Nestled at the south end of San Francisco Bay; there lies a fertile valley. Cradled by the ancient Diablo and Santa Cruz Mountain ranges; the region spans much of the Santa Clara Valley; curling north from Menlo Park into Palo Alto. At its eastern gateway lies Milpitas and in the south is the Evergreen area; in the shadow of Mount Hamilton. The heart of the valley is San Jose. For many years; each spring; fruit trees produced flower blossoms as far as the eye could see. After World War II; veterans returned home; attended local engineering schools; and quickly became engaged in electronics and aeronautics development. The discovery of semiconductors and computer and Internet technologies radically altered the area; sped its momentum; and earned it its title�the Silicon Valley�now arguably the world�s preeminent center for technological advances. Like the seismic waves that created the region; the valley�s economic peaks and plunges have shaped the lives of its residents; but they continue to look to the future; developing new technologies to advance mankind.
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