South Gate is the 17th largest city in Los Angeles County, California, with 7.4 square miles (19 km 2 ). South Gate is located 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Downtown Los Angeles. It is part of the Gateway Cities area in the southeast of Los Angeles County.
In the 2010 census, the city has a population of 94,396.
The city was founded on January 20, 1923, and became known as the "City of the Azaleas" when it adopted the flower as its symbol in 1965.
In 1990, South Gate was one of ten US communities to receive the All-America City Award from the National Civic League.
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Among early Spanish settlers was one of California's first families, Lugos. Lugo's land grant covers most of what is now the City of the South Gate.
While Francisco Lugo is stationed in Mission San Antonio de Padua near Salinas, California, his first son in California, Antonio Maria Lugo was born in 1775. His son became Don Antonio Maria Lugo, the Spanish aristocracy and army, who settled on an area of ​​30,000 acres (120 sq km ). 2 ) from the ground covering what is now the City of the South Gate. In 1810, the King of Spain officially gave the land to Lugo as a reward for his father's military service and his father. Rancho San Antonio extends from the low hills that separate it from the San Gabriel Valley to the old Dominguez Farm in the south, and from the eastern border of the Los Angeles pueblo to the San Gabriel River. Lugo also became the mayor of Los Angeles, from 1816 to 1819,
A little over 100 years after Grant's determination of Lugo Land, the area at the southern gate of the farm became the City of the South Gate. When Don Lugo's family grew, he obtained San Bernardino Rancho and other grants under his sons name.
The adjacent and adjacent South Gate site presents a colorful spectacle as many heads of cattle and horses are herded from all directions to a common point for the annual spring rodeo. Lugo will direct the process and resolve disputes over the ownership of contested animals as well as prosecute agricultural disputes. In the saddle, he was the palace and the plain in his courtroom.
Don Antonio's son Vincente (1820-1889) built his batteries in the 1850s on 5.5 hectares (22,000 m 2 ). It is known as Lugo Ranch, and is located on modern Gage Avenue in Bell Gardens Town.
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Development
Before the late 1870s, much of the original land grant had been replaced by a 40-acre channel (160,000 m 2 ). By 1880, cattle ranching had been replaced by agriculture as the most important local industry. During the years between 1910 and 1940, most of the farmland was replaced by homes and factories. Early developers accelerated the suburbanization of what was then called South Gate Gardens by dividing the land into small plots and selling empty plots to blue-collar workers. Most early homes are built individually because plot owners use "sweat equity rather than cash to build their own homes" and the local economy relies heavily on urban farming.
Tweedy family
The Tweedy R.D family played an important role in the history of South Gate. Tweedy was born in 1812 in Illinois and came to California with a ox-cart in 1852. Mrs. Tweedy rode across a meadow that perched on her rocking chair on a wagon. The family is great, and several generations have lived in this city. Family members buy about 2,000 hectares (8.1Ã, km 2 ) from the land where most of the Southern Gate is built. The "downtown business district" at the South Gate is named after the family and is known as Tweedy Mile.
Naming
The city was named in 1918 after South Gate Gardens at Cudahy Ranch. The city was founded five years later, in 1923, using a shortened form of the name. His name refers to a city located south of Los Angeles.
Geography
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ​​7.4 square miles (19 km 2 ). 7.2 square miles (19 km 2 ) of it is ground and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km 2 ) of it is water. The total area is 1.59% water.
The Los Angeles River flows through the eastern portion of the South Gate.
Climate
South Gate has a semi-arid Mediterranean climate with cool winters and hot, dry summers. The average annual rainfall is 14.8 inches (380 mm) per year with most occurring between November and April. Temperatures range from the lowest of 40Ã, Â ° F (4Ã, Â ° C) to a height of 110Ã, Â ° F (43Ã, Â ° C). The average daily temperature ranges from 54Ã, Â ° F (12Ã, Â ° C) to 73Ã, Â ° F (23Ã, Â ° C).
Demographics
2010
The 2010 US Census reported that the South Gate had a population of 94,396. Population density was 12,837.6 people per square mile (4,956.6/km²). Southern Gate racial makeup is 47.645 (50.5%) White, 3.209 (3.4%) Non-Hispanic White, 890 (0.9%) African American, 878 (0.9%) Native American, 732 (0 , 8%) Asia, 99 (0.1%)%) Pacific Islands, 40,624 (43.0%) of other races, and 3,528 (3.7%) of two or more races. Hispanic or Latin of any race is 89,442 people (94.8%).
The Census reported that 94,308 people (99.9% of the population) live in households, 16 (0%) live in unembienced groups, and 72 (0.1%) are institutionalized.
There are 23,278 households, of which 13,805 (59.3%) have children under the age of 18 living in, 13,183 (56.6%) are married couples who live together 4.706 (20.2%) having a married woman without a husband now, 2,261 (9.7%) had a housewife without a wife's presence. There are 1,879 (8.1%) unmarried couples, and 134 (0.6%) couples or couples marry same-sex. 2,292 households (9.8%) consisted of individuals and 996 (4.3%) had a self-sufficient 65 or over. The average household size is 4.05. There are 20,150 families (86,6% of all households); average family size is 4.24.
The population is spread with 29,374 people (31.1%) under the age of 18, 11,298 persons (12.0%) aged 18 to 24, 28,039 people (29.7%) aged 25 to 44, 19,062 persons (20.2%) aged 45 to 64 years. , and 6,623 people (7.0%) aged 65 years or older. The median age was 29.4 years. For every 100 women, there are 96.4 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 93.9 men.
There are 24,160 housing units with an average density of 3,285.7 per square mile (1,268.6/km²), of which 10,658 (45.8%) are occupied owners, and 12,620 (54.2%) are occupied by tenants. Homeowner vacancy rate is 1.5%; the rental rate of vacancy is 3.6%. 46,665 people (49.4% of the population) live in housing units occupied by owners and 47,643 people (50.5%) live in rental housing units.
During 2009-2013, South Gate had an average household income of $ 42,776, with 21.1% of the population living below the federal poverty line.
2000
In the 2000 census, there were 96,375 people, 23,213 households, and 20,063 families living in the city. Population density was 13,084.6 per square mile (5.052.0/km²). There are 24,269 housing units with an average density of 3,294.9 per square mile (1,271.4 km/s).
City's racial makeup is 41.6% White (0.78% Non-Hispanic White), 1.2% Black or African-American, 0.9% American Indian and Alaskan Native, 0.8% Asian and 51% few races other (mostly Mestizo). 92% of the population is Hispanic or Latino from any race.
There are 23,213 households in which 58.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% are married couples living together, 18.4% have non-husbands female households, and 13.6% are non-family. 10.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.8% had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 4.15 and the average family size was 4.37. In the city, the population is spread by 35.6% under the age of 18, 12.5% ​​from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% years or more. The average age is 26 years. For every 100 women, there are 98.3 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 95.5 men.
The average income for households in the city is $ 35,695, and the average income for families is $ 35,789. Men have an average income of $ 25,350 versus $ 19,978 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 10,602. 19.2% of the population and 17.4% of families are below the poverty line. Of the total population, 24.2% of those under the age of 18 and 12.0% of those aged 65 and older live below the poverty line.
Religion
There are about 40 churches located in Cities representing various religious denominations. 58.08% of people in the South Gate, CA is religious, which means they are affiliated with religion. 39.99% are Catholic; 6.75% are Protestant; 1.04% is LDS; 3.33% is another Christian faith; 5.93% in South Gate, CA is Jewish; 0.07% is eastern faith; Affiliates 0.98% with Islam.
Demographic history
The South Gate was developed during the 1920s and 1930s as an industrial city (especially in the "metal throwing" industry) and its blue-dominated non-Hispanic white-collar community.
During the 1940s and 1950s, the South Gate was one of the most segregationist cities in Southern California. White youth groups are known to roam the streets looking for blacks who dare to cross from neighboring Watts. One of the most famous clubs in the area is "Hunters of the Wicked".
Since the 1970s, the South Gate has had a large Hispanic community, which became dominant in the 1990s when Hispanic working-class people and Latin-American immigrant families filled the void left by non-Hispanic whites, leaving more lots of space in the outer periphery.
These are ten cities or neighborhoods in Los Angeles County with the largest percentage of Latin population, according to the 2000 census:
Economy
The South Gate is the location of a General Motors car manufacturing facility called the South Gate Assembly built in 1936. Originally built to produce Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles, it was converted into war production after 1940, and was a major supplier of engine aircraft for B- 24 Liberators, Douglas C-47 Skytrain, and Douglas C-54 Skymaster, as Douglas and Consolidated companies have aircraft manufacturing facilities in Long Beach and San Diego. During the 1950s, it was the highest GM production facility. The factory was closed in 1982 and is now the location of Southeast SMA in 2005.
In June 2009, EDD California listed the unemployment rate at the 14.4% South Gate, with negative job growth. The California State Board of Equalization recorded Southgate's sales tax rate of 10.75%. The per capita income is $ 11,566, which includes all adults and children. The average household income is $ 41,064.
Commercial activity of South Gate is concentrated in the following zones:
- Tweedy Mile (on Tweedy Blvd. from Alameda St to Atlantic Ave.)
- Firestone Blvd. (From Alameda St. to Garfield Ave.)
- El Paseo (Firestone Corner Blvd. and Garfield Ave.)
- Hollydale (on Garfield Ave. from I-105 to Imperial Hwy.)
On April 1, 2009, the City of South Gate imposed a 10.25 percent sales tax (all countries plus a local addition, which is now 9.75% with the expiration of temporary tax increase under Proposition 1A), which corresponds to Pico Rivera's sales tax rate as the highest in the State of California.
On July 9, 2009, the City Council of the South Gate held a special meeting in which the adopted resolution declared a fiscal emergency for the City of the South Gate. The adopted resolution states the City of the South Gate in a fiscal emergency.
Government
In the United States House of Representatives, South Gate is in the 44th congress district in California, which has a Cook PVI of D 32 and is represented by Democrat Nanette Barragón.
The State Senate of California is represented by Democrat Ricardo Lara (33rd District) and the California State Assembly is represented by Democrat Anthony Rendon (District 63).
Local government
The City Council is made up of five people who are largely chosen by the inhabitants of the South Gate. Members of this Council shall serve a four-year term and establish the governing policies and procedures for the city. The mayor is chosen on an annual basis, rotating from among the Board Members.
City Officer
- Carmen Avalos
The City Clerk at the South Gate is the elected position serving a four-year period. As the official record keeper for the City, the Town Clerk is responsible for maintaining all central and legal files, preparing the agenda of City Council meetings and minutes, making city selections and assisting the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder with voter registration.
City Treasurer
- Maria Belen Bernal
Bernal was elected as Treasurer of the City of the South Gate on March 24, 2009.
City Manager
- Michael Flad
Michael Flad was appointed City Manager by the City Council on 3 December 2012. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to implement its policies and ensure that the community is serviced in a responsive manner. Responsible for overseeing all City operations and delivery of public services, City Managers work closely with the municipal departments in developing policy recommendations and responding to City Council directives.
Political party
63.10% of people in the South Gate are registered as Democrats, with 35.60% registered as Republicans. The remaining 1.30% are independent.
Scandal and corruption
From 2001 to 2003, the city's treasurer at that time, Albert Robles, along with three accomplices in the city council, took bribes and in turn gave taxpayer dollars to friends and relatives to do city contracts. Three accomplices form the majority of the five members of the city council, so they can run the city in whatever way they want. For example, in 2002, Robles was arrested on alleged threats of crime but was appointed by the city council for the position of deputy city manager and had his legal bill covered by the city. The city council gave themselves a 2,000% salary increase, and cut the cost of citycar Carmen Avalos by 90%, after he complained about corruption and election fraud in the city to the California State Secretary.
On January 28, 2003, voters summoned Robles along with his political allies, former Mayor Xochitl Ruvalcaba, former Deputy Mayor Raul Moriel, and former city councilor Maria Benavides.
Robles was convicted of bribery in July 2005. In November 2006 he was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, ordered to pay the South Gate city $ 639,000 in damages, and was immediately arrested.
In March 2006, Rudy Navarro, who was elected to replace Albert Robles as city treasurer, was caught making false statements on his biography posted on the city's official website. He claims that he got a degree from San Diego State University, when he actually has not completed all the requirements.
The recent political history of the South Gate has been marked by political observers and editors as having elements of Third World Politics.
Financial
South Gate was $ 150 million in debt in 2005. In addition, South Gate has one of the state's highest state and municipal taxes of 10.75%.
On June 5, 2007, the city reported that they were facing a severe financial crisis.
Regional representative
The Los Angeles County Health Services Department operates the Whittier Health Center in Whittier, serving South Gate.
Infrastructure
Road
- Interstate 710
- Imperial Highway
City Park
South Gate offers nine city parks for the benefit of its citizens.
- South Gate Park covers a total of 96.8 hectares (392,000 m 2 ), and is the largest park within the city limits. The park is used to carry out most of the Parks and Recreation community programs. There are a total of six different facilities in this park, some of which can be rented for various events. These facilities include Municipal Auditorium, Girls Club House, 9 Hole Par 3 Golf Course, Senior Recreation Center, Swimming Stadium, and Sports Center. The site also has an athletic field, an outdoor basketball court, two playgrounds, tennis courts, skate park, several shaded areas for picnics, and Jr.. Hockey Rink. The park closes at 10:00 pm.
- The Hollydale Regional Park includes 56.0 acres (227,000 m 2 ), has a playground, tennis court, baseball field, soccer field, picnic area (group 50 just for reservation), and Center Horse riding is also available for hire. The park closes at sunset.
- Cesar Chavez Park covers 9.0 hectares (36,000 m 2 ), has two playgrounds and pergolas. No reservation for a picnic. The park closes at sunset.
- The Garden Circle includes 4 hectares (16,000 m 2 ), and is an environmental park. It has a small playground, a soccer field and a grass area. The park closes at sunset.
- Hollydale Community Park covers 2.2 acres (8,900 m 2 ), has a playground, outdoor basketball court, and Community Center. The park closes at 10:00 pm.
- State Street Park covers 0.8 hectares (3,200 m 2 ) and has only grass fields. is a neighborhood park, No reservation for a picnic. The park closes at sunset.
- Gardendale Tot Lot covers 0.45 acres (1,800 m 2 ), and is an environmental park. It has a playground and a small grass area. The park closes at sunset.
- Triangle Park includes 0.3 acres (1,200 m 2 ), has a pergola, seating area, bike rack, and drinking fountain. The park closes at sunset.
- Stanford Park covers 0.19 acres (770 m 2 ) and is an environmental park. It has a playground and a small grass area. The park closes at sunset.
Education
Schools located at the South Gate include: 18 public schools (13 elementary schools, 3 high schools and 2 junior high schools) and two parish schools. Adult Education Class is conducted in junior high and high school. The city is also served by 3 community colleges (Compton, Cerritos and East Los Angeles - main campus and South Gate satellites) and 3 California State Universities (Dominguez Hills, Long Beach and Los Angeles.)
Public schools
Most of the South Gate is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District public school system. A small section of the South Gate is served by the Paramount Unified School District and the Downey Unified School District.
Los Angeles Unified School District
LAUSD primary school
- Bryson Avenue Elementary School (opened 1931, part school math, Science, Magnet Technology)
- Primary School of Independence (opened 1997)
- Liberty Boulevard Elementary School (opened in 1932)
- Madison Elementary School (opened 2005)
- Montara Avenue Elementary School (opened in 1988)
- San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School (opened in 1920)
- San Miguel Avenue Elementary School (opened in 1989, partly a math and science magnet school)
- Stanford Avenue Elementary School (1-5, opened 1924)
- New Stanford New Center (K, opened 2004)
- State Street Elementary School (opened in 1932)
- Tweedy Elementary School (opened 1950)
- Victoria Avenue Elementary School (opened in 1925)
LAUSD charter school
- Firestone (opened 2010)
- Aspire Gateway (opened 2010)
- Valiente College Preparatory Charter School (opening 2015)
LAUSD middle schools
- South Gate Middle School (opened 1941)
- Southeast Secondary School (opened 2004)
SMA LAUSD
- South Gate High School (opened in 1932)
- Southeast High School (opened 2005)
Legacy High School
When the South East opened, inside the City of South Gate, the school attendance limit took on land previously categorized to South Gate High School, Huntington Park High School, and David Starr Jordan High School.
LAUSD high school and high
- International Study Learning Center (opened in 2004)
Paramount Unified School District
- Hollydale School (K-8)
- Paramount High School
Part of the South Gate is served by the Downey Unified School District.
Private school
Private elementary school
- Lollypop Lane Preschool and Kindergarten
- Lutheran School Redeemer
- Saint Helen Elementary School
Private secondary school
- Akademia Bethel
High school
- Odyssey Advanced School
Colleges and universities
- South Gate Satellite Campus, East Los Angeles College
Public library
County Public Library of Los Angeles operates
- Leland R. Weaver Library (4035 Tweedy Boulevard)
- Hollydale Library (12000 South Garfield Avenue)
Famous people
- Arleen Auger, opera singer; born at the South Gate
- Don Bandy, a pro football player
- Earl Bascom, actor, California Rodeo Hall of Fame
- Hal Bernson, member of Los Angeles City Council, 1979-2003
- Don Buchla, the founder of the Buchla music synthesizer
- Mark Gonzales, pro skateboarder
- Lee Greenwood, country music recording artist; born at the South Gate
- Doug Griffin, Major League Baseball player
- Doug Harvey, Hall of Fame, baseball referee
- Don Horn, a pro football player
- Dave Huppert, player and Major League Baseball coach
- Lou Kimzey, film publisher and producer
- Bob Klein, a tight end to NFL Los Angeles Rams
- Dick Nen, Major League Baseball player
- Dick Rand, a Premier League baseball player
- Lorenzo Romar, pro basketball player and college basketball coach
- Pete Rozelle, Commissioner of the National Football League, 1960-1989
- Glenn Seaborg, Nobel Prize winner
- Niki Sullivan, original member of Buddy Holly's Crickets.
See also
- Albert Robles
- Seaborg Home
- South Gate SMA
- Southeast SMA
References
External links
- Official website
- SGChamber.org - Official website of the Gate of the South Chamber of Commerce.
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