Here Are Famous People Within the Mortgage Industry
By Jim Pendleton Mr MortgageTM
California State Information
California or as it is commonly called the “Golden State” became the 31st state on Sept 9th
1850. California is affectionately referred to as the Golden state as gold was discovered there in the mid
19th century and also the fields of wild golden poppies bloom though out the state during Spring giving
a golden glow to the land.
Origin of state’s name: The word California comes from the Spanish word “califia” which is
a “mythical romantic paradise”.
Capital City: The capital city is Sacramento and the sate is bordered by Arizona, Nevada,
Oregon and the Pacific Ocean. The state has 840 mile of coastline and many of its beautiful beaches are famous such
as Venice beach.
Population: The state has a population in excess of 33 million people and growing.
Driving
Driver’s license information, applications, testing requirements, driver’s manuals and testing
locations can all be found on the California Department Motor Vehicle’s website
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/
Economy: Agriculture includes fruits and nuts especially almonds, grape growing and
wine making and nursery stock. California is known as one of the three dairy states, the other two are New York and
Wisconsin.
Industry includes computer and computer software manufacture primarily based in California’s
Silicon Valley, tourism and of course film production.
State Motto: the state motto is “Eureka” or “I have found it”.
State Flower: the state flower is the California poppy or Eschscholtzia calilfornica which
is characterized by its beautiful deep golden color and grows wild throughout the state.
State Song: The state Song is “I love you, California” that sings the praises of this
great state.
State Bird: the state bird is the California quail or Lophortyx californica and this game
bird is characterized by its hardy nature.
State Tree: The state tree is the Redwood or toxodiaceae Sequoia which grow to heights of
over 300feet.
California - Interesting Facts
- In the mid 19th century California has the richest and deepest gold mine, Kennedy Mine, located
in Jackson.
- Hillside Cemetery, Culver is where may famous people have been buried including Jack Benny and Al
Jolson
- Inyo National Forest is home to the bristle cone pine, the oldest living species. Some of the trees are
thought to be over 4,600 years old.
- Fresno has named itself as the Raisin Capital of the World.
- California experiences numerous seismic tremors each year.
- The first person to personally receive a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood was actress Joanne Woodward
in 1960. She is married to acclaimed actor Paul Newman.
- Death Valley is several hundred feet below sea level and is considered to be one of the hottest places in
the western hemisphere. It is also the lowest point in the continental US.
- Mount Whitney is the highest point in the continental US at over 14,000 feet.
California – Famous People
Many famous people were born and raised in California and many famous people call California
their home today. This includes actors, athletes, authors, politicians and entertainers. Arguably the most famous
is former US President Richard M Nixon who hails from California. Tennis twins Venus and Serena William are from
Lynwood, California and California has the reputation as being home to some of the worlds’ most famous people
including Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Jackson and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
California California or as it is commonly called the “Golden State” became the 31st state on Sept 9th 1850.
California is affectionately referred to as the Golden state as gold was discovered there in the mid 19th century
and also the fields of wild golden poppies bloom though out the state during Spring giving a golden glow to the
land. Origin of state’s name: The word California comes from the Spanish word “califia” which is a “mythical
romantic paradise”. Capital City: The capital city is Sacramento and the sate is bordered by Arizona, Nevada,
Oregon and the Pacific Ocean. The state has 840 mile of coastline and many of its beautiful beaches are famous such
as Venice beach. Population: The state has a population in excess of 33 million people and growing. Driving
Driver’s license information, applications, testing requirements, driver’s manuals and testing locations can all be
found on the California Department Motor Vehicle’s website http://www.dmv.ca.gov/ Economy: Agriculture includes
fruits and nuts especially almonds, grape growing and wine making and nursery stock. California is known as one of
the three dairy states, the other two are New York and Wisconsin. Industry includes computer and computer software
manufacture primarily based in California’s Silicon Valley, tourism and of course film production. State Motto: the
state motto is “Eureka” or “I have found it”. State Flower: the state flower is the California poppy or
Eschscholtzia calilfornica which is characterized by its beautiful deep golden color and grows wild throughout the
state. State Song: The state Song is “I love you, California” that sings the praises of this great state. State
Bird: the state bird is the California quail or Lophortyx californica and this game bird is characterized by its
hardy nature. State Tree: The state tree is the Redwood or toxodiaceae Sequoia which grow to heights of over
300feet. California - Interesting Facts In the mid 19th century California has the richest and deepest gold mine,
Kennedy Mine, located in Jackson.
Hillside Cemetery, Culver is where may famous people have been buried including Jack Benny and Al Jolson
Inyo National Forest is home to the bristle cone pine, the oldest living species. Some of the trees are thought to
be over 4,600 years old.
Fresno has named itself as the Raisin Capital of the World.
California experiences numerous seismic tremors each year.
The first person to personally receive a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood was actress Joanne Woodward in 1960.
She is married to acclaimed actor Paul Newman.
Death Valley is several hundred feet below sea level and is considered to be one of the hottest places in the
western hemisphere. It is also the lowest point in the continental US.
Mount Whitney is the highest point in the continental US at over 14,000 feet. California – Famous People Many
famous people were born and raised in California and many famous people call California their home today. This
includes actors, athletes, authors, politicians and entertainers. Arguably the most famous is former US President
Richard M Nixon who hails from California. Tennis twins Venus and Serena William are from Lynwood, California and
California has the reputation as being home to some of the worlds’ most famous people including Elizabeth Taylor,
Michael Jackson and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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