[59], After ushering in the period of organized emigration to California, Marsh became involved in a military battle between the much-hated Mexican general, Manuel Micheltorena and the California governor he had replaced, Juan Bautista Alvarado. [185], California has historically been one of the most linguistically diverse areas in the world, with more than 70 indigenous languages derived from 64 root languages in six language families. Computers and electronic products are California's top export, accounting for 42 percent of all the state's exports in 2008. Online videos and Live Webinars are available in lieu of in-person classes.. [218] As of 2018[update], California's nominal GDP is larger than all but four countries (the United States, China, Japan, and Germany). After failing to obtain justice against squatters on his land from the Mexican courts, he determined that California should become part of the United States. 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The California Gold Rush of the 1850s is still seen as a symbol of California's economic style, which tends to generate technology, social, entertainment, and economic fads and booms and related busts. California's large number of endemic species includes relict species, which have died out elsewhere, such as the Catalina ironwood (Lyonothamnus floribundus). The United States consulate had also been located in Monterey, under consul Thomas O. Larkin. In addition, amphibians such as the water puppy and redwood salamander are common too. ", "Report Says Public Schools in California Are 'Broken'—New York Times", "85,000 students seek admission to Berkeley's 2017–18 freshman class", "UCLA breaks several records with 2017 freshman applications", "Rising number of rejections raises fears that Long Beach is becoming 'elite' university", "California's Sister State Relationships | Senate Office of International Relations", "GDP by State—U.S. By the end of 2009, the California DMV had 26,555,006 driver's licenses and ID cards on file. The California legislature may exempt property used exclusively for religious purposes and held by a nonprofit corporation from property tax under the California Constitution. [258][259] The Reason Foundation's 19th Annual Report on the Performance of State Highway Systems ranked California's highways the third-worst of any state, with Alaska second, and Rhode Island first. There are about 3,400 special districts in California. [165] In total for 2011, there were 277,304 immigrants. "Here are which states have the longest life expectancies — and which have the shortest". During the American Civil War (1861–1865), California sent gold shipments eastwards to Washington in support of the Union. [204][205][206], A 2007 study concluded that California's public school system was "broken" in that it suffered from over-regulation.[207]. EXEMPTION FROM WITHHOLDING: If you wish to claim exempt, complete the federal Form W-4 and the state DE 4. Locate Reset. For state withholding, use the worksheets on this form. (1997-1998) While Proposition 30 also enacted a minimum state sales tax of 7.5%, this sales tax increase was not extended by Proposition 55 and reverted to a previous minimum state sales tax rate of 7.25% in 2017. Tensions between police and African Americans, combined with unemployment and poverty in inner cities, led to violent riots, such as the 1965 Watts riots and 1992 Rodney King riots. Los Angeles County is the country's most populous, while San Bernardino County is the largest county by area in the country. (2009-2010) You may wish to share your concerns with your representatives in the California Legislature. Republican strength is still greatest in eastern parts of the state. 50 His letters were read, reread, passed around, and printed in newspapers throughout the country, and started the first wagon trains rolling to California. [251] Currently, several solar power plants such as the Solar Energy Generating Systems facility are located in the Mojave Desert. [78] There were also massacres in which hundreds of indigenous people were killed. Shortened forms of the state's name include CA, Cal, Cali, Calif, Califas, and US-CA. [42] Privateer and explorer Francis Drake explored and claimed an undefined portion of the California coast in 1579, landing north of the future city of San Francisco. [250], As a result of the state's strong environmental movement, California has some of the most aggressive renewable energy goals in the United States, with a target for California to obtain a third of its electricity from renewables by 2020. Bill Number [233] Per capita income varies widely by geographic region and profession. Meanwhile, attracted to the mild Mediterranean climate, cheap land, and the state's wide variety of geography, filmmakers established the studio system in Hollywood in the 1920s. hits Common birds include the owl, roadrunner, cactus wren, and various species of hawk. Fremont cottonwood and valley oak thrive in the Central Valley. [238], Had California been an independent country in 2018 its gross domestic product (Nominal) would have been ranked fifth in the world. Both [180], English serves as California's de jure and de facto official language. The state's widespread redistribution of water also invites the frequent scorn of environmentalists. ... With DMV offices serving a limited number of customers, providing services online is crucial. [166] With the decline of immigration from Latin America, Asian Americans now constitute the fastest growing racial/ethnic group in California; this growth is primarily driven by immigration from China, India and the Philippines, respectively. The Eel River and Salinas River each drain portions of the California coast, north and south of San Francisco Bay, respectively. Intercity bus travel is provided by Greyhound, Megabus, and Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach. The breakdown of other religions is 1% Muslim, 2% Hindu and 2% Buddhist. The great thirst: Californians and water. The Los Angeles Area, the Bay Area, and the San Diego metropolitan area are among several major metropolitan areas along the California coast. [228] In 2008, California's 81,500 farms and ranches generated $36.2 billion products revenue. [244] In January 2011, California's total debt was at least $265 billion. March 11, 2021. You may claim exempt from withholding California income tax if you meet both of the following conditions for exemption: 1. The Arizona Legislature is the state legislature of Arizona.It is a bicameral legislature that consists of a lower house, the Arizona House of Representatives, and an upper house, the Arizona State Senate.There are 60 Representatives and 30 Senators. It is also the most populated subnational entity in North America and the 34th most populous in the world. Stephen D. Cummings and Patrick B. Reddy. [227] [7] The horizontal distance from the bottom of Death Valley to the top of Mount Whitney is less than 90 miles (140 km). The two rivers join in the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta, flowing into the Pacific Ocean through San Francisco Bay. On September 9, 1850, as part of the Compromise of 1850, California became a free state and September 9 a state holiday. Several scholars and Native American activists, including Benjamin Madley and Ed Castillo, have described the actions of the California government as a genocide. California's native grasses are perennial plants. The Spaniards gave the name Las Californias to the peninsula of Baja California and to Alta California, the region that became the present-day state of California. [194][failed verification]. Between 1970 and 2011, non-Hispanic whites declined from 80% of the state's population to 40%, while Hispanics grew from 32% in 2000 to 38% in 2011. [309] Los Angeles County had the largest number of registered Democrats (3,043,535) and Republicans (995,112) of any county in the state. [171] More than half of illegal immigrants originate from Mexico. He was a commissioner on the Governor’s LINE 2 Commission, and the proceeding Leadership in Nuclear Energy Commission. (2005-2006) Among the first tasks of the Convention was a decision on a location for the new state capital. Welcome to the California State Legislature web site, the gateway to California's Legislative web sites. Art.XIII. California's economy is very diverse: 58% of it is based on finance, government, real estate services, technology, and professional, scientific, and technical business services. Limit to: In the western part of the state is Clear Lake, the largest freshwater lake by area entirely in California. Water from the Delta provides drinking water for nearly 23 million people, almost two-thirds of the state's population as well as water for farmers on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley. Use the links below to visit similar websites for the U.S. states and territories. He was a commissioner on the Governor’s LINE 2 Commission, and the proceeding Leadership in Nuclear Energy Commission. Under California law, the terms "city" and "town" are explicitly interchangeable; the name of an incorporated municipality in the state can either be "City of (Name)" or "Town of (Name)". Capitol Office. The California Public Records Act (Statutes of 1968, Chapter 1473; currently codified as Chapter 3.5 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the California Government Code) was a law passed by the California State Legislature and signed by then-governor Ronald Reagan in 1968 requiring inspection or disclosure of governmental records to the public upon request, unless exempted by law. To search for a bill, resolution, or constitutional amendment; select the session, New California is a new state in development exercising its constitutional Right to form from the State of California as codified under Article IV Section 3 of the United States Constitution and in the United States Declaration of Independence. The breakdown of other religions in 2008 was 0.5% Muslim, 1% Hindu and 2% Buddhist. Beef did not become a commodity until the 1849 California Gold Rush. 1977 – State Legislature overrides Governor Jerry Brown’s veto and reinstates the death penalty, allowing for capital punishment in first degree murders with any of 12 special circumstances. The state legislature meets in the Capitol Complex in the state capital, Phoenix. Atty. Use the links below to visit similar websites for the U.S. states and territories. Notable contributions to popular culture, for example in entertainment and sports, have their origins in California. Military and Civilian Personnel in Installations: 2009", "Table 7L: VETPOP2011 Living Veterans By State, Period of Service, Gender, 2010–2040", The Crash of the B-29 on Travis AFB, CA August 5, 1950, "pdf Report of Registration as of August 30, 2021 Registration by County", "2016 Presidential General Election Results", "California could see new political party with independence goal", "What is 'Calexit' and how can California secede from the US? This is often referred to by the media as the California exodus. Nearly all counties operate bus lines, and many cities operate their own city bus lines as well. Nineteen years later, and seven years after it was greenlighted by President Lincoln, the First Transcontinental Railroad was completed in 1869. Atty. All real property is taxable annually; the ad valorem tax is based on the property's fair market value at the time of purchase or the value of new construction. Public secondary education consists of high schools that teach elective courses in trades, languages, and liberal arts with tracks for gifted, college-bound and industrial arts students. The area became a part of Mexico in 1821, following its successful war for independence, but was ceded to the United States in 1848 after the Mexican–American War. [86] California however easily ranked first in production of military ships during the war (transport, cargo, [merchant ships] such as Liberty ships, Victory ships, and warships) at drydock facilities in San Diego, Los Angeles, and the San Francisco Bay Area. The table below lists average temperatures for January and August in a selection of places throughout the state; some highly populated and some not. Most small cities have a council–manager form of government, where the elected city council appoints a city manager to supervise the operations of the city. The economy of California, with a gross state product of $3.2 trillion as of 2019, is the largest sub-national economy in the world. In 1940, the Census Bureau reported California's population as 6.0% Hispanic, 2.4% Asian, and 89.5% non-Hispanic white.[85]. [126] After European contact, these were generally replaced by invasive species of European annual grasses; and, in modern times, California's hills turn a characteristic golden-brown in summer. [297], In 2000, California, had 2,569,340 veterans of United States military service: 504,010 served in World War II, 301,034 in the Korean War, 754,682 during the Vietnam War, and 278,003 during 1990–2000 (including the Persian Gulf War). The Mojave River is the primary watercourse in the Mojave Desert, and the Santa Ana River drains much of the Transverse Ranges as it bisects Southern California. Since 2004, the public has been able to search an online database for information on registered sex offenders at California’s Megan’s Law, a department of the state DOJ. The lowest temperature in California was −45 °F (−43 °C) on January 20, 1937, in Boca.[123]. Church-related schools may be required to file factual statements to qualify for the exemption. CDTFA public counters are now open for scheduling of in-person, video, or phone appointments. California also has several important seaports. Divided in two by the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, the northern portion, the Sacramento Valley serves as the watershed of the Sacramento River, while the southern portion, the San Joaquin Valley is the watershed for the San Joaquin River. The Tulare Lake was the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River. A Pew Research Center survey revealed that California is somewhat less religious than the rest of the states: 62 percent of Californians say they are "absolutely certain" of their belief in God, while in the nation 71 percent say so. In later decades, the native population was placed in reservations and rancherias, which were often small and isolated and without enough natural resources or funding from the government to sustain the populations living on them. [100], During the 20th century, two great disasters happened in California. [154] General-law municipalities owe their existence to state law and are consequently governed by it; charter municipalities are governed by their own city or town charters. [192] All of California's indigenous languages are endangered, although there are now efforts toward language revitalization. Subsequent locations included Vallejo (1852–1853), and nearby Benicia (1853–1854); these locations eventually proved to be inadequate as well. The 1932 and 1984 summer games were held in Los Angeles. [16] The San Francisco Bay Area Combined Statistical Area had the nation's highest gross domestic product per capita ($106,757) among large primary statistical areas in 2018,[17] and is home to five of the world's ten largest companies by market capitalization[18] and four of the world's ten richest people.[19]. California is the only U.S. state to have hosted both the Summer and Winter Olympics. 100 To the east of the Sierra Nevada are Owens Valley and Mono Lake, an essential migratory bird habitat. Gov. The Port of Oakland, fourth largest in the nation, also handles trade entering from the Pacific Rim to the rest of the country. [136][137] Among threatened animals are the coastal California gnatcatcher, Paiute cutthroat trout, southern sea otter, and northern spotted owl. [164] As a result, it is projected that Hispanic citizens will constitute 49% of the population by 2060, instead of the previously projected 2050, due primarily to domestic births. Catholics founded 21 missions along the California coast, as well as the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco. (2001-2002) The United States Census Bureau estimates that the population of California was 39,368,078 on July 1, 2020, a 5.67% increase since the 2010 United States Census. (a)(5).) Local governments can and do levy additional sales taxes in addition to this minimum rate.[248]. With over 39.5 million residents across a total area of approximately 163,696 square miles (423,970 km 2), it is the most populous and the third-largest U.S. state by area. House of origin, "search by" option and type the keywords and/or author name(s). California voters have rejected affirmative action on multiple occasions, most recently in November 2020. Brown proudly signs balanced state budget, "California's current debt load: $132 billion", "California Proposition 30, Sales and Income Tax Increase (2012)", "In Energy Conservation, Calif. Sees Light", "California—U.S. The upper Sonoran zone boasts mammals such as the antelope, brown-footed woodrat, and ring-tailed cat. To consider ... control of expenditures for construction, operation and maintenance of the State Water Facilities under the Burns-Porter Act. [55] The military action which first brought Alvarado to power had momentarily declared California to be an independent state, and had been aided by Anglo-American residents of California,[56] including Isaac Graham. The name likely derived from the mythical island of California in the fictional story of Queen Calafia, as recorded in a 1510 work The Adventures of Esplandián by Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo. [53] The governor granted many square leagues of land to others with political influence. The Klamath and Trinity Rivers drain a large area in far northwestern California. This information was previously available only by personally visiting police stations and sheriff offices or by calling a 900 toll-free number. While the gray-crowned rosy finch is the only bird native to the high Arctic region, other bird species such as Anna's hummingbird and Clark's nutcracker. [288] California school districts may be organized as elementary districts, high school districts, unified school districts combining elementary and high school grades, or community college districts.[288]. Settled by successive waves of arrivals during at least the last 13,000 years,[40] California was one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse areas in pre-Columbian North America. Still, several smaller military units within the Union army were unofficially associated with the state of California, such as the "California 100 Company", due to a majority of their members being from California. Online videos and Live Webinars are available in lieu of in-person classes.. State of California State of California Department of Motor Vehicles Menu Search to find a office, self-service kiosk, and community partners. [99] Additionally, Mexican, Filipino, and other migrant farm workers rallied in the state around Cesar Chavez for better pay in the 1960s and 1970s. * Street Address * City * Zip. The fauna found throughout several zones are the mule deer, coyote, mountain lion, northern flicker, and several species of hawk and sparrow. Enter your California address and click the locate button to find your State Senate and Assembly representatives. California State University, Los Angeles, was founded as Los Angeles State College in 1947 through an Act of the California legislature. [256][note 5] In addition, several cities such as Oakland, Berkeley and Davis have declared themselves as nuclear-free zones. California gun laws that have been enacted are considered restrictive compared to other US state laws.As a “May Issue” state the issuance of a permit is left entirely up to the discretion of the local sheriff. With over 39.5 million residents across a total area of approximately 163,696 square miles (423,970 km 2), it is the most populous and the third-largest U.S. state by … Assembly The Attorney General's role in legislative matters is limited to making recommendations to the California Legislature regarding needed changes in law and to enforcing the laws the Legislature enacts. Consequently, California also has the largest number of electoral votes in national presidential elections, with 55. California is also home to two major nuclear power plants: Diablo Canyon and San Onofre, the latter having been shut down in 2013. After June 8, 2010, when Proposition 14 was approved, excepting only the United States president and county central committee offices,[278] all candidates in the primary elections are listed on the ballot with their preferred party affiliation, but they are not the official nominee of that party. [95] Yet since 1991, and starting in the late 1980s in Southern California, California has seen a net loss of domestic migrants in most years. [129], The high elevations of the Canadian zone allow the Jeffrey pine, red fir, and lodgepole pine to thrive. This information was previously available only by personally visiting police stations and sheriff offices or by calling a 900 toll-free number. This paved the way to California's ultimate acquisition by the United States.[60][61][62][63][64]. Senators serve four-year terms and Assembly members two. FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2021, file photo, California Gov. In AB 1887, the California Legislature determined that "California must take action to avoid supporting or financing discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people."(Gov. [177], According to estimates from 2011, California has the largest minority population in the United States by numbers, making up 60% of the state population. Nemophila, mint, Phacelia, Viola, and the California poppy (Eschscholzia californica, the state flower) also flourish in this zone, along with the lupine, more species of which occur here than anywhere else in the world. Most of California's special districts are single-purpose districts, and provide one service. Restrictions can be placed on a permit limiting where it can be used. The geographic area of a special district can spread across multiple cities or counties, or could consist of only a portion of one. [48], Despite the on-the-ground explorations of California in the 16th century, Rodríguez's idea of California as an island persisted. From the 1820s, trappers and settlers from the United States and the future Canada arrived in Northern California. Just a few miles inland, summer temperature extremes are significantly higher, with downtown Los Angeles being several degrees warmer than at the coast. According to a 2005 report by the Congressional Research Service, the San Joaquin Valley was characterized as one of the most economically depressed regions in the United States, on par with the region of Appalachia. "California Students Face Competition for College Options". Members of the Assembly are subject to term limits of three terms, and members of the Senate are subject to term limits of two terms. In 2019, there were 1,042,027 millionaire households in the state, more than any other state in the nation. Party registration by county(October 2018): California has an idiosyncratic political culture compared to the rest of the country, and is sometimes regarded as a trendsetter. 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