, as a member of the AFL (American Football League). Before moving to San Diego in the year 1961, the club spent its very first season in Los Angeles itself.

The team won an AFL title in 1963 and reached AFL playoffs 5 times. Before joining the NFL in 1970, the Chargers won AFL championship 4 times. San Diego Chargers had 14 Head coaches in its 48 years of game. Sad Gillman is the first head coach who held the post from 1960 to 1969. Norv Turner holds the position from 2007 to present.

Los Angeles Chargers’ radio station is famously known as “Rock 1053″, KIOZ 105.3 FM. Hank Bauer and Josh Lewin are the members of the broadcast team. Most of the preseason games are broadcasted on television KCBS in Los Angeles and KFMB in San Diego.

Thw 2008 San Diego Chargers season is their 39th season in the National Football League (49th overall season). It is expected that the team will make an attempt to improve their 11-5 record in 2007 and to win their third straight division title. On 26th October, they have a match against New Orleans Saints in London, where the New Orleans is going to be the home team.

So, expect a nailbiting season very soon. Get ready and get your San Diego Chargers Tickets to witness their exciting matches live..

The Oakland Museum of California opened its doors in 1969 for the visitors. It is considered to be one of the most architecturally interesting museums in the country. It has an unique blend of galleries, patios, ponds and sculpture gardens. California is a diverse community. They arrange many special events, tours and educational programs that reaches this diverse audience. There is a café in the museum for refreshment of the visitors. At the museum store there are lots of gifts, children’s books and educational toys. The museum is easy to locate and easily accessible.

The main goal of this museum is to create an environment where visitors can learn about the history, environment, art and people of California in an interesting manner. The exhibitions and educational opportunities they create are responsive and meaningful to the people. People of all ages and backgrounds can learn from these experiences.

Contact Information
Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak Street@ 10th St.
Oakland, California 94607
Phone- (510)238-2200

Hours of operation
Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, noon - 5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
First Friday of each month open until 9 p.m.
Museum closed on these holidays:
New Years Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Admission
$8 for adults
$5 for seniors (65 and over)
$5 for students (youth and adults, with valid ID)
Children under the age of six are free
Free Second Sundays

For more information visit- http://www.museumca.org/

If you want a true San Francisco dining experience, Sinbad’s can give you what you are looking for. They are catering locals and visitors for over twenty eight years now. They are one of the most well known water front restaurants in San Francisco. Through the windows of this restaurant you can see the Treasure Island, the East Bay Hills and the Bay Bridge. It is the perfect place for a romantic dinner. Also great for a visit with your family and enjoy the exceptional service and delicious food.

The restaurant is located on Pier street and easy to find. If you visit at night, you will enjoy the view of the beautiful Bay Bridge by night. The bright lights on the bridge and the reflection on the water gives it an exceptional look. Inside the restaurant is not too fancy. Everything is neat and clean and makes you feel comfortable very quickly.

Once you step into the restaurant, you will be greeted by very experienced, knowledgeable and friendly waiters. They will have a casual conversation with you. Based on that little conversation they will give you suggestions for food that will make you think that they are mind readers. That is just the professional and experienced people in action.

Besides really delicious food, they have some great wine collection. The wine prices vary from $31 to $200. If you want to know more about the menu, they have the complete menu on their site.

Contact Information
Pier 2 Embarcadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone-(415)781-2555

Hours of Operation- 10:00 AM- 11:00PM Everyday

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River Creek Golf Course is almost an hour away from Fresno California. It is very close to the south entrance of the Yosemite park. You can in fact see the hills from the golf course. We all know that Yosemite park is famous for its beauty and challenge it offers to the visitors. River Creek Golf Course is no different.

If you are a nature lover, you will love this golf course. It covers an area of six thousand three hundred and four yards and it is a par 72. If you are not completely in the mood for the game, the surroundings surely catch your attention. And before you know it, you will be engaged into the game. A true golf lover cannot ignore the surrounding beauties and the challenging course for too long.

Besides golf the club offers banquet facilities. There is lodging facility nearby where you can stay overnight. They have a fully stocked pro shop where you will find any golf related items you may need. You can become a member if you want. There are lots of extra benefits for the members

Contact Information
41709 Rd 600
Ahwahnee, CA 93601
Phone-(559)683-5600
Fax-(559)683-5678

Rates
Adults(18-59) - $10 (9 holes), $18 (18 holes)
Seniors(60 & over)-$8 (9 holes), $14 (18 holes)
Juniors (17 and under)- $6 (9 holes), $10 (18 holes)
Golf carts(per person)- $6(9 holes), $12 (18 holes)
Twig light (after 2 pm)- $20 (with cart; 18 holes)

Range Balls
Small Bucket- $4
Medium Bucket- $6
X-Large Bucket- $10

For more information visit- http://www.rivercreekgolfcourse.com/golf/proto/rivercreekgolfcourse/index.htm

Once again, there will be a showdown of the very best freestyle motocross riders from all over the planet. This is going to be an exciting event as always. Last year’s event is considered to be the best event ever. This year America’s best Nate Adams, Todd Potter and Jeremy Stenberg will be there to present their very best tricks. Don’t count out Mat Rebaud, Tukituki Higashino or Andre Villa yet. Any of these guys are capable of showing some no handed flip, rock solid, superman flip or any new stunning moves to win over the judges.

The event will be in three rounds. In the first round twelve riders will engage in a head to head battle. There will be six runs with two riders each. The six riders then move into the next round, the semi finals. These six riders will be in a head to head battle. There will be three runs with two riders each. Then the three finalists will go head to head to decide the winner. With hundred thousand dollars in prize money at stake, only expect to see the very best from these champion riders.

Date
Saturday, September 27th, 2008

Time
7:30 PM

Location
LA County Fair, Pomona, California.
At the Fairplex in Pomona

Admission- $20

For tickets visit here

Yosemite National Park covers an area of over seven hundred and fifty thousand acres, which is more than 3000 kilometres. That means the park is almost the size of Rhode Islands. It is not only the largest but also one of the least fragmented habitats in California. It attracts more than three million visitors every year.

You can find at least seven hundred different species of plants in the park. Out of these seven hundred, at least hundred and sixty are very rare. The unique soil and atmosphere of the park make it possible for these plants to survive.

This big park has thousands of small lakes and ponds, over two thousand kilometres of streams, over thousand kilometres of hiking trail and over five hundred kilometres of road.

Yosemite Park has a Mediterranean climate, which means a cold and wet winter and hot dry summer. Due to unfavourable weather conditions the park is closed from late fall to spring.

You can get involved in lots of activities in the park area. Until early fall you can take multiple day backpack trips. Bikers can rent their bike in the Yosemite Valley. Rock Climbing is also a very popular here.

Contact Information
Park Head quarters
Yosemite Nation Park
PO Box 577
Yosemite, CA 95389
Phone-(209)372-0200
Fax-(209)372-0220
Email- yose_web_manager@nps.gov

For more information visit- http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm

If you want to experience something regular people don’t want, feel the cold winter weather in the middle of summer, you can go for hiking at Mt Shasta. This mountain is over four thousand meters high. Eight highest mountain in California. This mountain is a glacier and covered by snow all year round. This hiking involves risk and excitement. What type f risk? Hit by falling rocks, strike by lightning. Sounds impossible? Maybe that’s why this mountain is so attractive to the hikers.

The trail can cause a lot of dangers. This hike needs some skills. So it is better suited for the experienced hikers. The trail is extremely slippery. There are falling rocks everywhere. When you are going up, you can spot the rocks. But on the way down, you can be blindsided as the rocks are coming from behind.

This is a bit different than typical mountain hiking. There is no forest or trees. Not many creeks or water sources. In summer there might be a source at Helen Lake. But don’t take chances and carry enough water with you. At high altitude your body get s dehydrated fast.

You have to register at the trailhead. You can also camp there for free.

Address-
Cascade Range, Northern California

Main Route- Avalanche Gulch, South side
Admission- $20

For more information visit here