Thread: San Jose police arrest 3 more anti-Trump protesters; a fourth is being sought

To find out what people, especially fellow law enforcement think about what happened at the San Jose Trump Rally and the SJPD, go to the San Jose Police Dept., the San Jose Police Department (2 separate sites) and San Jose Police Officers Association Facebook accounts. People are outraged especially fellow law enforcement. I am embarrassed to admit that I lived and raised my kids in the Santa Clara County. It used to be a safe community, but now it is being added to my "no go list"

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San Jose, California
Charter city and county seat
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Motto: The Capital of Silicon Valley
Location of San Jose within Santa Clara County, California
Location of San Jose within Santa Clara County, California
San Jose is located in USA
San Jose
San Jose
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 37°20′N 121°54′WCoordinates: 37°20′N 121°54′W
Country United States
State California
CSA San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland
Region San Francisco Bay Area
Metro San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
County Santa Clara
Pueblo founded November 29, 1777
Incorporated March 27, 1850[1]
Government
• Type Council–manager[2]
• Body San Jose City Council
• Mayor Sam Liccardo[3]
• City Manager Norberto Dueñas[4]
• State senators[5]
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• Assemblymembers[6]
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Area[7]
• City 179.97 sq mi (466.109 km2)
• Land 176.526 sq mi (457.201 km2)
• Water 3.439 sq mi (8.908 km2) 1.91%
• Urban[8] 286.113 sq mi (741.03 km2)
• Metro 2,694.61 sq mi (6,979 km2)
Elevation[9] 82 ft (25 m)
Highest elevation[10] 2,125 ft (648 m)
Lowest elevation[10] 0 ft (0 m)
Population (July 1, 2014)[11]
• City 1,015,785
• Rank 1st in Santa Clara County
3rd in California[12]
10th in the United States
• Density 5,600/sq mi (2,200/km2)
• Urban 1,894,388 (29th)
• Metro 1,976,836 (34th)
• CSA 8,713,914 (5th)
Demonym(s) San Josean
Time zone Pacific Time Zone (UTC−
• Summer (DST) PDT (UTC−7)
ZIP codes 95002, 95101, 95103, 95106, 95108–95113, 95115–95141, 95148, 95150–95161, 95164, 95170, 95172, 95173, 95190–95194, 95196[13]
Area codes 408/669
FIPS code 06-68000
GNIS feature IDs 1654952, 2411790
Website www.sanjoseca.gov

San Jose (/ˌsæn hoʊˈzeɪ/; Spanish for Saint Joseph), sometimes stylized as San José, is the third-largest city by population in California, the tenth-largest by population in the United States,[14] and the county seat of Santa Clara County. San Jose is the largest city within the Bay Area and the largest city in Northern California.

Before the arrival of the Spanish, the area around San José was inhabited by the Ohlone people. San Jose was founded on November 29, 1777, as San José de Guadalupe, the first civilian town in the Spanish colony of Alta California.[15] The city served as a farming community to support Spanish military installations at San Francisco and Monterey. When California gained statehood in 1850, San Jose served as its first capital.[16]

After more than 150 years as a small farming community, the San Jose area in the mid-20th century contained some of the last undeveloped land near San Francisco Bay. It then began to experience rapid population growth, much of it coming from veterans returning from World War II. San Jose then continued its aggressive expansion during the 1950s and 1960s by annexing more land area. The rapid growth of the high-technology and electronics industries further accelerated the transition from an agricultural center to an urbanized metropolitan area.

By the 1990s, San Jose's location within the booming local high tech industry earned the city the nickname "Capital of Silicon Valley". San Jose is now considered to be a global city,[17] and notable for its affluence[18][19][20][21] and high cost of living.[22] The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population of the city to be 1,015,785 as of July 1, 2014.[23]

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It's such a shame to see our great cities reduce themselves in the eyes of our nation and on the ground within their own limits striving to be a "global city", which means something quite negative these days. "Global" means open borders and free trade treason that results in the loss of jobs and income for Americans, high taxes and/or government debt for taxpayers and loss of control of our country by our citizens.

For those of US not from Californiawho have grown up with the belief, images and ideas that California was a special place, a beautiful paradise, that if we couldn't live there would always dream of visiting. We grew up with the Route 66 to California stories, the glamour of Hollywood, the make-believe wonderland of Disney, the beautiful coasts, the rich farming valleys, beautiful mountains and the famous Redwoods. We thought of Californians as hip and cool people whose families had braved the Rocky Mountains and the Death Valley deserts to reach a deserved utopia within the United States.

To see what has happened to California with the overpopulation, the over-development, the forest fires, the mudslides, the trash, the massive unhelpful migration from both illegal immigration and excess legal immigration, Sanctuary Cities, the highest user of Medicaid and welfare programs funding the poverty this state has created for itself and the rest of US, and now protests and riots at a simple political rally while police standby watching, blaming a political candidate, allowing his supporters to be attacked because he wants to build a wall, stop illegal immigration, deport illegal aliens and enforce US immigration law??!!

It's unbelievably sad for those of us not from California but who cling to past images of one of our once most wonderful and beautiful states. I can only imagine how sad it is for many Californians who oppose these negative changes in California that make it less than it was once.

San Diego is the same paradise it was when I moved here 36 years ago.

If it wasn't I would leave.

County 3rd largest for unauthorized immigrants

More than 200,000 unauthorized immigrants reside in San Diego County, according to a new report.
By Tatiana Sanchez | 5:12 p.m. Aug. 26, 2015

San Diego County maintains the third largest population of unauthorized immigrants in California and the seventh largest in the United States, according to a new report by the Migration Policy Institute.

An estimated 205,000 unauthorized immigrants are living in the region, the report said, an increase of about 24,000 since the institute released its last tally in January.

Researchers used more recent data for their latest estimate, but they cautioned not to read too much into the increase. The information was gathered using surveys, so the count isn’t precise, they said.

The overall population of unauthorized immigrants nationwide has stabilized, they said.

While a significant portion of unauthorized immigrants in San Diego County — about 77 percent — are from Mexico, researchers said one of the fastest growing groups hails from Asia.

About 14 percent of the region’s unauthorized immigrants are Asian, according to the study.

The unauthorized immigrant population is becoming increasingly diverse nationwide, said Marc Rosenblum, co-author of the report.

“What we see with unauthorized immigration is that people go to be reunited with their families. They go where they have social networks,” he said. “It’s not just a border phenomenon, it’s not just a Mexico phenomenon.”

Rosenblum said the U.S. has seen a dramatic increase in the unauthorized population from China, India and Korea.
The study, released this month by the Washington-based think tank, profiles the unauthorized immigrant population based on country of origin and region.

While the institute used 2008-2012 pooled data from the American Community Survey in January, this month’s estimate used the survey’s 2009-2013 data.

Researchers analyzed a population of 11.3 million unauthorized immigrants in the earlier period versus a population of 11 million today. Small adjustments to further refine the institute’s research model also led to minor changes, according to Michelle Mittelstadt, spokeswoman for the institute.

“When you’re trying to measure something that is clandestine to a certain degree, it’s very difficult to measure accurately,” said Paul Ganster, director of the Institute for Regional Studies of the Californias at San Diego State University.

“It’s just very difficult to measure anything that is in the shadows.”

Ganster said people often lose sight of the fact that many different ethnic groups comprise the local and national unauthorized immigrant population.

Many unauthorized immigrants come from oversees and overstay their visas, he said.

“I think these unfortunate stereotypes about the southern border and about migration from Mexico and Central America really obscure the reality and the discussions of facts,” he said.

Rosenblum said authorized immigrants account for 6.4 percent of the overall county population.

There are 1,062,000 unauthorized immigrants in Los Angeles County and an estimated 274,000 in Orange County, according to the most recent report. In January, an estimated 980,000 lived in the Los Angeles region and about 313,000 lived in Orange County.

Robert Warren, a demographer of more than 40 years and a fellow with the Center for Migration Studies of New York, developed a database profiling the unauthorized immigrant population.

Warren said it’s important to note that the unauthorized population in the U.S. has declined by an estimated one million people since 2011 and has stabilized overall.

Migration from Mexico has dropped starkly, according to Warren.

“Unauthorized immigration from Mexico has dropped absolutely dramatically since 2000 and especially since 2005. It’s just gone off the table,” he said.

Researchers also found that Mexicans and Central Americans make up a significant percentage of the population eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, an Obama administration program that grants unauthorized immigrant youth temporary stay in the U.S., so long as they meet specific requirements.

Up to 1.6 million unauthorized immigrants are eligible to apply to the DACA program nationwide, with an estimated 60 percent of those people coming from Mexico, according to the report.

Immigrants from Mexico, El Salvador and Honduras are eligible — and subsequently apply — at exceedingly high rates. Asians however, have much lower application rates despite being eligible.

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/...y-immigration/

11 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in San Diego

Written by Lana Law


Located in Southern California, not far from the Mexico border, San Diego is the oldest town in California, founded in 1769. It has an enchanting natural beauty and a pleasant climate, with mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine. Some of the city's most popular attractions are the museums, gardens, and Spanish Colonial style architecture found in Balboa Park, the world famous San Diego Zoo, and the Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum. For a little history and shopping, visitors can stroll the streets of Old Town San Diego State Historic Park or wander through the Gaslamp Quarter. San Diego also has and more than 68 miles of beaches in and around the city for sunning and surfing.
See Also: Where to Stay in San Diego

1 Balboa Park

Balboa Park

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Balboa Park is over a 1400 acre site with historical buildings, numerous museums, gardens, and green space. The park was created for the Panama California Exhibition of 1915-1916 with most of the buildings in the park remaining from that event. The predominant architecture is Spanish-Mexican style, low level buildings that blend in with the natural surroundings. Among the highlights of the park are the Botanical Gardens and lily pond, the Museum of Man, the Museum of Natural History, the San Diego Museum of Art, and the famous San Diego Zoo. Even if you never go into a building the park is simply a beautiful place.
Address: 1549 El Prado
Official site: http://www.balboapark.org/



2 SeaWorld

SeaWorld

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SeaWorld San Diego is one of the city's main attractions, particularly for families. It is located along the waterfront in Mission Bay. For many American's SeaWorld has been a long time family tradition, having been around since the 1960s. Among the highlights are the myriad of shows featuring killer whales, sea lions, dolphins, and other sea life. There are all kinds of rides from roller coasters plowing into water, to more sedate carnival type rides for tots. SeaWorld is an aquarium that allows for close up looks at sharks and other sea creatures that can be seen through an acrylic tunnel, along with touch tanks, and close encounters with dolphins and inhabitants of tidal pools.
Address: 500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego, CA 92109-7993, United States
Official site: http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-sandiego

3 San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo

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Located in Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo is one of the largest and most famous zoos in the United States. The zoo has all kinds of exotic animals, including pandas which have been successfully bred here. It is spread out along a canyon, with many hills that can sometimes be challenging for visitors wandering through the site. The park prides itself on the Animal enclosures which are designed to recreate natural settings.

Address: 2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park

Official site: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/


4 Gaslamp Quarter

Gaslamp Quarter

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In downtown San Diego is the Gaslamp Quarter National Historic District, an area of restored late 19th and early 20th Century Victorian buildings. Today the Gaslamp Quarter is a trendy area with shops, restaurants, and galleries, attracting locals and tourists. The area covers less than 20 blocks and runs approximately from Broadway to San Diego Bay. There are also a large number of upper end hotels that are popular with both tourists and business travelers due to its great location in the city. This area underwent restorations in the 1970s which eventually led to it being listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Official site: http://gaslamp.org/


5 Seaport Village

Seaport Village

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San Diego's Seaport Village is a delightful place to stroll around and spend an afternoon. Located right on the waterfront this area of unique shops and restaurants is one of the city's must sees. Picnic tables, benches, and waterfront patios are sprinkled throughout the area and weekends can be very busy. Outdoor performers take to the stage regularly in the afternoons, some of which can be quite eclectic. The area is easily accessible on foot from many of the nearby attractions including the USS Midway. Since there is limited and expensive parking at Seaport Village, it may be best to park a little distance away and enjoy the stroll along the waterfront to the site.

Address: West Harbor Drive and Pacific Highway

Official site: http://www.seaportvillage.com/


6 Old Town State Historic Park

Old Town State Historic Park

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The Old Town San Diego State Historic Park gives visitors a look at the town's Mexican and early American history, and offers opportunities for shopping and dining. It was probably founded in 1820 by demobilized Mexican soldiers who had done their military service at the Presidio or in the fort on Presidio Hill, both of which are located here. Many of the historic buildings, including numerous adobe houses, have been repaired. Also located here are interesting shops and restaurants with outdoor patios. The Old Town State Historic park is the most visited State Park in California. There is no admission fee.

Address: 4002 Wallace Street

Official site: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=663


7 Point Loma and Cabrillo National Monument

Point Loma and Cabrillo National Monument

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Point Loma provides an incredible view out over San Diego and the Pacific Ocean. This is the place where Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo first landed on the west coast of the United States in 1542. The history of his incredible "Voyage of Discovery" is told through a variety of displays and exhibits at the Cabrillo National Monument. A large statue dedicated to Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo gazes out over the land he discovered. Also located on Point Loma is the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, built in 1858. Visitors can tour the refurbished lighthouse building. Access to Point Loma is along a very scenic roadway.

Official site: http://www.nps.gov/cabr/index.htm


8 San Diego Museum of Art

San Diego Museum of Art

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The San Diego Museum of Art is a copy of the 17th century University of Salamanca, in the so-called Platero style, with finely-chiseled terracotta and silversmith work. Busts of Spanish painters adorn the façade, and their works hang in the museum's collection. The museum's collection covers a broad spectrum of works from around the world and pieces that date back to 7000 years ago. Spanish old master paintings, along with Asian Art, European Art and Art from the Americas are highlighted.

Address: 1450 El Prado

Official site: http://www.sdmart.org/


9 Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum

Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum

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Walking along the San Diego waterfront trail, visitors may be surprised when they come across one of the US military's largest ships. The decommissioned USS Midway is permanently berthed at Navy Pier. The highlights of a visit to the USS Midway Museum include over 60 exhibits and 25 restored aircraft. Over 225,000 military service personnel served on the ship and today visitors can take a self-guided audio tour to learn all about its history. For an additional fee visitors can try a flight simulator on board.

Address: 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

Official site: http://www.midway.org/


10 Horton Plaza

Horton Plaza

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Horton Plaza lies in downtown San Diego between Broadway and G Street, and 1st and 4th Avenue. From an architectural point of view it is one of California's most interesting shopping centers. The bright colors and avant-garde architecture, together with the open-air displays, make it most attractive. The center contains all kinds of shops, including major department stores, numerous restaurants, and movie theaters.

Address: 324 Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA 92101-5481, United States

Official site: http://www.westfield.com/hortonplaza/


11 Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala

Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala

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This was California's first mission. In 1769 the Spanish Franciscan Father from Majorca, Junipero Serra, founded the mission stations, the first of which was built in San Diego. A few years after it was founded, however, it was moved 6 miles inland, because disputes had arisen between the Spanish troops and the Indians. In 1775 the Indians set fire to the new mission; the Fathers sought refuge with the army and it was 1777 before they built a new mission station with the help of the Indians. However, it quickly became dilapidated following secularization. Today visitors can see the old church with a bell-tower, declared a basilica in the 1970s, a beautiful garden, and a small museum. It is a National Historic Landmark.

Address: 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA 92108-2429, United States

Official site: http://www.missionsandiego.com/


Where to Stay in San Diego for Sightseeing

In San Diego, the prime tourist attractions are spread out over a large area. However, staying downtown affords easy access to many of the top sites, including the Gaslamp Quarter; Balboa Park; San Diego Zoo; the harbor; Horton Plaza shopping; Little Italy; and Petco Park, where the Padres play. From downtown, it's about a ten-minute drive to the quieter shores of Coronado, a popular weekend escape. Here are some highly-rated San Diego hotels in a convenient, central location

• Luxury Accommodation: In San Diego, luxury-seeking travelers don't have to sacrifice sea views for a central location.
• The Manchester Grand Hyatt overlooks the sparkling San Diego Bay, a short hop from Seaport Village, the Gaslamp Quarter, and the USS Midway Museum. In the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, The US Grant is steeped in historic elegance, while the Omni San Diego Hotel is connected to Petco park via a pedestrian skywalk. Both also sit central to other top attractions such as Balboa Park and Little Italy.
• Mid-Range Accommodation: In the Gaslamp Quarter, with views over Petco Park, the hip Hotel Indigo is a pet-friendly property with an eco roof garden. Also in the Gaslamp Quarter, the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown resides in an evocative 1920s bank building. Not far from here, the contemporary boutique Bristol Hotel is within walking distance to all the downtown action, as well as the USS Midway Museum and Horton Plaza.
• Budget Accommodation:Travelers watching their wallet but still seeking a central location should consider the Comfort Inn Gaslamp, in the heart of its namesake district, and the Days Inn San Diego Downtown, five minutes by car to Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo. Another affordable, good-value option is Old Town Inn, a ten-minute walk from Old Town, with easy access via the trolley to Balboa Park, the Gaslamp Quarter, and the harbor.

Tips and Tours: How to Make the Most of Your Visit to San Diego

For sightseeing in San Diego, the Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour is the way to go. With the city's year-round mild climate, this is the perfect tour in any season, and it allows for complete flexibility. Get off and explore the areas that interest you or just stay on to see the city at a leisurely pace without having to worry about driving or parking. One or two day passes are available.

To get out on the water and see the city skyline, take a San Diego Harbour Cruise.

These one- or two-hour narrated tours are a great way to learn a little history, see some of the sights, and possibly spot some seals and sea lions sunbathing.



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11 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in California

1 Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park

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Yosemite National Park in Northern California is one of the United States' most scenic and famous national parks. The mountains, valleys, rivers and huge waterfalls have drawn visitors and artists here throughout the decades. Ansel Adams' photographs of the park have famously captured some of the beauty and awe that has inspired visitors and photographers over the years.

Yosemite Valley, carved by glaciers during the last ice age, is located at the center of Yosemite National Park. Granite domes and many powerful waterfalls, including Upper Yosemite Falls which drops 1,430 feet at one point, rise above the forest covered floor.

One of the most famous sites in the park is the sheer rock face of El Capitán. Other must see sights in the park are the Cathedral Spires, Sentinel Dome and Sentinel Rock, Half Dome, the lookout from Glacier Point, and the beautiful view of Yosemite Falls from Eagle Peak, the highest peak of the Three Brothers. For a look at some huge trees, the Mariposa Grove, located in the southern part of the park, features the largest stand of giant sequoias in the park.

Official site: http://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
Accommodation: Where to Stay in Yosemite National Park- TripAdvisor.com


2 Disneyland

Disneyland

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Disneyland, located in Anaheim, is California's premier family destination and has been for decades. This massive amusement park is home to all kinds of rides, games, shows, and entertainment, complete with restaurants and hotels.

The park is a combination of theme rides, recreated worlds and cultures, all mingled with eating and shopping. Disneyland has everything from rides and roller coasters to fine dining (which will in some cases definitely require advance reservations). There are shows and entertainment designed for both children and adults. The long line ups and wait times of yesteryear have been reduced somewhat by the invention of passes which give you a "return time" to various attractions. However, when kids are out of school, either for the summer, Christmas, spring break, or any other holiday, you can be sure that the park will be very busy.

Keep in mind there is more to Disneyland than just the parks. The entire Disneyland resort experience features hotels, dining, shopping at the Downtown Disney District, and the new Disney Adventure Park. Although the parks are definitely what the children are here to see, there is something for everyone in the family.

Official site: https://disneyland.disney.go.com/
Accommodation: Where to Stay near Disneyland - TripAdvisor.com

3 Death Valley

Death Valley

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Death Valley, which encompasses Death Valley National Park, contains some of California's most inhospitable terrain, with extreme heat that has left this desert area strangely beautiful. Salt fields, dry parched land, sand dunes, mountains, and a lake that lies below sea level create a unique landscape in this remote valley. Visitors can drive through the park and stop at lookouts, hike short trails, see the ruins of the valley's former industry, and even paddle in the shallow Badwater Lake, if there is any water in the lake at that time.

Accommodation: Where to Stay near Death Valley - TripAdvisor.com

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• Exploring Death Valley: A Visitor's Guide

4 Big Sur

Big Sur

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This beautiful stretch of coastline and forest offers a chance for visitors to get back to nature. Camping and hiking are two of the biggest activities in this area. Garrapata State Park offers a beautiful section of beach, and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is a lovely place for hiking.

Big Sur begins about 4 miles south of Carmel in Yankee Point, and stretches along the Highway No. 1 as far as Salmon Cove, some 17 miles north of San Simeon. From Highway 1 there are splendid views over the picturesque coastline. To the east stretches a true wilderness; the Santa Lucia Mountains and Ventana Forests, with more than 220 miles of trails.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park is a great place for hikers, sun bathers, and those looking for a nature escape. The park offers both camping facilities and, for anyone looking for a little more comfort, the Big Sur Lodge. One of the highlights in the park is Pfeiffer Falls, which is reached by the Valley View Trail. A branch off this trail leads to the Valley Overlook with views that extend to the ocean and the Big Sur River Valley.

Garrapata State Park is another popular area of Big Sur. The main attraction here is Garrapat Beach, a long, wide, crescent shaped stretch of golden sand. Waves here can be big and it may not be the best for swimming, but great for taking a stroll and soaking up the sun. For those looking to get a little exercise there are also day hiking trails in the park providing fabulous views of the coastline, mountains, and redwoods.

Accommodation: Where to Stay near Big Sur - TripAdvisor.com

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5 Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe

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Lake Tahoe lies high in the mountains and is a beautiful spot year round. In summer the lake is a playground for boaters and beach goers. During the winter months the surrounding mountains offer some excellent terrain for skiing, with the Sugar Bowl Ski Area bringing in skiers from all over.

Official site: http://www.visitinglaketahoe.com/
Accommodation: Where to Stay near Lake Tahoe - TripAdvisor.com

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• 8 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions around Lake Tahoe

6 Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

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Known for their giant redwoods, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks cover an area of mountains with majestic granite peaks, deep gorges, mountain lakes, rivers and forests. The two parks are administered as one. They stretch from the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in the west, on the edge of the San Joaquín Valley, to the main ridge of the Sierra Nevada in the east.

Here Mount Whitney (14,495 ft) is the highest mountain in the U.S. (apart from Alaska), and many others peaks reach over 10,000 ft.
Giant Redwoods

One of the main highlights in the park are the giant redwoods, which can reach a height of 250-300 ft, a diameter of 40 ft, and can live up to an astonishing 3,500 years. Within the park are whole forests of these mighty redwood trees. In the northeast of the forest stands the General Sherman Tree; 276 ft tall, with a maximum diameter of 36.5 ft and 103 ft in circumference at the base, it is the largest known redwood, and at about 3,000 years old, it is one of the oldest living trees on earth.

Hiking Trails
There are about 900 miles of tracks passing through the two parks. The eastern part of both parks, from which motor vehicles are barred, is crossed by the Pacific Crest Trail, here called the "John Muir Trail". The complete trail is over 1300 miles long and passes through various national parks, and follows the line of the ridge of the Sierra Nevada and the Cascade Mountains all the way from the Mexican border to the Canadian border. In the south of Sequoia National Park the 40 mile High Sierra Trail runs eastwards from the Giant Forest Area, through beautiful countryside and eventually meets the John Muir Trail.

Official site: http://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm
Accommodation: Where to Stay near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park - TripAdvisor.com


7 Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

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San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is one of those famous attractions that people tend to call to mind when they think of the city, and even California. The orange frame against the blue water of San Francisco Bay, or rising out of the fog that often covers the area, is an unforgettable sight.

Accommodation: Where to Stay in San Francisco - TripAdvisor.com

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8 SeaWorld

SeaWorld

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This theme park is a classic family destination, drawing people from all over the Western United States. Orca and dolphin shows, opportunities for close up encounters with some favorite marine life, and thrill rides are the main attractions. San Diego's SeaWorld is strategically located along the waterfront in Mission Bay.

Accommodation: Where to Stay in San Diego - TripAdvisor.com

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9 Redwood National Park

Redwood National Park

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Redwood National Park, covering an area of 1,070,000 acres, begins in Crescent City and runs south for 46 miles, mainly along the Pacific Coast. As well as the beautiful redwood trees, the park offers numerous walks and picnic sites. The headquarters of the park are in Crescent City.

Inside Redwood National Park, which was created in 1868, lie three State Parks, all on or near Highway 101. These include Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Del Norte Redwoods State Park, and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. The latter possesses the tallest redwoods.

Official site: http://www.nps.gov/redw/index.htm
Accommodation: Where to Stay near Redwood National Park- TripAdvisor.com



10 Santa Catalina Island

Santa Catalina Island

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The island of Santa Catalina lies 26 miles southwest of Wilmington, the port of Los Angeles. The island is a popular destination with boaters or day trippers. Avalon is the main population center and where all the "action" can be found. Camping, swimming, deep-sea fishing, kayaking, and diving are some of the other main attractions of the island. Catalina is rocky, with a mountainous interior that reaches over 3,100 ft. The island measures 21 miles long and varies between 0.5 to 9 miles in width. The interior and most of the coast are uninhabited.

Official site: http://www.catalinachamber.com/
Accommodation: Where to Stay in Avalon - TripAdvisor.com

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11 Channel Islands National Park

Channel Islands National Park

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Channel Islands National Park, made up of five individual islands, is a great place to see wildlife and a little undisturbed nature. The islands are accessible only by private boat, or park concessionaire boats. The mainland visitors centers are located in Ventura and Santa Barbara, from where transportation can be arranged.

Official site: http://www.nps.gov/chis/index.htm
Accommodation: Where to Stay near Channel Islands National Park- TripAdvisor.com

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There is a big difference between San Jose (Santa Clara County) and San Diego. San Diego is Conservative with a large military presence. San Jose is Liberal with farming communities near. Gilroy, Hollister and Watsonville all have hired Mexicans to work in their fields for centuries. These communities, especially Watsonville have militant Brown Berets. I know for a fact that they were at the Trump Rally in San Jose.

Many of these have already been posted on ALIPAC over the years, but it's a nice collection worth posting again:

https://www.google.com/search?q=phot...w=1239&bih=581

If San Diego is still the paradise it's always been even though it ranks 3rd in the state of California in number of illegal aliens, wouldn't that seem to indicate that it's okay to have hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens roaming around? Not sure where you're coming from JohnDoe2, but no matter.

Enjoy the pics.