John+Muir+School,+California+USA

San Diego, California, USA
//Brought to you by: Grade 6 at John Muir School in San Diego//

San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the USA and second-largest city in California. --Lily F. The San Diego Chargers is a professional football team in San Diego, California. The San Diego Chargers were put with seven other American Football League teams in 1959. In 1960, the Chargers began AFL play in Los Angeles. --Charlie Patrick C.and Daniel || ==== ||
 * [[image:thecoronadobridge.jpg width="272" height="239" align="left" caption="the Coronado Bridge (Kylah)"]] || [[image:thisis_a_picture_of_balboapark.jpg width="299" height="241" align="right" caption="this is a picture of balboa park (Kylah)"]] || San Diego was founded by Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo in 1542 In 1901, the first army operation was astablished, and It was a navy coaling station. Since World War II, the military has played a leading role in the local economy. Following the end of the Cold War the military presence diminished considerably. San Diego has since become a center of the emerging a biotech industry and is home to telecommunications giant Qualcomm. -Joshua F. ||
 * [[image:San_Diego_Pictures_zoo.png width="266" height="205" align="left" caption="San Diego Zoo (Kylah)"]] || [[image:wildlife.jpg width="222" height="195" align="left"]] || One famous attraction in San Diego is the San Diego Zoo Safari The San Diego Wildlife Park is a park for animals to live in safety, and people can come and see them as they roam, fly or even swim in their habitats. -Djarese ||  ||
 * ==[[image:oceanricardof.jpg width="278" height="131" align="left" caption="Oceans by Ricardo F"]]== || [[image:the_beach.jpg width="256" height="204" align="left" caption="the beach"]] ||  ||
 * [[image:fenan.jpg width="339" height="223" caption="By Fenan"]] || ==Sports==
 * [[image:petco.jpg width="249" height="147" caption="Petco Park from Joshua"]] || San Diego Padres are a baseball team and they play at PETCO PARK. -Autumn B.

The Padres adopted their name from the Pacific Coast League team, which arrived in San Diego in 1936. That minor league franchise won the PCL title in 1937. --Tyler D. || ||
 * [[image:kaylenchargers.jpg width="214" height="105" align="left" caption="Bolt (Kaylen)"]] || [[image:adamThis_soccer_tournament_is_played_in_the_sand..jpg width="174" height="142" caption="This tournament is played in the sand. Adam"]] ||   ||
 * = Language(s) =

There are many types of languages in San Diego. English is a well known one. But there are people who speak Spanish, Chinese, French, and Arabic. Those are also very popular. I speak English. So does my 2 sisters and mom. My dad is from Africa. He speaks English, but he also speaks Wolof. -Saliou

There are many different types of Languages in San Diego, one of the most popular languages is English.Spanish is also a very popular. Most people who speak English also speak Spanish or any other language. For example there are people in San Diego that speak Chinese, Greek,French,and Arabic. My older brother, Jack, speaks English and Mandarin Chinese. Alexis D. || ||  || Climate San Diego enjoys lovely weather year round with an average daily temperature of 70.5 degrees Fahrenheit. -Brandon N.
 * ==[[image:alexisdcliffs.jpg caption="Cliff by Alexis"]]== || ==[[image:alexisdabay.jpg width="268" height="200" caption="Bay by Alexis"]]== || == Weather ==

It’s Sunny most of the times in San Diego. In San Diego it’s a good place for people to come and visit, the reasons why I’m saying it because it’s sunny and people could come to the beaches. Odalys C. || The city is governed by a mayor and an 8-member city council. --Lesly V. || ==== ||  ||
 * ==Government==
 * == Transportation ==

San Diego has many ways of economical & earth-friendly transportation. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the city while getting around in trains, limousines, town cars, & water taxis. --Kyle M.

There are many airlines in San Diego. In fact there are 22 major airlines that are ten minutes away from Downtown, San Diego. Limousines and town cars are also available for elegant nights. --Katherine D. || ||   ||


 * [[image:lilymiramesa.jpg width="254" height="196" align="left" caption="Mira Mesa (Lily)"]] || == Agriculture ==

Tomatos, avocados, lemons, and oranges are all part of the agriculture here in San Diego. || ||
 * [[image:leslyconventioncenter.jpg width="184" height="184" align="left" caption="Convention Center (Katherine)"]] || [[image:liblyescondido.jpg width="198" height="198" align="left" caption="Escondido (Lily)"]] || [[image:san_diego_bay_walk_katherine.jpg caption="Bay Walk (Katherine)"]] ||