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California's varied climate means that you will have a range of factors to take into account when choosing among the many storage units in California. The northwestern part of California is known for its mild, temperate climate with few extremes in temperature, but it is also known for its humidity. Southern California is more ideal for some types of storage due to its dry climate, but it's hot down there, so if you'll be storing something sensitive to heat, be sure to choose an air-conditioned storage facility.

Curious to learn more about the third-largest state in America? Keep reading to discover what draws more and more people to relocate to California each year.

Origin of State's Name: The origins of California's name are uncertain. One of the most common theories is that it was named after the queen of a mythical land described of a Spanish romantic novel.

Capital City: The state capital of California is Sacramento. It is the oldest incorporated city in California, and it first became notable as a destination for gold rush miners in the 1840s. It was also the western terminus for the Pony Express and the Transcontinental Railroad, both of which helped it to gain status as a transportation hub in the new Territory. Sacramento is often called "River City," because it is located at the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers.

Population: According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the population of California was nearly 37 million people in 2009.

Driving: Driver's license information, applications, testing requirements, driver's manuals and testing locations can all be found on the California Department of Motor Vehicles website.

Agriculture and Industry: California boasts the largest economy of the United States and the eighth-largest economy in the world. Historically, its largest industry was agriculture, and it is still an important source of dairy products, citrus fruit, cotton, rice, flowers, tomatoes, almonds, lettuce and asparagus. Manufacturing has taken precedence over agriculture in recent years, particularly in "Silicon Valley" near San Francisco, which is the heart of the technology industry. The heart television and movie industry is also located in California, in the Hollywood region of Los Angeles.

State Bird: The state bird is the California quail, which is a prized game bird that flocks in groups of up to sixty birds during the autumn hunting season.

State Tree: The California redwood is the official state tree. It is known for its height; the tallest Redwood on record is 379-feet high.

State Flower: The state flower is the poppy, which is prized for its flavorful seeds and brilliantly-colored petals.

State Song: The official California state song is "I Love You, California." The song was written by a Los Angeles merchant named F. B. Silverwood.

Most Popular Cities

• Los Angeles
• San Diego
• San Jose
• San Francisco
• Fresno
• Long Beach
• Sacramento
• Oakland
• Santa Ana
• Anaheim
• Bakersfield
• Riverside

California - Interesting Facts:

• More than one in 10 residents of the United States lives in California.
  
  
• The city of Indian Wells, California has outlawed the drinking of intoxicating cement.
  
  
• The lowest point in the United States is Death Valley in southern California. It is 282-feet below sea level.
  
  
• Death Valley also boasts the highest temperature ever recorded in the United States: 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  
  
• More than 300,000 tons of grapes are harvested each year in California.
  
  
• If you own a store in California that sells alcohol and gasoline, it is illegal for you to display the alcohol within five-feet of the cash register.
  
  

California - Famous People
Because it is the center of the film industry, California is home to thousands of famous actresses and actors, but they aren't the only well-known people who have called California home. Other celebrities who hail from this state include photographers Ansel Adams and Dorothea Lange, poet Maya Angelou, baseball star Joe DiMaggio, animator Walt Disney, writer Amy Tan and Olympic skater Kristi Yamaguchi.

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• Official California Website
• California Dental Offices
• California Moving Companies
• California Real Estate
• California Storage Facilities