California is a U.S. state spanning the southern half of the west coast. With a population of 37 million and an area of 158,402 square miles (410,000 km2), California is the largest U.S. state in population and the third largest in area.
The region was inhabited by Native Americans of Asian origin before European explorers started to make sporadic visitations during the 16th Century. California had the highest density and greatest diversity of indigenous peoples in what is now the United States. Spain colonized the coastal areas of the territory starting in 1769. As a result of the Mexican War of Independence, California became a part of the Mexican Republic in 1821. It was subsequently captured by the United States in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) which was concluded with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The California Gold Rush of 1848-1849 brought about 90,000 additional U.S. immigrants into the state, and California became the 31st state of the United States in 1850.
Although the state's sunny climate has given it a historic reputation for being laid back compared to the East Coast, the $1.55 trillion (as of 2005) California economy is larger than all but the top 7 national economies in the world * and is responsible for 13% of the United States' $13 trillion gross domestic product (GDP). The state's major predominant industries include agriculture, entertainment, light manufacturing, and tourism. California is also the home of several significant economic regions such as Hollywood (entertainment), the California Central Valley (agriculture), Silicon Valley (computers and high tech), and the Wine Country (wine).
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Physicians and Clinics :: Health

Advanced Urology Medical Center - Specializes in adult and pediatric urology. (Anaheim)
Meta Description: [ Advanced Urology Medical Center is the urology practice of Dr. Alfred A. Sidhom with medical and surgical treatment services to adults and children in Ahaheim, CA, and North Orange County. ]
Associated Urologists of Orange County - Dr. Tertzakian and Dr. Greenberger, urologists and surgeons specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate disorders, incontinence, kidney stones.
Meta Description: [ Orange County urologists specializing in the latest techniques including laparoscopic kidney surgery and minimally invasive procedures for kidney stones, enlarged prostate and female bladder control. ]
Atlantic Urology Medical Group - Vasectomy, male infertility, and other urology services by Dr. Barton Wachs in Long Beach.
Meta Description: [ Located in Long Beach, CA, Dr. Barton Wachs provides general urology, urological surgery, minimally-invasive treatments, no-scalpel vasectomy, vasectomy reversal, male infertility services for southern California. ]
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City Of Hope Med Center Dept Of Urology - General adult urology care in Duarte. Urologists specialize in urologic oncology which is the diagnosis and treatment of cancers and tumors in the urinary tract and male reproductive system.
Hillcrest Urological Medical Group - Urological practice located in San Diego.
Meta Description: [ This is the website for Hillcrest Urological Medical Group in San Diego, California, and Poway, California. ]
Marin Urology - Provides a detailed analysis of this practice's approach to common urologic conditions. Located in Greenbrae.
Meta Description: [ Marin Urology: university level care in a comfortable private setting ]
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Northern California Urology Medical Clinic - Patient-centered care for urological conditions, including a potency program. Serving the Alameda/ Contra Costa area.
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Peninsula Urology Center - Henry Ritter Jr MD. Treats a variety of urological conditions. Atherton.
Stockton Urological Medical Group - Located in Stockton, CA. Providing urological care for men.
Meta Description: [ This is the website for Stockton Urological Medical Group, the urology practice of Ronald Alessio Allison, M.D., in Stockton and Lodi, California. ]
Urological Physicians of San Diego - Areas of expertise include prostate cancer, infertility, incontinence, and urinary infections.
Meta Description: [ The urology practice of Urological Physicians of San Diego, Inc. has combined skill and experience to bring you the highest quality urologic care since 1975. ]
Urology Institute of the South Bay - Specializing in adult and pediatric urologic care.
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Urology Specialists of Santa Barbara - Board Certified in Urology and practicing in Santa Barbara since 1987.
Valley Associated Urology Medical Group, Inc. - Drs. Phillip Beck, Richard Dewar, Robert Eisenberg, Brian McCaffrey, and Walter Schimon, in Modesto, Turlock, Oakdale, and Manteca. Information on physician, services, patient resources, and contacts.
Meta Description: [ Valley Associated Urology Medical Group in Modesto, California, is the practice of Drs. Beck, Dewar, Eisenberg, McCaffrey, Orvis, Schimon, Sethi, and Threatt. Incontinence, infertility, and impotence are among their specialties. ]
Ventura County Urology Medical Group - Treatment for prostate disorders, kidney stones, and impotence. Dr. Cedric Emery and Dr. Mark Beaghler.
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