SettingsDefunct companies based in California
3dfx Interactive
3dfx Interactive was a company that specialized in the manufacturing of 3D graphics processing units and, later, graphics cards.
3dfx Interactive was a company that specialized in the manufacturing of 3D graphics processing units and, later, graphics cards.
Accolade (game company)
Accolade was an American video game developer and publisher of the 1980s and 1990s.
Accolade was an American video game developer and publisher of the 1980s and 1990s.
Air California
Air California, later AirCal, was a regional airline using mainline equipment and serving different points in the state of California and some neighboring western U.S. states.
Air California, later AirCal, was a regional airline using mainline equipment and serving different points in the state of California and some neighboring western U.S. states.
Air Craft Marine Engineering
The Air Craft Marine Engineering Company was a short-lived aircraft manufacturer based in Van Nuys, California.
The Air Craft Marine Engineering Company was a short-lived aircraft manufacturer based in Van Nuys, California.
Air L.A.
Air L.A. (IATA: UE, ICAO: UED), a wholly owned subsidiary of Air L.A. Inc (NASDAQ: AILA) was an American regional airline headquartered in the Westchester area of Los Angeles, California.
Air L.A. (IATA: UE, ICAO: UED), a wholly owned subsidiary of Air L.A. Inc (NASDAQ: AILA) was an American regional airline headquartered in the Westchester area of Los Angeles, California.
AirTouch
AirTouch Communications was a U.S.-based wireless telephone service provider, created as a spin-off on Pacific Telesis on April 1, 1994.
AirTouch Communications was a U.S.-based wireless telephone service provider, created as a spin-off on Pacific Telesis on April 1, 1994.
Airway (automobile)
The Airway was an American microcar with two seats, made by Everett Miller and T. P. Hall between 1949 and 1950 in San Diego, California.
The Airway was an American microcar with two seats, made by Everett Miller and T. P. Hall between 1949 and 1950 in San Diego, California.
Alaska Packers' Association
The Alaska Packers' Association (APA) was a San Francisco based manufacturer of Alaska canned salmon founded in 1891 and sold in 1982.
The Alaska Packers' Association (APA) was a San Francisco based manufacturer of Alaska canned salmon founded in 1891 and sold in 1982.
Alco Hydro-Aeroplane Company
The Alco Hydro-Aeroplane Company was formed by brothers Malcolm Loughead and Allan Loughead in 1912 in Santa Barbara, CA. The company later went on to become the Lockheed Corporation.
The Alco Hydro-Aeroplane Company was formed by brothers Malcolm Loughead and Allan Loughead in 1912 in Santa Barbara, CA. The company later went on to become the Lockheed Corporation.
Alexander Construction Company
The Alexander Construction Company was a Palm Springs, California based residential development company that built over 2,200 houses in the Coachella Valley of Riverside County, California betwe...
The Alexander Construction Company was a Palm Springs, California based residential development company that built over 2,200 houses in the Coachella Valley of Riverside County, California betwe...
Alta Telegraph Company
The Alta Telegraph Company was a telegraph company which operated in the mid-19th century within the state of California prior to the construction of the Transcontinental Telegraph.
The Alta Telegraph Company was a telegraph company which operated in the mid-19th century within the state of California prior to the construction of the Transcontinental Telegraph.
Alza
Alza Corporation was a pharmaceutical and medical systems company founded in 1968 by Dr Alejandro Zaffaroni; the company's name is a portmanteau of his name.
Alza Corporation was a pharmaceutical and medical systems company founded in 1968 by Dr Alejandro Zaffaroni; the company's name is a portmanteau of his name.
Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles)
The Ambassador Hotel was a famous hotel in Los Angeles, California and location of the famous nightclub Cocoanut Grove until it was demolished in 2005.
The Ambassador Hotel was a famous hotel in Los Angeles, California and location of the famous nightclub Cocoanut Grove until it was demolished in 2005.
American Electric Corporation
The American Electric Corporation was a company that manufactured various electronic appliances and devices such as food processors, hair dryers, mini deep fryers, and fluorescent light bulbs.
The American Electric Corporation was a company that manufactured various electronic appliances and devices such as food processors, hair dryers, mini deep fryers, and fluorescent light bulbs.
American Forest Products Corporation
American Forest Products Corporation was the name of a Fortune 500 company that began in the 1920s and endured under the same leadership until it was sold to the Bendix Corporation in 1963.
American Forest Products Corporation was the name of a Fortune 500 company that began in the 1920s and endured under the same leadership until it was sold to the Bendix Corporation in 1963.
American Video Entertainment
American Video Entertainment was a San Jose, California–based software development company that developed unlicensed video games for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
American Video Entertainment was a San Jose, California–based software development company that developed unlicensed video games for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Ameriquest Mortgage
Ameriquest was one of the United States' leading wholesale lenders, and the largest sub-prime lender in the nation until all but four of its top-performing retail offices were closed in Septembe...
Ameriquest was one of the United States' leading wholesale lenders, and the largest sub-prime lender in the nation until all but four of its top-performing retail offices were closed in Septembe...
Amicima
Amicima, Inc. was a software company headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, United States, developing new network protocols for client–server and peer-to-peer communication over the Internet a...
Amicima, Inc. was a software company headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, United States, developing new network protocols for client–server and peer-to-peer communication over the Internet a...
Amiga Corporation
Amiga Corporation was a United States computer company formed in the early 1980s as Hi-Toro.
Amiga Corporation was a United States computer company formed in the early 1980s as Hi-Toro.
Arcadia Machine & Tool
Arcadia Machine & Tool, commonly abbreviated to AMT, was a firearms manufacturer from Irwindale, California.
Arcadia Machine & Tool, commonly abbreviated to AMT, was a firearms manufacturer from Irwindale, California.
Archive Corp.
Archive Corporation was a computer tape drive manufacturer, based in Costa Mesa, California that was acquired by Conner Peripherals in 1993.
Archive Corporation was a computer tape drive manufacturer, based in Costa Mesa, California that was acquired by Conner Peripherals in 1993.
Ardent Computer
The Ardent Computer Corporation was a graphics minicomputer manufacturing company.
The Ardent Computer Corporation was a graphics minicomputer manufacturing company.
Ascend Communications
Ascend Communications was an Alameda, California-based manufacturer of communications equipment that was later purchased by Lucent Technologies in 1999.
Ascend Communications was an Alameda, California-based manufacturer of communications equipment that was later purchased by Lucent Technologies in 1999.
Ashton-Tate
Ashton-Tate was a US based software company best known for developing the popular dBASE database application.
Ashton-Tate was a US based software company best known for developing the popular dBASE database application.
ASK Corporation
ASK Group, Inc., formerly ASK Computer Systems Inc., was a producer of business and manufacturing software.
ASK Group, Inc., formerly ASK Computer Systems Inc., was a producer of business and manufacturing software.
AskMeNow
AskMeNow Inc. was an American public corporation, specializing in mobile search and mobile advertising.
AskMeNow Inc. was an American public corporation, specializing in mobile search and mobile advertising.
AST Research
AST Research, Inc. was a personal computer manufacturer, founded in Irvine, California in 1980 by Albert Wong, Safi Qureshey and Thomas Yuen.
AST Research, Inc. was a personal computer manufacturer, founded in Irvine, California in 1980 by Albert Wong, Safi Qureshey and Thomas Yuen.
Atari Games
Atari Games Corporation was an American producer of arcade games, and originally part of Atari, Inc.
Atari Games Corporation was an American producer of arcade games, and originally part of Atari, Inc.
Atlas Aircraft
Atlas Aircraft was a short-lived American aircraft manufacturer founded at Hemet, California by Max Harlow shortly after World War II. The firm developed a light civil aircraft, the H-10, based ...
Atlas Aircraft was a short-lived American aircraft manufacturer founded at Hemet, California by Max Harlow shortly after World War II. The firm developed a light civil aircraft, the H-10, based ...
ATMNet
ATMnet was a regional Internet Service Provider (ISP) located in San Diego, California, United States, that began business in 1994, until its purchase by Verio in the late 1990s as part of a nat...
ATMnet was a regional Internet Service Provider (ISP) located in San Diego, California, United States, that began business in 1994, until its purchase by Verio in the late 1990s as part of a nat...
Aureal Semiconductor
Aureal Semiconductor Inc. was an American electronics manufacturer, best known throughout the mid-late 1990s for their PC sound card technologies including A3D and the Vortex (a line of audio AS...
Aureal Semiconductor Inc. was an American electronics manufacturer, best known throughout the mid-late 1990s for their PC sound card technologies including A3D and the Vortex (a line of audio AS...
Axcom Trading Advisors
Axcom Trading Advisors was an early alternative investment management company founded by Elwyn Berlekamp and based in Berkeley, CA. It was acquired by Renaissance Technologies Corp in 1992, whe...
Axcom Trading Advisors was an early alternative investment management company founded by Elwyn Berlekamp and based in Berkeley, CA. It was acquired by Renaissance Technologies Corp in 1992, whe...
Aztec Brewing Company
A one-time regional brewery in Southern California, the Aztec Brewing Company holds the unique distinction of being the only brewing company ever to move from Mexico to the United States.
A one-time regional brewery in Southern California, the Aztec Brewing Company holds the unique distinction of being the only brewing company ever to move from Mexico to the United States.
Bach Aircraft
The Bach Aircraft Company was established by Morton Bach at Santa Monica, California in 1927 to manufacture trimotor airliners as the Bach Air Yacht in various models.
The Bach Aircraft Company was established by Morton Bach at Santa Monica, California in 1927 to manufacture trimotor airliners as the Bach Air Yacht in various models.
Bazaar Canton
Bazaar Canton was an Asian food and gift store in Livermore, California from 1971 to 1988.
Bazaar Canton was an Asian food and gift store in Livermore, California from 1971 to 1988.
Beagle Bros
Beagle Bros was a software company that specialized in creating personal computing products that were both useful and whimsical.
Beagle Bros was a software company that specialized in creating personal computing products that were both useful and whimsical.
Beatrice Foods
Throughout much of the 20th century, the Beatrice Foods Company was a major American food processing company and household name, but in 1987, its smaller international food operations were sold...
Throughout much of the 20th century, the Beatrice Foods Company was a major American food processing company and household name, but in 1987, its smaller international food operations were sold...
Berkeley Systems
Berkeley Systems was a San Francisco Bay Area software company co-founded in 1987 by Wes Boyd and Joan Blades.
Berkeley Systems was a San Francisco Bay Area software company co-founded in 1987 by Wes Boyd and Joan Blades.
Best Manufacturing Company
The Best Manufacturing Company (sometimes known as the Daniel Best Company) of San Leandro, California was a manufacturer of farm machinery, now probably most well known for its steam tractors.
The Best Manufacturing Company (sometimes known as the Daniel Best Company) of San Leandro, California was a manufacturer of farm machinery, now probably most well known for its steam tractors.
Black Isle Studios
Black Isle Studios was a division of the computer and video game developer and publisher Interplay Entertainment.
Black Isle Studios was a division of the computer and video game developer and publisher Interplay Entertainment.
Blue Martini Software
Blue Martini Software was a software manufacturer and professional services provider based in San Mateo, California that sold and supported an e-commerce, contact center, relationship marketing,...
Blue Martini Software was a software manufacturer and professional services provider based in San Mateo, California that sold and supported an e-commerce, contact center, relationship marketing,...
BlueSky Software
BlueSky Software was an American software company situated in California formed in 1988 and had a successful run for 12 years before closing down in March 2001, when parent company Interplay was...
BlueSky Software was an American software company situated in California formed in 1988 and had a successful run for 12 years before closing down in March 2001, when parent company Interplay was...
Boller and Chivens
Boller and Chivens was an American manufacturer of high-quality telescopes and spectrographs founded about 1946 by Harry B. Boller and Clyde C. Chivens.
Boller and Chivens was an American manufacturer of high-quality telescopes and spectrographs founded about 1946 by Harry B. Boller and Clyde C. Chivens.
Bookpeople (distributor)
Bookpeople was an employee-owned and operated book wholesaler and distributor based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Bookpeople was an employee-owned and operated book wholesaler and distributor based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Breuners Home Furnishings
Breuners Home Furnishings or Breuners is an online furniture company that was a chain of brick and mortar furniture stores in the United States for 148 years before declaring bankruptcy in...
Breuners Home Furnishings or Breuners is an online furniture company that was a chain of brick and mortar furniture stores in the United States for 148 years before declaring bankruptcy in...
Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison
Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP was a large law firm based in San Francisco, California.
Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison LLP was a large law firm based in San Francisco, California.
Bryco Arms
Jimenez Arms, also known as "J.A.", is an American firearms manufacturer based in Henderson in Nevada.
Jimenez Arms, also known as "J.A.", is an American firearms manufacturer based in Henderson in Nevada.
Brøderbund
Brøderbund Software, Inc. was an American maker of video games, educational software and The Print Shop productivity tools.
Brøderbund Software, Inc. was an American maker of video games, educational software and The Print Shop productivity tools.
Buff, Straub, and Hensman
Buff, Straub, and Hensman was a Los Angeles based architectural firm.
Buff, Straub, and Hensman was a Los Angeles based architectural firm.
C-Cube
C-Cube Microsystems was a pioneer in video compression technology as well as the implementation of that technology into cost-effective semiconductors.
C-Cube Microsystems was a pioneer in video compression technology as well as the implementation of that technology into cost-effective semiconductors.
Cafe Frankenstein
The Café Frankenstein was a coffee house in Laguna Beach, California, USA.
The Café Frankenstein was a coffee house in Laguna Beach, California, USA.
California Development Company
The California Development Company was formed in 1896 as a replacement for the defunct Colorado River Irrigation Company, which had been started a few years earlier for the purpose of planning a...
The California Development Company was formed in 1896 as a replacement for the defunct Colorado River Irrigation Company, which had been started a few years earlier for the purpose of planning a...
California Pacific Computer Company
California Pacific Computer Company is a defunct software design company that published games and related software for the Apple II family of computers in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
California Pacific Computer Company is a defunct software design company that published games and related software for the Apple II family of computers in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Calma
Calma Company, based in Sunnyvale, California, was, between 1965 and 1988, a vendor of digitizers and minicomputer-based graphics systems targeted at the cartographic and electronic, mechanical ...
Calma Company, based in Sunnyvale, California, was, between 1965 and 1988, a vendor of digitizers and minicomputer-based graphics systems targeted at the cartographic and electronic, mechanical ...
Capra Press
Capra Press was a Santa Barbara, California-based independent publishing house which has produced works by authors such as Henry Miller, Anais Nin, Raymond Carver, Ray Bradbury, Gretel Ehrlich, ...
Capra Press was a Santa Barbara, California-based independent publishing house which has produced works by authors such as Henry Miller, Anais Nin, Raymond Carver, Ray Bradbury, Gretel Ehrlich, ...
Celebrity Home Entertainment
Celebrity Home Entertainment, founded by Noel C. Bloom, was a home video distributor specializing in mostly obscure material from around the world, as well as B-grade action films and soft-core ...
Celebrity Home Entertainment, founded by Noel C. Bloom, was a home video distributor specializing in mostly obscure material from around the world, as well as B-grade action films and soft-core ...
Centaur Film Company
Centaur Film Company - Nestor Studios merged with Universal Studios in 1912.
Centaur Film Company - Nestor Studios merged with Universal Studios in 1912.
Chronicle Publishing Company
The Chronicle Publishing Company was a print and broadcast media corporation headquartered in San Francisco, California that was in operation from 1865 until 2000.
The Chronicle Publishing Company was a print and broadcast media corporation headquartered in San Francisco, California that was in operation from 1865 until 2000.
Cinema Center Films
Cinema Center Films was the theatrical film production division of the CBS television network.
Cinema Center Films was the theatrical film production division of the CBS television network.
Cinematronics
Cinematronics Incorporated was a pioneering arcade game developer that had its heyday in the era of vector display games.
Cinematronics Incorporated was a pioneering arcade game developer that had its heyday in the era of vector display games.
Cirtas
Cirtas Systems, a venture-backed, privately-held company based in San Jose, CA, was founded in 2008 by Dan Decasper and Allen Samuels.
Cirtas Systems, a venture-backed, privately-held company based in San Jose, CA, was founded in 2008 by Dan Decasper and Allen Samuels.
Commerce Energy
Commerce Energy Group, Inc., based in Costa Mesa, California, was the parent company of a wholly owned independent electricity and natural gas marketing company, Commerce Energy Inc. The company...
Commerce Energy Group, Inc., based in Costa Mesa, California, was the parent company of a wholly owned independent electricity and natural gas marketing company, Commerce Energy Inc. The company...
Computer Literacy Bookshops
Computer Literacy Bookshops was a local chain of bookstores selling primarily technical-oriented books in Northern California.
Computer Literacy Bookshops was a local chain of bookstores selling primarily technical-oriented books in Northern California.
Computer Literacy Bookstore
Computer Literacy Bookshops was a local chain of bookstores selling primarily technical-oriented books in Northern California.
Computer Literacy Bookshops was a local chain of bookstores selling primarily technical-oriented books in Northern California.
Computer Memories Inc.
Computer Memories Inc. (CMI) was a Chatsworth, California manufacturer of hard disks during the early 1980s.
Computer Memories Inc. (CMI) was a Chatsworth, California manufacturer of hard disks during the early 1980s.
Computerware
ComputerWare: The MacSource was a chain of 10 Macintosh-only retail stores in the greater San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California.
ComputerWare: The MacSource was a chain of 10 Macintosh-only retail stores in the greater San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California.
Continental Airlines
Continental Airlines was a major American airline that merged with United Airlines.
Continental Airlines was a major American airline that merged with United Airlines.
COPIA
COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts was a cultural museum and education center dedicated to the discovery, understanding, and celebration of wine, food and the arts in America...
COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts was a cultural museum and education center dedicated to the discovery, understanding, and celebration of wine, food and the arts in America...
Cromemco
Cromemco was a Mountain View, California microcomputer company known for its high-end Z80-based S-100 bus computers in the early days of the home computer revolution.
Cromemco was a Mountain View, California microcomputer company known for its high-end Z80-based S-100 bus computers in the early days of the home computer revolution.
Crown Coach Corporation
Crown Coach Corporation was a manufacturer of school buses and fire trucks located in southern California.
Crown Coach Corporation was a manufacturer of school buses and fire trucks located in southern California.
Cydrome
Cydrome was a computer company started in 1984 in San Jose, California whose mission was to develop a numeric processor.
Cydrome was a computer company started in 1984 in San Jose, California whose mission was to develop a numeric processor.
Dabney Oil Syndicate
The Dabney Oil Syndicate refers to a number of petroleum-drilling enterprises in California involving Joseph B. Dabney and his associates.
The Dabney Oil Syndicate refers to a number of petroleum-drilling enterprises in California involving Joseph B. Dabney and his associates.
Daisy Systems
Daisy Systems Corporation incorporated in 1981 in Mountain View, California, was a computer-aided engineering, CAE, company, a pioneer in the Electronic design automation (EDA) industry.
Daisy Systems Corporation incorporated in 1981 in Mountain View, California, was a computer-aided engineering, CAE, company, a pioneer in the Electronic design automation (EDA) industry.
Davidson & Associates
Davidson & Associates (or simply Davidson) was an educational software company headquartered in Torrance, California.
Davidson & Associates (or simply Davidson) was an educational software company headquartered in Torrance, California.
Desilu Productions
Desilu Productions, co-owned by husband and wife Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, was best known for its hit productions such as I Love Lucy, Star Trek,The Untouchables, and ...
Desilu Productions, co-owned by husband and wife Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, was best known for its hit productions such as I Love Lucy, Star Trek,The Untouchables, and ...
Dialpad
Dialpad Communications was an early pioneer in the Voice over IP industry that was founded in 1999 after spinning out from Serome Technologies in Seoul, Korea and moving to Santa Clara, Californ...
Dialpad Communications was an early pioneer in the Voice over IP industry that was founded in 1999 after spinning out from Serome Technologies in Seoul, Korea and moving to Santa Clara, Californ...
DigitalStyle
DigitalStyle was a small privately-held software company in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California.
DigitalStyle was a small privately-held software company in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California.
Dinamation
Dinamation International Corporation was a robotics effects company based in San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, and Tustin, California, USA. It was founded in 1986 by former airline pilot Chris Ma...
Dinamation International Corporation was a robotics effects company based in San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, and Tustin, California, USA. It was founded in 1986 by former airline pilot Chris Ma...
DNA Plant Technology
DNA Plant Technology was an early pioneer in applying transgenic biotechnology to problems in agriculture.
DNA Plant Technology was an early pioneer in applying transgenic biotechnology to problems in agriculture.
Douglas Aircraft Company
The Douglas Aircraft Company was an American aerospace manufacturer, based in Long Beach, California.
The Douglas Aircraft Company was an American aerospace manufacturer, based in Long Beach, California.
Down East Yachts
Down East Yachts (USCG Manufacturer's Identification Code (MIC) - AAY) was a manufacturer of sailboats headquartered in Santa Ana, California.
Down East Yachts (USCG Manufacturer's Identification Code (MIC) - AAY) was a manufacturer of sailboats headquartered in Santa Ana, California.
E*ECAD
e*ECAD, Inc. was a software portal company located in Santa Clara, California.
e*ECAD, Inc. was a software portal company located in Santa Clara, California.
Eagle Computer
Eagle Computer of Los Gatos, California was an early microcomputer manufacturing company.
Eagle Computer of Los Gatos, California was an early microcomputer manufacturing company.
ECAD, Inc.
ECAD, Inc., based in Santa Clara, California, was an early vendor of electronic design automation software.
ECAD, Inc., based in Santa Clara, California, was an early vendor of electronic design automation software.
Eldon (toy company)
Eldon Industries, Inc. was a toy company located in Hawthorne, California (the hometown of the Mattel toy company), that also in its heyday owned locations in Canada, England, Japan, and the Net...
Eldon Industries, Inc. was a toy company located in Hawthorne, California (the hometown of the Mattel toy company), that also in its heyday owned locations in Canada, England, Japan, and the Net...
Elxsi
Elxsi (now Tata Elxsi) was a minicomputer manufacturing company established in the late 1970s along with a host of other competitors (Trilogy Systems, Sequent, Convex Computer).
Elxsi (now Tata Elxsi) was a minicomputer manufacturing company established in the late 1970s along with a host of other competitors (Trilogy Systems, Sequent, Convex Computer).
Entex Industries
Entex Industries, Inc. was a toy and electronic game manufacturer based in Compton, California.
Entex Industries, Inc. was a toy and electronic game manufacturer based in Compton, California.
Erhard Seminars Training
Erhard Seminars Training, an organization founded by Werner H. Erhard, offered a two-weekend course known officially as "The est Standard Training".
Erhard Seminars Training, an organization founded by Werner H. Erhard, offered a two-weekend course known officially as "The est Standard Training".
Etec Systems, Inc.
Etec Systems was an American producer of scanning electron microscopes, electron beam lithography tools, and laser beam lithography tools from 1970 until 2005.
Etec Systems was an American producer of scanning electron microscopes, electron beam lithography tools, and laser beam lithography tools from 1970 until 2005.
Executive Life Insurance Company
Executive Life Insurance Company was once the largest life insurance company in California.
Executive Life Insurance Company was once the largest life insurance company in California.
Exodus Communications
Exodus Communications was an Internet hosting service and Internet service provider to dot-com businesses.
Exodus Communications was an Internet hosting service and Internet service provider to dot-com businesses.
Explore Technologies
Explore Technologies, Inc. was founded in Sunnyvale, California in 1995.
Explore Technologies, Inc. was founded in Sunnyvale, California in 1995.
FHR Fred Robertson Los Angeles Pottery
FHR Fred Robertson Los Angeles Pottery was a small studio art pottery manufacturer in Los Angeles, California, from approximately 1906 to approximately 1921.
FHR Fred Robertson Los Angeles Pottery was a small studio art pottery manufacturer in Los Angeles, California, from approximately 1906 to approximately 1921.
Filmation
Filmation Associates was an American production company that produced animation and live-action programming for television during the latter half of the 20th century.
Filmation Associates was an American production company that produced animation and live-action programming for television during the latter half of the 20th century.
Filmways
Filmways, Inc. (also known as Filmways Pictures & Filmways Television) was a television and film production company founded by American film executive Martin Ransohoff in 1958.
Filmways, Inc. (also known as Filmways Pictures & Filmways Television) was a television and film production company founded by American film executive Martin Ransohoff in 1958.
First Virtual
First Virtual Holdings was a company formed in early 1994 to facilitate Internet commerce.
First Virtual Holdings was a company formed in early 1994 to facilitate Internet commerce.
Fleetwood Enterprises
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. was a producer of motorhomes and manufactured housing.
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. was a producer of motorhomes and manufactured housing.
Friedkin Airlines
Friedkin Airlines was an unsuccessful charter airline created by the ambitious businessman and aviator, Kenneth Giles Friedkin.
Friedkin Airlines was an unsuccessful charter airline created by the ambitious businessman and aviator, Kenneth Giles Friedkin.
FundAmerica
FundAmerica, Inc. was a discount buying club that marketed consumer buying club memberships through multi-level marketing.
FundAmerica, Inc. was a discount buying club that marketed consumer buying club memberships through multi-level marketing.
GammaLink
GammaLink Inc. was founded in Sunnyvale, California by Dr Hank Magnuski and Dr Michael Lutz.
GammaLink Inc. was founded in Sunnyvale, California by Dr Hank Magnuski and Dr Michael Lutz.
Glenn L. Martin Company
The Glenn L. Martin Company was an American aircraft and aerospace manufacturing company that was founded by the aviation pioneer Glenn L. Martin.
The Glenn L. Martin Company was an American aircraft and aerospace manufacturing company that was founded by the aviation pioneer Glenn L. Martin.
Golden West Financial
Golden West Financial was the second largest savings and loan in the United States, operating branches under the name of World Savings Bank.
Golden West Financial was the second largest savings and loan in the United States, operating branches under the name of World Savings Bank.
Good Guys (American electronics chain)
Good Guys was a chain of consumer electronics retail stores with 71 stores in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Good Guys was a chain of consumer electronics retail stores with 71 stores in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Gousha
The H.M. Gousha Company was one of the "Big Three" major producers of road maps and atlases in the United States during the 25 years following World War II, making maps for free distribution by ...
The H.M. Gousha Company was one of the "Big Three" major producers of road maps and atlases in the United States during the 25 years following World War II, making maps for free distribution by ...
Great Wave Software
Great Wave Software was an educational computer software company founded in 1984 by Dr. Chad Mitchell and Stacy Mitchell and was located in Scotts Valley, California.
Great Wave Software was an educational computer software company founded in 1984 by Dr. Chad Mitchell and Stacy Mitchell and was located in Scotts Valley, California.
GTE Interactive Media
GTE Interactive Media was founded in 1990 as a unit of GTE. Located in Carlsbad, California, the unit's focus was on developing interactive entertainment products including development and publi...
GTE Interactive Media was founded in 1990 as a unit of GTE. Located in Carlsbad, California, the unit's focus was on developing interactive entertainment products including development and publi...
Happy Computers
Happy Computers (HCI) was a small company producing disk drive enhancements for the Atari 8-bit and Atari ST computer families.
Happy Computers (HCI) was a small company producing disk drive enhancements for the Atari 8-bit and Atari ST computer families.
Heine-Velox
Heine-Velox was a large, expensive luxury car made by Gustav Heine.
Heine-Velox was a large, expensive luxury car made by Gustav Heine.
Holt Manufacturing Company
The Holt Manufacturing Company traces its roots to the 1883 establishment of Stockton Wheel Service in Stockton, California, United States.
The Holt Manufacturing Company traces its roots to the 1883 establishment of Stockton Wheel Service in Stockton, California, United States.
HomeBase
HomeBase was a home improvement warehouse chain in the Western United States based in Irvine, California.
HomeBase was a home improvement warehouse chain in the Western United States based in Irvine, California.
Hughes Aircraft
Hughes Aircraft Company was a major American aerospace and defense contractor founded in 1932 by Howard Hughes in Culver City, California as a division of Hughes Tool Company.
Hughes Aircraft Company was a major American aerospace and defense contractor founded in 1932 by Howard Hughes in Culver City, California as a division of Hughes Tool Company.
Imperial Land Company
The Imperial Land Company was a land colonization company incorporated in California in March, 1900 for the purpose of encouraging settlement of the Imperial Valley thus providing customers for ...
The Imperial Land Company was a land colonization company incorporated in California in March, 1900 for the purpose of encouraging settlement of the Imperial Valley thus providing customers for ...
International Video Corporation
International Video Corporation, or IVC, was a California company that manufactured several models of low to middle-end videotape recorders, or VTRs, for industrial and professional use.
International Video Corporation, or IVC, was a California company that manufactured several models of low to middle-end videotape recorders, or VTRs, for industrial and professional use.
Interval Research Corporation
Interval Research Corporation was founded in 1992 by Paul Allen and David Liddle, computer industry veterans.
Interval Research Corporation was founded in 1992 by Paul Allen and David Liddle, computer industry veterans.
J. W. Robinson's
J. W. Robinson Co., ‘’Robinson’s, was a chain of department stores operating in the Southern California and Arizona area, previously with headquarters in Los Angeles, California.
J. W. Robinson Co., ‘’Robinson’s, was a chain of department stores operating in the Southern California and Arizona area, previously with headquarters in Los Angeles, California.
Jasomi Networks
Jasomi Networks was a pioneer in the development of Session Border Controllers (SBCs), computer network devices that enable, control, and monitor the flow of multimedia data streams across carri...
Jasomi Networks was a pioneer in the development of Session Border Controllers (SBCs), computer network devices that enable, control, and monitor the flow of multimedia data streams across carri...
KAFP (defunct)
KAFP was a commercial radio station broadcasting in Petaluma, California.
KAFP was a commercial radio station broadcasting in Petaluma, California.
Kagoor Networks
Kagoor Networks was a San Mateo, California-based company that was acquired by Juniper Networks for US$ 65.7 million in 2005.
Kagoor Networks was a San Mateo, California-based company that was acquired by Juniper Networks for US$ 65.7 million in 2005.
Kaiser Shipyards
The Kaiser Shipyards were seven major shipbuilding yards located mostly on the U.S. west coast during World War II. They were owned by the Kaiser Shipbuilding Company, a creation of American in...
The Kaiser Shipyards were seven major shipbuilding yards located mostly on the U.S. west coast during World War II. They were owned by the Kaiser Shipbuilding Company, a creation of American in...
KCVE-LP
KCVE-LP (92.3 FM) was a radio station broadcasting a Religious format.
KCVE-LP (92.3 FM) was a radio station broadcasting a Religious format.
Key System
The Key System (or Key Route) was a privately owned company which provided mass transit in the cities of Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Emeryville, Piedmont, San Leandro, Richmond, Albany and...
The Key System (or Key Route) was a privately owned company which provided mass transit in the cities of Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Emeryville, Piedmont, San Leandro, Richmond, Albany and...
KGRB (defunct)
KGRB (900 AM) was a 500-watt radio station in West Covina, California.
KGRB (900 AM) was a 500-watt radio station in West Covina, California.
KMCA (defunct)
KMCA (1450 AM) was a radio station based out of Redding, California, U.S., and now in Hilo, Hawaii, owned by M.C. Allen Productions (also owner of KMCA-LP).
KMCA (1450 AM) was a radio station based out of Redding, California, U.S., and now in Hilo, Hawaii, owned by M.C. Allen Productions (also owner of KMCA-LP).
KMPC-FM (defunct)
KMPC-FM and KEDG, 101.9, was a commercial FM radio station that served the Los Angeles, California area in the 1980s.
KMPC-FM and KEDG, 101.9, was a commercial FM radio station that served the Los Angeles, California area in the 1980s.
KPOL (AM)
KPOL was a radio station that operated in Los Angeles, California, USA. The station played a number of music formats, including polka, top 40, rock, and beautiful music, from 1952 to 1981.
KPOL was a radio station that operated in Los Angeles, California, USA. The station played a number of music formats, including polka, top 40, rock, and beautiful music, from 1952 to 1981.
Kratka Ridge
Kratka Ridge or Snowcrest is a skiable area on Waterman Mountain in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County, California.
Kratka Ridge or Snowcrest is a skiable area on Waterman Mountain in the San Gabriel Mountains of Los Angeles County, California.
KSCZ-LP
KSCZ-LP was a low power broadcast television station in San Benito County, California that broadcast on analog channel 42.
KSCZ-LP was a low power broadcast television station in San Benito County, California that broadcast on analog channel 42.
KUXL (defunct)
KYCR was a religion-oriented radio station.
KYCR was a religion-oriented radio station.
KWJD-LP
KWJD-LP is a television station in Van Nuys, California, licensed to broadcast locally on UHF channel 25.
KWJD-LP is a television station in Van Nuys, California, licensed to broadcast locally on UHF channel 25.
KYMS (defunct)
KYMS was the first contemporary Christian music station, broadcasting at 106.3 MHz FM, based in Orange, California, and licensed to the city of Santa Ana, CA. It broadcast Christian programming ...
KYMS was the first contemporary Christian music station, broadcasting at 106.3 MHz FM, based in Orange, California, and licensed to the city of Santa Ana, CA. It broadcast Christian programming ...
KZAP (defunct)
KZAP was an album rock formatted radio station based in Sacramento, California, that broadcast between 1968 and 1992 at 98.5 on the FM dial.
KZAP was an album rock formatted radio station based in Sacramento, California, that broadcast between 1968 and 1992 at 98.5 on the FM dial.
Lawrence Warehouse Company
Lawrence Warehouse Company was a San Francisco, California based business which had an initial public offering in May 1936.
Lawrence Warehouse Company was a San Francisco, California based business which had an initial public offering in May 1936.
Layer Five
Layer Five was a US-based company that was acquired by Juniper Networks in 1999 for US$ 19 million.
Layer Five was a US-based company that was acquired by Juniper Networks in 1999 for US$ 19 million.
Legacy Releasing
Legacy Releasing was an independent film distribution company based in California.
Legacy Releasing was an independent film distribution company based in California.
Lilly Broadcasting
Lilly Broadcasting, L.L.C. is a privately owned American broadcasting company owned and operated by the father-and-son team of George Lilly (father) and Brian Lilly (son).
Lilly Broadcasting, L.L.C. is a privately owned American broadcasting company owned and operated by the father-and-son team of George Lilly (father) and Brian Lilly (son).
Lincoln Savings and Loan Association
The Lincoln Savings and Loan Association of Irvine, California was the financial institution at the heart of the Keating Five scandal during the 1980s Savings and Loan crisis.
The Lincoln Savings and Loan Association of Irvine, California was the financial institution at the heart of the Keating Five scandal during the 1980s Savings and Loan crisis.
Lockheed Propulsion Company
The Lockheed Propulsion Company was a division of the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation located in the Mentone, California area northeast of Redlands, California, adjacent to the Santa Ana River, fr...
The Lockheed Propulsion Company was a division of the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation located in the Mentone, California area northeast of Redlands, California, adjacent to the Santa Ana River, fr...
Los Angeles Airways
Los Angeles Airways was a helicopter airline based in Westchester, Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Airways was a helicopter airline based in Westchester, Los Angeles, California.
Magic Pan
The Magic Pan was an American chain of full-service restaurants specializing in crêpes, popular in the late 1970s through early 1990s.
The Magic Pan was an American chain of full-service restaurants specializing in crêpes, popular in the late 1970s through early 1990s.
Marchant Calculator
The Marchant Calculating Machine Co. was founded in 1911 by Rodney and Alfred Marchant in Oakland, California.
The Marchant Calculating Machine Co. was founded in 1911 by Rodney and Alfred Marchant in Oakland, California.
Marinship
Marinship Corporation was a shipbuilding company of the United States during World War II, created to build the shipping required for the war effort.
Marinship Corporation was a shipbuilding company of the United States during World War II, created to build the shipping required for the war effort.
May Company California
May Company California was a chain of department stores operating in the Southern California and Nevada, previously with headquarters in North Hollywood, California.
May Company California was a chain of department stores operating in the Southern California and Nevada, previously with headquarters in North Hollywood, California.
Mayfield Brewery
The Mayfield Brewery was a brewery that operated in Mayfield, California between years 1868 and 1920.
The Mayfield Brewery was a brewery that operated in Mayfield, California between years 1868 and 1920.
Media Vision
Media Vision was an American electronics manufacturer of primarily computer sound cards and CD-ROM kits, operating from 1990 to approximately 1995 in Fremont, California.
Media Vision was an American electronics manufacturer of primarily computer sound cards and CD-ROM kits, operating from 1990 to approximately 1995 in Fremont, California.
Micro Magic Inc.
Micro Magic Inc. was a US-based company that was acquired by Juniper Networks in 2000 for US$ 260 million in stocks and cash.
Micro Magic Inc. was a US-based company that was acquired by Juniper Networks in 2000 for US$ 260 million in stocks and cash.
Microdata Corporation
Microdata Corporation was an Irvine, California based computer company, developing hardware and operating systems to run its REALITY environment.
Microdata Corporation was an Irvine, California based computer company, developing hardware and operating systems to run its REALITY environment.
MicroIllusions
MicroIllusions, based in Granada Hills, California was a computer game developer and publisher of the home computer era.
MicroIllusions, based in Granada Hills, California was a computer game developer and publisher of the home computer era.
Micromation
Micromation Inc. was as an early pioneer (1978–1983) in the design, manufacture and sale of microcomputer systems, circuit boards and peripherals.
Micromation Inc. was as an early pioneer (1978–1983) in the design, manufacture and sale of microcomputer systems, circuit boards and peripherals.
Montalvo Systems
Montalvo Systems was a Silicon Valley start-up reportedly working on an asymmetrical, x86 capable processor similar to the Cell microprocessor.
Montalvo Systems was a Silicon Valley start-up reportedly working on an asymmetrical, x86 capable processor similar to the Cell microprocessor.
Moore Dry Dock Company
Moore Dry Dock Company was a ship repair and shipbuilding company in Oakland, California.
Moore Dry Dock Company was a ship repair and shipbuilding company in Oakland, California.
MusicWriter
MusicWriter was founded in 1989 by music industry veterans Jon Monday and Larry Heller to develop and market NoteStation, a kiosk-based retail "point-of-sale manufacturing" system for the distri...
MusicWriter was founded in 1989 by music industry veterans Jon Monday and Larry Heller to develop and market NoteStation, a kiosk-based retail "point-of-sale manufacturing" system for the distri...
Mustang Software
Mustang Software, Inc. was a California-based corporation that developed telecommunications software products.
Mustang Software, Inc. was a California-based corporation that developed telecommunications software products.
Naugles
Naugles was a Southern California fast-food Mexican restaurant chain that existed from 1970 to 1988.
Naugles was a Southern California fast-food Mexican restaurant chain that existed from 1970 to 1988.
NetScreen Technologies
NetScreen Technologies was acquired by Juniper Networks for US$ 4 billion stock for stock in 2004.
NetScreen Technologies was acquired by Juniper Networks for US$ 4 billion stock for stock in 2004.
Netter Digital
Netter Digital Netter Digital Entertainment (NDE) was a company created by Douglas Netter in 1995.
Netter Digital Netter Digital Entertainment (NDE) was a company created by Douglas Netter in 1995.
NextCard
NextCard, Inc. was one of the first issuers of credit cards online, and the first to offer instant online approval.
NextCard, Inc. was one of the first issuers of credit cards online, and the first to offer instant online approval.
Numerical Technologies
Numerical Technologies, Inc. was a San Jose, California, USA based EDA public (NASDAQ: NMTC) company.
Numerical Technologies, Inc. was a San Jose, California, USA based EDA public (NASDAQ: NMTC) company.
Nutting Associates
Nutting Associates was an early arcade game manufacturer from Mountain View, California, formed in 1968 by Bill Nutting.
Nutting Associates was an early arcade game manufacturer from Mountain View, California, formed in 1968 by Bill Nutting.
Oceanic and Oriental Navigation Company
The Oceanic and Oriental Navigation Company, sometimes shortened to O & O, was an American shipping company that operated from 1928 to 1938.
The Oceanic and Oriental Navigation Company, sometimes shortened to O & O, was an American shipping company that operated from 1928 to 1938.
Orion Pictures
Orion Pictures Corporation was an American independent production company that produced movies from 1978 until 1998.
Orion Pictures Corporation was an American independent production company that produced movies from 1978 until 1998.
Pacific Air Lines
Pacific Air Lines was a regional airline serving the West Coast of the United States that began operations in the 1940s under the name Southwest Airways.
Pacific Air Lines was a regional airline serving the West Coast of the United States that began operations in the 1940s under the name Southwest Airways.
Pacific Broadband Communications
Pacific Broadband Communications was a US-based company that was acquired by Juniper Networks in 2001 for US$ 200 million.
Pacific Broadband Communications was a US-based company that was acquired by Juniper Networks in 2001 for US$ 200 million.
Pacific Coast Borax Company
The Pacific Coast Borax Company (PCB) was a United States mining company founded in 1890 by the American borax magnate Francis "Borax" Smith, the "Borax King".
The Pacific Coast Borax Company (PCB) was a United States mining company founded in 1890 by the American borax magnate Francis "Borax" Smith, the "Borax King".
Pacific Lumber Company
The Pacific Lumber Company, officially abbreviated PALCO, and also commonly known as PL, was one of California's major logging and sawmill operations, located south of Eureka and n...
The Pacific Lumber Company, officially abbreviated PALCO, and also commonly known as PL, was one of California's major logging and sawmill operations, located south of Eureka and n...
Pacific Southwest Airlines
Pacific Southwest Airlines was a United States airline headquartered in San Diego, California, that operated from 1949 to 1988.
Pacific Southwest Airlines was a United States airline headquartered in San Diego, California, that operated from 1949 to 1988.
Paisano Productions
Paisano Productions was a Los Angeles, California-based company established in 1957 and owned by mystery writer Erle Stanley Gardner.
Paisano Productions was a Los Angeles, California-based company established in 1957 and owned by mystery writer Erle Stanley Gardner.
Pandesic
Pandesic was an Intel-SAP joint venture founded in late 1997.
Pandesic was an Intel-SAP joint venture founded in late 1997.
Parker Manufacturing Company
Parker Manufacturing Company was a machine shop during WWII, a manufacturer of machine tools, a manufacturer/distributor of metal kitchen cabinets and sinks, and an industrial landlord, in Santa...
Parker Manufacturing Company was a machine shop during WWII, a manufacturer of machine tools, a manufacturer/distributor of metal kitchen cabinets and sinks, and an industrial landlord, in Santa...
Passport Designs
Passport Designs Inc. was was a pioneer in the field of computer music, introducing the pre-MIDI SoundChaser in 1982.
Passport Designs Inc. was was a pioneer in the field of computer music, introducing the pre-MIDI SoundChaser in 1982.
Peninsula Engineering Group, Inc.
Peninsula Engineering Group, Inc. ("PEGI") was an United States company which was a pioneer in on-frequency microwave and cellular repeaters.
Peninsula Engineering Group, Inc. ("PEGI") was an United States company which was a pioneer in on-frequency microwave and cellular repeaters.
Peregrine Systems
Peregrine Systems, Inc., an enterprise software company, was founded in 1981 and sold enterprise asset management, change management, and ITIL-based IT service management software.
Peregrine Systems, Inc., an enterprise software company, was founded in 1981 and sold enterprise asset management, change management, and ITIL-based IT service management software.
Peribit Networks
Peribit Networks was a US-based company that was acquired by Juniper Networks in 2005 for US$ 337 million in cash, stock and assumed stock options.
Peribit Networks was a US-based company that was acquired by Juniper Networks in 2005 for US$ 337 million in cash, stock and assumed stock options.
Pertec Computer
Pertec Computer Corporation (PCC), formerly Peripheral Equipment Corporation (PEC), was a computer company based in Chatsworth, California which originally designed and manufac...
Pertec Computer Corporation (PCC), formerly Peripheral Equipment Corporation (PEC), was a computer company based in Chatsworth, California which originally designed and manufac...
Petrini's
The Petrini's market chain was established in San Francisco and run as a family owned business until 1989, when it was sold to a large corporation, Provigo.
The Petrini's market chain was established in San Francisco and run as a family owned business until 1989, when it was sold to a large corporation, Provigo.
Petrolsoft Corporation
Petrolsoft Corporation (1989–2000) was a supply chain management software company with a focus on the petroleum industry.
Petrolsoft Corporation (1989–2000) was a supply chain management software company with a focus on the petroleum industry.
PF Magic
PF Magic was a video game developer founded in 1991 and located in San Francisco, California.
PF Magic was a video game developer founded in 1991 and located in San Francisco, California.
Plumtree Software
Plumtree Software is a former software company founded in 1996 by product managers and engineers from Oracle and Informix with funding from Sequoia Capital.
Plumtree Software is a former software company founded in 1996 by product managers and engineers from Oracle and Informix with funding from Sequoia Capital.
Precision Monolithics
Precision Monolithics, Inc. also known in the electronics industry (and popularly) as PMI, was an American company based in Santa Clara, California, USA that developed and produced mixed s...
Precision Monolithics, Inc. also known in the electronics industry (and popularly) as PMI, was an American company based in Santa Clara, California, USA that developed and produced mixed s...
Printers Inc. Bookstore
Printers Inc. Bookstore (1978-2001) was an independent bookstore in Palo Alto, California, not far from Stanford University.
Printers Inc. Bookstore (1978-2001) was an independent bookstore in Palo Alto, California, not far from Stanford University.
Providian
Providian Financial Corporation was one of the leading credit card issuers in the United States when it was sold to Washington Mutual for approximately US$6.5 billion in October 2005.
Providian Financial Corporation was one of the leading credit card issuers in the United States when it was sold to Washington Mutual for approximately US$6.5 billion in October 2005.
Pup 'N' Taco
Pup 'N' Taco was a privately-owned chain of fast-food restaurants in Southern California, with its headquarters based in Long Beach, California.
Pup 'N' Taco was a privately-owned chain of fast-food restaurants in Southern California, with its headquarters based in Long Beach, California.
Quality Software
Quality Software is a defunct software design company that published games for Apple II and Atari 800 computers in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Quality Software is a defunct software design company that published games for Apple II and Atari 800 computers in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Quarterdeck Office Systems
Quarterdeck Office Systems, later Quarterdeck Corporation (NASDAQ: QDEK), was an American computer software company.
Quarterdeck Office Systems, later Quarterdeck Corporation (NASDAQ: QDEK), was an American computer software company.
Quest Development
Quest Development Corporation was a small, privately held software development company in San Luis Obispo, California that primarily developed backup software under contract to Symantec Corporat...
Quest Development Corporation was a small, privately held software development company in San Luis Obispo, California that primarily developed backup software under contract to Symantec Corporat...
Quickie Aircraft
The Quickie Aircraft Corporation was founded in Mojave, California, in 1978 to market the Quickie homebuilt aircraft (models Quickie, Quickie Q2, and Quickie Q200 aircraft).
The Quickie Aircraft Corporation was founded in Mojave, California, in 1978 to market the Quickie homebuilt aircraft (models Quickie, Quickie Q2, and Quickie Q200 aircraft).
Qume
Qume was a manufacturer of daisy-wheel printers originally located in Hayward, California, later moving to San Jose.
Qume was a manufacturer of daisy-wheel printers originally located in Hayward, California, later moving to San Jose.
Rainbow Technologies
Rainbow Technologies was an encryption and information security company based in Orange County, California, that was acquired by SafeNet, Inc. in 2003.
Rainbow Technologies was an encryption and information security company based in Orange County, California, that was acquired by SafeNet, Inc. in 2003.
Redline Networks
Redline Networks was a US-based company that was acquired by Juniper Networks in 2005 for US$ 132 million in cash and assumed stock options.
Redline Networks was a US-based company that was acquired by Juniper Networks in 2005 for US$ 132 million in cash and assumed stock options.
Repository for Germinal Choice
The Repository for Germinal Choice was a sperm bank that existed in Escondido, California from 1980 to 1999.
The Repository for Germinal Choice was a sperm bank that existed in Escondido, California from 1980 to 1999.
Robinsons-May
Robinsons-May was a chain of department stores operating in Southern California, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada, previously with headquarters in North Hollywood, California.
Robinsons-May was a chain of department stores operating in Southern California, Arizona and Las Vegas, Nevada, previously with headquarters in North Hollywood, California.
Ryan Aeronautical
The Ryan Aeronautical Company was founded by T. Claude Ryan in San Diego, California in 1934.
The Ryan Aeronautical Company was founded by T. Claude Ryan in San Diego, California in 1934.
Sage's Market
SAGE'S COMPLETE MARKETS was a chain of supermarkets.
SAGE'S COMPLETE MARKETS was a chain of supermarkets.
San Joaquin Light and Power Corporation
The San Joaquin Light and Power Corporation was a utility company that provided electricity to seven counties in the San Joaquin Valley of California.
The San Joaquin Light and Power Corporation was a utility company that provided electricity to seven counties in the San Joaquin Valley of California.
San Mateo Daily News
The San Mateo Daily News was a free daily newspaper in San Mateo, California published 6 days a week with an average daily circulation of 22,000.
The San Mateo Daily News was a free daily newspaper in San Mateo, California published 6 days a week with an average daily circulation of 22,000.
Santa Barbara Restaurant Group
Santa Barbara Restaurant Group was the parent company of Green Burrito and La Salsa fast-food restaurant chains.
Santa Barbara Restaurant Group was the parent company of Green Burrito and La Salsa fast-food restaurant chains.
Santa Cruz Operation
Santa Cruz Operation was a software company based in Santa Cruz, California which was best known for selling three Unix variants for Intel x86 processors: Xenix, SCO UNIX, and UnixWare.
Santa Cruz Operation was a software company based in Santa Cruz, California which was best known for selling three Unix variants for Intel x86 processors: Xenix, SCO UNIX, and UnixWare.
Schwabacher Brothers
The Schwabacher Brothers—Louis Schwabacher (1837 – June 3, 1900), Abraham (Abe) Schwabacher (c.
The Schwabacher Brothers—Louis Schwabacher (1837 – June 3, 1900), Abraham (Abe) Schwabacher (c.
SegaSoft
SegaSoft, originally headquartered in Redwood City, California and later San Francisco, was a joint venture by Sega and CSK, created to develop and publish single and multiplayer games for the P...
SegaSoft, originally headquartered in Redwood City, California and later San Francisco, was a joint venture by Sega and CSK, created to develop and publish single and multiplayer games for the P...
Sierra Entertainment
Sierra Entertainment Inc. was an American video-game developer and publisher founded in 1979 as On-Line Systems by Ken and Roberta Williams.
Sierra Entertainment Inc. was an American video-game developer and publisher founded in 1979 as On-Line Systems by Ken and Roberta Williams.
Smith & Hawken
Smith & Hawken was garden lifestyle brand that operated retail stores, direct mail and e-commerce in the United States.
Smith & Hawken was garden lifestyle brand that operated retail stores, direct mail and e-commerce in the United States.
Solyndra
Solyndra was a manufacturer of cylindrical panels of CIGS thin-film solar cells based in Fremont, California.
Solyndra was a manufacturer of cylindrical panels of CIGS thin-film solar cells based in Fremont, California.
Soundcraftsmen
Soundcraftsmen was a manufacturer of high-end audio stereo components located in Santa Ana, California, United States.
Soundcraftsmen was a manufacturer of high-end audio stereo components located in Santa Ana, California, United States.
Spearfisherman (company)
Spearfisherman was a company that made dry suits and swimfins (and perhaps other types of underwater diving gear).
Spearfisherman was a company that made dry suits and swimfins (and perhaps other types of underwater diving gear).
Swan Electronics
Swan Electronics was a manufacturer of amateur radio gear located in Oceanside, California, USA.
Swan Electronics was a manufacturer of amateur radio gear located in Oceanside, California, USA.
Swayne & Hoyt Lines
Swayne & Hoyt Lines was an American steamship company based in San Francisco, California, and in operation from the late 1890s to the late 1930s.
Swayne & Hoyt Lines was an American steamship company based in San Francisco, California, and in operation from the late 1890s to the late 1930s.
TeleGrafix Communications
TeleGrafix Communications, Inc. was a software company in Huntington Beach, California that developed the Remote Imaging Protocol, the RIPscrip scripting language, the RIPterm terminal emula...
TeleGrafix Communications, Inc. was a software company in Huntington Beach, California that developed the Remote Imaging Protocol, the RIPscrip scripting language, the RIPterm terminal emula...
The Good Guys!
The Good Guys! was a chain of consumer electronics retail stores with 71 stores in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
The Good Guys! was a chain of consumer electronics retail stores with 71 stores in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
The Nature Company
The Nature Company was a Berkeley, California based chain of retail stores that sold scientific toys, telescopes, artwork and music CDs.
The Nature Company was a Berkeley, California based chain of retail stores that sold scientific toys, telescopes, artwork and music CDs.
Thorkildsen-Mather Borax Company
Thorkildsen-Mather Borax Company was a borax mining company founded in 1898 by Stephen Mather and Thomas Thorkildsen.
Thorkildsen-Mather Borax Company was a borax mining company founded in 1898 by Stephen Mather and Thomas Thorkildsen.
Titan Corp.
Titan Corporation was a United States based company founded in 1981, with its headquartered in San Diego, California.
Titan Corporation was a United States based company founded in 1981, with its headquartered in San Diego, California.
Tollbridge Technologies
Tollbridge Technologies was a voice over broadband company founded in 1998 by Gary Tauss and Asher Waldfogel, cofounder of Redback Networks.
Tollbridge Technologies was a voice over broadband company founded in 1998 by Gary Tauss and Asher Waldfogel, cofounder of Redback Networks.
Transocean Airlines
Transocean Air Lines was an Oakland, California based airline that operated from 1946 until 1960.
Transocean Air Lines was an Oakland, California based airline that operated from 1946 until 1960.
Transtar Radio Networks
Transtar was the first radio network to provide 24-hour music programming to local affiliates.
Transtar was the first radio network to provide 24-hour music programming to local affiliates.
Troxell Racing
Mighty Motorsports is a defunct NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team.
Mighty Motorsports is a defunct NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series team.
Tymshare
Tymshare, Inc. was a well-known timesharing service and third-party hardware maintenance company throughout its history and competed with companies such as Four Phase, Compuserve, and Digital Eq...
Tymshare, Inc. was a well-known timesharing service and third-party hardware maintenance company throughout its history and competed with companies such as Four Phase, Compuserve, and Digital Eq...
Union Safe Deposit Bank
The Union Safe Deposit Bank was founded in Stockton, California, United States in April 1897.
The Union Safe Deposit Bank was founded in Stockton, California, United States in April 1897.
Universal Wrestling Federation (Herb Abrams)
The Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF) was an American wrestling promotion based out of Marina del Rey, California.
The Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF) was an American wrestling promotion based out of Marina del Rey, California.
Whole Earth Access
The Whole Earth Access (1969 - 1998) was a countercultural retail store in Berkeley, California.
The Whole Earth Access (1969 - 1998) was a countercultural retail store in Berkeley, California.
Working Designs
Working Designs was an American video game publisher that specialized in the localization of Japanese role-playing video games, strategy video games and top-down shooters for various platforms.
Working Designs was an American video game publisher that specialized in the localization of Japanese role-playing video games, strategy video games and top-down shooters for various platforms.
YAGO
Yet Another Gigabit Operation, an early LAN startup acquired by Cabletron Systems in the mid 1990's, fueling its growth into Gigabit Ethernet switching and ultimately being re-...
Yet Another Gigabit Operation, an early LAN startup acquired by Cabletron Systems in the mid 1990's, fueling its growth into Gigabit Ethernet switching and ultimately being re-...
Yardbirds Home Center
Yardbirds Home Center is a defunct chain of home improvement stores based in Petaluma, California, United States.
Yardbirds Home Center is a defunct chain of home improvement stores based in Petaluma, California, United States.
Your Black Muslim Bakery
Your Black Muslim Bakery was a bakery opened by Yusuf Bey in 1968 in Santa Barbara, California, and relocated to Oakland in 1971.
Your Black Muslim Bakery was a bakery opened by Yusuf Bey in 1968 in Santa Barbara, California, and relocated to Oakland in 1971.
Zody's
Zodys was a chain of discount retail stores that operated in the United States from 1960 to 1986.
Zodys was a chain of discount retail stores that operated in the United States from 1960 to 1986.