The City of Walnut is located in southeastern Los Angeles County, roughly 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The City of Walnut originally obtained its name from the Rancho De Los Nogales land grant, Nogales being the Spanish word for walnut. Walnut was incorporated on January 19, 1959.

Walnut Creek was first known as "The Corners" - where the two roads leading from Pacheco and Lafayette converged. Today those "corners" are at the intersection of Mt. Diablo Boulevard and North Main Street. On Oct. 21, 1914 the original town and surrounding area, comprising 500 acres, were incorporated as the eighth city in Contra Costa County.

Warner Springs is a rural community is northeastern San Diego County, approximately 60 miles from San Diego. Its population, including surrounding areas, is 1,185, according to the 2000 census figures for the Warner Springs ZIP code, 92086.

Washington is a Gold Rush town on the South Yuba River, in Nevada County, north of Interstate 80 and east of Nevada City and Grass Valley. Its ZIP code is 95986.

Waterford, in Stanislaus County, had a 2000 population of approximately 6,800. It is located 13 miles east of Modesto, the county seat, on the Tuolumne River.

The City of Westlake Village was formed as a result of an overwhelming vote on December 11, 1981, as the 82nd municipality in Los Angeles County. Located on the eastern side of the Ventura/Los Angeles County line, Westlake Village is a unique, master-planned community. The lakeside and surrounding area development was begun in 1966 by the American Hawaiian Steamship Company. With a total land area of 5.4 square miles, the community supports a population of 8,508. Information from the City of Westlake Village.

Westley is located on the west side of Stanislaus County on highway 33, about 25 miles west of Modesto, the county seat.

Small community in Lassen County, east of Lake Almanor on Hwy 36. Zip code 96137.

West Hills is a fairly small city located on the western edge of the San Fernando Valley. It is part of Los Angeles County. The San Fernando Vally is North West of the city of Los Angeles. All sites in this category and the it's sub-categories are information about the city of West Hills or places and people in West Hills. The main category lists sites that provide general information about West Hills. (as well as sites that don't fit into other sub-categories)

West Hollywood is a city in Los Angeles County known for its large gay population. It is bordered on the north and east by the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, on the south by the Beverly Grove and Fairfax neighborhoods of Los Angeles, and on the west by the city of Beverly Hills.

West Sacramento, incorporated in 1987, combined three existing unincorporated settlements. Located on the west bank of the Sacramento River and along I-80, the city actively seeks growth and development.

Williams is a community of approximately 5,200 people located in the heart of the Sacramento Valley, about 60 miles north of Sacramento and mid-way between the Sierras and the Pacific Coast. Williams is an agriculturally community growing rice, tomatoes, vine and seed crops, walnuts, almonds, hay, and grain. Cattle are raised in the area surrounding the city. Williams was founded in 1879 and was first known as Central. It was later renamed to honor William Williams, who gave much of the land for the town. -Adapted from the city's web site.

This category is for listing sites specific to the Willits area. Wilits is known as the gateway to the redwoods, located on U.S. Highway 101 in Mendocino County. It is 1,350 feet above sea level. The estimated population in 2001 was 5,677 residents within city limits and 14,958 in the surrounding area. One of the most famous residents of Willits was Seabiscuit.

Wilmington is part of the City of Los Angeles. It is the "Heart of the Los Angeles Harbor" and conduit to trade with the Pacific Rim. Wilmington boasts of a proud history. It was a bustling port city when Los Angeles was a remote village. It has a genuine Civil War site at the Drum Barracks and a beautiful Victorian Mansion at the Banning Residence Museum.

Winnetka is part of the City of Los Angeles, located just east of Canoga Park. The area was found in 1922 by Charles Weeks as "Weeks Colony".

This category is for sites that are specific to Woodacre city business and government.

Woodland Hills is part of the City of Los Angeles, and is located in the northeast area of the city. Originally known as Girard, the town was founded in 1922. In 1941, the name was changed to Woodland Hills. It remains an area with a strong business and residential base in the San Fernando Valley.