Avenales (wild oats).
Avila (a surname), eight miles from San Luís Obispo, was probably named for a pioneer family of Los Ángeles.
Azusa. See page [77]. This is the name of a place in Los Ángeles County.
El Bailarín (the dancer). See page [99].
Ballena (whale). See page [39].
Bandini (a surname). See page [77].
Los Baños (the baths), is in Merced County, thirty-five miles southwest of Merced. This place was so-called from the creek, which has large, deep pools of clear water that were used by the early inhabitants as a bathing place.
Barranca (ravine).
La Barranca Colorada (the red ravine).
Barril (barrel).