Coral reef biologist Dr. Nancy Knowlton is leading the Smithsonianâs effort to increase public understanding of the worldâs ocean. She has studied the ecology and evolution of coral reefs for many years and is deeply concerned about their future.
The San Joaquin County, California sales tax is 8.00% , consisting of 6.50% California state sales tax and 1.50% San Joaquin County local sales taxes.The local sales tax consists of a 1.00% county sales tax and a 0.50% special district sales tax (used to fund transportation districts, local attractions, etc).
Many counties and municipalities have add-ons, so as of January 2013, the total rate of sales and use tax in California will range from 7.5% in such places as Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, to 10% in South Gate, Los Angeles County. The following rates will be effective January 1, 2013: 1  Eureka: 8.25%. 2  Los Angeles: 9.00%.