North State Region

North State Region

The North State Region consists of the nine counties in Northern California that bisect or are located directly east of Interstate-5. Glenn, Butte, and Plumas form the southern border of this region, which also comprises Tehama, Trinity, Shasta and Lassen to...
El Verano, Sonoma

El Verano, Sonoma

The neighborhood of El Verano has a population of nearly 5,000 residents and lies within “the Springs,” an unincorporated area adjacent to the town of Sonoma. Most adult residents labor in the vineyards, ranches, hotels, and restaurants of the Sonoma Valley’s wine and...
Mayfair, San Jose

Mayfair, San Jose

Cesar Chavez, who founded the United Farm Workers Association, came of age in the East San Jose community of Mayfair when the area was known for orchards and canneries.  Today, Mayfair is a vibrant urban neighborhood of 10,000 residents that stands at a complex and...
McKinleyville

McKinleyville

McKinleyville is among the largest unincorporated towns in California, with a population of 15,000 and growing.  It has the highest concentration of children in Humboldt County, and over half of local students qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches. Located...
Napa

Napa

As the largest city in a region world-famous for its wines, Napa exemplifies the beauty, abundance and disparity of California. Many adult residents hold multiple, low-paying jobs in viniculture, hospitality and related sectors.  From 2006 to 2015, Cowell made 30...