San Gabriel

San Gabriel (Spanish for "St. Gabriel") is a city located in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California. At the 2010 census, the population was 39,718. Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, founded by Father Junípero Serra in 1771, is the fourth of twenty-one California Missions. San Gabriel was incorporated as a city April 24, 1913, with a population of 1,500. It is bordered on the north by San Marino, on the east by Temple City, to the south by Rosemead and to the west by Alhambra. The city has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps. Summers are hot and very dry, and winters are mild and very cold. The Parks and Recreation Department offers an after school sports program and a summer playground program for San Gabriel youth of all ages. It has a total area of 4.1 square miles (11 km²), virtually all of it land. It was founded by the Spanish in 17 71, and is often called the "birthplace of the Los Angeles region" It is located in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, which takes its name from the San Fernando River. It also has a small section of the Santa Catalina Mountains, which is known as the "Santa Catalina foothills" The city is located near the San Francisco Bay, which was once the site of the town of San Francisco, and the San Diego River, which once ran through the city.

History

Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, founded by Father Junípero Serra in 1771, is the fourth of twenty-one California Missions. Many of the area's first Mexican settlers were baptized at the mission, including future governor Pio Pico. In the first United States census made in California in 1860, 586 people lived in the San Gabriel township, an area encompassing the mission lands and several adjacent ranchos stretching north to what is now Pasadena. San Gabriel incorporated as a city April 24, 1913, with a population of 1,500. The city of Pico Rivera was named to honor him as the last governor of California to be born in Mexico. In 1853, a company of Army Engineers, which included the geologist William P. Blake, passed by the mission in search of the best route for an intercontinental railroad. Blake predicted, "I believe that when the adaptation of that portion of California. to the culture of the grape and the manufacture of wine becomes known and appreciated, the state will become celebrated not only for its gold and grain, but (also) for its fruits and wines." The mission bells were ringing and the church was still in use when the company passed by in 1853. By 1870, the population had shrunk to 436, with the town of San Gabriel being the largest city in the state. The town is now home to the University of California, Los Angeles. The San Gabriel River runs through the center of the city.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.1 square miles (11 km²), virtually all of it land. The city is located in the San Gabriel Valley, which takes its name from the city. It is bordered on the north by San Marino, on the east by Temple City and Rosemead, to the south by RoseMead and to the west by Alhambra. The Parks and Recreation Department offers an after school sports program and a summer playground program for San Gabriel youth. Summers are hot and very dry, and winters are mild. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, San Gabriel has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps. It has a high school graduation rate of over 80 per cent, the highest of any U.S. city in the Southwestern United States. The average high school diploma is a 4.0 (out of a possible 5.0). The average college degree is a 3.7 (outof a possible 6.5). The city's unemployment rate is 3.8 per cent. The unemployment rate for the U.K. is 3 per cent (outfitted for a job with a salary of less than $50,000 per year). It has an average household income of $28,000 (outfitting for a full-time worker of about $40,000) The city has an unemployment rate of 3.2 per cent and a high-school graduation rate (outfits for a typical student of about 20 per cent).

Demographics

The 2010 United States Census reported that San Gabriel had a population of 39,718. The racial makeup of the city was 24,091 (60.7%) Asian, 10,076 (25.4%) White, 388 (1.0%) African American, 220 (0.6%) Native American, 3,762 (9.5%) from other races, and 1,138 (2.9%) from two or more races. There were 13,237 housing units at an average density of 3,193.3 per square mile (1,232.9/km²), of which 6,168 (49.2%) were owner-occupied, and 6,374 (50.8%) were occupied by renters. The median household income of San Gabriel was $56,388, with 13.3% of the population living below the federal poverty line. The average household size was 3.13, with 9,594 families (76.5% of all households) making up the city's population. The city's median age was 40.3 years, and for every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the city has a population density of 9,639.3 inhabitants per square miles (3,721.2/km 2) The city is located on the San Gabriel River, which flows into the San Diego River. San Gabriel is located at the intersection of Interstate 15 and Interstate 40.

Economy

According to the city's 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: The city's top employers are: businesses, hotels, restaurants, hotels and bars. The city is home to more than 1,000 businesses. The economy is the largest factor in the growth of the city, followed by construction, manufacturing and finance. The unemployment rate is at 4.7 percent. The top employers for the city in 2019 are: hotels and restaurants, businesses, restaurants and bars, according to the report. The largest employers are businesses, including hotels, bars and restaurants. The number of jobs created is up to 1,400. The average salary is $50,000. The median household income is $42,500. The U.S. economy is up 1.6 percent over the past year. The state's economy is down 0.3 percent over last year. It is the third highest in the state. The biggest employers are business, government and finance, with more than 2,000 jobs. The highest-paying jobs are in the construction industry, with about 1,500 jobs, and the lowest-paid jobs are among the top 10%. The city has the highest unemployment rate in the country. It has the lowest unemployment rate among large employers. It's the highest for the state in the United States, at 0.8 percent. It ranks No. 2 in the nation in the U.N.'s overall unemployment rate, with 0.9 percent. In the state, the lowest is 0.4 percent, with the lowest rate for small businesses.

Government

Five Councilmembers are elected by the voters to serve a four-year term. The Mayor is appointed annually by the Council in a rotation among its members. The City Council is also the Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors. The city's first Chinese American mayor was Chi Mui in 2006. He symbolized San Gabriel's rise as the new center of the region's Chinese community. Mui was replaced by Albert Y. M. Huang, who served as mayor during his term. Huang submitted his resignation October 19, 2010 following a late-night domestic dispute with his girlfriend and subsequent arrest. Huang has since been cleared of all charges. San Gabriel is located in California's 27th congressional district, represented by Democrat Judy Chu. It is in the 21st Senate District and the 49th Assembly District. The current members of the City Council are Tony Ding (D), John R. Harrington (L), Denise Menchaca (D) and Carina Rivera, and John Wu. The mayor of San Gabriel was elected in 2008 and re-elected in 2012. It has a population of 3,816. It was founded in 1883. It's located in the San Gabriel Valley. It lies in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains and is located near the San Francisco Bay Area. The San Gabriel River flows through the city. It runs through San Gabriel and into the San Fernando Valley. The town is located on the California-Nevada border and was once known as the "Gateway to the West".

Education

The city of San Gabriel is served by the San Gabriel Unified School District. Gabrielino High School has been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of "America's Best Public High Schools" All five of the public elementary schools in San Gabriel have been honored as a California Distinguished School. San Gabriel Mission High School is a Catholic, all girls school. Del Mar High School, which opened in 2010, is an alternative high school. Two elementary schools that exist within the city limits are operated by the Garvey School District, in the southern portion of SanGabriel. The 2009 API school reports has recognized theSan Gabriel Unified school district asone of the top school districts in California. The school district is located in the Alhambra Unified School district, which is in the northern part of the city. The district is home to San Gabriel High School and San GabrielMission High School. It is also home to Jefferson Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School, both of which have been recognized as California Dist distinguished schools. The city is also the home of the California Air National Guard Air Force Base, which was founded in 1858. The San Gabriel Air Force base was the first air base in the United States, and is located on the base's base grounds. The base is still in use today. The air base is located near the city's downtown area. It was built in the early 20th century as a base for the California Army National Guard and Air Force Air Force Station. It has a base that is still active today.

Culture

The city boasts a mixture of Asian, European, and North American cultures. Second- and third-generation Chinese Americans patronize its diverse array of stores and eateries. The 12-acre (49,000 m2) "San Gabriel Square" mall, sometimes referred to as the "Chinese Disneyland". It was also nicknamed by the Los Angeles Times as "the great mall of China" This stretch of Chinese shops and bold architecture, with roofs of Spanish-style tile, is the model for the new ethnoburbs recently recognized in places like Las Vegas and Houston. These were the ten neighborhoods in Los Angeles County with the largest percentage of Asian residents, according to the 2000 census: San Gabriel Square, Koreatown, West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, West Valley, Westridge, Westlake, and Westlake Village. The city's Chinatown is home to the largest number of Chinese Americans in the United States, with more than 1 million people. The Chinatown area of Los Angeles has the highest percentage of Chinese residents in the U.S., followed by the West Hollywood area with about 1.2 million people, and the West Valley area with around 1.3 million. The Los Angeles area has the lowest percentage of Asians in the country, with just over half of its residents being of Chinese descent. The U.K. has the largest proportion of Asian-American residents, with about 80% of its population being of Asian descent, compared to about 60% in New York City.

Transportation

The California High-Speed Rail Project is scheduled to be completed in 2029. The first phase of the project will be built from Los Angeles to San Diego. The second phase will be constructed from San Diego to Los Angeles. The project is expected to cost more than $1.5 billion. It will be the first of a series of high-speed rail projects in the U.S. and around the world. The plan is to build a network of high speed rail lines across the United States. It is expected that the first phase will cost about $1 billion. The third and final phase would cost around $2 billion and will be completed after the fourth and final stage. The final phase will include the construction of a second section of the rail line from San Francisco to San Francisco. The cost of the second phase is estimated to be around $500 million. It would be the largest project of its kind in the world, with a total cost of about $2.5billion. The fourth phase would be built between San Francisco and Los Angeles, covering a distance of more than 1,000 miles. The fifth and final section would be in San Diego, covering an additional 1,500 miles. It could be completed by the end of the decade, but it is still in the planning stages. The sixth and final segment will be in the form of an extension of the existing rail line that will connect the two cities. The seventh and final portion will be a new route that will link San Diego and San Francisco, connecting the two areas.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California = 1. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 52. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 10. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in San Gabriel = 6.2 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 961,855 individuals with a median age of 38.7 age the population grows by 4.68% in San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 9,625.81 residents per square mile of area (3,716.92/km²). There are average 3.18 people per household in the 12,840 households with an average household income of $53,247 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 10.40% of the available work force and has dropped -6.24% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 17.12%. The number of physicians in San Gabriel per 100,000 population = 213.2.

Weather

The annual rainfall in San Gabriel = 17.4 inches and the annual snowfall = 0 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 34. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 284. 89 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 41.6 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 46, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, California which are owned by the occupant = 46.15%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 49 years with median home cost = $432,730 and home appreciation of -6.47%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $7.73 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,785 per student. There are 21.6 students for each teacher in the school, 3044 students for each Librarian and 529 students for each Counselor. 7.58% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 16.95% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 7.44% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).