>>If names corresponded strictly to geography you would be living in Central California or maybe Middle California, not Northern California ;-)
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>Interesting point! We like to think of ourselves as living in Northern California, but it would seem Central California would be more accurate. Why be accurate when you wish to differentiate yourself from Los Angeles? :)
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>Where in fact does Northern California begin? Sacramento or Eureka?

I think the latter was named when they were looking for this dividing line.