Salt is the common name for the substance sodium chloride (NaCI), which occurs in the form of transparent cubic crystals. Although salt is most familiar as a food supplement, less than 5% of the salt produced in the United States is used for that purpose.
Culture, Entertainment and Excitement in Santa Clara. Founded in 1777 as the site of one of California's world-famous Spanish Missions, Santa Clara, CA is now one of several hubs of business and commerce in Silicon Valley.
Shopping Centers in Santa Clara. Santa Clara has retail outlets and stores for avid and motivated shoppers. The most notable and locally famous is the Westfield Valley Fair shopping center. Located on Stevens Creek Blvd, and straddling the border of San Jose, Valley Fair has been a draw for local shoppers and international visitors for years.