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Publisher: State of California Maria Shriver, First Lady of California 
 The official Web site of Maria Shriver, wife of California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, provides a biographical sketch of her prior careers and an annotated photo gallery spotlighting her current role as first lady of California. Includes information from Shriver about literacy, Alzheimer's disease, Special Olympics, military families, and other topics. Some information also available in Spanish. http://www.firstlady.ca.gov/state/firstlady/fl_homepage.jsp Topics: Government, Notable People, Notable People: Government, The Olympic Games Last updated Sep 21, 2004 Bibliography of Selected Resources on Second Units
Annotated bibliography of policy papers, reports, and manuals on the conversion of single-family homes to incorporate second units (also called accessory units, granny flats, or in-law units) as affordable housing. Many listings include links to online versions of the resources. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the California Department of Housing and Community Development. http://www.hcd.ca.gov/hpd/secondunits0805.pdf Topics: Housing, Investing Last updated Oct 4, 2005 Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
Official website for this Sacramento, California, state historic park, which "will serve California as both the State's diplomatic and business reception center and as an elegant house museum, open for public tours," when it reopens in the summer of 2005. Features history of the mansion (which "served as the executive office of three governors"), a few photos of the restoration, a link to the foundation funding the project, and related travel information. http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=489 Topics: Architecture, California: History, History, Parks, Photograph Collections, Travel Last updated Jul 12, 2005 Benicia Capitol State Historic Park
Official Web site for this state park, place of "California's third seat of government (1853-54). It is the only pre-Sacramento capitol that survives." Includes photo, location, directions, and phone number. See the Brochure for a physical description, the history of Benicia and the capitol, and a map of the surrounding area. http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=475 Topics: Architecture, California: History, History Last updated Feb 6, 2002 Elephant Seals: Ano Nuevo State Reserve
Great basic information about elephant seals, geared to visitors who want to tour or make reservations at the 4,000-acre elephant seal breeding grounds near Santa Cruz, California. Includes a webcam and links to pages on birds of the region and information on the history, geology, land, and marine animals of the area. http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=1115 Topics: Animals, Biology, Mammals Last updated Mar 9, 2009 Capital Punishment
This site contains historical and current information and statistics on the death penalty in California. Includes a current list of condemned inmates, history of capital punishment in California, lethal injection procedures, and photographs of death row. Note: Includes graphic summaries of murders and other capital crimes of defendants executed since California reinstated the death sentence in 1978. From the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Reports_Research/capital.html Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Crime, Death & Dying, Mysteries and More, Social Issues Last updated Sep 30, 2007 Marshall Gold Discovery State Historical Park
Park visitor information and a brief history of the gold discovery at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California on January 24, 1848. http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=484 Topics: California: History, History, United States History Last updated May 3, 2004 California Library Directory
Several directories providing information "drawn from annual reports submitted by California's public, academic, special, state agency and county law libraries. The public library files are updated monthly." From the California State Library. http://www.library.ca.gov/lds/librarydirectory.html Topics: Librarianship Last updated Jul 26, 2007 Office of the Governor of California
The official website features news reports and events central to Governor Schwarzenegger's office. Includes political biographies of the Governor and First Lady; virtual tours of his office; and his issues, speeches, and appointments. Portions available in Spanish. http://gov.ca.gov/ Topics: Government, Notable People: Government Last updated Jan 9, 2008 Preparing for California's Next Drought
Full-text report, dated July 2000, examining the drought of 1987-1992 and discussing changed conditions since then and actions to take to prepare for a drought. From the California Department of Water Resources and the Governor's Advisory Drought Planning Panel. http://www.water.ca.gov/drought/nextdrought.cfm Topics: Water, Weather Last updated Sep 9, 2008 Coastal Conservancy
A California agency "that uses entrepreneurial techniques to purchase, protect, restore, and enhance coastal resources, and to provide access to the shore." The site provides information and links to programs and projects, such the Hearst Ranch Conservation Plan, the Southern California Wetlands Recovery Project, and the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture. Also includes maps, news back to 2000, and a list of publications. http://www.coastalconservancy.ca.gov Topics: Geography Last updated Dec 2, 2004 The Hetch Hetchy Study
In 2005 the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are reviewing existing studies on the impacts of restoring the Hetch Hetchy Valley (near Yosemite, California) that would entail removing the Hetch Hetchy dam and reservoir, which currently supply water and power to the San Francisco Bay Area. The site includes an overview of the restoration study scope and process, documents, and links to related information. http://hetchhetchy.water.ca.gov Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, Parks, Water Last updated Mar 22, 2005 California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch: Lead in Tableware
Information about the portion of California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (known as Proposition 65) relating to labeling ceramic dishes with a potential for causing lead poisoning. "This law requires businesses in California to provide warnings when they expose the public to hazardous chemicals like lead." Also includes information about how lead from dishes may leach into the body and about related federal regulations. From the California Department of Health Services. http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/CLPPB/Pages/CLPPBtableware.aspx Topics: Collectors & Collecting, Food & Cooking, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Mar 1, 2009 California Conservation Corps (CCC)
Site of "a workforce development program that offers young men and women [18-25 years old] the chance to serve their state and become employable citizens through life skills training and hard work in environmental conservation, fire protection, and emergency response." Contains information about the training necessary for the backcountry program and emergency services work as well as job application information. http://www.ccc.ca.gov/ Topics: Jobs & Work Last updated Feb 1, 2006 California Climate Change Portal
"This website combines information [from state government agencies and commissions] on the impacts of climate change on California and the state's policies relating to global warming." It provides background information, policy papers, reports, legislation, and other materials on California strategy related to global warming, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change in the state. Maintained by the California Energy Commission. http://www.climatechange.ca.gov Topics: Environment Last updated Jun 3, 2007 Dental Board of California: Dental Materials Fact Sheet
This site features a fact sheet (also available in Spanish and Mandarin) that describes the advantages and disadvantages of various types of dental materials. Materials include porcelain (ceramic), nickel or cobalt-chrome alloys, glass and resin ionomers, porcelain fused with metal, gold alloy, composite resin, and amalgam. Discusses toxicity of dental materials, including amalgam fillings, which contain mercury (an element on California's Proposition 65 list of chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity). Opens directly into a PDF document. http://www.dbc.ca.gov/formspubs/pub_dmfs2004.pdf Topics: Health, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Mar 1, 2008 California Native American Heritage Commission
This California commission is dedicated to the "preservation and protection of Native American human remains, associated grave goods and cultural resources." Its website features a map of cultural areas and native languages, a list of Native American populations, and materials about cultural resources. Also includes links to federal and state laws. The "Additional Information" section includes a short overview of California Indian history. http://ceres.ca.gov/nahc/ Topics: Native Americans Last updated Nov 20, 2006 The California Missions Trail: Missions of the Californias
Brief descriptions of the 21 missions that "comprise California's historic mission trail [and which] are all located on or near Highway 101, which roughly traces El Camino Real (The Royal Road) named in honor of the Spanish monarchy which financed the expeditions into California in the quest for empire." Listed from south (San Diego) to north (Sonoma), making it a handy reference for a road trip. From the California Department of Parks & Recreation. http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=22722 Topics: California: History Last updated Jul 16, 2007 WorkSmart!
This site is "designed to help you prepare for and find a new [entry-level] job." Features material about "getting job ready" ("making a good impression, finding child care, arranging transportation, planning to arrive on time, and adopting a good attitude"), job titles and descriptions of entry and mid-level positions, suggestions for finding available jobs, and tips for applications, resumes, cover letters, and interviews. In English and Spanish. From the California Employment Development Department. http://www.worksmart.ca.gov/ Topics: Jobs & Work Last updated Feb 13, 2008 West Coast Governors' Agreement on Ocean Health (WCGA)
"On September 18, 2006 the Governors of California, Oregon and Washington announced the West Coast Governors' Agreement on Ocean Health. The Agreement launched a new, proactive regional collaboration to protect and manage the ocean and coastal resources along the entire West Coast." Website features the July 2008 final action plan, information about "four immediate action" topics (offshore oil, nonpoint source pollution, regional research, and federal support), policy documents, and details about meetings. http://westcoastoceans.gov/ Topics: Water Last updated Aug 4, 2008 Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB)
Background and news about Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), "a pest that acts as a carrier or vector spreading 'huanglongbing' (HLB), a devastating disease of citrus trees." Includes illustrated publications about ACP and HLB, pest profile, a list of host plants, links to related publications and websites about the pest, and information specific to surveillance and quarantines in San Diego County, California. From the California Department of Food and Agriculture. http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/phpps/acp/ Topics: Crops Last updated Feb 2, 2009 |
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