Internet Resources - California

Databases

• America's News (NewsBank)
  Search current and archived coverage of issues, events, people, government, sports and more with the largest collection of full-text U.S. newspapers. Includes staff-written articles, obituaries, editorials, announcements, real estate and other sections.
  Browse related subjects: Archives, California, Indexes, Magazine Articles, News, Newspaper Articles
• Santa Cruz Sentinel Archives (NewsBank)
  Archive covers August 14, 1999 to current. Find full-text articles on local news, issues, events, people and much more from current and archived issues of Santa Cruz Sentinel. Updated daily, it includes obituaries, editorials, announcements, sports, real estate and other sections.
  Browse related subjects: Archives, California, Indexes, Local History, News, Newspaper Articles, Santa Cruz City, Santa Cruz County

Recommended Websites

• (California) Unclaimed Property Bulletin Board System
  From the California State Controller's Office. Online, searchable database. Gives type of account, amount, name of reporting institution, name and address of owner of account for unclaimed property in California.
  Browse related subjects: California, Law
• Access Northern California
  Access Northern California (ANC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating greater access to travel and recreational opportunities in Northern California for people with physical disabilities. ANC provides both informational and educational services to consumers and businesses.
  Browse related subjects: California, Recreation, Travel
• Artcyclopedia
  The vast majority of the fine artists in our database specialize in painting and sculpture. We do include other artistic media where possible.
  Browse related subjects: Art, California, Encyclopedias
• California Coastal Records Project
  Includes over 12,700 photographs of the California coast, from the Oregon to the Mexican borders. Combines map imagery with photographs for easy location identification. Also includes ability to compare current photographs of the coast with photographs taken in 1972.
  Browse related subjects: California, Geography
• California Courts: Self-Help Center
  Maintained by the California Courts, offers detailed but understandable legal information and assistance. Topics covered include: Free and Low-Cost Legal Help, Small Claims, Divorce, Custody, Adoption, Emancipation, Special Education, Protection from Abuse, Traffic Tickets and much more.
  Browse related subjects: California, Do-It-Yourself, Law
• California Digital Newspaper Collection
  Over 200,000 pages of California newspapers spanning the years 1849-1911: the Alta California, 1849-1891; the San Francisco Call, 1893-1910; the Amador Ledger, 1900-1911; the Imperial Valley Press, 1901-1911; the Sacramento Record-Union, 1859-1890; and the Los Angeles Herald, 1905-1907. Additional years and newspapers are forthcoming.
  Browse related subjects: California, Newspaper Articles
• California State Parks
  Searchable by city, county, region, name. Gives address, phone number, directions, hours, activities, description.
  Browse related subjects: California, Recreation
• California Superior Court EZLegalFile
  Helps people fill out the forms for a variety of legal issues. Topics include: Family Law, Small Claims, Evictions, Domestic Violence and Guardianship.
  Browse related subjects: California, Do-It-Yourself, Law
• Constitution of the State of California
  Full Text. Searchable by table of contents and keyword.
  Browse related subjects: California, Government, Law
• Ed-Data
  The Education Data Partnership is a collaboration of the Alameda County Office of Education, the California Department of Education, EdSource, and the Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team. Ed-Data provides Base API reports at the school, district, and statewide level. You can also "Compare Schools" and "Compare Districts" to see how your school or district stacks up against others in the state. The School Characteristics Index (SCI), a number used to identify a school's demographics and challenges, is now available in each school's Base and Growth API reports.
  Browse related subjects: California, Education, Schools, Statistics, Tests
• LawHelpCalifornia
  Provides low-income Californians with easy online access to basic legal resources and attorney information. LawHelpCalifornia DOES NOT provide direct legal services. Topics covered include: Legal Aid, Landlord/Tenant, Foreclosure, Abuse/Violence, Restraining Orders, and more.
  Browse related subjects: California, Do-It-Yourself, Law
• Member Records Online
  From the State Bar of California. Searchable by name. Gives address, phone number, fax, e-mail, education, disciplinary action.
  Browse related subjects: California, Directories, Law, People
• PG&E Gas Transmission Pipelines
  Pacific Gas and Electric Company has released an interactive map that can help you to learn more about pipelines in your neighborhood. The site also provides information about gas pipeline safety.
  Browse related subjects: California, Companies, Infrastructure
• Your Public Law Library
  Organizes California legal resources designed for persons who choose to represent themselves in court without the help of an attorney. Also provides direct access to the AskNow law librarian service which lets people in California ask legal questions and get answers in real time via the internet from law librarians around the state.
  Browse related subjects: California, Do-It-Yourself, Law

Local Links

• Water Smart Gardening in Santa Cruz County
  This free online gardening tool was created by the Water Conservation Coalition of Santa Cruz County especially for our diverse local climate. It allows you to view beautiful local gardens for design ideas, use interactive tools to design your garden, evaluate hundreds of plant species and make a plant list, learn how to reduce landscape water use, and prevent and solve pest problems with less-toxic methods.
  Browse related subjects: California, Do-It-Yourself, Environment, Gardening, Horticulture, Pests, Plants, Santa Cruz County, Seeds