Signal Hill is a city (2.2Ã, miÃ,², 5.7Ã, kmÃ,²) in Los Angeles County, California located in the Greater Los Angeles area. Located on a hill, this city is a pocket area surrounded by the city of Long Beach. Signal Hill was founded on April 22, 1924, about three years after the oil was discovered there. At the 2010 census, the city's population was 11,465.
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Etymology
Signal Hill was originally known as Los Cerritos ("small hill"), but earned its current name when it became the signal point of the Coastal Survey in 1889.
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History
The hill named city is 365 feet (110 m) above the town of Long Beach in the vicinity. Due to this height, it is used by local Tongva Indians for signal fires that can be seen throughout the surrounding area and even out to Catalina Island, 26 miles (42 km) away.
After Spain claimed Alta California ("Above California," or what is now the state of California), Signal Hill eventually became part of the first major rancho grant to be awarded under Spanish rule in Alta California. The Rancho San Pedro (Dominguez Rancho) land grant exceeds 74,000 hectares (300 km 2 ) as given to a soldier, Juan Jose Dominguez, accompanied by Junipero Serra, by Governor Fages through the authority of King Carlos III of Spain in 1784.
Between 1913 and 1923 an early California film studio, Balboa Amusement Producing Company (also known as Balboa Studios), is located in Long Beach and uses 11 acres (45,000 mÃ,²) in Signal Hill for outdoor locations. Buster Keaton and Fatty Arbuckle are two Balboa Studio actors who record movies on Signal Hill.
Before the oil was found in Signal Hill, there were large mansions built on the hill itself, and in the lower plains were agricultural areas where fruits, vegetables, and flowers were planted.
Oil discovery
Signal Hill changed forever when oil was discovered. Hill will soon be part of Long Beach Oil Field, one of the world's most productive oil fields. On June 23, 1921, Shell Oil Company Alamitos # 1 also broke out. The gas pressure is so large that the gusher rises 114Ã, ft (35 m) in the air. Soon Signal Hill was covered with over 100 oil cranes, and because of its spiky appearance in the distance known as "Hedgehog Hill". Currently, many oil and pump wells are missing, although there are still some left. Signal Hill is now a mix of residential and commercial areas.
The city was founded on April 22, 1924. Among the reasons for the merger is avoiding annexation by Long Beach with its zoning restrictions and oil tax per barrel. Proven as a progressive city, Signal Hill was elected as his first mayor, Ny. Jessie Nelson. She is the first female mayor in California.
Government
At the Los Angeles County Supervisory Board, Signal Hill is represented by Janice Hahn's 4th District Supervisor.
In the United States House of Representatives, Signal Hill is in the 47th congress district of California, represented by Democrat Alan Lowenthal.
In the California State Legislature, Signal Hill is in the 33rd Senate District, represented by Democrat Ricardo Lara, and in the 70th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Patrick O'Donnell.
Emergency services
Signal Hill Police Department provides local law enforcement.
Basic life assistance and ambulance transport are provided by the Care Ambulance Service
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center provides medical services to City and LACFD Station 60.
The Los Angeles County Health Services Department operates the Whittier Health Center in Whittier, serving Signal Hill.
Fire
The Los Angeles County Fire Department provides fire protection services for Signal Hill.
Economy
Prior to its dissolution, Jet America Airlines airline was headquartered in Signal Hill. Hof's Hut restaurant chain is headquartered in Signal Hill.
Top entrepreneurs
According to Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2017, the top companies in the city are:
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Public schools
Signal Hill dilayani oleh Long Beach Unified School District.
There are three elementary schools within the city limits: Signal Hill Elementary School, Juan Bautista Alvarado Elementary School, and Burroughs Elementary School (Master's Resource Center is adjacent to the Burroughs campus). Juan Bautista Alvarado Elementary School is located on the site of an all-male boarding school, the Southern California Military Academy. There is one high school within the city limits: Jessie Elwin Nelson Academy. High school students usually attend the Long Beach Polytechnic College (usually referred to as Long Beach Poly), although some students choose to attend the Long Beach Wilson Classical High School. Signal Hill Elementary School has received the California Achieving Schools Award, and the National Achieving Schools Award. Signal Hill and Alvarado are both California Distinguished Schools.
Colleges and universities
College students attend one of two nearby campuses for Long Beach City College.
California State University, Long Beach is located less than five miles (8 km) away.
The American University of Health Sciences (AUHS) is located within the city of Signal Hill. The University offers education at Allied Healthcare, offering degrees such as the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), the Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR), the Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (BSPS), and is currently working to open Pharmacy Doctoral Program (PharmD ).
City Park
Despite being a small town, Signal Hill has several parks. The biggest one is Signal Hill Park at 10 acres (40,000 m 2 ). This hotel is within walking distance of City Hall, Community Center, and Library. The park has picnic tables, playgrounds, basketball courts, softball courts and toilets. There is also an amphitheater where there is a weekly outdoor concert during the summer.
Hilltop Park 3.2 acres (13,000m 2 ) is on the top of Signal Hill and is very popular because of its incredible views. There are several telescopes in the park. There is also some public artwork in the park and fog tower. This park is a popular location for hiding geocache. On a sunny day you can see as far as the Santa Monica mountains, downtown LA, the big mountains behind it, all the communities in between, most of Long Beach, down the South Bay area to Newport Beach, and out into the Catalina Island ocean. This is a LA Basin scene that involves about 10 million people. Part of the view is blocked by houses.
Garden Reservoir 2.8 hectares (11,000 m 2 ) near the neighborhood of California Heights in Long Beach is a large grassy area with a picnic table next to 4.7 million gallons of reservoir water.
Discovery Well Park 4.9 acres (20,000 m 2 ), 1.8 acres (7,300 m 2 ) flat near the original well at Signal Hill.
There are also six parks around 0.5 hectares (2,000 m2) or less, including Calbrisas Park , Hillbrook Park , Panorama Promenade , Raymond Arbor Park , Sunset Garden View , and Temple Park View .
Near the Panorama Promenade , there is Unity Sculpture , a statue as high as 12 'above 4' base with a dedicated seating page to commemorate the victims of 11 September.
There are also several pedestrian-only paths that travel between parks and highways. Hiking along this path, as well as on the sidewalks on Signal Hill are very popular. Some parts can be found between 15% to 25%.
Proposed properties preserve
On the northern slope of Signal Hill is a large area that is currently used for oil operations. This area has been proposed as a nature reserve.
Geography
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ​​2.2 square miles (5.7 km 2 ), almost all land. The city is surrounded by the City of Long Beach, California.
Signal Hill is located in area code 562. The city once shared three different zip codes with the city of Long Beach but in July 2002, Signal Hill received its own postal code, 90755.
Climate
According to the KÃÆ'¶ppen Climate Classification system, Signal Hill has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on the climate map.
Demographics
2010
The US Census 2010 reported that Signal Hill had a population of 11,016. Population density is 5,029.0 people per square mile (1.941.7/km²). Signal Hill race racket is 4,650 (42.2%) White (30.3% Non-Hispanic White), 1,502 (13.6%) African American, 83 (0.8%) Native American, 2,245 (20.4 %) Asia, 135 (1.2%) Pacific Islands, 1,778 (16.1%) of other races, and 623 (5.7%) of two or more races. Hispanic or Latin of any race is 3,472 persons (31.5%).
The Census reported that 10,970 people (99.6% of the population) live in households, 2 (0%) live in unembienced groups, and 44 (0.4%) are institutionalized.
There were 4,157 households, of which 1,419 (34.1%) had children under 18 living in them, 1,580 (38.0%) were married couples, 660 (15.9%) had females now without a husband, 258 (6.2%) have a householder with no wife. There are 302 (7.3%) unmarried partners of the opposite sex, and 156 (3.8%) married couples or couples of the same sex. 1,128 households (27.1%) consisted of individuals and 245 (5.9%) had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.64. There were 2,498 families (60.1% of all households); the average family size is 3.33.
The population is spread out with 2,624 people (23.8%) under the age of 18, 1,034 people (9.4%) aged 18 to 24, 3,476 people (31.6%) aged 25 to 44, 2,970 people (27.0%) aged 45 to 64 years, and 912 people (8.3%) aged 65 years or older. The median age was 36.0 years. For every 100 women, there are 97.3 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 94.9 men.
There are 4,389 housing units with an average density of 2,003.7 per square mile (773.6 km/²), of which 2,141 (51.5%) are owner-occupied, and 2,016 (48.5%) are occupied by tenants. Homeowner vacancy rate is 1.9%; rental vacancy rate is 5.7%. 5,253 people (47.7% of the population) live in housing units occupied by owners and 5,717 people (51.9%) live in rental housing units.
According to the US Census 2010, Signal Hill has an average household income of $ 70,442, with 14.1% of the population living below the federal poverty line.
2000
At the 2000 census, there were 9,333 people, 3,621 households, and 2,096 families living in the city. Population density is 4,182.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,615.9/km ²). There are 3,797 housing units with an average density of 1,701.4 per square mile (657.4/km²). City's racial makeup is 45.5% White, 13.0% African American, 0.6% Native American, 16.5% Asian, 2.1% Pacific Island, 16.2% of other races, and 6.2 % of two or more races. Hispanic or Latin of any race is 29.0% of the population.
There are 3,621 households where 31.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.8% are married couples living together, 14.5% have unmarried female households present, and 42.1% is not family. 30.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.2% have someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.34.
In the city, the population is spread by 26.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% years or more. The mean age is 33 years. For every 100 women, there are 97.1 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 96.1 men.
The average income for households in the city is $ 48,938, and the average income for families is $ 46,439. Men have an average income of $ 41,487 compared to $ 36,460 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 24,399. Approximately 13.6% of families and 17.2% of the population are below the poverty line, including 31.1% of those under the age of 18 and 3.9% of those aged 65 and older.
See also
- Long Beach Oil Field has more details in a giant oilfield that includes Signal Hill
- Signal Hill (disambiguation) for other Signal Hills
References
External links
- Official website
- Chamber of Commerce
- The Story of Oil in California - Signal Hill at The Paleontological Research Institution
- Signal Hill Geology, CA at the Museum of the Earth
- - Discover Yah ALAMITOS NO. 1 25 June 1921. Registered Marks California NO. 580
- Balboa Entertainment Producer Company: The Unforgettable Long Beach Studio
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