San Diego Chargers The San Diego Chargers are a National Football League team based in San Diego, California. :Formerly known as: Los Angeles Chargers (1960):Previous home field: Balboa Stadium (1961-1966)Note: The original colors of the Charger franchise was Electric blue (sky blue), gold, and white. The Chargers now annually wear throwback uniforms from the 1960's that are sentimental favoritesNote: The throwback jersey helmets are white with a yellow lightning bolt and the player number in black.:AFC Championship: 1994:Nickname: Bolts, Super Chargers Franchise history:
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They are in the Western Division of the National League. :Home ballpark: PETCO Park (2004):Uniform colors: Navy blue, "sand" (khaki), and white:Wild Card titles won (0): none:National League pennants won (2): 1984, 1998:2005 Season Record: 33-20 as of June 2
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San Diego, California San Diego is a city located in the southwestern corner of the state of California and the southwestern corner of the continental United States. It is the county seat of San Diego County, California. The city is noted for its temperate climate and numerous beaches. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,223,400. As of 2005 the California Department of Finance estimates the city to have 1,305,736 residents. The city is the second largest in California and the seventh largest in the United States.
University Of California, San Diego The University of California, San Diego (popularly known as UCSD) is a public, coeducational university located in La Jolla, California. Founded around the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in 1959, it has grown to become one of the most selective University of California campuses.
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San Diego Wild Animal Park The San Diego Wild Animal Park is one of the main tourist attractions of San Diego and Southern California. It houses a variety of wild and endangered animals including species from the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Australia. The park is in a semi-arid environment and one of its most notable features is its large, natural looking enclosures for the animals. The enclosures hold such animals as cheetahs, gazelles, lions, giraffes, hippos, zebras, Przewalski's horses, rhinos, and gorillas. The park is also noted for its California condor breeding program, possibly the most successful program in the country.
Mission San Diego De Alcala Mission San Diego de Alcalá was founded on July 16, 1769 in what is now the city of San Diego, California. It was founded by Father Junípero Serra. It was the first mission in the 21-mission chain in Alta California, and today known as the "Mother of the Alta California Missions" and "California's First Church." It was named for Saint Didacus of Alcalá.
San Diego County, California San Diego County is a county located on the Pacific Ocean in the far southwest of California, along the border with Mexico. It is the third largest county by population in the state. As of 2000 the population is 2,813,833. The county seat is San Diego.
The San Diego area is one of the fastest growing areas in the state.
History: The county began with the founding of Mission San Diego de Alcala in 1769.
San Diego Country Estates, California San Diego Country Estates is a census-designated place and town in San Diego County, California, USA. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 9,262.
Geography: San Diego Country Estates is located at 33°0'9" North, 116°47'56" West (33.002636, -116.799005).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 44.0 km² (17.0 mi²). 44.0 km² (17.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Rancho San Diego, California Rancho San Diego is a census-designated place located in San Diego County, California. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 20,155.
Geography: Rancho San Diego is located at 32°45'58" North, 116°55'17" West (32.765985, -116.921477).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 23.0 km² (8.9 mi²). 23.0 km² (8.9 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
San Diego, Texas San Diego is a city located in Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,753. It is the county seat of Duval County.
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San Diego is located at 27°45'45" North, 98°14'20" West (27.762559, -98.238771).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 km² (1.6 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.