| Directory: | Arts / Architecture / Building_Types / Lighthouses / North_America / United_States / California |
| Title: | Pigeon Point Light Station |
| Description: | History, tour information and photos. |
| Location: | http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=533 |
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| Directory: | Arts / Crafts / Woodcraft / Woodworking / Safety |
| Title: | General Industry Safety Orders, Article 59. Woodworking Machines and Equipment |
| Description: | Information provided by the Canadian Department of Industrial Relations. |
| Location: | http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/sb7g8a59.html |
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| Directory: | Arts / Organizations / Regional / United_States / California |
| Title: | California Arts Council |
| Description: | News, events calendar, gallery plus information on programs and arts in education. |
| Location: | http://www.cac.ca.gov/ |
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| Directory: | Business / Arts_and_Entertainment / Gaming |
| Title: | California Gambling Control Commission |
| Description: | Regulates all aspects of California gambling, including Indian casinos and public cardrooms. |
| Location: | http://www.cgcc.ca.gov/ |
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| Directory: | Business / Business_Services / Government_Contracting / Agencies / United_States / California |
| Title: | California: Business Service Center |
| Description: | Provides access to UCC financing statements, trademarks, business entity documents and other special filings. |
| Location: | http://www.ss.ca.gov/business/business.htm |
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| Directory: | Business / Business_Services / Government_Contracting / Agencies / United_States / California |
| Title: | California: General Services |
| Description: | Vendor registration, bid opportunities, active contracts listings, and purchasing FAQ and news. |
| Location: | http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/ |
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| Directory: | Business / Business_Services / Government_Contracting / Agencies / United_States / California |
| Title: | California: Small Business Certification |
| Description: | Office of Small Business Certification and Resources provides certification for small, woman-owned and veteran-owned businesses. |
| Location: | http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smbus/default.htm |
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| Directory: | Business / Employment / Job_Search / Entry_Level_and_Internships |
| Title: | DWR Operations & Maintenance Training Center |
| Description: | California Department of Water Resources Operations and Maintenance Training Center. Training for high paying careers in the field of Hydroelectric Power. |
| Location: | http://www.apptrain.water.ca.gov |
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| Directory: | Business / Financial_Services / Insurance / Life_and_Health / Managed_Care |
| Title: | Medi-Cal |
| Description: | [USA, California] Division of the Department of Health Services, promotes equitable access to high-quality care for low income and uninsured Californians. Provides organized health care delivery through managed care systems. |
| Location: | http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/default.aspx |
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| Directory: | Business / Real_Estate / Residential / Grants,_Credits_and_Assistance |
| Title: | CalHFA-Homeownership Programs |
| Description: | Includes several targeted programs to help with the purchase of new or pre-existing homes. State of California, USA. |
| Location: | http://www.calhfa.ca.gov/homeownership/ |
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| Directory: | Business / Small_Business / Start_Up / Business_Formation / United_States / California |
| Title: | California Secretary of State - Business Portal |
| Description: | Providing incorporation forms, name availability search, as well as information and certain online filings. |
| Location: | http://www.ss.ca.gov/business/business.htm |
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| Directory: | Business / Telecommunications / Regulation / Agencies / United_States / State_Agencies |
| Title: | California Public Utilities Commission |
| Description: | A regulatory agency whose responsibilities include oversight of the telecommunications industry in California. |
| Location: | http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/ |
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| Directory: | Business / Textiles_and_Nonwovens / Textiles / Resources / Government_Institutions |
| Title: | BHFTI. California Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation |
| Description: | USA. Government organization enforcing state statutes and regulations governing upholstered furniture, bedding, and thermal insulation industries. Document search. Library of technical bulletins. |
| Location: | http://www.bhfti.ca.gov/ |
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| Directory: | Games / Gambling / Charitable_Gambling |
| Title: | Californian Dep. of Justice - Charitable Gambling |
| Description: | Charitable Gambling for the State of California, Department of Justice |
| Location: | http://ag.ca.gov/gambling/charitable.php |
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| Directory: | Health / Animal / Veterinary_Medicine / Organizations / Licensing_Agencies |
| Title: | California Veterinary Medical Board |
| Description: | Includes contact information, consumer issues, regulations, continuing education, and licensing information. |
| Location: | http://www.vmb.ca.gov/ |
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| Directory: | Health / Conditions_and_Diseases / Immune_Disorders / Immune_Deficiency / AIDS / Regional / North_America / United_States / California |
| Title: | California ADAP Info |
| Description: | AIDS Drug Assistance Programs Information. Free or reduced cost medications for low income individuals with HIV/AIDS. |
| Location: | http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/ooa/Programs/CARE/adap.htm |
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| Directory: | Health / Conditions_and_Diseases / Immune_Disorders / Immune_Deficiency / AIDS / Regional / North_America / United_States / California |
| Title: | California Office of AIDS Home Page |
| Description: | Provides information about HIV, AIDS, services, AIDS statistics, and AIDS related California laws. |
| Location: | http://www.dhs.ca.gov/aids/ |
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| Directory: | Health / Conditions_and_Diseases / Infectious_Diseases / Viral / Influenza |
| Title: | California DHS: Pandemic Flu |
| Description: | Pandemic influenza preparation, planning resources, and educational materials from the Department of Health Care Services. |
| Location: | http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ps/dcdc/izgroup/diseases/pandemic_flu.htm |
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| Directory: | Health / Conditions_and_Diseases / Infectious_Diseases / Viral / West_Nile_Virus |
| Title: | California West Nile Virus Surveillance Information Center |
| Description: | Information on the disease and prevention of the disease in the state. |
| Location: | http://westnile.ca.gov/ |
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| Directory: | Health / Mental_Health / Disorders / Impulse_Control / Pathological_Gambling / Organizations |
| Title: | California Office of Problem Gambling |
| Description: | Offers problem gambling prevention through public awareness, education, research and referrals. |
| Location: | http://www.adp.ca.gov/OPG/ |
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| Directory: | Health / Nursing / Organizations / North_America / United_States / Boards_of_Nursing |
| Title: | California Board of Vocational Nursing |
| Description: | Contact information, board members, schools, complaint information, disciplinary action and refresher courses. |
| Location: | http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/ |
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| Directory: | Health / Nursing / Organizations / North_America / United_States / Boards_of_Nursing |
| Title: | California Board of Registered Nursing |
| Description: | Contact information, officers, calendar, license information, diversionary program, disciplinary actions, Nurse Practice Act and publications. |
| Location: | http://www.rn.ca.gov/ |
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| Directory: | Health / Occupational_Health_and_Safety / Government_Agencies / North_America |
| Title: | US - California - Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation (CHSWC) |
| Description: | Joint labor-management body charged with overseeing the health and safety and workers' compensation systems in California and recommending administrative or legislative modifications to improve their operation. |
| Location: | http://www.dir.ca.gov/CHSWC/ |
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| Directory: | Health / Occupational_Health_and_Safety / Government_Agencies / North_America |
| Title: | US - California - Department of Health Services - Occupational Health Branch (OHB) |
| Description: | Maintaining surveillance, evaluation, and public education about occupational disease and injury among California workers. |
| Location: | http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ohb/ |
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| Directory: | Health / Occupational_Health_and_Safety / Government_Agencies / North_America |
| Title: | US - California - Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) |
| Description: | The Division protects workers and the public from safety hazards by enforcing the state's occupational and public safety laws and it provides information and consultative assistance to employers, workers and the public about workplace and public safety matters. |
| Location: | http://www.dir.ca.gov/DOSH/ |
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| Directory: | Health / Occupational_Health_and_Safety / Government_Agencies / North_America |
| Title: | US - California - Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) |
| Description: | The OSHSB is the standards-setting agency within the Cal/OSHA program. Its objectives are to adopt reasonable and enforceable standards at least as effective as federal standards. |
| Location: | http://www.dir.ca.gov/OSHSB/ |
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| Directory: | Health / Occupational_Health_and_Safety / Publications |
| Title: | A Best Practices Approach to Bloodborne Pathogens Compliance |
| Description: | A manual to assist employers and employees with addressing the requirements of the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. |
| Location: | http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh_publications/BBPBest1.pdf |
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| Directory: | Health / Occupational_Health_and_Safety / Publications |
| Title: | Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling |
| Description: | A manual from Cal/OSHA and NIOSH to help employees recognize high-risk manual material handling tasks and perform them more safely. |
| Location: | http://www.dir.ca.gov/DOSH/dosh_publications/mmh.pdf |
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| Directory: | Health / Public_Health_and_Safety / Emergency_Services / Fire_Fighting / North_America / United_States / California |
| Title: | Sacramento Fire Station Relocation Project |
| Description: | About a strategic relocation plan for Sacramento fire stations. |
| Location: | http://www.smfd.ca.gov/relocation.htm |
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| Directory: | Health / Public_Health_and_Safety / Emergency_Services / Fire_Fighting / North_America / United_States / California |
| Title: | Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District |
| Description: | Provides administrative details, news and events, statistics, community services, fire prevention tips, training, job openings, FAQs, photos, video, a kids' section, and contacts. |
| Location: | http://www.smfd.ca.gov/ |
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| Directory: | Health / Public_Health_and_Safety / Emergency_Services / Fire_Fighting / North_America / United_States / California |
| Title: | Office of the State Fire Marshal |
| Description: | Hazardous materials, fire prevention and training |
| Location: | http://osfm.fire.ca.gov/ |
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| Directory: | Health / Public_Health_and_Safety / Emergency_Services / Fire_Fighting / North_America / United_States / California |
| Title: | San Bruno Fire Department |
| Description: | Department information, educational and public safety programs for primary schools and a "Drinking and Driving" awareness program for high school students. |
| Location: | http://sanbruno.ca.gov/fire_main.html |
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| Directory: | Health / Public_Health_and_Safety / Rural_Health / Organizations |
| Title: | Rural Health Policy Council |
| Description: | Information and assistance for rural healthcare providers and residents. (California) |
| Location: | http://www.ruralhealth.ca.gov/ |
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| Directory: | Health / Reproductive_Health / Sexually_Transmitted_Diseases / Human_Papilloma_Virus |
| Title: | California Dept. of Public Health - Human Papillomavirus |
| Description: | Find information about HPV and California's HPV vaccine informing efforts. |
| Location: | http://dhs.ca.gov/ps/dcdc/izgroup/diseasesbrowse/hpv.htm |
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| Directory: | Health / Specific_Substances / Tobacco / Effects / By_Source_of_Exposure / Secondhand_Smoke |
| Title: | Environmental Tobacco Smoke |
| Description: | California 2005 report on secondhand smoke. Extremely detailed and documented. |
| Location: | http://www.arb.ca.gov/toxics/ets/finalreport/finalreport.htm |
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| Directory: | Home / Consumer_Information / Advocacy_and_Protection / Governmental_Help / United_States / States |
| Title: | California |
| Description: | State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. Consumer information and links to state consumer sites, federal consumer sites, and consumer organizations. |
| Location: | http://www.dca.ca.gov/ |
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| Directory: | Home / Consumer_Information / Automobiles |
| Title: | DriveClean.CA.Gov |
| Description: | A guide for zero and near-zero emission vehicles from the California Air Resources Board. Includes articles, general facts and figures, and FAQs. |
| Location: | http://www.driveclean.ca.gov |
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| Directory: | Home / Consumer_Information / Automobiles / Fuels / Price_Comparisons |
| Title: | California Energy Commission: Transportation Fuels |
| Description: | Average statewide retail gasoline and diesel fuel prices, and trends. |
| Location: | http://energyalmanac.ca.gov/gasoline/ |
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| Directory: | Home / Consumer_Information / Automobiles / Purchasing / Used |
| Title: | Consumer's Guide to Purchasing a Used Vehicle |
| Description: | Includes buying tips and a technician's checklist. From the California Department of Consumer Affairs. |
| Location: | http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/StdPage.asp?Body=/GenInfo/Publications/Used_Car_Guide-Jan_1996.htm |
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| Directory: | Home / Family / Adoption |
| Title: | California Children and Family Services: Adoptions |
| Description: | Articles and FAQs about adopting a child, becoming a foster parent, adopting a foster child, adoptees and birth parents, and services for adopted children. |
| Location: | http://www.childsworld.ca.gov/PG1301.htm |
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| Directory: | Home / Gardening / Landscaping / Xeriscaping |
| Title: | Waste Efficient Landscaping |
| Description: | Guide to preparing outdoor areas with drought tolerant plants to reduce water consumption. Also links to other xeriscaping resources. |
| Location: | http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Organics/Xeriscaping/ |
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| Directory: | Home / Home_Improvement / Energy_Efficiency |
| Title: | Energy Quest |
| Description: | California Energy Commission's energy and environmental education site for students, parents and teachers. Materials for students from kindergarten through high school. Games, puzzles, science projects on energy and other challenging information. |
| Location: | http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/ |
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| Directory: | Home / Personal_Finance / Tax_Preparation / Tax_Forms / United_States / States / California |
| Title: | Franchise Tax Board |
| Description: | Provides state personal and business income tax forms and information. |
| Location: | http://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/index.html |
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| Directory: | Home / Personal_Finance / Tax_Preparation / Tax_Forms / United_States / States / California |
| Title: | Board of Equalization |
| Description: | Sales and use tax forms and publications. |
| Location: | http://www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/staxformsn.htm |
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| Directory: | Home / Personal_Finance / Tax_Preparation / Tax_Forms / United_States / States / California |
| Title: | Employment Development Department |
| Description: | Employment tax forms, publications, posters, and notices. |
| Location: | http://www.edd.ca.gov/Payroll_Taxes/Forms_and_Publications.htm |
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| Directory: | Home / Personal_Finance / Tax_Preparation / Tax_Forms / United_States / States / California |
| Title: | State Controller's Office |
| Description: | Estate and generation-skipping tax forms and publications for events before 2005. |
| Location: | http://www.sco.ca.gov/ardtax_taxinfo_estate.html |
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| Directory: | Recreation / Birding / North_America / United_States / California |
| Title: | Watchable Wildlife |
| Description: | Department of Fish and Game site with viewing tips for magpies, raptors, cranes, herons and egrets, and nutcrackers. |
| Location: | http://www.dfg.ca.gov/watchable/ |
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| Directory: | Recreation / Boating / Paddling / Gauges |
| Title: | California Department of Water Resources |
| Description: | Data Exchange Center provides current river conditions, stages, flows, river and tide forecasts, snowpack status, precipitation and snow information, satellite images, water supply and weather forecasts. |
| Location: | http://cdec.water.ca.gov/ |
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| Directory: | Recreation / Boating / Safety / Boating_Laws_and_Regulations |
| Title: | California Harbors and Navigation Code |
| Description: | Boating regulations on-line. |
| Location: | http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/calawquery?codesection=hnc&codebody= |
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| Directory: | Recreation / Boating / Safety / Boating_Laws_and_Regulations |
| Title: | California Department of Boating and Waterways |
| Description: | Programs: construction and improvement of boating facilities, beach erosion control, aquatic weed control, boating safety education, Clean Vessel Act grants, and training local boating law enforcement officers. |
| Location: | http://www.dbw.ca.gov/ |
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