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Encyclopedia > Vista, California
City of Vista, California
Official flag of City of Vista, California
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Official seal of City of Vista, California
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Location of Vista within San Diego County, California.
Country United States
State California
County San Diego
Government
 - Mayor Morris Vance
Area
 - City 18.7 sq mi (48.4 km²)
 - Land 18.7 sq mi (48.4 km²)
 - Water 0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Population (2000 - 2007 incl. Tijuana)[1]
 - City 89,857
 - Density 4,810.4/sq mi (1,857.3/km²)
 - Metro Incl. Tijuana: 4,922,723
Time zone PST (UTC-8)
 - Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
Website: http://www.cityofvista.com/

Vista is a city in San Diego County, California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 89,857. It was incorporated January 28, 1963. Together with Oceanside and Carlsbad, it makes up what is called the Tri-City area of North San Diego County. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 777 × 600 pixels Full resolution (1044 × 806 pixel, file size: 30 KB, MIME type: image/png) A map of Vistas location in San Diego County. ... San Diego County is a county located on the Pacific Ocean in the far southwest of the U.S. state of California, along its border with Mexico. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states, which are... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... The U.S. state of California is divided into 58 counties. ... San Diego County is a county located on the Pacific Ocean in the far southwest of the U.S. state of California, along its border with Mexico. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... 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. ... To help compare sizes of different geographic regions, we list here areas between 10 km² (1000 hectares) and 100 km² (10,000 hectares). ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... Metropolitan area in Western Tokyo as seen from Tokyo Tower A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large city and its adjacent zone of influence, or of several neighboring cities or towns and adjoining areas, with one or more large cities serving as its hub or... The San Diego-Tijuana Metropolitan Area is the name of an urban agglomeration surrounding the cities of San Diego, California, United States and Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... The Pacific Standard Time Zone is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting eight hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Though DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... PDT is UTC-7 The Pacific Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting eight hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... San Diego County is a county located on the Pacific Ocean in the far southwest of the U.S. state of California, along its border with Mexico. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Oceanside is the third largest city in San Diego County, California. ... Location of Carlsbad within San Diego County, California. ... North San Diego County (locally referred to as North County) refers to the northern portion of San Diego County, a suburban and rural area far from the urban center of San Diego. ...


The book 50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family listed Vista as the seventh best place in the United States for family life, based on its highly-rated school system, gangs, weather, and business climate. When the local newspaper contacted the author it was discovered they never visited Vista.

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Geography

Vista is located at 33°11′37″N, 117°14′28″W (33.193549, -117.241140)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 48.4 km² (18.7 mi²), all 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. ...


Vista houses both the courthouse and the jail for northern San Diego County.


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 89,857 people, 28,877 households, and 20,791 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,857.3/km² (4,810.0/mi²). There were 29,814 housing units at an average density of 616.2/km² (1,595.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 64.27% White, 4.24% African American, 1.00% Native American, 3.70% Asian, 0.68% Pacific Islander, 21.33% from other races, and 4.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 38.94% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

Vista and nearby San Marcos had a large Japanese American community since the late 1800s. Older sections of Vista aim michellere predominantly Latino (Mexican Americans in particular). And there are several thousand American Jews now living in Vista, a small part of the community's multiplicity of religions and cultures. Demographers stated Vista has a "minority-majority" population as Non-Hispanic whites are under half the city's population. San Marcos is a city located in the northern portion of San Diego County, California, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 54,977. ... Serving from 1999 to 2003, Army General Eric Shinseki of Hawaii became the first Asian American military chief of staff. ... The ethnonym Mexican-American describes United States citizens of Mexican ancestry (14 million in 2003) and Mexican citizens who reside in the US (10 million in 2003). ... American Jews, or Jewish Americans, are American citizens who are ethnic Jews or who have converted to Judaism. ...


There were 28,877 households out of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.48. The FBI crime index for 2005 was 32.9 for every 1000 residents. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $42,594, and the median income for a family was $45,649. Males had a median income of $32,936 versus $25,812 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,027. About 10.0% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under age 18 and 6.1% 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. ...


Current estimates

According to estimates by the San Diego Association of Governments, the median household income of Vista in 2005 was $60,531 (not adjusted for inflation). When adjusted for inflation (1999 dollars; comparable to Census data above), the median household income was $49,153. The San Diego Association of Governments (abbreviated SANDAG) is an association of local San Diego governments. ... The median household income is commonly used to provide data about geographic areas and divides households into two equal segments with the first half of households earning less than the median household income and the other half earning more. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...


Education

Vista has eighteen elementary schools, six middle schools, and six high schools, the largest being Rancho Buena Vista High School followed closely in size by Vista High School. Note that Guajome Park Academy, which is a charter school but still funded in part by the Vista Unified School District, is a joint middle school and high school. This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Middle school (also known as intermediate school or junior high school) covers a period of education that straddles primary education and secondary education, serving as a bridge between the two. ... Main article: Secondary education High school is a name used in some parts of the world, and particularly in North America, to describe the last segment of compulsory education. ... Rancho Buena Vista High School or RBV is a California Distinguished School located in Vista, California. ... Guajome Park Academy, commonly referred to as Guajome (/gwəˈhomi/) or GPA, is a middle school and high school in Vista, California. ...


Vista also has a branch of Biola University. Biola University is a private Christian college, located in Southern California that is noted for its conservative evangelical theology. ...


Recreation

Vista is home to two city-supported theaters: the Moonlight Amphitheatre and the Avo Playhouse. The Moonlight Amphitheatre is an open-air theater that specializes in musical productions, performing several during the course of the summer, including one youth production per season. The Moonlight has a winter season at the Avo Playhouse, which, when not holding the Moonlight Winter Season, produces many different plays which are not run by a central Avo-based production crew.


Vista houses one movie theater, a Krikorian Cinema which opened in fall 2003. 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


There is a lot of open land in Vista, especially in the north, and much of it is dedicated city parks. The two most well-known within the city are Brengle Terrace Park and Guajome County Park. Brengle Terrace Park houses the Moonlight Amphitheatre, a baseball field, a senior center, a playground, and the city community center, where the main offices of the city's day camps are held. Guajome County Park has 557 acres (2.3 km²) of land; part of this is in Vista and part is in nearby Oceanside. It features campsites, horse trails, and the Rancho Guajome Adobe, a National Historic Landmark. An acre is the name of a unit of area in a number of different systems, including Imperial units and United States customary units. ... Binomial name Equus caballus Linnaeus, 1758 The horse (Equus caballus, sometimes seen as a subspecies of the Wild Horse, Equus ferus caballus) is a large odd-toed ungulate mammal, one of ten modern species of the genus Equus. ... This article or section needs additional references or sources to improve its verifiability. ...


Rancho Guajome Adobe and Rancho Buena Vista are two ranchos in and near Vista, built in the mid-nineteenth century. Both serve tours to schoolchildren and to ordinary patrons, detailing the history of the ranchos and talking about life during the time they were built. Both landmarks are also available for special occasions.


The city's Parks and Recreation Department also runs the Wave Waterpark, a small but well-equipped waterpark near the downtown area open from mid-spring to early fall. Vista also features the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, an open-air museum featuring various pieces and demonstrations of agricultural equipment from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum (AGSEM) is a living-history museum founded in 1969 located on 55 acres of county-owned land on the outskirts of Vista, California. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999...


Vista is also home of a Japanese-American Cultural Center and Buddhist Temple, one of only two in California, and over 75 other churches and temples of various denominations.


In 2005, Rancho Buena Vista Little League placed third in the Little League World Series. Team superstar Kalen Pimental set a Little League record for 18 strikeouts in a game against Owensboro, Kentucky. He was also nominated for an ESPY Award for the Best Record Breaking Performance. He was nominated with the likes of Ben Roethlisberger, Shaun Alexander, and Mike Metzger. Logo of Little League The Little League World Series is a baseball tournament for children aged 11, 12 and in limited circumstances, 13. ... Owensboro is the third largest city in Kentucky and the county seat of Daviess County. ... The 10th Anniversary ESPY Award. ... Ben Roethlisberger (born March 2, 1982, in Findlay, Ohio[1]), is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL. He led his team to a victory against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL in just his second year in the league and is the youngest quarterback... Shaun Alexander (born August 30, 1977 in Florence, Kentucky) is an American football player in the National Football League. ... Mike Metzger Mike Metzger (born 19 November 1975 in Huntington Beach, California) is an American Freestyle Motocross (FMX) rider. ...


Notable residents

  • Bob Burnquist, first skateboarder to land "The Loop" switch, with a gap on top.
  • Cove Reber, lead vocalist for the band Saosin.
  • Patrick Jason, writer, grew up in Vista.
  • Chiyo Samashima, children's book author, "Fluffy" series.
  • Vanessa Anne Hudgens, went to middle school in Vista, singer, actress
  • Masters of Funky Fresh, Hip Hop Artists, single "Playin' the Role"
  • Leon Hall, University of Michigan Football CB 2006, graduated from Vista High School 2003
  • Alex Anthony, University of San Diego, Poker Super Star and Padres General Manager
  • Michael Austinmoore, bassist for the band VAST, grew up in Vista, and attended RBVHS.
  • Josh Mangini, inspirational speaker, graduated from Carlsbad High School.

Robert Dean Silva Burnquist (born October 10, 1976 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), better known as Bob Burnquist, is a professional skateboarder and a Christian Spiritist[1]. He was born to a Swedish-American father and a Brazilian mother. ... Cove Reber, born August 28, 1985, is the current lead vocalist for the Capitol Records band, Saosin. ... Saosin is a rock band from Newport Beach, California. ... Vanessa Anne Hudgens (born December 14, 1988) is an American actress and singer. ... Leon Lastarza Hall (born December 9, 1984), is an American football player, a defensive back who plays for the Cincinnati Bengals, He formerly played at the University of Michigan. ... Michael Austinmoore is an American rock musician. ... VAST stands for Visual Audio Sensory Theater, and is the brainchild of Los Angeles, California-based singer-songwriter and musician Jon Crosby. ...

External links


Tony Hawk attended Rancho Buena Vista HS.


Dave Roberts of the San Diego Padres also attended RBVHS.


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Vista, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (753 words)
According to estimates by the San Diego Association of Governments, the median household income of Vista in 2004 was $53,911 (not adjusted for inflation).
Rancho Guajome Adobe and Rancho Buena Vista are two ranchos in and near Vista, built in the mid-nineteenth century.
Vista also features the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, an open-air museum featuring various pieces and demonstrations of agricultural equipment from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Chula Vista, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1525 words)
Chula Vista is a city located in San Diego County, California.
According to estimates by the San Diego Association of Governments, the median household income of Chula Vista in 2004 was $57,763 (not adjusted for inflation).
On October 17, 1911, an election was held in Chula Vista to incorporate and the people voted in its favor.
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