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McKinleyville, California

McKinleyville (formerly Minorsville) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Humboldt County, California. McKinleyville is located 5.25 mi north of Arcata, at an elevation of 141 ft. The population was 15,177 at the 2010 census, up from 13,599 at the time of the 2000 census.

This unincorporated community is the third largest community, after Eureka and Arcata, on the far North Coast. It is also the location of the Arcata–Eureka Airport, the largest airport in Humboldt County and the region.

History
The Wiyot and Yurok people continue to live here in their traditional territories and both groups are ingrained within the McKinleyville community.

McKinleyville is a community made up of a combination of smaller settlements. Joe Dows settled in the general area in the 1860s and that area was known as Dows Prairie. Slightly south was a small community called Minor (also known as Minorville). Minor was first settled in the late 19th century. Just south of Minor was Calville. Calville was settled by the employees of the California Barrel Company. After President William McKinley was assassinated in 1901, the community of Minor changed its name to McKinleyville in his honor. All three areas are collectively considered to be part of McKinleyville.

The first post office at McKinleyville opened in 1903, closed in 1921, and was reopened in 1955.

McKinleyville is a community with mainly retail and professional businesses to serve its residents but is not an incorporated city or town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 21.0 sqmi, of which 20.8 sqmi is land and 0.2 sqmi, or 1.2%, is water.

McKinleyville consists of several watershed areas. The north bank of the Mad River is the farthest watershed to the south. The next watershed to the north is Mill Creek, then Widow White Creek, Norton Creek, Strawberry Creek, Patrick Creek and finally the farthest watershed to the north is the south bank of the Little River. To the west lies the Pacific Ocean.

Climate
The area sees summers that are not as foggy as Eureka and Arcata to the south, and run a few degrees warmer. McKinleyville has a cool-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csc) typical of the North Coast that is characterized by mild, rainy winters and cool, mild summers, with an average temperature of 55°F (13 °C). The area experiences coastal influence fog all year round.

Demographics
The 2010 United States Census reported that McKinleyville had a population of 15,177. The population density was 722.2 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of McKinleyville was 13,010 (85.7%) White, 103 (0.7%) African American, 700 (4.6%) Native American, 211 (1.4%) Asian, 17 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 338 (2.2%) from other races, and 798 (5.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,081 persons (7.1%).
 * 2010

The Census reported that 15,098 people (99.5% of the population) lived in households, 79 (0.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 6,283 households, out of which 1,979 (31.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 2,784 (44.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 691 (11.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 386 (6.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 619 (9.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 58 (0.9%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,731 households (27.6%) were made up of individuals, and 515 (8.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40. There were 3,861 families (61.5% of all households); the average family size was 2.94.

The population was spread out, with 3,452 people (22.7%) under the age of 18, 1,349 people (8.9%) aged 18 to 24, 4,306 people (28.4%) aged 25 to 44, 4,189 people (27.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,881 people (12.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.

There were 6,565 housing units at an average density of 312.4 /mi2, of which 6,283 were occupied, of which 3,770 (60.0%) were owner-occupied, and 2,513 (40.0%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.1%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.7%. 9,459 people (62.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 5,639 people (37.2%) lived in rental housing units.

As of the census of 2000, there were 13,599 people, 5,277 households, and 3,604 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 651.4 PD/sqmi. There were 5,494 housing units at an average density of 263.2 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.64% White, 0.38% Black or African American, 4.56% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.66% from other races, and 4.63% from two or more races. 4.33% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
 * 2000

There were 5,277 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $38,047, and the median income for a family was $42,926. Males had a median income of $35,395 versus $24,385 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,870. About 11.7% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

Governance
McKinleyville is an unincorporated community served by the County of Humboldt and the McKinleyville Community Services District.

In the state legislature, McKinleyville is in, and.

Federally, McKinleyville is in.

Land
U.S. Route 101 extends north and south through the community. The route lies to the west of the majority of the community and bisects a small portion of the area. State Route 299 connects to U.S. Route 101 at the northern end of the nearby city of Arcata. SR 299 begins at that point and extends easterly to serve as the major traffic artery to the east for the community of McKinleyville. SR 200 also falls within the area, on the southernmost area of the city, letting drivers get to SR 299 without needing to get to US 101.

Humboldt Transit Authority (HTA) is the major provider of public bus transportation in McKinleyville and the county. HTA has several stops in McKinleyville. Dial-A-Ride service is available from Humboldt Senior Resource Center through an application process, and ticket strips can be purchased at the McKinleyville Senior Center.

At times, vehicle traffic into and out of McKinleyville has been restricted due to landslides on the U.S. routes. A magnitude 7.0 earthquake on November 8, 1980, caused a freeway overpass at Tompkins Hill, just south of Eureka, to partially collapse.

Hammond Trail
The Hammond Trail consists of over 5 mi of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails linking Arcata, McKinleyville, and the surrounding areas. Following the historic Hammond Lumber Company railroad grade, the trail begins at the Hammond Bridge – which crosses the Mad River near the Mad River County Park – and extends north to Clam Beach County Park just south of Little River State Beach. There is an overnight campground at Clam Beach County Park.

The Hammond Trail is also a recreation and transportation corridor traveling through rural and suburban areas of Humboldt County and is a part of both the California Coastal Trail (CCT) and the Pacific Coast Bike Route (PCBR).

Air
The Arcata–Eureka Airport is a full-service airport located in McKinleyville. The name of the airport comes from the names of the primary population centers that it serves. The location of this airport was chosen to serve as an experimental field to test landing during heavy fog conditions. Due to weather patterns and geographic conditions, the area is one of the foggiest in Northern California.

Amenities
Parks in McKinleyville include Azalea State Reserve, Pierson Park, Hiller Park and Clam Beach County Park.
 * Clam Beach Run
 * Pony Express Days (known temporarily as the Azalea Festival from 2005 to 2008)

The beach at Clam Beach County Park was named California's most polluted beach in a 2017 study by an environmental nonprofit.

Six Rivers Brewery
McKinleyville has a restaurant that brews its own beer, the Six Rivers Brewery. The brewery makes eleven beers, which are distributed as far away as San Diego and Portland, Oregon. In 2010, it became the second exclusively female-owned brewery in California. Six Rivers won awards at the 2004 and 2005 Great American Beer Festival.

Notable residents

 * John Jaso, Major League Baseball catcher

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Myrtletown, California

Myrtletown is a census-designated place (CDP) in Humboldt County, California, United States. Myrtletown lies at an elevation of 112 feet (34 m). Myrtletown is a part of the Eureka, California metropolitan area. The population was 4,675 at the 2010 census, up from 4,459 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.2 sqmi, of which, 2.1 sqmi of it is land and 0.04 sqmi of it (1.39%) is water.

Climate
Myrtletown enjoys a mild, temperate cool-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csb).

2010
The 2010 United States census reported that Myrtletown had a population of 4,675. The population density was 2,143.3 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Myrtletown was 3,969 (84.9%) White, 53 (1.1%) African American, 142 (3.0%) Native American, 155 (3.3%) Asian, 19 (0.4%) Pacific Islander, 126 (2.7%) from other races, and 211 (4.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 387 persons (8.3%).

The Census reported that 4,475 people (95.7% of the population) lived in households, 106 (2.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 94 (2.0%) were institutionalized.

There were 1,992 households, out of which 496 (24.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 777 (39.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 192 (9.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 109 (5.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 158 (7.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 24 (1.2%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 713 households (35.8%) were made up of individuals, and 319 (16.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25. There were 1,078 families (54.1% of all households); the average family size was 2.89.

The population was spread out, with 914 people (19.6%) under the age of 18, 414 people (8.9%) aged 18 to 24, 1,169 people (25.0%) aged 25 to 44, 1,205 people (25.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 973 people (20.8%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

There were 2,132 housing units at an average density of 977.4 /sqmi, of which 1,992 were occupied, of which 1,032 (51.8%) were owner-occupied, and 960 (48.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.5%. 2,413 people (51.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,062 people (44.1%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,459 people, 1,738 households, and 1,119 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,097.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,827 housing units at an average density of 859.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 89.35% White, 0.78% Black or African American, 2.85% Native American, 1.39% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.12% from other races, and 4.44% from two or more races. 4.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,738 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,417, and the median income for a family was $43,250. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $22,161 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,057. About 14.4% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Architecture
Myrtletown is known for having a high concentration of homes built by the Pierson Building Company, a local builder of mass-produced homes, which were primarily produced in the 1950s and 1960s. These homes form a unique Pierson style characterized by low-pitched roofs, floor-to-ceiling picture windows, and open, central floor plans. The periphery areas of Myrtletown primarily contain houses built in the latter half of the 20th century. However, several houses exist from the 1930s and 40s, when the area was grassy and open.

Politics
In the state legislature, Myrtletown is in, and.

Federally, Myrtletown is in.

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Pine Hills, California

Pine Hills is a census-designated place (CDP) in Humboldt County, California, United States, adjacent to Eureka. The population was 3,131 at the 2010 census, up from 3,108 at the 2000 census. Pine Hills includes areas like Ridgewood and areas as far south as the small neighborhood of Elk River. An area near this artificial census construct is called Pine Hill by Local government agencies and officials. Pine Hill is a much smaller area than "Pine Hills" and as defined by local agencies is actually within an adjacent CDP named Bayview.

Geography
Pine Hills is located at 40.73306°N, -124.15222°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 10.1 sqmi, over 99% of it land.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Pine Hills had a population of 3,131. The population density was 308.2 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Pine Hills was 2,648 (84.6%) White, 22 (0.7%) African American, 86 (2.7%) Native American, 116 (3.7%) Asian, 4 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 72 (2.3%) from other races, and 183 (5.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 220 persons (7.0%).

The Census reported that 3,112 people (99.4% of the population) lived in households, 19 (0.6%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 1,261 households, out of which 357 (28.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 706 (56.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 91 (7.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 68 (5.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 93 (7.4%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 11 (0.9%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 282 households (22.4%) were made up of individuals, and 115 (9.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47. There were 865 families (68.6% of all households); the average family size was 2.89.

The population was spread out, with 645 people (20.6%) under the age of 18, 239 people (7.6%) aged 18 to 24, 662 people (21.1%) aged 25 to 44, 1,051 people (33.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 534 people (17.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

There were 1,327 housing units at an average density of 130.6 /sqmi, of which 1,261 were occupied, of which 932 (73.9%) were owner-occupied, and 329 (26.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.8%. 2,308 people (73.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 804 people (25.7%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,108 people, 1,199 households, and 888 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 304.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,253 housing units at an average density of 122.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 89.61% White, 0.55% Black or African American, 2.61% Native American, 1.61% Asian, 0.29% Pacific Islander, 1.09% from other races, and 4.25% from two or more races. 4.60% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,199 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,527, and the median income for a family was $49,000. Males had a median income of $36,746 versus $30,735 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,786. About 6.8% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
In the state legislature, Pine Hills is in, and.

Federally, Pine Hills is in.

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Redway, California

Redway is a census-designated place (CDP) in Humboldt County, California, United States. Redway is located 2.25 mi northwest of Garberville, at an elevation of 538 ft. The population was 1,225 at the 2010 census, up from 1,188 at the 2000 census. Redway is also home to Redway Elementary School, with grades K–6.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.3 sqmi, of which 1.25 sqmi of it is land and 0.02 sqmi of it (1.7%) is water.

History
The town was founded by Oscar and Charles Burris in 1923.

Originally, Redway was a resort-style golf course in operation c. 1925–26. This is evident by some of the street names such as "Birdie", "Par", and "Green". In the 1930s, the Burris brothers formed a subdivision of summer homes.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Redway had a population of 1,225. The population density was 963.1 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Redway was 1,093 (89.2%) White, 5 (0.4%) African American, 35 (2.9%) Native American, 6 (0.5%) Asian, 1 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 15 (1.2%) from other races, and 70 (5.7%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 96 persons (7.8%).

The Census reported that 1,192 people (97.3% of the population) lived in households, 33 (2.7%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 551 households, out of which 160 (29.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 194 (35.2%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 63 (11.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 37 (6.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 55 (10.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 4 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 209 households (37.9%) were made up of individuals, and 63 (11.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16. There were 294 families (53.4% of all households); the average family size was 2.84.

The population was spread out, with 278 people (22.7%) under the age of 18, 92 people (7.5%) aged 18 to 24, 306 people (25.0%) aged 25 to 44, 404 people (33.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 145 people (11.8%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

There were 679 housing units at an average density of 533.9 /sqmi, of which 551 were occupied, of which 307 (55.7%) were owner-occupied, and 244 (44.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 1.2%. 658 people (53.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 534 people (43.6%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,188 people, 543 households, and 302 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 951.4 PD/sqmi. There were 641 housing units at an average density of 513.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 89.39% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 2.53% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.76% from other races, and 6.57% from two or more races. 3.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 543 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.6% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.2% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,188, and the median income for a family was $39,464. Males had a median income of $21,853 versus $23,864 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,212. About 18.6% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Politics
In the state legislature, Redway is in, and.

Federally, Redway is in.

This area is represented locally by county supervisor Michelle Bushnell.

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Rio Dell, California

Rio Dell (Spanish: Río Dell, meaning "Dell River") is a city in Humboldt County, California, United States. It is located on the west bank of the Eel River 1 mi north of Scotia at an elevation of 161 feet (49 m). The population was 3,363 at the 2010 census, up from 3,174 at the 2000 census.

History
Rio Dell derives its name from the historic Rio Dell Hotel. Its owner, businessman Lorenzo Painter, devised the name as a merging of Spanish río ("river") and English dell ("small wooded valley").

Originally settled on the territories of the Wiyot, Nongatl, and Mattole tribes, Rio Dell was reportedly first dubbed "Tokemuk" by native inhabitants of the land who were thought to be of multiple regional tribes and who uniquely spoke at least two different regional languages. The native presence was greatly diminished following the 1860 Wiyot massacre on Indian Island that extended south to the Eel river valley where Rio Dell is located. From there, the area became known as Eagle Prairie and finally as Rio Dell.

The first post office at Rio Dell opened in 1876. Rio Dell was connected to Scotia by a ferry provided by the lumber mill in Scotia. After the first bridge was destroyed by a flood in 1905, a ferry carried mill workers from Rio Dell upstream to Scotia, and a second ferry carried mill workers downstream to Metropolitan until a suspension bridge was built to Scotia in 1914. Many Italian immigrants lived in what came to be known as Wildwood, south of Rio Dell proper, and known at the time to outsiders as Little Italy. This part of town became popular with mill workers seeking moonshine, gambling, and prostitution unavailable in the company town of Scotia where they were employed. Men came from as far away as Eureka to enjoy these illegal entertainments, or to engage in recreational fighting, the downtown very soon becoming known as Wildwood. Rio Dell's main street still carries the name Wildwood Avenue. In 1928 buildings on both sides of this street were engulfed by a fire started by a moonshine still. The fire endangered the bridge to Scotia and prevented the Scotia Fire Department from crossing the bridge to help extinguish the fire.

Rio Dell became home to the workforce for one of the largest lumber mills in the world, the Pacific Lumber Company. It was often the first home of immigrants to the United States and Humboldt County, particularly for the young Italian and Portuguese immigrant workforce of the early 20th century. Rio Dell was incorporated in 1965 as a result of changing demographics, a post-war population expansion and the reluctance of the local Sheriff to provide law enforcement services to what was perceived as a dangerous and remote community. The primary benefit of municipal incorporation being a city's ability to create its own armed police department under local control. The department totaled 14 sworn officers shortly after obtaining city status. Following the city's incorporation in 1965 a series of events over the next two decades led to the economic decline of the community, including the opening of a new freeway bypass and the eventual demise of Pacific Lumber Company (Palco) as a significant employer.

Rio Dell was impacted by the 2022 Ferndale earthquake.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.4 sqmi, of which 2.3 sqmi of it is land and 0.1 sqmi of it (5.61%) is water.

Climate
This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Rio Dell has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.

2010
At the 2010 census Rio Dell had a population of 3,368. The population density was 1,393.2 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Rio Dell was 2,894 (85.9%) White, 13 (0.4%) African American, 125 (3.7%) Native American, 25 (0.7%) Asian, 3 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 140 (4.2%) from other races, and 168 (5.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 384 people (11.4%).

The census reported that 3,347 people (99.4% of the population) lived in households, 21 (0.6%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.

There were 1,367 households, 440 (32.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 560 (41.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 199 (14.6%) had a female householder with no husband present, 85 (6.2%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 131 (9.6%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 13 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 409 households (29.9%) were one person and 139 (10.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.45. There were 844 families (61.7% of households); the average family size was 2.99.

The age distribution was 803 people (23.8%) under the age of 18, 309 people (9.2%) aged 18 to 24, 824 people (24.5%) aged 25 to 44, 989 people (29.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 443 people (13.2%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 38.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

There were 1,442 housing units at an average density of 596.5 /sqmi,of which 1,367 were occupied, 774 (56.6%) by the owners and 593 (43.4%) by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.8%. 1,952 people (58.0% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,395 people (41.4%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 3,174 people in 1,221 households, including 830 families, in the city. The population density was 1,684.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,434 housing units at an average density of 760.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.63% White, 0.16% Black or African American, 3.88% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 5.73% from other races, and 4.19% from two or more races. 10.81% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 1,221 households 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 25.0% of households were one person and 10.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.08.

The age distribution was 28.3% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,254, and the median family income was $36,464. Males had a median income of $30,410 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,569. About 18.5% of families and 23.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.1% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Local government
Rio Dell has a City Council/City Manager form of government. The City Council sets policy, while the City Manager carries out the day-to-day business of the city. The Mayor is selected by the City Council and serves as the presiding officer at city council meetings, and as the official head of the city for legislative and ceremonial purposes.

As of 2019, the Rio Dell City Council consisted of Mayor Debra Garnes, Gordon Johnson, Amanda Carter, Frank Wilson, and Julie Woodall. The City Manager is Kyle Knopp.

State and federal representation
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Federally, Rio Dell is in.

title: Rio Dell, California


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Trinidad, California

Trinidad (Spanish for "Trinity"; Yurok: Chuerey) is a seaside city in Humboldt County, located on the Pacific Ocean 8 mi north of the Arcata-Eureka Airport and 15 mi north of the college town of Arcata. Trinidad is noted for its coastline, with ten public beaches and offshore rocks, part of the California Coastal National Monument, of which Trinidad is a "Gateway City." Fishing operations related to Trinidad Harbor are vital to both local tourism and commercial fishing interests in the region. Situated at an elevation of 174 ft above its own North Coast harbor, Trinidad is one of California's smallest incorporated cities by population, with 367 residents in 2010, up from 311 residents in 2000.

History
The Yurok people established the village of Tsurai on bluffs overlooking Trinidad Bay in prehistoric times. They occupied the village for thousands of years before vacating it in 1916.

The first European sighting of Trinidad Harbor was in 1595 by the Manila galleon captain Sebastian Rodriguez Cermeño, who did not make landfall. The next European visit was by Bruno de Heceta and Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra of the Spanish Navy. Their two ships anchored in Trinidad Bay on June 9, 1775. On June 11, 1775, which was Trinity Sunday, Heceta and his men conducted a formal act of possession, claiming the bay for King Charles III of Spain. At the place where they erected a wooden Christian cross, a carved granite cross bearing the inscription Carolus III Dei G. Hyspaniorum Rex ("In the name of King Charles of Spain") was installed in 1913. The Spaniards named the area "La Santisima Trinidad" ("The Most Holy Trinity"). Heceta and Bodega were the first Europeans to locate and describe the village of Tsurai.

The area was under the control of the Kingdom of Spain until Mexico's independence in 1821, when it became part of Mexico. The United States conquered California during the Mexican-American War in 1846, and California became a U.S. state in 1850. American settlers arrived in Trinidad Bay on the ship James R. Whitting in 1850 and founded the town, renamed Warnersville in honor of R. V. Warner, one of the settlers. The first post office opened in Trinidad in 1851.

Trinidad was the original county seat of the eponymous Trinity County from 1850 to 1851, and of Klamath County, one of California's original counties, from 1851 to 1854. In 1854 Trinidad became part of the newly created Humboldt County after its creation in 1853 with its county seat in Eureka. Klamath County was finally dissolved in 1874.

During the American Civil War (1861–1865), California volunteers fighting the local Native Americans in the Bald Hills War were stationed at Camp Trinidad in Trinidad beginning in July 1863 to protect both the town and the coast road from Native American raids. In October 1863 they were moved 4 mi north to Camp Gilmore.

Trinidad was incorporated on November 7, 1870, as a city of the State of California.

On December 31, 1914, the largest recorded ocean wave ever to hit the United States West Coast struck Trinidad Head, a rocky promontory surrounded by sea stacks sheltering Trinidad Harbor. At 4:40 p.m. local time, United States Lighthouse Service lighthouse keeper Captain Fred L. Harrington at Trinidad Head Light observed a huge wave 200 yd offshore approaching the bluff on which the lighthouse stood. He reported that the wave, which appeared to him to reach the height of the lighthouse's lantern 196 ft above sea level, washed completely over 93 ft Pilot Rock offshore, then broke over the top of the 175 ft bluff, submerging the area between the lighthouse and the bluff, with water reaching the lighthouse's balcony. His report that the wave crested at a height equal to that of the lantern and that water reached the balcony suggests a possible wave height of 200 ft. The wave's impact shook the lighthouse and extinguished its light, although Harrington restored service in four hours.

A California Sea Products Company whaling station operated in Trinidad from 1920 to 1926. During its operations, 1,140 whales were killed and processed.

Trinidad resident Henry A. Boyes was a United States Marine Corps first sergeant with the 5th Marine Regiment during World War II (1941–1945). His service was described by Eugene Sledge in the 1981 book With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa.

A portion of Trinidad Head totaling 46 acre was transferred to the City of Trinidad in 1983 with the condition that the property be maintained for public recreation. The southern 13 acre of the promontory, including Trinidad Head Light, remained under United States Coast Guard ownership until 2014, when the Coast Guard transferred it to the United States Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management. The city rezoned its portion of the promontory as "open space," and in 1984 it opened a trail running around Trinidad Head.

In January 2017, the United States Congress added the Bureau of Land Management's portion of Trinidad Head to the onshore area of the California Coastal National Monument. President Barack Obama used his executive power under the 1906 Antiquities Act to designate the Bureau of Land Management's portion of Trinidad Head as a unit of the National Monument.

Climate
Trinidad has an oceanic climate, bordering on a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (csb), and is relatively temperate compared with inland areas. Annual temperatures range from approximately 37.1 to 74.2 °F. Winter months are rainy with the average amount being around 50. in, Although rain falls in all months of the year, it is less pronounced in the summertime. Spring and fall cold fronts often form advection fog which pushes the marine layer towards the coast. In summer, low-pressure troughs produced by intense heating inland can create strong pressure gradients pulling the marine layer ashore. Summer fogs, moderate precipitation and mild temperatures are characteristic of Northern California coastal forests ecoregion and are vital to the growth of local Coast Redwood. Protected stands of old growth redwoods can be visited 20. mi north of Trinidad, in Redwood National and State Parks.

2010 Census data
The 2010 United States Census reported that Trinidad had a population of 367. The population density was 547.1 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Trinidad was 331 (90.2%) White, 2 (0.5%) African American, 15 (4.1%) Native American, 2 (0.5%) Asian, 1 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 1 (0.3%) from other races, and 15 (4.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11 persons (3.0%).

The Census reported that 366 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 1 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized. There were 187 households, out of which 35 (18.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 64 (34.2%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 21 (11.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 3 (1.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 20 (10.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 3 (1.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 73 households (39.0%) were made up of individuals, and 28 (15.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96. There were 88 families (47.1% of all households); the average family size was 2.64.

The population dispersal was 60 people (16.3%) under the age of 18, 25 people (6.8%) aged 18 to 24, 91 people (24.8%) aged 25 to 44, 120 people (32.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 71 people (19.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males. There were 252 housing units at an average density of 375.7 /sqmi, of which 187 were occupied, of which 113 (60.4%) were owner-occupied, and 74 (39.6%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 12.9%. 212 people (57.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 154 people (42.0%) lived in rental housing units.

2000 Census data
As of the census of 2000, there were 311 people, 168 households, and 73 families residing in the city. The population density was 643.0 PD/sqmi. There were 228 housing units at an average density of 471.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.86% White, 1.61% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.32% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 1.93% from two or more races. 2.25% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 168 households, out of which 12.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.9% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 56.5% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.85 and the average family size was 2.51.

In the city, the population dispersal was 11.3% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 41.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $50,357. Males had a median income of $39,583 versus $31,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $28,050. About 2.3% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Politics
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Federally, Trinidad is in.

Points of interest
- State parks Historic landmarks Other
 * Little River State Beach
 * Sue-meg State Park
 * Trinidad State Beach
 * Trinidad Head Light, National Registered Landmark #1720
 * Trinidad Head, State Historic Landmark #146
 * Town of Trinidad, State Historic Landmark #216
 * Old Indian Village of Tsurai, State Historic Landmark #838
 * Trinidad Pier
 * Strawberry Rock
 * Fred Telonicher Marine Laboratory, Humboldt State University
 * Trinidad City Cemetery includes Indian and settler graves and one unusual tombstone. Edward Bernhardt Schnaubelt was the brother of Rudolph Schnaubelt, accused of the Haymarket Riot bombing in Chicago, Illinois and the brother-in-law of Michael Schwab, sentenced to death for his role in the riot.  All three Schnaubelt brothers left Chicago shortly after the riot.  Edward Schnaubelt briefly panned for gold before settling in Trinidad, opening a sawmill and buying a tract of timber to supply his mill.  After Schnaubelt's mill was taken over by his rivals, he re-entered the closed mill at night to reclaim his personal tools and was shot to death by a nightwatchman hired to protect the property. His wife chose the phrase "Murdered by Capitalism" for his marker which inspired the 2004 book by John Ross.

Events

 * Trinidad to Clam Beach Run (February)
 * Trinidad Fishermans Feast (October)
 * Tour of Trinidad bicycle rides, 100k, 45k,20k (September)
 * Blessing of the Fleet (November)

Notable residents

 * Robert Durst (1943–2022), real estate scion and suspected serial killer, former Trinidad homeowner
 * Michael John Fles (b. 1936), poet and musician
 * Victor Golla (1939–2021), linguist, expert on the indigenous languages of California and Oregon
 * Howard B. Keck (1913–1996), businessman
 * Tim McKay (1947–2006), environmental activist
 * Thomas Pynchon (b. 1937), author who lived in Trinidad from 1976 to 1977
 * Don Van Vliet (1941–2010), musician and painter known as Captain Beefheart,
 * Al Vermeer (1911–1980), cartoonist, creator of comic strip Priscilla's Pop

In popular culture
Part of the auto wreck scene in the 2001 film The Majestic was shot at College Cove Beach on March 19, 2001.

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Westhaven-Moonstone, California

Westhaven-Moonstone is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Humboldt County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 1,205, up from 1,044 at the 2000 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.1 sqmi, of which, over 99% of it is land.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Westhaven-Moonstone had a population of 1,205. The population density was 148.2 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Westhaven-Moonstone was 1,083 (89.9%) White, 9 (0.7%) African American, 39 (3.2%) Native American, 18 (1.5%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 10 (0.8%) from other races, and 46 (3.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 53 persons (4.4%).

The Census reported that 1,205 people (100% of the population) lived in households, and none (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and none (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 548 households, out of which 128 (23.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 226 (41.2%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 50 (9.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 34 (6.2%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 51 (9.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 6 (1.1%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 170 households (31.0%) were made up of individuals, and 38 (6.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20. There were 310 families (56.6% of all households); the average family size was 2.79.

The population was spread out, with 234 people (19.4%) under the age of 18, 62 people (5.1%) aged 18 to 24, 292 people (24.2%) aged 25 to 44, 432 people (35.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 185 people (15.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.

There were 623 housing units at an average density of 76.6 /sqmi, of which 548 were occupied, of which 365 (66.6%) were owner-occupied, and 183 (33.4%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.1%. 872 people (72.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 333 people (27.6%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,044 people, 453 households, and 269 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 129.2 PD/sqmi. There were 498 housing units at an average density of 61.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.98% White, 0.00% Black or African American, 5.08% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 4.41% from two or more races. 4.02% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 453 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 19.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 35.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $36,000, and the median income for a family was $34,615. Males had a median income of $37,000 versus $21,964 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,493. 14.1% of the population and 11.8% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.9% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Politics
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Federally, Westhaven-Moonstone is in.

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Willow Creek, California

Willow Creek (formerly China Flat) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Humboldt County, California, United States. The population was 1,710 at the 2010 census, down from 1,743 at the 2000 census. Residents of this small mountain town are commonly referred to as "Willow Creekers". The town is located around 30 mi from county seat and harbor city Eureka, with the two places differing vastly in climate.

Willow Creek sits along the Trinity River. Willow Creek is described as a "rugged mountain community nestled in the heart of the Six Rivers National Forest." This area of California is located in the Trinity/Shasta/Cascade Region, near the Oregon border, and is easily reached via State Routes 299 and 96 (the "Bigfoot Scenic Byway").

The town is approximately 50 mi south of where the Patterson-Gimlin film was made. Willow Creek calls itself the Bigfoot capital of the world, has a Bigfoot Museum and holds an annual "Bigfoot Daze" festival in September in honor of the creature, followed by various festivities in a local park. The roadhead of the Bluff Creek / Fish Lake Road, near which many alleged Bigfoot sightings and footprint finds occurred, is about 50 mi north, along Route 96.

An Amazon reviewer of the 2013 found-footage horror film, Willow Creek, says, "The endearing quirkiness of the town is captured very well in the iconography, the interviews (particularly with Steven S., the bookstore owner), and the food." The Wikipedia review says, "The two stop off first in Willow Creek ... where various locals talk to Jim's camera, warning them to keep out of the woods, singing ballads about Bigfoot, and generally enjoying their 15 minutes in the spotlight while Jim and Kelly have a blast ...."

Willow Creek was served for many decades by the weekly Klamity Kourier newspaper, which closed in 2006 and was quickly replaced by the Bigfoot Valley News. The Bigfoot Valley News has since closed, but the regional newspaper, Two Rivers Tribune (www.tworiverstribune.com), opened in 1994 and is still going strong. Its news coverage area is from Burnt Ranch to Happy Camp, 97.5 mi (by Routes 299 and 96) to the north.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 30.6 sqmi, which include 30.3 sqmi of land and 0.3 sqmi of water.

The CDP in 2000, according to the United States Census Bureau, was larger with a total area of 204.5 sqmi, which included 204.4 sqmi of land and 0.2 sqmi of water.

Climate
This region experiences much warmer summers than locations near the coast, such as county seat Eureka, but retains high winter rainfall associated with coastal locations. Daytime highs in summer represent areas with hot-summer-Mediterranean climates but are moderated by cool nights, causing high diurnal temperature variation. On climate maps, Willow Creek has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa). Summer highs are extremely hot compared to areas of the county affected by coastal fog. At the same time, winters are considerably colder, with light snowfall not unusual a few times per season.

History
The indigenous people from here are part of the Tsnungwe or South Fork Hupa and are speakers of the Hupa Language. Willow Creek's first non-indigenous settlers were Chinese laborers from the mining and lumber camps, which earned the town the name China Flat. The China Flat post office opened in 1878, and changed its name to Willow Creek in 1915.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Willow Creek had a population of 1,710. The population density was 55.9 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Willow Creek was 1,375 (80.4%) White, 6 (0.4%) African American, 167 (9.8%) Native American, 14 (0.8%) Asian, 6 (0.4%) Pacific Islander, 29 (1.7%) from other races, and 113 (6.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 108 persons (6.3%).

The Census reported that 1,699 people (99.4% of the population) lived in households, 11 (0.6%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 812 households, out of which 161 (19.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 353 (43.5%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 63 (7.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 32 (3.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 75 (9.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 7 (0.9%) same-sex married couples or partnerships; 283 households (34.9%) were made up of individuals, and 94 (11.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09. There were 448 families (55.2% of all households); the average family size was 2.65.

The population was spread out, with 287 people (16.8%) under the age of 18, 100 people (5.8%) aged 18 to 24, 366 people (21.4%) aged 25 to 44, 642 people (37.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 315 people (18.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.

There were 1,108 housing units at an average density of 36.2 /mi2, of which 812 were occupied, of which 525 (64.7%) were owner-occupied, and 287 (35.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.2%. 1,087 people (63.6% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 612 people (35.8%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,743 people, 772 households, and 481 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 8.5 /mi2. There were 1,099 housing units at an average density of 5.4 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 81.81% White, 0.52% Black or African American, 9.52% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.34% Pacific Islander, 1.43% from other races, and 5.79% from two or more races. 5.57% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 772 households, out of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. Of all households, 31.6% were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 30.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $27,276, and the median income for a family was $35,720. Males had a median income of $33,375 versus $27,955 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,664. About 10.3% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.8% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
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Federally, Willow Creek is in.

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Bombay Beach, California

Bombay Beach is a census-designated place (CDP) in Imperial County, California, United States. It is located on the Salton Sea, 4 mi west-southwest of Frink and is the lowest community in the United States, located 223 ft below sea level. The population was 231 at the 2020 census, down from 295 in 2010, down from 366 in 2000. It is part of the El Centro, California, metropolitan statistical area.

Bombay Beach was once a popular getaway for beachgoers until the 1980s, when the draining and increasing salinity of the Salton Sea destroyed the lake's ecosystem and drove businesses and private landowners out of the area, rendering Bombay Beach a ghost town. Despite this, by 2018, a number of people had moved into the area, and the town's many abandoned structures and features from its past have drawn visitors back in. A 2018 article in The Guardian stated that it was "enjoying a rebirth of sorts with an influx of artists, intellectuals and hipsters who have turned it into a bohemian playground." The Bombay Beach Biennale, an annual art festival, is held here.

History
During the 1950s, Bombay Beach was a popular beach-going destination. Celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, the Beach Boys, and Bing Crosby frequented the luxury resorts along the Salton Sea, which was known for its fishing, boating and water skiing. The area attracted half a million tourists annually, rivaling Yosemite National Park.

Bombay Beach's decline began in the 1970s, when the runoff (full of salty chemicals) led to a warning that the salinity of the lake would no longer sustain wildlife; that occurred by the early 1980s. Many residents around the Salton Sea, including those in Bombay Beach, were eventually driven out by the odor of the dying fish, the fear of health problems, and the flooding and the draining of the Salton Sea. Many of the remaining residents are reportedly either too poor to move out or too attached to the history of the area to leave. A report by the Pacific Institute in September 2019 stated that ten years earlier, "there were some 100 million fish in the Sea. Now, more than 97 percent of those fish are gone."

Most of the few residents use golf carts to get around, since the nearest gas station is 20 mi away in Niland. There are two stores in the town, one of which is a convenience store, and the closest hospital is over 45 minutes away in Brawley. The Ski Inn bar and restaurant is the only eating and drinking establishment in the town. The "Bombay Beach Drive-In" is an art installation consisting of old, abandoned cars at a drive-in theater. A visitor in 2019 wrote that there were many "discarded homes and trailers long-since abandoned" and that many of the buildings were "windowless husks blanketed in graffiti, surrounded by broken furniture and rubble."

The derelict "living ghost town" status of Bombay Beach has attracted many photographers, filmmakers, urban explorers, and tourists. The town, as well as others on the shores of the Salton Sea, is one of the lowest settlements in elevation in North America. The local American Legion, Post 801, had 36 members in 2016 and closed down "for a few years" before reopening as a volunteer-run facility.

In 2018, as people began to move back into Bombay Beach, house prices had risen; some bungalows were selling for "tens of thousands of dollars." The community has held the Bombay Beach Biennale each spring since 2016, inviting "artists, academics, writers, and film-makers to create work, give lectures, and stage happenings". The 2020 Biennale was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The population of Bombay Beach has been described as "mostly elderly residents" who "live in a grid of mobile homes and eccentric (and, sometimes, elaborate) small homes and shacks."

Geography
Bombay Beach is located in Southern California's Sonoran Desert. Bombay Beach is located on the east shore of the Salton Sea and, like many communities along its shores, has had to contend with fluctuating water levels, reducing size of the lake and increasing salinity. A berm was built in the 1970s to protect the west end of the town, but a portion of the town beyond the berm was either submerged or half-buried in mud.

Bombay Beach marks the southern end of the San Andreas Fault, where the southern terminus of the San Andreas transitions into the Brawley Seismic Zone.

Art
Bombay Beach features a large number of art pieces and installations around the town and along the beach.

2010
At the 2010 census Bombay Beach had a population of 295. The population density was 313.5 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Bombay Beach was 223 (76%) White, 37 (13%) African American, 8 (3%) Native American, 1 (0%) Asian, 0 (0%) Pacific Islander, 22 (8%) from other races, and 4 (1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 59 people (20%).

The entirety of the population lived in households, no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and no one was institutionalized.

There were 175 households, 19 (11%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 51 (29%) were married couples living together, 13 (7%) had a female householder with no husband present, 4 (2%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 7 (4%) unmarried partnerships, and 1 (1%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 97 households (55%) were one person and 51 (29%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 1.69. There were 68 families (39% of households); the average family size was 2.54.

The age distribution was 30 people (10%) under the age of 18, 16 people (5%) aged 18 to 24, 36 people (12%) aged 25 to 44, 98 people (33%) aged 45 to 64, and 115 people (39%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 58.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.6 males.

There were 449 housing units at an average density of 477.1 /sqmi, of which 175 were occupied, of which 115 (66%) were owner-occupied, and 60 (34%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 15%; the rental vacancy rate was 16%. 198 people (67% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 97 people (33%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 366 people, 178 households, and 93 families in the CDP. The population density was 363.8 PD/sqmi. There were 440 housing units at an average density of 437.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 71% White, 19% Black or African American, 1% Native American, 0% Asian, 4% from other races, and 5% from two or more races. 19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 178 households 18% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39% were married couples living together, 11% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47% were non-families. 40% of households were one person and 26% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2 and the average family size was 2.8.

The age distribution was 18% under the age of 18, 3% from 18 to 24, 20% from 25 to 44, 26% from 45 to 64, and 33% 65 or older. The median age was 53 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.3 males.

The median household income was $17,708 and the median family income was $19,511. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $14,213 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $10,535. About 12% of families and 28% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40% of those under age 18 and 14% of those age 65 or over.

Government
In the California State Legislature, Bombay Beach is in, and. In the United States House of Representatives, Bombay Beach is in.

Fire protection and emergency medical services in Bombay Beach are provided by the Imperial County Fire Department and the Bombay Beach Volunteer Fire Department, the latter of which consists of one member.

Law enforcement in Bombay Beach is provided by the Imperial County Sheriff's Office North County Patrol Division.

Water service is provided by the Coachella Valley Water District.

Music
Florian-Ayala Fauna of the music duo uncertain grew up in Bombay Beach. Fauna credits the place as an inspiration to her music. According to Paris-based art community Artchipel, Fauna said the place had a "big impact on her childhood and became a major influence in her life." In an interview with Buffalo, New York alternative newspaper The Public's Cory Perla, she described it as "a very kind of post-apocalyptic-looking town."

Bombay Beach is the subject of the 2019 single "Bombay Beach" by the Minneapolis blues rock band The Dead Century.

Queer Singer Brandon and The Clubs used Bombay Beach in one of his lyrics in the song "Crazy Beautiful Life" on his sophomore album Sparkle. The lyric goes: "...with my boyfriend, on a beach in Bombay".

Sports
American football safety Cedric Thompson for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) also grew up in Bombay Beach, California. He became one of the primary subjects of the 2011 documentary Bombay Beach directed by Alma Har'el. He later cited boredom in Bombay Beach as his inspiration for pro football.

Filming
Bombay Beach is a documentary film about some residents of the community, made by Israeli-born filmmaker Alma Har’el, and described by The New York Times as a "surreal documentary". The film won first prize in the documentary section of the Tribeca Film Festival in 2011.

A 2013 promotional video for the fifth season of Animal Planet's River Monsters was filmed at Bombay Beach.

Austrian singer Christina Stürmer used Bombay Beach as one of the settings for her video of the song "Millionen Lichter" ("A Million Lights)".

In the CBS police procedural series The Mentalist, the first episode of the sixth season "The Desert Rose" was filmed in Bombay Beach, California. The production team created a sign for the fictional "Borrego Gas Diner" to stand-in for the local bar and restaurant Ski Inn.

In 2015, the film Sky opens with an unhappily married French couple on vacation in the deserts of Southern California. While visiting Bombay Beach, they mention its potential for a very large earthquake.

Bombay Beach is featured in the 4th season of NCIS: Los Angeles ("Red Part 2")

Video games
The town of Sandy Shores in the 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V is partially based on Bombay Beach.

title: Bombay Beach, California


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Brawley, California

Brawley (formerly Braly) is a city in Imperial County, California, United States within the Imperial Valley.

The population was 24,953 at the 2010 census, up from 22,052 in 2000. Year-round agriculture is an important economic activity in Brawley. The town has a significant cattle and feed industry, and hosts the annual Cattle Call Rodeo. Summer daytime temperatures often exceed 105 °F.

History
The Imperial Land Company laid out the town in 1902 and named it Braly in honor of J.H. Braly, who owned the land. After Braly refused to permit the use of his name, the name was changed to Brawley. The first post office at Brawley opened in 1903.

Incorporated in 1908, it was a "tent city" of only 100 persons involved in railroads and the earliest introduction of agriculture. It had a population of 11,922 in 1950, but population growth was slow from the 1960s to the early 1990s.

Geography
Brawley is located in the Colorado Desert and Lower Colorado River Valley regions. The city's elevation, like other Imperial Valley towns, is below sea level.

It is 13 mi north of El Centro, about 70 miles west of Yuma, Arizona, 95 miles southeast of Palm Springs and 130 miles east of San Diego.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Brawley has a total area of 7.7 sqmi. All is land within the city limits, except for the Alamo River and New River that seasonally flow through the city.

Climate
Average January temperatures in Brawley are a high of 71.7 F and a low of 41.4 F. Average July temperatures are a high of 108.2 F and a low of 76.6 F. On average, 177.0 afternoons during the year have highs of 90 F or higher. The record high temperature was 122 F on July 1, 1950, and the record low temperature was 4 F on January 1, 1919.

Average annual precipitation is 2.38 in with an average of 15 days with measurable precipitation. December is the wettest month of the year, while June is the driest. The wettest year was 1939 with 8.18 in, while the driest year was 1953, in which no measurable precipitation fell in Brawley. The most rainfall in one month was 6.75 in in September 1939. The most rainfall in 24 hours was 3.90 in on October 10, 1932. A rare snowfall in December 1932 brought a total of 3.0 in.

2010
At the 2010 census Brawley had a population of 24,953. The population density was 3,248.4 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Brawley was 13,570 (54.4%) White, 510 (2.0%) African American, 241 (1.0%) Native American, 349 (1.4%) Asian, 32 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 9,258 (37.1%) from other races, and 993 (4.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20,344 persons (81.5%).

The census reported that 24,779 people (99.3% of the population) lived in households, 63 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 111 (0.4%) were institutionalized.

There were 7,623 households, 3,827 (50.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 3,932 (51.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 1,560 (20.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 543 (7.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 589 (7.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 23 (0.3%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 1,346 households (17.7%) were one person and 550 (7.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.25. There were 6,035 families (79.2% of households); the average family size was 3.67.

The age distribution was 8,138 people (32.6%) under the age of 18, 2,670 people (10.7%) aged 18 to 24, 6,065 people (24.3%) aged 25 to 44, 5,572 people (22.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 2,508 people (10.1%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 30.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

There were 8,231 housing units at an average density of 1,071.5 /sqmi,of which 7,623 were occupied, 3,970 (52.1%) by the owners and 3,653 (47.9%) by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.0%. 12,950 people (51.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 11,829 people (47.4%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 22,052 people in 6,631 households, including 5,265 families, in the city. The population density was 3,783.0 PD/sqmi. There were 7,038 housing units at an average density of 1,207.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 52.8% White, 2.5% Black or African American, 1.1% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 37.9% from other races, and 4.3% from two or more races. 73.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 6,631 households 48.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 17.1% of households were one person and 7.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.3 and the average family size was 3.7.

The age distribution was 34.5% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% 65 or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median household income was $31,277 and the median family income was $35,514. Males had a median income of $34,617 versus $25,064 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,881. About 22.5% of families and 26.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.0% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.

82.9% Brawley's residents today are of Mexican and Latino origins ; the town contained White, East Indian, Chinese, Filipino and African American sections in the 20th century.

Economy
Major employers in Brawley include Pioneers Memorial Hospital, and Clinicas de Salud del Pueblo. Spreckels Sugar Company is located outside of Brawley.

Government
In the California State Legislature, Brawley is in, and.

In the United States House of Representatives, Brawley is in.

Brawley is in the 4th Imperial County Board of Supervisors District and is represented by Ryan Kelley.

Education

 * High-school age students in both Brawley and neighboring Westmorland use the Brawley Union High School District, of which there is one high school, Brawley Union High School.
 * Brawley also offers Desert Valley High School (10th, 11th and 12th grades), Renaissance (9th and 10th grade), and Del Rio (10th, 11th and 12th grade) all three high schools.
 * Brawley is also home to Brawley Christian Academy, a private institution.
 * Children from kindergarten through eighth grade use the Brawley Elementary School District. There are five schools in the Brawley Elementary School District: Barbara Worth Junior High School (serving 7th and 8th grades), Phil D. Swing Elementary School (serving kindergarten-6th grades), Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School (serving kindergarten-6th grades), J.W. Oakley Elementary School (serving kindergarten-6th grades), and Myron D. Witter Elementary School (serving kindergarten-6th grades).
 * Brawley is located in the Imperial Community College District of which there is one junior college, Imperial Valley College.
 * San Diego State University operates a satellite campus in Brawley.

Infrastructure
Brawley maintains its own police and fire departments.

Notable people

 * The Bella Twins, professional wrestlers
 * Helen Fabela Chávez, Labor Leader
 * Alan Fowlkes, former pitcher for San Francisco Giants
 * Joe Hoover, Major League Baseball shortstop, Detroit Tigers
 * Al McCandless, United States Representative
 * Mike Mohamed, NFL linebacker, Houston Texans
 * Sid Monge, MLB pitcher
 * Barbara O'Brien, Lieutenant Governor of Colorado
 * Sergio Romo, MLB relief pitcher
 * Don Rowe, MLB pitcher and coach, New York Mets
 * Howard Rumsey, musician
 * Rudy Seánez, MLB relief pitcher
 * Jim Skipper, NFL running backs coach, Carolina Panthers
 * Steve Taylor, contemporary Christian singer

title: Brawley, California


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Calexico, California

Calexico is a city in southern Imperial County, California. Situated on the Mexican border, it is linked economically with the much larger city of Mexicali, the capital of the Mexican state of Baja California. It is about 122 mi east of San Diego and 62 mi west of Yuma, Arizona. Calexico, along with six other incorporated Imperial County cities, forms part of the larger populated area known as the Imperial Valley.

First explored by Europeans in the 18th century, Calexico began as a small tent community which was ultimately incorporated in 1908.

Etymology
The name of the city is a portmanteau of California and Mexico. The originally proposed names were Santo Tomas or Thomasville. Mexicali is a similarly named city directly across the international border from Calexico, its name being a portmanteau of the words "Mexico" and "California."

History
The expedition of Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza traveled through the area some time between 1775 and 1776, during Spanish rule. The trail through Calexico was designated as a historical route by the State of California.

Founding
Calexico began as a tent city of the Imperial Land Company; it was founded in 1899, and incorporated in 1908. The Imperial Land Company converted desert land into a fertile setting for year-round agriculture. The first post office in Calexico opened in 1902.

2010 earthquake
On April 4, 2010, the El Mayor earthquake caused moderate to heavy damage throughout Calexico and across the border in Mexicali. Measuring 7.2, the quake was centered about 40 miles south of the U.S.–Mexico border near Mexicali. A state of emergency was declared and officials cordoned off First and Second streets between Paulin and Heber Avenues. Glass and debris littered the streets of downtown Calexico and two buildings partially collapsed. The Calexico water treatment plant sustained severe damage.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, at the 2010 census, the city had a total area of 6.2 sqmi, all land. Calexico is located 230 mi southeast of Los Angeles, 125 mi east of San Diego, 260 mi west of Phoenix, and adjacent to Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.

Calexico's location provides easy overnight trucking access to all those transportation hubs plus the ports of Long Beach, California, and Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.

Calexico is served by State Routes 98, 7 and 111, with direct connection to Interstate 8 (5 miles north) and State Route 86. There are eighteen regular and irregular common carriers for intrastate and interstate truck service to Calexico.

Rail service is provided by Union Pacific Railroad, and connects with the main line to Portland, Oregon; Rock Island, Illinois; Tucumcari, New Mexico; St. Louis, Missouri; and New Orleans, Louisiana.

Within city limits is Calexico International Airport, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection check-point for private passenger and air-cargo flights entering the U.S. from Mexico. Private charter services are also available there.

General aviation facilities and scheduled passenger and air-cargo service to San Diego International Airport, Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, and other points are available at Imperial County Airport (Boley Field), located 17 mi north.

Climate
Calexico has a subtropical hot-desert climate (BWh), according to the Köppen climate classification system. In December 1932, the city experienced a rare snowfall. Rainfall usually occurs in the winter months of December, January and February. Although summer is extremely dry in Calexico, there are occasional thunderstorms. In 2008, during the months of July and August there were several heavy thunderstorms that let down large amounts of rain and hail. Summer rainfall in the city is infrequent. During winter time, Calexico is sometimes affected by winter rain showers.

The summer temperatures in Calexico are very hot, with most of those days having temperatures at or above 100 F. However, the hot desert climate seen in Calexico is actually not unusual for similar parallel cities such as, for example, Baghdad, Iraq.

The area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure.

Demographics
The 2010 United States Census reported that Calexico had a population of 38,572. The population density was 4,596.7 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Calexico was 23,150 (60.0%) White, 134 (0.3%) African American, 204 (0.5%) Native American, 504 (1.3%) Asian, 21 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 12,920 (33.5%) from other races, and 1,639 (4.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 37,354 persons (96.8%).

The Census reported that 38,472 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 100 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 10,116 households, out of which 5,759 (56.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 5,767 (57.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 2,319 (22.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 595 (5.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 316 (3.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 61 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships, while 1,200 households (11.9%) were made up of individuals, and 675 (6.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.80. There were 8,681 families (85.8% of all households); the average family size was 4.09.

The population was spread out, with 12,011 people (31.1%) under the age of 18, 4,262 people (11.0%) aged 18 to 24, 9,332 people (24.2%) aged 25 to 44, 8,559 people (22.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 4,408 people (11.4%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.

There were 10,651 housing units at an average density of 1,269.3 /sqmi, of which 10,116 were occupied, of which 5,430 (53.7%) were owner-occupied, and 4,686 (46.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.1%. 22,155 people (57.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 16,317 people (42.3%) lived in rental housing units.

Government
The City of Calexico operates under a City Council/City Manager form of government. The City Council consists of five Council Members, elected to overlapping four-year term. The Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem are chosen from among the five council members and rotate on an annual basis.

The Mayor presides at council meetings, where all official policies and laws of the city are enacted. The members of the Calexico City Council set policy and appoint commissions and committees that study the present and future needs of Calexico.

The other two elected officials in the City of Calexico are the City Clerk and City Treasurer. Each of them is elected directly by the voters and serves a four-year term.

The Calexico branch of the Imperial County Superior Court system was officially renamed on Saturday, December 19, 1992, in honor of Legaspi family members Henry, Victor and Luis Legaspi as the Legaspi Municipal Court Complex.

Politics
In the state legislature, Calexico is in, and.

Federally, Calexico is in.

The current mayor is Gloria Romo. The mayor pro tem is Gilberto Manzanarez, and the other council members are Javier Moreno, Raul Urena, and Camilo Garcia.

In recent years, Calexico has overwhelmingly supported Democratic Party candidates for president. In eight of the last nine presidential elections, the Democratic candidate has received over 70% of the vote.

Colleges and universities
Post-secondary education is available at the Imperial Valley Campus of San Diego State University, and at Imperial Valley College (11 mi to the north). In addition, there are more than 20 local agencies and programs providing vocational training which can be tailored to the specific needs of potential employers.

Public schools
The Calexico Unified School District serves city residents. Calexico has 7 elementary schools, 2 junior high schools and 2 high schools:

Elementary

 * Grades K–6
 * Kennedy Gardens Elementary – Home of the Eagles
 * Allen and Helen Mains Elementary – Home of the Trojans
 * Rockwood Elementary – Home of the Rockets
 * Blanche Charles Elementary – Home of the Dolphins
 * Jefferson Elementary – Home of the Tigers
 * Dool Elementary – Home of the Cougars
 * Cesar Chavez Elementary – Home of the Lobos

Grades 7–8

 * Willam Moreno Jr. High – Home of the Aztecs
 * Enrique Camarena Junior High School – Home of the Firebirds

High schools

 * Grades 9–12
 * Calexico High School 9th Campus - Home of the Bulldogs
 * Calexico High School – Home of the Bulldogs (10th-12th)
 * Aurora High School – Home of the Eagles

Public charter school (Independent Study)
RAI Online Charter School—raicharter.net (K–12, tuition-free)

Adult education schools

 * Robert F. Morales Adult Education Center
 * Independent Studies Office

Private schools
Calexico Mission School, a Seventh-day Adventist Academy operated by the Southeastern California Conference in Riverside, CA provides private religious education in Calexico from kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Academy (Home to the Bees), and Vincent Memorial Catholic High School (Home to the Scots), Roman Catholic schools operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego, are also in Calexico.

Transportation
Calexico is served by the privately owned Calexico Transit, LA Shuttle and Numero Uno Shuttle and the publicly owned Imperial Valley Transit for local transit. Calexico is also served by Greyhound Lines.

Freight rail service is provided by Union Pacific Railroad's Calexico Subdivision.

Utilities
Calexico's public works departments operates water and sewer service for the city.

Community
Calexico generally identifies as part of the larger Imperial Valley region, which includes the El Centro metropolitan area, as do the rest of the cities in the county.

Notable sites
 * Hotel De Anza (Hotel establishment notable for its history and having served celebrities and public figures)
 * Calexico Carnegie Library (Carnegie library built in 1918 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005)
 * US Inspection Station – Calexico (Historically used as the original port of entry during the early 20th century – was closed and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992)
 * Camp Salvation (Refugee camp established in 1849 by Lieut. Cave for emigrants coming from the Southern Emigrant Trail during the California Gold Rush – was registered as a California Historical Landmarks site in 1965.)
 * Camp John H. Beacom – a semipermanent camp named after Colonel John H. Beacom (6th infantry) garrisoned in Calexico during World War I for patrolling duties. The site was abandoned in 1920 according to cavalry journals.
 * Camp Calexico was another post used for patrolling duties by Colonel W. G. Schreibe and his infantry in 1914
 * Mount Signal Solar (One of the largest PV solar farms in the world)

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week, a national observance dedicated to spreading awareness about the prevention of drugs and violence (especially in schools) originated within the city of Calexico during the mid to late 1980s as a tribute to DEA officer Enrique "Kiki" Camarena. Red Ribbon Week campaigns were pushed forward by Nancy Reagan.

Sister city

 * 🇲🇽 Mexicali, Mexico (since April 28, 2017)

Media
The city media includes national public television stations, county-wide radio stations (some of which feature nation-wide or California state-wide programing), county-wide print publications such as Imperial Valley Press as well as a few locally managed general interest publications.

Notable people

 * Enrique Camarena (DEA agent)
 * Enrique Castillo (Actor)
 * Emilio Delgado (Actor)
 * Dan Navarro (Singer-songwriter, voice actor)
 * Bob Huff (California senator)
 * Ruben Niebla (Major League Baseball player)
 * Danny Villanueva (NFL placekicker and punter)
 * Eugenio Elorduy Walther (Politician)
 * Bob Wilson (U.S. Congressman)
 * Allen Strange (Composer)
 * Takashi Kijima (Photographer)
 * William Kesling (Architect)
 * Primo Villanueva (Football player)
 * Mariano-Florentino Cuellar (Justice)
 * Henry Lozano (Politician)
 * Ben Hulse (Politician)
 * Jeff Cravath (Football player and coach)
 * Bill Binder (restaurateur and owner of Philippe's in Downtown Los Angeles)

title: Calexico, California


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Calipatria, California

Calipatria (portmanteau of California and Patria, Spanish for "homeland") is a city in Imperial County, California. Calipatria is located 23 mi north of El Centro. It is part of the El Centro Metropolitan Area. The population was 6,515 at the 2020 census, down from 7,710 at the 2010 census, up from 7,289 at the 2000 census, including 4000 inmates at Calipatria State Prison. The community is located along State Route 111.

Geography
Calipatria is located at 33.12556°N, -115.51417°W.

At an elevation of 180 ft below sea level, Calipatria is the lowest incorporated city in the Western Hemisphere. The city currently claims to have the "tallest flagpole (184 feet) where the flag flies at sea level" at 184 ft, so their American flag will always fly above sea level. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the Jeddah Flagpole holds the title of world's tallest, but it is entirely above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.7 sqmi, all land.

Climate
This area has a large amount of sunshine year round due to its stable descending air and high pressure. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Calipatria has a hot desert climate, abbreviated "Bwh" on climate maps.

History
The Imperial Valley Farm Lands Association founded the town as Date City in 1914. The first post office at Calipatria opened in 1914. Calipatria incorporated in 1919.

2010
At the 2010 census Calipatria had a population of 7,800. The population density was 2,073.6 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Calipatria was 3,212 (41.7%) White, 1,612 (22.4%) African American, 80 (1.0%) Native American, Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4,940 persons (64.1%), 95 (1.2%) Asian, 25 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 2,455 (31.9%) from other races, and 227 (2.9%) from two or more races. The census reported that 3,541 people (46.0% of the population) lived in households, no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and 4,164 (54.0%) were institutionalized.

There were 1,008 households, 541 (53.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 515 (51.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 213 (21.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 92 (9.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 53 (5.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 15 (1.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 162 households (16.1%) were one person and 70 (6.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.51. There were 819 families (81.3% of households); the average family size was 3.92.

The age distribution was 1,246 people (16.2%) under the age of 18, 932 people (12.1%) aged 18 to 24, 3,738 people (48.5%) aged 25 to 44, 1,431 people (18.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 358 people (4.6%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 32.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 330.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 427.3 males.

There were 1,121 housing units at an average density of 301.7 /sqmi,of which 1,008 were occupied, 536 (53.2%) by the owners and 472 (46.8%) by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 5.9%; the rental vacancy rate was 10.6%. 1,867 people (24.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,674 people (21.7%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 7,289 people in 899 households, including 756 families, in the city. The population density was 1,965.8 PD/sqmi. There were 961 housing units at an average density of 259.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 32.4% White, 21.3% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.6% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 42.7% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. 57.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 899 households 50.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 17.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 14.1% of households were one person and 5.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.6 and the average family size was 3.9.

The age distribution was 16.3% under the age of 18, 12.3% from 18 to 24, 52.6% from 25 to 44, 15.0% from 45 to 64, and 3.8% 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 363.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 497.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $60,962, and the median family income was $61,302. Males had a median income of $61,350 versus $50,063 for females. The per capita income for the city was $43,970. About 2.4% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.9% of those under age 18 and 17.8% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
In the state legislature, Calipatria is in, and.

Federally, Calipatria is in.

Transportation
Freight rail service is provided by Union Pacific Railroad's Calexico Subdivision.

Utilities
Calipatria is served by Golden State Water Company, Imperial Irrigation District, Southern California Gas, and Pacific Bell.

Landmarks
Salvation Mountain is a notable tourist attraction in the north of Calipatria, near Slab City. Salvation Mountain is a small hill which is entirely covered in thousands of gallons of acrylic paint, straw, concrete, adobe. It was created by Leonard Knight to convey the message that "God Loves Everyone". Salvation Mountain was featured in the book Into the Wild and also in the 2007 movie of the same name. The video for Fourth of July, by Shooter Jennings, is partially set at Salvation Mountain.

Sister cities

 * Brawley, California

title: Calipatria, California


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Desert Shores, California

Desert Shores (formerly Fish Springs) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Imperial County, California, US. It is part of the El Centro Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography and climate
The town is located at the western shore of the Salton Sea in the Imperial Valley, within the Colorado Desert ecoregion. It is 36 mi west-northwest of Calipatria. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.7 sqmi, all land.

The surficial geology is dominated by Quaternary-era alluvial sands and clays.

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Desert Shores has a subtropical hot-desert climate ("BWh"). The coldest month is December with an average daytime high temperature of 71 °F (22 °C) and an average nighttime low of 40 °F (4 °C), while July is the hottest month, with an average daytime high temperature of 108 °F (42 °C) and an average nighttime low of 76 °F (25 °C). The all-time record high temperature is 126 °F (52 °C), and the all-time record low temperature is 13 °F (−11 °C). Sunshine is abundant all year due to a large amount of descending high pressure, and rainfall averages about 3 inches (76 millimeters) annually.

Demographics
The population was 1,128 at the 2020 census, up from 1,104 in 2010, up from 792 in 2000.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Desert Shores had a population of 1,104. The population density was 1,619.9 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Desert Shores was 709 (64.2%) White, 8 (0.7%) African American, 26 (2.4%) Native American, 4 (0.4%) Asian, 1 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 307 (27.8%) from other races, and 49 (4.4%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 848 persons (76.8%).

The Census reported that 1,104 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 344 households, out of which 167 (48.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 181 (52.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 37 (10.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 27 (7.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 29 (8.4%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 1 (0.3%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 80 households (23.3%) were made up of individuals, and 42 (12.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.21. There were 245 families (71.2% of all households); the average family size was 3.84.

The population was spread out, with 352 people (31.9%) under the age of 18, 124 people (11.2%) aged 18 to 24, 263 people (23.8%) aged 25 to 44, 218 people (19.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 147 people (13.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.

There were 421 housing units at an average density of 617.7 /sqmi, of which 344 were occupied, of which 225 (65.4%) were owner-occupied, and 119 (34.6%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.4%. 704 people (63.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 400 people (36.2%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 792 people, 279 households, and 181 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,208.4 PD/sqmi. There were 406 housing units at an average density of 619.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 73.5% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 21.1% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. 60.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 279 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.6.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 128.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $24,712, and the median income for a family was $29,550. Males had a median income of $26,176 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $8,352. About 12.0% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over.

Local
Desert Shores and its neighboring community of Salton City are governed by the Salton Community Services District (SCSD), which is a special district per California Government Code. The legislative body of the SCSD is a five-member Board of Directors who are elected by the registered voters in the district every two years.

The SCSD has seven services that it is authorized to provide:
 * 1) Collect, treat, or dispose of sewage.
 * 2) Collect, transfer, and dispose of solid waste.
 * 3) Provide fire protection.
 * 4) Acquire, construct recreational facilities.
 * 5) Organize, promote community recreation.
 * 6) Acquire, construct, and improve street lighting and landscaping.
 * 7) Provide emergency medical services.

Aside from acting as the architectural committee for architectural compliance with the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R) of the 80 plus tracts within the district, the SCSD has no land use authority under existing law; that responsibility falls on the Imperial County Board of Supervisors.

Water service is provided by the Coachella Valley Water District.

State and federal
In the state legislature, Desert Shores is in, and.

Federally, Desert Shores is in.

In popular culture
The 2019 film Desert Shores was filmed in Desert Shores and around the Salton Sea. The movie is based on George McCormick's short story collection Salton Sea.

The location of Sandy Shores in the video game GTA V is based on Desert Shores.

title: Desert Shores, California