San Gabriel, California

San Gabriel(Spanishfor "St. Gabriel") is a city located in theSan Gabriel ValleyofLos Angeles County, California.At the2010 census,the population was 39,718.

San Gabriel, California
Flag of San Gabriel, California
Official seal of San Gabriel, California
Motto:
"City With AMission"
Location of San Gabriel in Los Angeles County, California
Location of San Gabriel inLos Angeles County,California
San Gabriel is located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
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Location of San Gabriel in Los Angeles County, California
San Gabriel is located in California
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Location of San Gabriel in California
San Gabriel is located in the United States
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Location of San Gabriel in the USA
Coordinates:34°6′10.14″N118°5′58.89″W/ 34.1028167°N 118.0996917°W/34.1028167; -118.0996917
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles
IncorporatedApril 24, 1913[1]
Named forArchangel Gabriel
Government
• MayorJohn Wu
Vice MayorDenise Menchaca
City CouncilEric Chan
Tony Ding
John R. Harrington
City ManagerMark Lazzaretto[2]
Area
• Total
4.15 sq mi (10.74 km2)
• Land4.14 sq mi (10.73 km2)
• Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.02%
Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Population
• Total
39,568
• Density9,626.8/sq mi (3,716.92/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8(Pacific Time Zone)
• Summer (DST)UTC-7(PDT)
ZIP codes
91775, 91776, 91778[7]
Area code626[8]
FIPScode06-67042
GNISfeature IDs1656614,2411787
Websitewww.sangabrielcity

San Gabriel was founded by the Spanish in 1771, whenMission San Gabriel Arcángelwas established bySaint Junípero Serra.Through the Spanish and Mexican periods, San Gabriel played an important role in the development ofLos AngelesandCaliforniosociety. Owing to the prominence of Mission San Gabriel in the region's history, it is often called the "birthplace of theLos Angeles region".[9]

History

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San Gabriel was established by the Spanish in 1771, whenJunípero Serrafounded Mission San Gabriel Arcángel.
Mission San Gabriel Arcángelin 1832, painted byFerdinand Deppe
San Gabriel Mission Fiesta, 1962

Tongva

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Prior to the arrival of the Spanish toAlta California,the area that is San Gabriel were inhabited by theTongva,whom the Spanish called theGabrieleño.The Tongva village ofShevaangawas located at the original site ofMission San Gabriel,before being moved to the site of another village,Toviscanga,in 1776 after being destroyed by a flood. These villages were part of an extensive trade network and were interconnected by a series of trails.[10][11]

Spanish period

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Mission San Gabriel Arcángel,founded by FatherJunípero Serrain 1771, is the fourth of twenty-one California Missions, and is known as the "Pride of theCalifornia Missions."[12]Dissidence and rebellions against the mission by the Tongva, who were forced to labor at the mission, were common.[13]After the Spanish missionaries bannedconverts to Christianityfrom dancing and participating in ceremony, a major rebellion of eight villages was staged against the mission in 1785 led byToypurinaand Nicolás Jo sắc.[14]

Mexican period

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The Mission San Gabriel Arcángel served a pivotal role in theCaliforniosociety, with many of the area's first Mexican settlers being baptized at the mission, including future governorPio Pico,who was born in 1801 at the mission and baptized there the same year. He was appointed as California's governor twice, serving briefly in 1832 and again from 1845 through theMexican–American War.Later in life, he was elected as a Los Angeles City councilman.[15]The city ofPico Riverawas named to honor him as the last governor of California to be born inMexico.[16]

American period

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In 1853, a company of Army Engineers, which included the geologistWilliam P. Blake,passed by the mission in search of the best route for anintercontinental railroad.Blake observed that the once great vineyards had fallen into wild disarray. Fences were in disrepair and animals roamed freely through the property. But the mission bells were ringing and the church was still in use. 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."[17]

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 nowPasadena.By 1870, the population had shrunk to 436.[18][19]

San Gabriel incorporated as a city April 24, 1913, with a population of 1,500.[17]

Geography

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Laguna de San Gabriel, designed by Benjamín Domínguez, atLugo Park

According to theUnited 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 theSan Gabriel Valleyand is bordered on the north bySan Marino,on the east byTemple CityandRosemead,to the south byRosemeadand to the west byAlhambra.

Parks

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View of theSan Gabriel Mountainsfrom the city of San Gabriel

The Parks and Recreation Department offers an after school sports program and a summer playground program for San Gabriel youth. Along with these programs, the department provides a variety of trips and special events throughout the year for youth of all ages.

Parks include:

  • Adult Recreation Center and Senior Center, 324South Mission Drive
  • Bovard-Wilson-Hayes House and Jail
  • Grapevine Park and Arbor, 324 South Mission Drive
  • Smith Park and Pool, 232 West Broadway,
  • Vincent Lugo Park,Corner of Wells and Ramona Streets

Climate

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According to theKöppen Climate Classificationsystem, San Gabriel has ahot-summer Mediterranean climate,abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps. Summers are hot and very dry, and winters are mild.

Climate data for San Gabriel, California, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1939–2015
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 94
(34)
94
(34)
101
(38)
106
(41)
106
(41)
111
(44)
108
(42)
112
(44)
112
(44)
108
(42)
101
(38)
96
(36)
112
(44)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 84.8
(29.3)
85.6
(29.8)
87.4
(30.8)
93.2
(34.0)
92.5
(33.6)
95.2
(35.1)
98.7
(37.1)
100.7
(38.2)
102.5
(39.2)
98.0
(36.7)
90.1
(32.3)
82.9
(28.3)
106.2
(41.2)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 68.6
(20.3)
68.2
(20.1)
70.9
(21.6)
73.8
(23.2)
75.6
(24.2)
80.8
(27.1)
85.5
(29.7)
87.6
(30.9)
86.7
(30.4)
80.7
(27.1)
74.0
(23.3)
67.8
(19.9)
76.7
(24.8)
Daily mean °F (°C) 57.4
(14.1)
57.7
(14.3)
60.7
(15.9)
63.2
(17.3)
66.6
(19.2)
71.2
(21.8)
75.4
(24.1)
76.6
(24.8)
75.1
(23.9)
69.0
(20.6)
62.3
(16.8)
56.6
(13.7)
66.0
(18.9)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 46.1
(7.8)
47.1
(8.4)
50.5
(10.3)
52.7
(11.5)
57.6
(14.2)
61.5
(16.4)
65.2
(18.4)
65.5
(18.6)
63.6
(17.6)
57.4
(14.1)
50.6
(10.3)
45.3
(7.4)
55.3
(12.9)
Mean minimum °F (°C) 33.9
(1.1)
35.7
(2.1)
38.5
(3.6)
41.8
(5.4)
48.1
(8.9)
52.8
(11.6)
57.1
(13.9)
56.1
(13.4)
54.2
(12.3)
47.0
(8.3)
38.6
(3.7)
33.3
(0.7)
31.8
(−0.1)
Record low °F (°C) 22
(−6)
25
(−4)
31
(−1)
34
(1)
38
(3)
43
(6)
46
(8)
47
(8)
42
(6)
33
(1)
30
(−1)
24
(−4)
22
(−6)
Averageprecipitationinches (mm) 3.56
(90)
4.22
(107)
2.53
(64)
0.61
(15)
0.48
(12)
0.13
(3.3)
0.04
(1.0)
0.00
(0.00)
0.13
(3.3)
0.61
(15)
0.92
(23)
2.44
(62)
15.67
(398)
Average precipitation days(≥ 0.01 in) 6.5 7.1 5.1 2.2 1.9 0.5 0.5 0.0 0.4 1.6 2.7 4.7 33.2
Source 1: NOAA[20]
Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 1981–2010)[21]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1900737
19202,640
19307,224173.6%
194011,86764.3%
195020,34371.4%
196022,56110.9%
197029,33630.0%
198030,0722.5%
199037,12023.4%
200039,8047.2%
201039,718−0.2%
202039,568−0.4%
2023 (est.)37,732[22]−4.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[23]

2010

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Mission San Gabriel Arcángel,designed byAntonio Cruzado

The2010 United States Census[24]reported that San Gabriel had a population of 39,718. The population density was 9,581.5 inhabitants per square mile (3,699.4/km2). The racial makeup of San Gabriel was 24,091 (60.7%)Asian,10,076 (25.4%)White(11.4% Non-Hispanic White), 388 (1.0%)African American,220 (0.6%)Native American,43 (0.1%)Pacific Islander,3,762 (9.5%) fromother races,and 1,138 (2.9%) from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 10,189 persons (25.7%).

The Census reported that 39,266 people (98.9% of the population) lived in households, 34 (0.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 418 (1.1%) were institutionalized.

There were 12,542 households, out of which 4,542 (36.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 6,668 (53.2%) wereopposite-sex married couplesliving together, 1,961 (15.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 965 (7.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 481 (3.8%)unmarried opposite-sex partnerships,and 76 (0.6%)same-sex married couples or partnerships.2,121 households (16.9%) were made up of individuals, and 800 (6.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13. There were 9,594families(76.5% of all households); the average family size was 3.47.

The population was spread out, with 7,866 people (19.8%) under the age of 18, 3,555 people (9.0%) aged 18 to 24, 11,335 people (28.5%) aged 25 to 44, 11,388 people (28.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 5,574 people (14.0%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

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 homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.7%. 19,974 people (50.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 19,292 people (48.6%) lived in rental housing units.

2000

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San Gabriel City Hall
St. Sava Orthodox Church

As of thecensus[25]of 2000, there were 39,804 people, 12,587 households, and 9,566 families residing in the city. The population density was 9,639.3 inhabitants per square mile (3,721.8/km2). There were 12,909 housing units at an average density of 3,126.2 per square mile (1,207.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 33.40%White,1.06%African American,0.83%Native American,48.91%Asian,0.10%Pacific Islander,12.36% fromother races,and 3.34% from two or more races. Those identifying asHispanicorLatino(of any race) were 30.71% of the population. According to theLos Angeles Times,ChineseandMexicanwere the most ancestries in 2000, with 52.6% of residents foreign born,VietnamandChinabeing the most common places of birth.[26]

There were 12,587 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% weremarried couplesliving together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.52.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $56,720, and the median income Theper capita incomefor the city was $24,816. About 9.5% of families and 12.9% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

These were the ten neighborhoods in Los Angeles County with the largest percentage ofAsian residents,according to the 2000 census:[27]

  1. Chinatown,70.6%
  2. Monterey Park,61.1%
  3. Cerritos,58.3%
  4. Walnut,56.2%
  5. Rowland Heights,51.7%
  6. San Gabriel,48.9%
  7. Rosemead,48.6%
  8. Alhambra,47.2%
  9. San Marino,46.8%
  10. Arcadia,45.4%

Economy

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Top employers

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Businesses on Valley Blvd.
Shops near the intersection of Abbot Ave and Valley Blvd.

According to the city's 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:[28]

# Employer # of Employees
1 AHMC San Gabriel Valley Medical 1062
2 Landwin Hospitality LLC 150
3 Ivy Creek Healthcare & Wellness Centre 147
4 SGV Healthcare Inc. 147
5 99 Ranch Market #208 143
6 Royal Vista Care Center, LLC 123
7 San Gabriel Country Club 120
8 Pine Grove Healthcare & Wellness Centre 116
9 Five Star Seafood Restaurant 105
10 San Gabriel Superstore 105

Government

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San Gabriel City Hall on Mission Dr.

In thestate legislatureSan Gabriel is located in the 21stSenateDistrict, represented by DemocratAnthony Portantino,and in the 49thAssemblyDistrict, represented by DemocratEd Chau.

In theUnited States House of Representatives,San Gabriel is inCalifornia's 28th congressional district,represented byDemocratJudy Chu.[29]

View of San Gabriel City Hall from the Plaza de San Gabriel

City

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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. As of July 2024, the members are Mayor John Wu, Vice Mayor Denise Menchaca, and Councilmembers Eric Chan, Tony Ding, and John R. Harrington.[3]

The city's first Chinese American mayor wasChi Muiin 2006. He symbolized San Gabriel's rise as the new center of the region's Chinese community. He died of cancer three months later.[30]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.[31]

Education

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San Gabriel Mission Playhouse
Gabrielino High School

The vast majority of the city of San Gabriel is served by theSan Gabriel Unified School District.[32]It has five of the public elementary schools,[33]Jefferson Middle School,Gabrielino High School,Del Mar High School,which opened in 2010, is an alternative high school.[34]

A portion of San Gabriel is in theGarvey School Districtand theAlhambra Unified School District.[32]Two elementary schools that exist within the city limits are operated by the Garvey School District, in the southern portion of San Gabriel.San Gabriel High Schoolis operated by Alhambra USD.

A portion of San Gabriel is in theRosemead Elementary School Districtand theEl Monte Union High School District.[32]

San Gabriel Mission High Schoolis a Catholic, all girls school.

Media

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San Gabriel community news are covered by theSan Gabriel Valley Tribune,a paid daily newspaper, as well as byMid-Valley NewsandSan Gabriel Sun,which are community weeklies.

Culture

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Shopping near the intersection of Del Mar Ave. and Valley Blvd in 2015

The city has a mixture of Asian, European, and North American cultures.[35]Second- and third-generation Chinese Americans patronize its diverse array of stores and eateries.[30]

There is the 12-acre (49,000 m2) "San Gabriel Square" mall, sometimes referred to as the "Chinese Disneyland".[35]It was also nicknamed by theLos Angeles Timesas "the great mall of China."[36][37]This stretch of Chinese shops and bold architecture, with roofs of Spanish-style tile, is the model for the newethnoburbsrecently recognized in places likeLas VegasandHouston.[35][38]

Transportation

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The Mission District
Astreetcarof thePacific Electric Railwaymakes a stop at Mission San Gabriel Arcángelc. 1905.

San Gabriel is currently served by theLos Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

In 2008, voters approved the measure, proposition 1A for the California High Speed Rail Project from San Diego to San Francisco.[39]The project will be constructed in two segments. TheSan FranciscotoLos Angeles/Anaheimproject is scheduled to be built first, at a cost of $43 billion, with a completion date in 2029.[39]The second phase of the proposed railway, from Los Angeles to stations inSan Diegowill not begin construction until after phase one is completed. TheCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authorityis responsible for planning, designing, and building the system.

Conceptually, the voters were very enthusiastic about a high speed railway. The reality of the possibility that it could impact their neighborhood and their homes is being met with steadfast disapproval. When theCalifornia High-Speed Rail Authorityrecently met with the city councils and residents of San Gabriel,El Monte,Rosemead[40]andAlhambra,to discuss the four proposed routes for phase two, the members of the three city councils expressed that residents were very concerned that the railway could possibly end up in their backyards.[39]Mayor David Gutierrez said, "We made a promise to the community that the city of San Gabriel will never allow anything like this to happen if there is any consideration that people might lose their home."[39]No decisions will be made until environmental impact and evaluation of the various proposed routes are completed in 2014.[39]

Notable people

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Sister cities

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See also

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