This document discusses five themes about California: 1) California borders Oregon to the north, Arizona to the southeast, and Nevada to the east, with the Pacific Ocean to the west. Sacramento is located at 38 degrees north and 121 degrees west. 2) Landmarks include Alcatraz State Prison and the Golden Gate Bridge, while landforms include Lake Tahoe and the Mojave Desert. The Tournament of Roses Parade has occurred in Pasadena on New Year's Day since 1890. 3) California is in the west coast and Pacific regions. Transportation includes freight ships, highways like I-5 and the Pacific Coast Highway, and cars and trucks. Exports include fish, gold, natural gas,