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What are California rivers that have Spanish names?

Here are some California rivers with Spanish names, along with their meanings:

* Rio Grande: "Big River"

* Rio Hondo: "Deep River"

* Rio San Gabriel: Named for the San Gabriel Arcángel Mission

* Rio Santa Ana: Named for the Santa Ana Mission

* Rio Santa Clara: "Clear River"

* Rio Santa Margarita: Named for the Santa Margarita Mission

* Rio Salinas: "Salty River"

* Rio Colorado: "Red River" (though technically this one flows into the Gulf of California, its headwaters are in California)

There are also some rivers with Spanish names that are not as well-known, such as:

* Rio Americano: "American River"

* Rio de los Angeles: "River of the Angels"

* Rio de las Flores: "River of the Flowers"

It's important to note that some of these rivers may have other, non-Spanish names as well, depending on the context and historical period. For example, the Rio Grande is often referred to as the "Rio Grande del Norte" to distinguish it from the Rio Grande in Texas.

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