Links to Flying Schools

In no particular order or recommendation

Watsonville

United Flight Services - Airplane Private Pilot and above 

Specialized Helicopter - Airplane and Helicopter Private Pilot and above

Salinas

North Aero - Airplane Private and above, Sport Pilot, Tail Wheel

Aerodynamic Aviation - Airplane Private and Sport Pilot, Tail Wheel, Aerobatics

Hollister

Hollister Soaring Center - Sailplane Private and above

San Jose Reid Hillview Airport

Aerodynamic Aviation - Airplane Private and Sport Pilot, Tail Wheel, Aerobatics

Tradewinds Aviation - Airplane Private and above

Google "san jose flight schools" for many more

San Martin

Tradewinds Aviation - Airplane Private and above

Palo Alto

Sun Dance Flying Club - Airplane Private and above

West Valley Flying Club - Airplane Private and above, Tail Wheel

Advantage Aviation - Airplane Private and above, Tail Wheel, Aerobatics

Skytrekker Aviation - Airplane Private

Google "palo alto flight schools" for several more

San Carlos

West Valley Flying Club - Airplane Private and above, Tail Wheel

Skytrekker Aviation - Airplane Private

San Carlos Flight Center - Airplane Private and above

Hayward

Specialized Helicopter- Helicopter Private Pilot and Above

Google "hayward flight schools" for any more

Carson City Nevada

Paul Hamilton at Sport Aviation Center  - Private, Light Sport, Ultralight

Further Reading and Info 

Specialized Flight Training Costs

EAA119 Flying Start Presentation Slides