to commemorate a federal holiday, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day . However, to the communities of southern California, it was a day that would change their lives forever. The Northridge earthquake, although given the name of Northridge, was centered in the San Fernando Valley. The earthquake, which happened at 4:31 a.m, had a magnitude of 6.7 and it was felt in places such as Baja California and Las Vegas. This earthquake made tremendous damage and was one of the costliest natural disasters of…
The Mexican American environment has always been rich in Culture, but poor in money. Cameron county ranks top one hundred of the lowest income in the United States. I’m Yvette Colunga coming from a small town called Weslaco in Texas. I was born in Boise, Idaho then moved down to Weslaco when my grandma got sick.The environment I grew up in was always very hectic. There was always something being built and torn down. Business here hardly stayed open because of the lack of sales. My parents have…
Settlers faced many dangers and hardships along the Oregon trail such as attacks, accidents, supply shortages, terrain, disease and weather. The Oregon Trail was a 2,170 mile route from Missouri to Oregon Territory. It enabled migration for the early pioneers to move West. The trail was laid down from 1811-1840 by fur trappers. It could only be traveled by horseback, wagons, or by foot. Over 500,00 people used the trail until the transcontinental railroad was established. One reason travelers…
Northern California is a vacationing couple's dream, so long as nobody objects to scenic views, off-the-grid hideaways, and of course world-class wine. In this article, we will discuss several activities and destinations that can be fit into a weekend itinerary, including the wine-making valleys of Napa and Sonoma, the rugged, coastal beauty of Bodega Bay, and the historic and peaceful surroundings of Fort Bragg. The Wine Country For any couple looking to make a trip to Northern California for…
Who are the Chaldeans? History The Chaldean people of today are descendants of the ancient Assyrian and Babylonian civilizations and the Aramean legacy of Mesopotamia. Historically, Chaldeans are Iraq’s indigenous people, and mainly resided in Northern Iraq as mountain dwellers and farmers in villages dating back to before Christ (BC). They have a 5,500-year history dating back to Mesopotamia the cradle of civilization which is present day Iraq. According to the Old Testament (Gen. 11:31),…
Foxes What are a group of foxes called? What are some fox habitats? Foxes are enthralling creatures, Loved by many, and have a lot of fascinating facts about them. They are most commonly found throughout the Northern Hemisphere (United States), and are a part of the dog family. Foxes are generally friendly towards humans, and therefore, are not always a threat. Foxes are often shy, and can even be found in other religions and culture, such as Japanese culture, in which foxes are spirits…
Picture a family from Germany flying in to LAX, and they would want to see the Golden Gate Bridge in Northern California. Now consider the fact that it is possible doing that approximately in just two hours and thirty minutes. California has a great opportunity to develop this highly eco-friendly transportation system to connect the two halves of the state, Northern California and Southern California. Many are opposed to the development strictly because of the cost of this project; however,…
In the past thirty to forty years, America has been struggling with resource management, specifically with oil However, more recently, California has been suffering from a different kind of resource scarcity- water. Here in California, many people heatedly debate on the price of gasoline, but few people are aware of the increase in water prices statewide, especially for farmers, who use eighty percent of the state’s allocated water. For farmers, the price of water has increased by as much as…
The two cities I chose to report on are Downey and South Gate. The reasons I chose these cities are I graduated from Downey High School and I grew up in the city of South Gate. From personal experience, I know that they are similar in many ways but also differ in terms of their economy just by observing the cities. This report will discuss the economic development goals of the two cities with emphasis on how they compare and contrast to one another and will determine the desirability of…
The Mexicans initially occupied a great part of California. However their peaceful life had changed when Americans came to the land. Seeing the tremendous economical benefit of this area: giving the supply for the Market Revolution, convenient harbor and port, Americans first set the “Bear Flag Republic” to obtain California from the Mexicans. Then, Mexican’ government passed laws to stop American immigrants waves. The tension between…