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Available websites for
features by corresponding
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https:www.visitstockton.org/
things-to-do/on-the-water/ ravel and tourism is a robust economic engine.

Page 9 T Over two-thirds of California is rural, with many rivers,
www.americangraffitifestival.com/ mountain ranges, and exciting urban areas. The State grows
more than 400 commodities and produces 90 percent of the
Page 21 wine and half of the fruits, nuts, and vegetables in the United
http://oakdalerodeo.com/ States. The largest segment of the State’s tourism economy is
the
Page 23 enjoyment of food and beverages, which includes quality
www.fws.gov/refuge/san_luis/
wines.
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www.fresnochaffeezoo.org In many rural areas in the State, tourism is essential to the
economy and job creation. Tourism creates jobs across a broad
Page 31 spectrum of skills and
www.fresnochaffeezoo.org educational levels. Tourism fills a critical role in diversifying and
stabilizing economies.
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www.castleairmuseum.org
In the heart of California lies the San Joaquin Valley. The San
Page 47, 48 bottom Joaquin Valley extends from the Delta in the north to the Teha-
www.modestosymphony.org chapi Mountains in the south. The Valley has many rivers, in-
cluding the San Joaquin River, the Merced River, Stanislaus Riv-
Page 48 left er, and Tuolumne Rivers. The mild and warm climate provides
www.theguitarbrothers.com for a very comfortable year-round visitation.
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www.marcantoine.com The location of the Valley makes possible a one-day road trip
Page 49. top for over one-half of the population in the State. Two major free-
www.homegrowntrio.com ways, State 99 and Interstate 5, pass through the Valley and link
Page 49 bottom Northern and Southern California. The San Joaquin Valley re-
ceives approximately one-half of the Statewide per capita aver-
www.slimman.com
age of tourism spending! More promotion of the Valley’s attrac-
Page 53, top left tions and experiences will significantly increase visitation and
http://www.rabobankarena.com/ enhance the Valley’s
economy.
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http://www.stocktonlive.com/
(T&T Industry Report by Dean Runyan and Associates.)
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www.savemartcenter.com
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www.fresnoconventioncenter.com
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