Guides to Silicon Valley
About Civic Networking
City Guides
By Deborah Kong, Mercury News. Zeise's site is a one-woman
operation that's truly a grass-roots effort. Zeise, who believes
a community guide can't be done properly unless its creator lives
in the town it covers, attends Chamber of Commerce meetings and
watches city council meetings on television.
The Community
Network Movement
Realizing that communication and information are increasingly
dependent on networked digital information, community activists
all over the world often in collaboration with government
agencies, non-profits, or businesses are developing community
computer network systems.
Central Silicon
Valley
Alviso
This is the only site on the World Wide Web dedicated to the
community of Alviso. This site contains resources that will familiarize
you with this area of San Jose, California, USA.
Campbell
City site has many features of a good community website.
Cupertino
Mayor Sandra James says the entire community works together to
provide the kind of community everyone desires. "Partnerships
are what we [in Cupertino] are all about."
East
Palo Alto
For most of its history, East Palo Alto was part of unincorporated
San Mateo County. As such, it did not have an official boundary
until it incorporated in 1983.
Los
Gatos, California, USA
Helpful information for travelers and visitors is available,
including maps of the area, pictures of the town, and lists of
businesses with contact information. Interesting facts have been
collected to provide you with "inside information."
You can even check the weather!
Mountain
View
A truly lovely community site, organized by the various sections
of the city, unofficially maintained by "Nick."
Palo Alto Online
Things to do and places to go in lovely Palo Alto.
San José
City government's website.
San Jose Chamber of
Commerce
The Chamber is the largest business organization serving the
Silicon Valley.
San Jose.com
San Jose retains the small town heart of its orchard days when,
it has been said, the only chips contemplated were left behind
by wandering cattle. Metro's website.
San Jose
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Complete information on attractions, visitor travel and upcoming
events in San Jose, California.
San Jose Downtown
Association
The heart of Silicon Valley is experiencing a renaissance of
culture and commerce. The 11th largest city in the United States
has a world-class downtown. Come see for yourself.
Saratoga
A compendium of resources, - including wineries - news, events
and weather presented by Dave Delgado.
Santa Clara
Whether you are new to Santa Clara, or a long time resident or
business, our Web site is designed to help you learn about services
provided by the City, and where you can obtain additional details.
Sunnyvale
Known as the "Heart of Silicon Valley," Sunnyvale combines
the advantages of an attractive suburban setting, a diverse population,
metropolitan cultural opportunities, and a dynamic high-technology
industrial foundation.
The Penninsula
(San Mateo County)
Coastside Live
Half Moon Bay Coastside's directory including El Granada, Moss
Beach, Montara, San Gregorio, La Honda & Pescadero.
Los Altos
Tree lined streets and a small village atmosphere characterize
Los Altos which is located in the heart of world famous Silicon
Valley. Just 40 miles south of San Francisco, Los Altos is a
residential community served by seven small retail areas. The
seven square mile city is developed with small businesses, schools,
libraries and churches.
Los Altos Hills
The Town of Los Altos Hills is located in the Northern portion
of California's Santa Clara County, situated between San Francisco
and San Jose, just Southwest of Stanford University (Palo Alto,
California).
Millbrae
The City of Millbrae is located on the Peninsula, 15 miles south
of San Francisco. Chamber
Site.
Montara
Surfers' paradise located just north of Half Moon Bay on the
coast just south of San Francisco.
Portola Valley
Home to 4400 people living in 1500 households, Portola Valley,
California sits in a green and golden valley, astride one of
the most dangerous earthquake faults in the world.
San Mateo
City services and events. Official city site.
San Mateo County
Our purpose in County government is to protect and enhance the
health, safety, welfare and natural resources of the community.
San Mateo County
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Gorgeous natural scenery, attractions, showplace homes and colorful
fields and gardens offer a feast for the eyes. All this, plus
fine dining, entertainment, shopping and accommodations to fit
every budget, make San Mateo County the place for a memorable
California meeting or vacation.
South Skyline Association
The purpose of the South Skyline Association is to foster a sense
of community spirit, to keep residents and property owners informed
of public agency actions or other items of concern in the South
Skyline sphere of influence.
South End
Gilroy Visitors
Site
Gilroy, California is famous as the Garlic Capital of the World,
hosting the annual Gilroy
Garlic Festival. Gilroy gives visitors a friendly, small
town character with affordable places to stay, great restaurants,
wineries, breweries, world-class shopping at Gilroy Premium Outlets
factory stores, attractions and recreational opportunities for
the whole family.
Hollister
Somethings almost always shaking in Hollister, but this lively
community site makes you want to move in anyways. San Benito
County.
Morgan Hill
With a population of 33,000, Morgan Hill is located just south
of Silicon Valley. Combining great country living with well-known
manufacturing and research firms, Morgan Hill prides itself as
the "Small town that's big on business". Here is the
Chamber Site.
San Martin
San Martin still has the small town atmosphere of rural California,
if you like horses, farm fresh products, or just plain country
living, explore this "Jewel of the Santa Clara Valley."
South
Alameda County
Fremont Online
Community resources for Fremont residents.
Livermore / Pleasanton
& Tri-Valley
eLivermore.com / ePleasanton.org is a community service of Holy
Cross Lutheran Church providing information and links to the
Livermore and Tri-Valley areas.
Newark
Newark is located in Silicon Valley on the east side of San Francisco
Bay. Part of one of the most dynamic urban areas in the world,
Newark has maintained a strong and proud spirit rooted in community
values.
Sunol.net
Disclamer: This web site is non-commercial and the sole property
of Derek Johnson. Nobody pays me to put anything in it. I'll
add what I want, whenever I feel like it (or get around to it,
whichever comes last). I disclaim any knowlege of what I am talking
about.
Monterey
Bay Area
Monterey - gomonterey.com
My lost twin! Very similar to gomilpitas.com in that it has both
loads of information for both tourists and residents.
Pelican Network
Network of community groups and people who care about natural
and cultural history. Covers from Davenport to Morro Bay.
Santa Cruz City
Located on the sunny side of the beautiful Monterey Bay, 74 miles
south of San Francisco. On this site, you will find information
about City government, City departments, services, and programs.
Santa Cruz County
Many members of the Santa Cruz area have their own websites as
part of "cruzio.com."
Santa Cruz County
Official county website. Explore our majestic redwood forests
and vibrant cityscapes. Taste our fresh cuisine and fine wines.
Experience our rich history, acclaimed arts, and year-round events
for everyone. In Santa Cruz County, our beaches are just the
beginning!
Santa Cruz
Wine Country
Features wineries, though it does have some listing for other
activities of tourist interest.
California Community Websites
Berkeley Parents
Network
This web site contains thousands of pages of recommendations
and advice from the Berkeley Parents Network, a parent-to-parent
advice newsletter for the community of parents in the Berkeley,
California area. Not limited to just Berkeley.
Davis Community Network
Community resources for this college town in the Sacramento Valley.
East County Live
Serves Antioch, Pittsburg, Oakley, Brentwood, Byron and Discovery
Bay.
Los Banos
The OurLosBanos.com website is a unique creation produced by a local Los Banos CA. couple that is intended to give you, our website visitors, detailed information about Los Banos and a chance to participate in community discussion about the City of Los Banos CA.
NapaValley
Visit wine country. Covers Calistoga, St.Helena, Oakville/Rutherford,
Yountville, Napa and Outlying Areas.
Petaluma Visitors
Locate things to do, and particpate in their many discussion
boards. Vote on hot topics!
Point Richmond
Online
Neighborhood site to bring a community together.
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