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Encyclopedia > Alhambra, California
City of Alhambra, California

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Location of Alhambra within Los Angeles County, California.
Location of Alhambra within Los Angeles County, California.
Coordinates: 34°4′55″N 118°8′6″W / 34.08194, -118.135
Country United States
State California
County Los Angeles
Government
 - Mayor Gary Yamauchi (Dist. 3)
 - City council Luis Ayala (Dist. 5)
Stephen Sham (Dist. 1)
Barbara Messina (Dist. 2)
Steven Placido (Dist. 4)
Area
 - City  7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²)
 - Land  7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²)
 - Water  0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Elevation  492 ft (150 m)
Population (2000)
 - City 85,804
 - Density 11,260.5/sq mi (4,347.7/km²)
Time zone PST (UTC-8)
 - Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP codes 91800-91899
Area code(s) 626
FIPS code 06-00884
GNIS feature ID 1660243
Website: http://www.cityofalhambra.org/

Alhambra (pronounced [ælˈhæmbɹə] or [ɑlˈhɑmbɹə]) is a city (incorporated on 11 July 1903) located in the western San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, California which is approximately eight miles from the downtown Los Angeles civic center. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 85,804. The city's ZIP Codes are 91801 and 91803 (plus 91802 for P.O. boxes). Image File history File links Seal_incorp. ... Image File history File links LA_County_Incorporated_Areas_Alhambra_highlighted. ... Los Angeles County is a county in California and is by far the most populous county in the United States. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... 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Geography

At 34°4′55″N, 118°8′6″W (34.081859, -118.135052)GR1. It is bordered by South Pasadena on the northwest, San Marino on the north, San Gabriel on the east, Rosemead on the southeast, Monterey Park on the south, and the Los Angeles districts of Monterey Hills and El Sereno on the west. Major thoroughfares include Atlantic and Valley Boulevards, Mission Road,Fremont and Garfield Avenues, and Main Street. The San Bernardino Freeway (I-10) runs through the city's southern portions, and the Long Beach Freeway (I-710) has its northern terminus at Valley Boulevard in the far southwestern portions of the city. Location of South Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) March 2, 1888 [2] Government  - Mayor Philip Putnam [1] Area  - City  3. ... San Gabriel City Hall San Gabriel is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. ... Location of Rosemead in California Coordinates: Country United States of America State California County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1959-08-04 [2] Government  - Mayor John Tran[1] Area  - City  5. ... Location of Monterey Park in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , State County Government  - Mayor David Lau  - City council Sharon Martinez (Vice Mayor) Benjamin Frank Venti Mitchell Ing Anthony Wong Area  - City 19. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... El Sereno (IPA: [ˌɛl səˈɹinoÊŠ] in English, from the Spanish [el seˈɾeno] the tranquil) is a district in Northeastern Los Angeles, California. ... The San Bernardino Freeway is the assigned name of an approximately 60-mile (95 km) long segment of Interstate 10 (I-10) between the cities of Los Angeles, California and San Bernardino, California. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Interstate 10 Interstate 10 (abbreviated I-10) is the southernmost east-west, coast-to-coast interstate highway in the United States. ... The Long Beach Freeway, signed as Interstate 710 throughout its entire length, is a freeway running for 23 miles in a north-south direction through Los Angeles County, California. ... Interstate 710 (abbreviated I-710, and colloquially referred to as The 710 or the seven-ten) is a major north-south interstate freeway running for 23 miles (37 km) through Los Angeles County, California. ... Valley Boulevard is a street in Southern California, United States, running east from Los Angeles to Pomona, where it becomes Holt Boulevard. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.7 km² (7.6 mi²), all of which is land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


History

Downtown Alhambra, Garfield and Main, 1890
Downtown Alhambra, Garfield and Main, 1890

Alhambra is named after Washington Irving's book Tales from the Alhambra, not after the Alhambra palace itself. [1] Alhambra was founded as a suburb of Los Angeles in 1903. Image File history File links Alhambra-Gar-Main-1890. ... Image File history File links Alhambra-Gar-Main-1890. ... Washington Irving (April 3, 1783 – November 28, 1859) was an American author of the early 19th century. ... The Alhambra (Arabic: الحمراء = Al-Ħamrā; literally the red) is a palace and fortress complex of the Moorish monarchs of Granada, in southern Spain (known as Al-Andalus when the fortress was constructed), occupying a hilly terrace on the south-eastern border of the city of Granada. ... “Suburbia” redirects here. ... 1900 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Friday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ...


Alhambra existed as an unincorporated area during the mid-1800s. The city high school, Alhambra High School, was established in 1898, five years before the city's incorporation. The Alhambra Fire Department was established three years later, in 1906. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the school in Alhambra, California. ...

Alhambra, 1920
Alhambra, 1920

Many quaint homes can be found on the city's quiet, tree-lined streets, some with historical significance featuring charming good looks, fine design and excellence in workmanship. These include classic styles such as Craftsman, Bungalow, Spanish Mediterranean, Spanish Colonial, Italian Beaux-Arts, and Arts & Crafts. The city also comprises a large number of condominiums, rental apartments, and mixed use residential/commercial buildings, especially in the Downtown area. Image File history File links Alhambra-1920. ... Image File history File links Alhambra-1920. ...


The main business district of Alhambra -- at the intersection of Main & Garfield -- has been a center of commerce since 1895. By the 1950s, it had taken on the upscale look of Wilshire Boulevard's Miracle Mile and was the "in" place to go in the San Gabriel Valley. While many of the classic older buildings have been replaced over the years, the revitalization of Main Street has led to numerous dining, retail and entertainment establishments. Currently, the city is building both a new civic center library and water treatment facility. Meanwhile, a major new commercial development, anchored by a national electronics retailer, is planned on the site once occupied by GMC, located on West Main Street--and other new developments are under consideration.


Over the years, Alhambra has experienced waves of new immigrants, beginning with Italians in the 1950s, Mexicans in the 1960s, and Chinese in the 1990s. As a result, a very active Chinese business district has developed on Valley Boulevard, including Chinese supermarkets, restaurants, shops, banks, realtors, and medical offices. In fact, Valley Boulevard has become a national hub for many Asian-owned bank headquarters, although it also comprises other nationally-recognized retailers. Valley Boulevard is a street in Southern California, United States, running east from Los Angeles to Pomona, where it becomes Holt Boulevard. ...


Each year, Valley Boulevard hosts the San Gabriel Valley Lunar New Year Parade and Festival, which runs from Del Mar to Garfield Avenue. The event is of such significance, it is broadcast live on Chinese radio, KWRM AM 1370 and later on worldwide cable and satellite TV.


The former historic Garfield Theatre (on Valley Blvd and Garfield) was purchased and ran Chinese-language films, but in 2001 went out of business. Subsequently, developers have remodeled the dilapidated building turning it into a vibrant commercial center with many Chinese stores and eateries.


On the western edge of town, the Ratkovich Company, which owns The Alhambra office complex, is moving forward with plans to build 351 condominium units on 10.5 acres, a parking structure and L.A. Fitness gym—valued at $190 million.


Education

Alhambra is home to the University of Southern California's Health Sciences Alhambra campus, site of the university's Institute for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research (IPR) and USC's master's degree program in public health. The Trojan Shrine, better known as Tommy Trojan located in the center of University of Southern California campus. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Public health is concerned with threats to the overall health of a community based on population health analysis. ...


Alhambra is served by Alhambra Unified School District, which includes Alhambra High School, San Gabriel High School and Mark Keppel High School. Alhambra Unified School District is a school district based in Alhambra, California. ... This article is about the school in Alhambra, California. ... San Gabriel High School is a secondary school located at 801 S Ramona St San Gabriel, California, with a ZIP Code 91776. ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ...


Alhambra is home to the Los Angeles campus of Alliant International University and the Alhambra branch of Everest College (formerly Bryman). Alliant International University is an independent, not-for-profit, upper-division university formed in July 2001 as a result of a merger between California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) and United States International University (USIU). ... Everest College is a system of for-profit colleges in the United States. ...


Famous natives and residents

Clive Eric Cussler (born July 15, 1931 in Aurora, Illinois)[1][2] is an American adventure novelist and successful amateur marine archaeologist. ... Jim Jannard is the founder of Oakley and its Chairman and a director since the companys inception in 1975. ... Frank Pastore (born August 27, 1957 in Alhambra, California) is a former professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds from 1979 until 1985, and for the Minnesota Twins in 1986. ... Dorothy Emma Howell Rodham is the mother of Hillary Rodham Clinton. ... Harvey Philip Spector (born December 26, 1939) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer. ... Mickey Thompson, born December 7, 1928 - died March 16, 1988, was an American racing legend. ... Her second appearance on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, in 1975 Cheryl Tiegs (born September 25, 1947 at Breckenridge, Minnesota) became one of Americas top fashion models in the late 1960s and maintained this role into the late 80s. ... Verne H. Winchell (approx:1915 - November 26, 2002) was founder of Winchells Donuts. ... Kenny Loggins (born Kenneth Clark Loggins on January 7, 1948 in Everett, Washington) is an American singer and songwriter best known for a number of soft rock and adult contemporary hit singles beginning in the 1970s. ... Ronald Charles (Ron) Cey (born February 15, 1948 in Tacoma, Washington, a graduate of Mount Tahoma High School) is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1971-82), Chicago Cubs (1983-86) and Oakland Athletics (1987). ...

Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 85,804 people, 29,111 households, and 20,668 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,347.7/km² (11,257.3/mi²). There were 30,069 housing units at an average density of 1,523.6/km² (3,945.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 13.8% White, 1.67% Black or African American, 0.72% Native American, 47.22% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 16.25% from other races, and 4.01% from two or more races. 35.49% of the population were Hispanic of any race. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... Hispanics in the United States, or Hispanic Americans, are American citizens or residents of Hispanic ethnicity who identify themselves as having Hispanic Cultural heritage. ...


There were 29,111 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.41. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $39,213, and the median income for a family was $43,245. Males had a median income of $33,847 versus $29,122 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,350. About 11.5% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


External links

Coordinates: 34.081859° N 118.135052° W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


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Alhambra, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (915 words)
Alhambra is a city (incorporated on 11 July 1903) located in the western San Gabriel Valley region of Los Angeles County, California which is approx.
It is bordered by South Pasadena on the northwest, San Marino on the north, San Gabriel on the east, Rosemead on the southeast, Monterey Park on the south, and the Los Angeles districts of Monterey Hills and El Sereno on the west.
The Asian immigrants settling in Alhambra are usually considerably less affluent than those moving to places such as San Marino, Arcadia and Diamond Bar, with the result that Alhambra has developed some notoriety as a center of Asian-American gang activity, even though many gang members come from the neigboring towns of Rosemead and San Gabriel.
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Alhambra is often referred to as the "Gateway to the San Gabriel Valley." A distinctive logo depicts a Moorish-style archway leading into the City reminiscent of the historic Alhambra in Granada, Spain.
Alhambra is coterminous with South Pasadena and San Marino on the north, San Gabriel on the east and Monterey Park on the south.
Alhambra is an area vibrantly alive with a resurgence and renewal of spirit but its roots are deep and entwined in the shadows of the foot-thick adobe that confines the serenity of the Old San Gabriel Mission, just one mile away.
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