Gustine, with a 2000 population of about 4,300, is located on the west side of Merced County near Interstate 5, about 30 miles west of Merced. The nearest incorporated place is Newman, just across the Stanislaus County line to the north. Gustine was established in 1895 and incorporated in 1915. Like many west side communities, Gustine is within commuting range of the San Francisco Bay area and expects an increasing population.
Personal page of Kathryn Maffei provides information on the festival, a Portuguese heritage event held annually in Gustine, and promotes her CD of Portuguese folk music. members.tripod.com/~KathrynMaffei
Official state park department listing provides brief directions, boating information, and local history for reservoir in the hills near Pacheco Pass. cal-parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=558
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