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Turlock, California

Turlock is a city in Stanislaus County, California, United States. Its population was 72,740 at the 2020 United States Census, making it the second-largest city in Stanislaus County after Modesto.

History
Founded on December 22, 1871, by prominent grain farmer John William Mitchell, the town consisted of a post office, a depot, a grain warehouse and a few other buildings. Mitchell declined the honor of having the town named for himself. The name "Turlock" was then chosen instead. The name is believed to originate from the Irish village of Turlough. In October 1870, Harper's Weekly published an excerpt from English novelist James Payn's story Bred in the Bone, which includes the mention of a town named "Turlock". Local historians believe that the issue of Harper's Weekly was read by early resident H.W. Lander, who suggested the alternate name.

Mitchell and his brother were successful businessmen, buying land and developing large herds of cattle and sheep that were sold to gold miners and others as they arrived. They were also leaders in wheat farming and cultivated tracts of land under the tenant system. Eventually, the Mitchells owned most of the area, over 100,000 acres, from Keyes to Atwater. In the early 20th century, 20-acre lots from the Mitchell estate were sold for $20 an acre.

While it grew to be a relatively prosperous and busy hub of activity throughout the end of the 19th century, it was not incorporated as a city until February 15, 1908. By that time intensive agricultural development surrounded most of the city (agriculture remains the major economic force in the region in current times). Many of the initial migrants to the region were Swedish. As an early San Francisco Chronicle article stated of the region and the community's lacteal productivity, "you have to hand it to the Scandinavians for knowing how to run a dairy farm." Turlock went on to become known as the "Heart of the Valley" because of its agricultural production. With the boom came racial and labor strife. In July 1921, a mob of 150 white men evicted 60 Japanese cantaloupe pickers from rooming houses and ranches near Turlock, taking them and their belongings on trucks out of town. The white men claimed the Japanese were undercutting white workers by taking lower wages per crate of fruit picked. In protest, fruit growers briefly threatened not to hire the white workers behind the eviction, preferring to let melons rot on vines to hiring such characters. As a result of this stance, the eviction had the opposite effect of what the mob had intended. By August, Japanese workers had returned and, were nearly the only people employed to pick melons.

The affair gained national attention, and California Governor William Stephens vowed that justice would be served. Six men were quickly arrested but were apparently untroubled by the charges, stating that leaders of Turlock's American Legion and Chamber of Commerce had told them that no trouble would come of their actions. Although a former Turlock night watchman testified that one of the accused had disclosed a plan "to clean up Turlock of the Japs," all of the arrested were acquitted.

The editorial line of the San Francisco Chronicle opposed both the evictions and Japanese labor, with one column stating that "we in California are determined that Oriental workers shall be kept out of the state. But that does not mean that the decent citizens of California will tolerate for one moment such proceedings as the attack of a mob on the Japanese cantaloupe workers in the Turlock district."

In 1930, Turlock's population was 20% Assyrian. They were such a significant part of the population that the southern part of town even became referred to as Little Urmia, referring to the region of northwestern Iran from which most had come. In the 1930s, Turlock was cited by Ripley's Believe It or Not as having the most churches per capita in the US, which had partly to do with the variety of ethnic churches established for the relatively small settler population. Various religious centers reflecting a diverse population, such as Sikh Gurdwaras, various Assyrian Christian churches, and many mainline Protestant, Mormon and Roman Catholic churches have been built.

During World War II, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the US government placed Japanese Americans into concentration camps all over the country. The Stanislaus County Fairgrounds was the site of one of 15 temporary "assembly centers" and held 3,669 Japanese Americans, most of whom were US citizens. The US Army also built the Ballico Auxiliary Field (1942–1946) for training pilots in Turlock.

In 1960, California State University, Stanislaus, opened to students, helping to spur growth in the city as the university expanded in its early years. In the 1970s, State Route 99 (formerly U.S. Route 99) was completed through the area, largely bypassing the then-incorporated areas of Turlock in a route to the west of the city through mostly undeveloped land. Since that time, the city has grown westward considerably to meet the freeway's north–south path, but urban development west of the freeway has only recently begun to take hold. In an attempt to allow for orderly growth of the city, comprehensive growth master plans have established urban growth boundaries since the 1960s.

Turlock experienced extensive growth of both residential and commercial areas in the 1980s, following a statewide boom in housing demand and construction. The housing boom of the 1980s diminished in the early 1990s but increased again in the second half of the decade, partly as a result of San Francisco Bay Area growth, which placed a higher demand for more affordable housing in outlying areas. After the dot-com bust, housing demand intensified, producing higher house prices in an area formerly known for affordable housing. A recent boom in the retail sector has produced considerable growth along the Highway 99 corridor. The city reached its northern urban growth boundary, Taylor Road, in the late 1990s, and growth beyond it is restricted by the city's Master Plan.

The Stanislaus County Fairgrounds are located in Turlock. Before the land was known as Stanislaus County Fairgrounds it was first known as Melon Carnival because of its main crop of cantaloups that helped their economy. In 1911 the first Melon Carnival was held in downtown. Eventually, the Melon Carnival became the Stanislaus County Fair and was held at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. The Stanislaus County Fairgrounds have been known to contribute as a source of entertainment and education. Promoting agriculture, entertainment and technology with the help of the community is the main mission for the Stanislaus County fairgrounds.

Geography
Turlock is located in Stanislaus County, between the cities of Modesto and Merced, at the intersection of State Route 99 and State Route 165.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 16.9 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
Turlock has hot, mostly dry summers and cool, wet winters. Average January temperatures are a maximum of 53.7 F and a minimum of 38.1 F. Average July temperatures are a maximum of 104.4 F and a minimum of 62.6 F. There are an average of 78.0 days with highs of 90 F or higher and an average of 19.8 days with lows of 32 F or lower. The record high temperature was 114 F on July 9, 1896. The record low temperature was 18 F on January 21, 1922, and December 19, 1924.

The average annual precipitation is 11.88 in. There are an average of 48 days with measurable precipitation. The wettest year was 1983 with 27.03 in and the dryest year was 1953 with 5.32 in. The most precipitation in one month was 8.47 in in February 1998. The most precipitation in 24 hours was 2.70 in on December 11, 1906. Although snow is very rare in Turlock, 3.0 in fell in January 1922 and 2.0 in fell in February 1976.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Turlock had a population of 69,733. The population density was 4,049.4 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Turlock was 47,864 (69.8%) White, 1,160 (1.7%) African American, 601 (0.9%) Native American, 3,865 (5.6%) Asian, 313 (0.5%) Pacific Islander, 11,328 (16.5%) from other races, and 3,418 (5.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24,957 persons (36.4%). The Census reported that 67,342 people (98.2% of the population) lived in households, 687 (1.0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 520 (0.8%) were institutionalized.

There were 22,772 households, out of which 9,339 (41.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 12,055 (52.9%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 3,161 (13.9%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,453 (6.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,387 (6.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 153 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 4,755 households (20.9%) were made up of individuals, and 2,058 (9.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96. There were 16,669 families (73.2% of all households); the average family size was 3.45. The population was spread out, with 18,820 people (27.5%) under the age of 18, 8,087 people (11.8%) aged 18 to 24, 18,313 people (26.7%) aged 25 to 44, 15,317 people (22.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 8,012 people (11.7%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

There were 24,627 housing units at an average density of 1,454.8 /mi2, of which 12,622 (55.4%) were owner-occupied, and 10,150 (44.6%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.0%. 37,867 people (55.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 29,475 people (43.0%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the United States 2000 Census, there were 55,810 people, 18,408 households, and 13,434 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,194.7 PD/sqmi. There were 19,095 housing units at an average density of 1,435.2 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 72.3% White, 1.4% African American, 0.9% Native American, 4.5% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 15.2% from other races, and 5.4% from two or more races. 29.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

4.9% of Turlock's population reported ancestry in the category Assyrian. This was the fourth highest percentage in the United States for this category, the highest for a community outside of Oakland County, Michigan and the only one of the top seven places in this category that was not one of Detroit's northern suburbs.

There were 18,408 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.42. In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $39,050, and the median income for a family was $44,501. Males had a median income of $35,801 versus $27,181 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,844. 16.2% of the population and 12.4% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.8% of those under the age of 18 and 9.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Culturally, the area is home to large concentrations of Americans of South Asian descent (particularly Sikhs), Mexican-Americans, and people of varied European descent. Swedes and Portuguese were early settlers to the area. Continued immigration from the Azores Islands (Portugal) in recent decades has established a large Portuguese-speaking community within the city. Turlock is a major center for the Assyrian community in the United States, who began to arrive in the 1910s seeking opportunities in farming. By 1924 the Assyrian Evangelical Church was established and by the 1950s, 8% of the population of Turlock was Assyrian. There was an increased influx into Turlock in the 1970s following political strife in Iraq and in the 1980s following the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran.

Economy
Foster Farms, Emanuel Medical Center, and Turlock Unified School District are the largest employers in Turlock. MedicAlert, a non-profit, charitable, and membership-based organization for 24/7 medical response information, has been based in Turlock since its founding in 1956. La Perla Tapatía Supermarkets is headquartered in Turlock.

Sports
The indoor soccer team the Turlock Cal Express of the Major Arena Soccer League 2 (MASL2) plays at the Turlock Indoor Soccer Complex. Turlock is home to the California State University, Stanislaus Warriors in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Government
Turlock uses a Council–Manager form of government. It is led by a five-member City Council consisting of a Mayor and four Councilmembers. The Mayor is elected at-large, while each Councilmember is elected to one of four electoral districts. All five Councilmembers are elected to four-year terms. The Turlock City Council holds public meetings every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. City Hall is located at 156 South Broadway in Turlock. A directly elected City Treasurer (Diana Lewis) also serves a four-year term.

In the California State Legislature, Turlock is in, and in.

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

College
Turlock is the home of California State University, Stanislaus, a liberal arts university, and part of the 23-campus California State University system. As of 2023, CSU Stanislaus reported a student population of 10,577 students, 9,244 of whom were undergraduate students.

Secondary
Turlock is home to two public high schools, Turlock High School and John H. Pitman High School, as well as a continuation high school, Roselawn High School, both being part of the Turlock Unified School District. Turlock High School, the first in the city, opened in 1907, and Pitman opened in a major growth zone of northern Turlock in 2002.

Turlock Christian High School is a private high school within the city. Classes are held at Monte Vista Chapel, a church in Turlock. Turlock has two junior high schools, two middle schools and nine elementary schools, one of which got California Distinguished School Award in 2012 and won $10,000 in a competition held by Scotties. The money gained from the competition helped the Turlock Unified School District recently purchase Chromebooks for school use.

Elementary
Turlock is home to Julien, Crowell, Wakefield, Osborn, Cunningham, Earl, Walnut, Medeiros and Brown Elementary Schools inside its city limits.

Osborn Two-Way Immersion Academy is a public elementary school that was opened in the year 1958 by E.B. Osborn. One of the school's main objectives is helping students become more proficient in both Spanish and English. One of the extracurricular activities that they offer there is Baile Folklórico, calling their dance troupe Los Lucero's de Osborn, where they perform at the school, festivals, and even at Gallo.

Turlock Unified School District
The Turlock Unified School District (TUSD), is the school district in which all Turlock elementaries, junior high schools, and high schools are located within. Roselawn High School, a continuation high school also resides in TUSD.

Media
The Turlock Journal, a local newspaper, has been in continuous operation since 1904.

Transportation
Turlock Transit operates local bus service, while the Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority operates intercity routes that connect Turlock to other cities in Stanislaus County and to Dublin/Pleasanton station. An Altamont Corridor Express commuter rail station is planned to be constructed in Turlock for service starting in 2027. Amtrak serves Turlock at the nearby Turlock–Denair station.

Notable people

 * Richard L. Bare, television director (Green Acres, The Twilight Zone)
 * Tom Brandstater, NFL player (Denver, Indianapolis, Miami, St. Louis, Dallas Cowboys)
 * Tony Corbin, football player
 * Alison Cox, Olympic silver medalist, women's rowing, Athens 2004
 * Lester Hayes, NFL athlete (Oakland Raiders)
 * Doug James, rhythm and blues saxophonist
 * Dot-Marie Jones, athlete and actress
 * Colin Kaepernick, NFL quarterback
 * Paul Larson, football player (Cal, Chicago Cardinals, Oakland Raiders)
 * Brad Lesley, actor, MLB athlete (Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers)
 * Tommy Mendonca, MLB athlete (Philadelphia Phillies)
 * James Mitchell, actor
 * Cal Niday, auto racer
 * Oliver O'Grady, Irish defrocked Catholic priest
 * Jonathan Quinn, football player (Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City, Chicago Bears)
 * Steve Soderstrom, former MLB player.
 * Tyler Soderstrom, MLB baseball player for the Oakland Athletics.
 * Cory Williams, actor and YouTube personality
 * Kevin Kramer, MLB athlete (Pittsburgh Pirates)

In popular culture
Turlock and Turlock High School are briefly mentioned in the 1973 film American Graffiti.

On the Grateful Dead's live album Europe '72, Bob Weir precedes the song Truckin' with the following introduction:

"Of course, by now I need to tell you that this song rose straight to the top of the charts in Turlock, California (Cheers). Numero Uno and it stayed there for a week or two. They love us in Turlock, and we love them for that."

In the 1960s, radio advertisements by Central Valley-based Foster Farms said, "turkeys from Turlock."

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Waterford, California

Waterford is the eighth largest city in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 9,120 at the 2020 census, up from 8,456 as of the 2010 census. Waterford is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
Waterford is located at 37.645°N, -120.7675°W (37.645132, -120.767609).

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 0.04 sqmi of it (1.72%) is water.

The city was founded around the Tuolumne River. City population signs report Waterford's elevation is 51 ft above sea level.

Climate
Waterford has a hot-summer Mediterranean summer featuring hot and dry summers and cool, moderately rainy winters. Due to its proximity to the Sierra foothills, Waterford tends to have 1-2 degree cooler average temperatures than its neighboring Central Valley cities like Modesto and Turlock, which are more in the depths of the valley.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Waterford had a population of 32,146. The population density was 3,569.8 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Waterford was 10,003 (71.0%) White, 10,023 (0.9%) African American, 120 (1.3%) Native American, 1,222(1.5%) Asian, 221 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 10,747 (20.6%) from other races, and 386 (4.6%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,579 persons (42.3%).

The Census reported that 31,433 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 713 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 2,458 households, out of which 1,314 (53.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,499 (61.0%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 357 (14.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 191 (7.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 172 (7.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 15 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 305 households (12.4%) were made up of individuals, and 106 (4.3%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.43. There were 2,047 families (83.3% of all households); the average family size was 3.71.

The population was spread out, with 2,786 people (32.9%) under the age of 18, 902 people (10.7%) aged 18 to 24, 2,295 people (27.1%) aged 25 to 44, 1,860 people (22.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 613 people (7.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.

There were 2,665 housing units at an average density of 1,125.1 /sqmi, of which 1,627 (66.2%) were owner-occupied, and 831 (33.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.1%. 5,489 people (64.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,944 people (34.8%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,923 people, 1,991 households, and 1,682 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,338.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,080 housing units at an average density of 1,303.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 12.24% White, 0.48% African American, 1.53% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 19.99% from other races, and 4.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 78.44% of the population.

There were 1,990 households, out of which 52.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.5% were non-families. 11.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.47 and the average family size was 3.71.

36.4% of Waterford's inhabitants were under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,286, and the median income for a family was $41,698. Males had a median income of $32,530 versus $25,341 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,933. About 11.2% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 10.0% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
Waterford is located in the 4th Senate District of California and is represented by Democrat Marie AlvaradoGil and in the 9th Assembly District, represented by Republican Heath Flora.

In the United States House of Representatives, Waterford is in the 5th Congressional District and is represented by Republican Tom McClintock.

Education
Waterford Unified School District is the sole school district.

The Waterford Elementary School is named after the former school superintendent and former elementary school teacher, Richard Moon. The school mascot is the moon cub (a tiger cub) and serves grade K-3. Immediately next to Richard Moon Elementary is the Waterford Head Start Program, which includes state preschool, full day Head Start, and half day Head Start.

Lucille Whitehead Intermediate School shares a campus with Moon School and was first opened for the 2008–2009 school year. The school was dedicated in honor of Lucille Bishop Whitehead. The mascot is the Bobcat.

Waterford Junior High serves grades 7–8. It is the oldest school in the Waterford School District. Their mascot is the tiger.

Waterford High School was built in 2001. Around 558 students attend the High School. The WHS mascot is the Wildcat. WHS Website

History
The community which became Waterford began to form in the latter half of the 19th century, after surrounding regions became populated with 49ers. At this time the area was known as Bakersville, after one of the town's influential members. It soon became apparent that mail was being mistaken between Bakersville and Bakersfield, California, and the smaller of the two was forced to change its name. At that time, the Tuolumne River did not have a bridge, and instead was crossed by Roberts Ferry on the waterfront. Since the area was well known for this ford, the town adopted the name of Waterford. For several decades, a regular steam locomotive could traverse the Tuolumne in Waterford on a trestle bridge, which was demolished in the second half of the 20th century. There are now no longer railway lines running through or near Waterford, even though many maps will still show the tracks going through the post office building.

Transportation
The city is served by Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority bus service.

Waterford has two main highways: CR J9, "F Street", and State Route 132, "Yosemite Blvd." Both intersect in Waterford. "F Street" goes to Oakdale to the north, and Turlock to the south. Yosemite goes to Modesto westbound, and to the Gold Country eastbound.

The Hickman-Waterford bridge is also located in Waterford. It is the only bridge for about 5 mi both east and west to cross the Tuolumne River after Geer Road.

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West Modesto, California

West Modesto is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California, United States. The population was 5,682 at the 2010 census, down from 6,096 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
West Modesto is located at 37.62222°N, -121.02889°W (37.622281, -121.028784).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.0 sqmi, 97.73% of it land and 2.27% of it water.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, West Modesto has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "CSA" on climate maps.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that West Modesto had a population of 5,682. The population density was 2,796.2 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of West Modesto was 3,020 (53.2%) White, 136 (2.4%) African American, 84 (1.5%) Native American, 263 (4.6%) Asian, 8 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 1,885 (33.2%) from other races, and 286 (5.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,526 persons (62.1%).

The Census reported that 5,651 people (99.5% of the population) lived in households, 31 (0.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 1,593 households, out of which 789 (49.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 757 (47.5%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 310 (19.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 166 (10.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 167 (10.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 11 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 255 households (16.0%) were made up of individuals, and 104 (6.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.55. There were 1,233 families (77.4% of all households); the average family size was 3.93.

The population was spread out, with 1,755 people (30.9%) under the age of 18, 646 people (11.4%) aged 18 to 24, 1,545 people (27.2%) aged 25 to 44, 1,275 people (22.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 461 people (8.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.5 males.

There were 1,773 housing units at an average density of 872.5 /sqmi, of which 792 (49.7%) were owner-occupied, and 801 (50.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.0%. 2,682 people (47.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,969 people (52.3%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,096 people, 1,728 households, and 1,354 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,365.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,820 housing units at an average density of 1,004.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 55.27% White, 3.33% African American, 2.53% Native American, 3.07% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 30.73% from other races, and 4.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 51.28% of the population.

There were 1,728 households, out of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 19.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 16.6% 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 3.51 and the average family size was 3.87.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 34.2% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $30,132, and the median income for a family was $30,848. Males had a median income of $27,286 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $10,850. About 23.7% of families and 28.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 39.0% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government
In the California State Legislature, West Modesto is in, and.

In the United States House of Representatives, West Modesto is in.

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Westley, California

Westley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stanislaus County, California. The population was 603 at the 2010 census, down from 747 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Modesto Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The Oxford Tire Pile
Oxford Energy had a major stake in a large local scrap tire pile operation. When it mostly burnt down in 1997, it was the largest single collection of waste tires on the west coast.

Filbin had begun trucking used tires into Ed's Tire Disposal even before the construction of I-5 between 1956 and 1979. Oxford Energy had been dumping near Westley in various piles since the 1950s.

Oxford Energy officials heard about it causing an eyesore and environmental blight and in 1984 approached both Filbin and the county, proposing the tire-to-energy project. However, it was turned down on environmental grounds.

About 10,000-20,000 tires were being dumped there each day in 1957. It was under a 24-hour security guard.

Some 40 years later the dump had grown to about 6,000,000 tires. In 1997, the state stepped in under a special local legislative mandate to dispose of them.

Shortly after a local photographer, Mr Burtynsky, had photographed Oxford Pile #8, a lightning strike in the facility started a fire that took weeks to extinguish.

Geography
Westley is located at 37.54833°N, -121.20139°W (37.548255, -121.201264). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.7 sqmi, all of it land.

Westley lies at the base of the Diablo Range, in the vicinity of Ingram Creek. Somewhat nearby is the San Joaquin Fault. East of the San Joaquin Fault there is a flow pattern of alluvium reported as a mud flow. This flow pattern was deposited in the early Holocene period or the late Pleistocene.

Historic population

 * 2010-2014: 853, +14.19% since 2000
 * 2010: 603, -19.3% since 2000

2010
At the 2010 census Westley had a population of 603. The population density was 346 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Westley was 212 (35.2%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 5 (0.8%) Native American, 1 (0.2%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 368 (61.0%) from other races, and 17 (2.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 579 people (96.0%).

The census reported that 601 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 2 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.

There were 149 households, 99 (66.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 96 (64.4%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 25 (16.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 12 (8.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 8 (5.4%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 1 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 14 households (9.4%) were one person and 7 (4.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 4.03. There were 133 families (89.3% of households); the average family size was 4.32.

The age distribution was 242 people (40.1%) under the age of 18, 51 people (8.5%) aged 18 to 24, 159 people (26.4%) aged 25 to 44, 111 people (18.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 40 people (6.6%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 25.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.

There were 157 housing units at an average density of 90.1 per square mile, of the occupied units 32 (21.5%) were owner-occupied and 117 (78.5%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.9%. 102 people (16.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 499 people (82.8%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 747 people, 139 households, and 128 families in the CDP. The population density was 445 PD/sqmi. There were 151 housing units at an average density of 90.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 39.36% White, 1.07% African American, 2.41% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.27% Pacific Islander, 53.82% from other races, and 2.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 83.94%.

Of the 139 households 67.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.3% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 7.2% were non-families. 7.2% of households were one person and 3.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 4.38 and the average family size was 4.54.

The age distribution was 36.8% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 3.5% 65 or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 126.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 137.2 males. The median household income was $20,417 and the median family income was $21,458. Males had a median income of $16,691 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $6,137. About 42.6% of families and 64.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 68.3% of those under age 18 and 27.8% of those age 65 or over.

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

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

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Live Oak, Sutter County, California

Live Oak is an incorporated city in Sutter County, California, United States. It is part of the Yuba City Metropolitan Statistical Area within the Greater Sacramento CSA, and includes a hamlet historically named Stafford. The population was 9,106 at the 2020 census, up from 8,392 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Live Oak is located at 39.27444°N, -121.66194°W (39.274518, -121.662003).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 mi2, all of it land. Live Oak is an agricultural community located in the fertile Sacramento Valley. Rich farmlands, orchards, the Feather River, and the Sutter Buttes surround Live Oak.

Climate
Live Oak's climate usually consists of hot, dry summers and prolonging wet, cool winters, a Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot, sunny and dry but a delta breeze occurs at times. This cools the temperature but doesn't last long. Heat waves occur during the summer months, lasting for 3–5 days on average. Temperatures range from 105 to 110 degrees. Dry months range from mid to late May to early to mid September where rainfall is rare. The hottest month is July with temperatures averaging around 96 to 100 degrees with no rain but it isn't rare for some rain to arrive from the Southwest Monsoon. Winters are prolonging wet, cool and foggy. Wet months range from mid October to mid April where rainfall becomes constant. January is the wettest and coolest month with rainfall averaging between 4 and 6 inches but during El Niño season, rainfall averages 10 to 12 inches which causes major flooding. During the La Niña season, rainfall averages 4 inches or below, causing drought problems during summer. In the winter, temperatures average 45 to 50 degrees. Foggy and cloudy weather can last up to 2 to 4 weeks, also known as Tule fog. Snow occurs rarely. The record amount of snow was 3.8 inches in 2002.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Live Oak had a population of 8,392. The population density was 4,491.3 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Live Oak was 4,491 (53.5%) White, 138 (1.6%) African American, 130 (1.5%) Native American, 978 (11.7%) Asian, 17 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 2,173 (25.9%) from other races, and 465 (5.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4,093 persons (48.8%).

The Census reported that 7,972 people (95.0% of the population) lived in households, 22 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 398 (4.7%) were institutionalized.

There were 2,331 households, out of which 1,161 (49.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,402 (60.1%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 296 (12.7%) had a female householder with no husband present, 147 (6.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 121 (5.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 13 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 400 households (17.2%) were made up of individuals, and 186 (8.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.42. There were 1,845 families (79.2% of all households); the average family size was 3.88.

The population was spread out, with 2,571 people (30.6%) under the age of 18, 816 people (9.7%) aged 18 to 24, 2,356 people (28.1%) aged 25 to 44, 1,753 people (20.9%) aged 45 to 64, and 896 people (10.7%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

There were 2,498 housing units at an average density of 1,336.9 /mi2, of which 1,535 (65.9%) were owner-occupied, and 796 (34.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.6%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.2%. 5,306 people (63.2% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 2,666 people (31.8%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,229 people, 1,729 households, and 1,393 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,277.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,818 housing units at an average density of 956.7 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 49.67% White, 1.57% African American, 1.89% Native American, 9.63% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 32.62% from other races, and 4.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 48.61% of the population.

There were 1,729 households, out of which 48.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 17.0% 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 3.43 and the average family size was 3.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.0% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,754, and the median income for a family was $31,075. Males had a median income of $22,901 versus $20,852 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,571. About 26.0% of families and 30.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.4% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

 * Live Oak Child Care Center ages 3–5
 * Live Oak Headstart Preschool
 * Live Oak Luther Elementary School kindergarten-5
 * Live Oak Middle School grades 6–8
 * Live Oak High School grades 9–12
 * Encinal Elementary School grades K-8
 * Nuestro Elementary School grades K-8

Government
In the California State Legislature, Live Oak is in, and in.

Federally, Live Oak is in, the former Lieutenant Governor of California (2007–2009) and U.S. Deputy Interior Secretary(1995–1998).

Fire
Live Oak has a fire dept. which is part of the Sutter County Fire Department.

Law Enforcement
Until the mid-1970s, Live Oak had its own police department. In the 1970s the city decided to contract out services from the Sutter County Sheriff's Department.

There is a dedicated group of deputies from the Sheriff's Department who are stationed in and patrol mainly in the Live Oak contract area, making for a more effective patrol and more community oriented department.

The city has a substation staffed with seven patrol deputies, a Sergeant and a Lieutenant. The city also has a K9 unit to exclusively patrol the Live Oak area.

EMS
Emergency Medical Services (EMS), including ambulance/paramedics, are covered by the Bi-County Ambulance company, which covers both Sutter and Yuba County areas.

Emergency Services Headquarters
Both the Sheriff's Department Live Oak Sub Station and the Live Oak Fire Department are located at the corner of Fir Street and O Street in Live Oak.

Business
The city's economy relies mainly on agricultural production. Its minimum-security Leo Chesney prison, located on nearly 10 acres a few blocks west of downtown Live Oak, directly abuts residential neighborhoods on its north and east perimeters. It held up to 195 women inmates. It is owned by the CoreCivic corporation, but was operated by Cornell Companies, of Houston, Texas, then after 2010 by Boca Raton, Florida's GEO Group after Cornell's purchase by its larger competitor. It has been vacant since 2011.

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South Yuba City, California

South Yuba City is an unincorporated community and former census-designated place (CDP) in Sutter County, California, United States. It is part of the Yuba City Metropolitan Statistical Area within the Greater Sacramento CSA. The population was 12,651 at the 2000 census.

Geography
South Yuba City is located at 39.11222°N, -121.63889°W (39.112192, -121.638976).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.2 sqmi, all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,651 people, 4,026 households, and 3,345 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,908.7 PD/sqmi. There were 4,144 housing units at an average density of 1,280.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 63.95% White, 1.68% African American, 0.91% Native American, 22.95% Asian, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 6.15% from other races, and 4.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.86% of the population.

There were 4,026 households, out of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.9% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.45.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.8% 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 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $54,518, and the median income for a family was $59,886. Males had a median income of $40,574 versus $31,265 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,423. About 4.9% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Media
MySYtv.com provides television coverage of local events in the area.

Politics
In the state legislature, South Yuba City is in the 4th Senate District, represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa, and in the 2nd Assembly District, represented by Republican Jim Nielsen.

Federally, South Yuba City is in.

title: South Yuba City, California


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Sutter, California

Sutter, formerly South Butte and Sutter City, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sutter County, California, United States. It is part of the Yuba City Metropolitan Statistical Area within the Greater Sacramento CSA. The population as of the 2010 census was 2,904, up from 2,885 at the 2000 census.

History
Originally a settlement called South Butte, established in the vicinity of the stage station at Butte House east of the current town. It had a post office from August 7, 1871, until December 17, 1878, and from February 18, 1879, to January 20, 1888, when it was moved to the new Sutter City Post Office nearby. The Sutter Cemetery originally South Butte Cemetery, lay to the west on the stage road, and beside it was the school house, that was dismissed when there was a funeral.

Sutter City was the result of an attempt to take advantage of the boom in California in the late 1880s. The town was located south of the Cemetery along the path of a railroad line projected to pass through the town and it hoped to become the new county seat, because it was near the geographical center of the county. However the rail line was never built and it never became the county seat.

The Sutter City post office name was changed to Sutter on January 26, 1895.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 3.0 square miles (7.9 km$2$), all of it land.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Sutter had a population of 2,904. The population density was 956.7 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Sutter was 2,503 (86.2%) White, (0.6%) African American, (0.9%) Native American, 30 (1.0%) Asian, 1 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 160 (5.5%) from other races, and 140 (4.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 410 persons (14.1%).

The Census reported that 2,904 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 0 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 1,021 households, out of which 428 (41.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 605 (59.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 127 (12.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 68 (6.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 53 (5.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 7 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 177 households (17.3%) were made up of individuals, and 92 (9.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84. There were 800 families (78.4% of all households); the average family size was 3.18.

The population was spread out, with 791 people (27.2%) under the age of 18, 255 people (8.8%) aged 18 to 24, 652 people (22.5%) aged 25 to 44, 856 people (29.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 350 people (12.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

There were 1,082 housing units at an average density of 356.4 /sqmi, of which 777 (76.1%) were owner-occupied, and 244 (23.9%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.1%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.9%. 2,198 people (75.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 706 people (24.3%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,885 people, 922 households, and 771 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 951.8 PD/sqmi. There were 952 housing units at an average density of 314.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 84.85% White, 0.28% African American, 2.53% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 6.27% from other races, and 5.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.41% of the population.

There were 922 households, out of which 47.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.3% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 34.5% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $41,296, and the median income for a family was $78,677. Males had a median income of $35,577 versus $22,583 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,509. About 10.1% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Media
MySYtv.com provides television coverage of local events in the area.

Politics
In the state legislature, Sutter is in the 4th Senate District, represented by Republican Jim Nielsen, and in the 3rd California State Assembly District, represented by Republican James Gallagher.

Federally, Sutter is in.

title: Sutter, California


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Tierra Buena, California

Tierra Buena (Spanish for "Good Land") was a census-designated place (CDP) in Sutter County, California, United States. It was part of the Yuba City Metropolitan Statistical Area within the Greater Sacramento CSA. The population was 4,587 at the 2000 census, and the CDP has a total area of 3.4 sqmi, all of it land.

The CDP was abolished prior to the 2010 census.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,587 people, 1,598 households, and 1,289 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,336.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,650 housing units at an average density of 480.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 75.84% White, 1.29% African American, 1.20% Native American, 11.49% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 5.91% from other races, and 4.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.62% of the population.

There were 1,598 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.3% were non-families. 14.8% of all households consisted of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87, and the average family size was 3.16.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $52,358, and the median income for a family was $59,009. Males had a median income of $38,897 versus $30,372 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,998. About 5.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Media
MySYtv.com provides television coverage of local events in the area.

Additional information
Some parts of the Tierra Buena CDP have been annexed by the City of Yuba City since 2001 and are therefore within that city's official limits; however, some territory remains unincorporated.

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Yuba City, California

Yuba City (Maidu: Yubu) is a city in Northern California and the county seat of Sutter County, California, United States. The population was 70,117 at the 2020 census. Yuba City is the principal city of the Yuba City Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Sutter County and Yuba County. The metro area's population is 164,138. It is the 21st largest metropolitan area in California, ranked behind Redding and Chico. Its metropolitan statistical area is part of the Greater Sacramento CSA.

Early history
The Maidu people were settled in the region when they were first encountered by Spanish and Mexican scouting expeditions in the early 18th century. One version of the origin of the name "Yuba" is that during one of these expeditions, wild grapes were seen growing by a river, and so it was named "Uba", a variant spelling of the Spanish word uva (grape). On the map of the area made by Jean Jacques Vioget in 1841, a Maidu rancheria called Buba, noted in Stephen Powers' 1877 book The Tribes of California as the village of Yú-ba, was located at the present site of Yuba City.

The Mexican government granted a large expanse of land, which included the area in which Yuba City is situated, to John Sutter—the same John Sutter upon whose land gold was subsequently discovered in 1848. He sold part of this tract to some enterprising men who wished to establish a town near the confluence of the Yuba River and the Feather River, tributaries of the Sacramento River, with an eye to developing a commercial center catering to the thousands of gold miners headed upstream to the gold fields. At the same time, another town was developing on the eastern bank of the Feather River, the beginnings of what later would become Marysville.

By 1852, Yuba City was a steamboat landing, had one hotel, a grocery store, a post office, and approximately 20 dwelling homes with a population of about 150.

Yuba City was chosen as county seat for Sutter County in 1854. The same year, however, voters decided that Nicolaus would be a better location, and the county seat was moved there. County voters returned to their first choice of Yuba City two years later, in 1856, and it has remained the county seat since.

Yuba City saw its first major influx of population after World War II, pushing residential areas west and south from the city's original center. Orchards were turned into residential areas as new homes were built for people migrating to the city.

Flood of 1955
In December 1955, a series of storms dropped torrential rain throughout northern California. The deluge caused all the rivers in the region to overflow their banks and to break through levees. The Christmas Eve levee break at Yuba City was particularly disastrous, with 38 people losing their lives, and heavy damage occurring in the downtown section. According to Dick Brandt, manager of the Yuba County airport in 1955, between 550 and 600 Sutter County residents were rescued from the floodwater by helicopter.

1961 B-52 airplane crash
On March 14, 1961, a Boeing B-52 Stratofortress carrying nuclear weapons, flying near Yuba City, encountered a pressurization problem, and had to drop to a lower altitude. Because of this, more fuel than expected was used, and the aircraft ran out of fuel. It crashed before meeting with a tanker aircraft. The pilot gave the bailout command, and the crew egressed at 10,000 ft, except for the pilot, who ejected at 4,000 ft, while avoiding a populated area. The aircraft was destroyed. The weapons, two Mark 39 (3.8 megatons each) thermonuclear bombs (identified from declassified Department of Energy films and photographs) were destroyed on impact though no explosion took place, and there was no release of radioactive material as a result.

1976 school bus crash
On May 21, 1976, a school bus carrying members of the Yuba City High School's choir to a performance at Miramonte High School in Orinda, California plunged 28 feet off the exit ramp on I-680 at Marina Vista Road in Martinez, California. Twenty-seven students and one adult chaperone died and twenty-three students were seriously injured.

1978 missing person case
On February 24, 1978, five young men from Yuba City, Gary Dale Mathias, Jack Madruga, Jackie Huett, Theodore (Ted) Weiher and William Sterling, aged between 24 and 32 years, disappeared under mysterious circumstances. They went to a basketball game in Chico and on their way back drove up to a mountain road away from the main road back to Yuba, where their car had been found later, undamaged and with enough gas to drive back to Yuba City.

Four of the men were later found in and near a trailer on June 4 of the same year. Ted Weiher was found inside the trailer, starved, covered in blankets. Inside the trailer there was enough food to supply all five men for about a year, and enough paper and wood to light a fire, but nothing was used this way. The corpses and bones of three of the other men were found outside the trailer, but Gary Mathias was never found.

1994 mosque burning
Yuba City has been home to a significant Muslim population, including Pakistani Americans descended from c. 1902 immigrants. In 1994 the Muslim community completed a mosque that cost an estimated $1.8 million and many hours of donated work. Soon after, the mosque was destroyed by an act of arson, the first time that a mosque was destroyed in the United States. Eventually the mosque was rebuilt with help of Sikhs, Mormons, Christians, and other groups. The story is told in the 2012 documentary An American Mosque.

2020 police brutality incident
On April 12, 2020, a retired 64 year old veteran named Gregory Gross was assaulted by Yuba City police officers Joshua Jackson, Scott Hansen and Nathan Livingston after they had charged Gross for driving while intoxicated. Gross was handcuffed and compliant at the time of the incident. After twisting his arm and stating that he was now using "pain compliance techniques," Jackson proceeded to throw Gross face first into the ground, severing his vertebrae and leaving him permanently paralyzed. Jackson was afterwards allowed to retire, while Hansen and Livingston remained officers with the Yuba City Police Department. No charges have been brought against any of the officers, despite body camera video emerging which captured the prolonged abuse of the handcuffed senior citizen.

In 2022, after several surgeries and years of physical therapy, Gross sued the police department, ultimately winning a $20 million settlement, which was one of the largest such settlements in U.S. history.

Geography

Yuba City is located at 39°8'5" North, 121°37'34" West (39.134792, −121.626201).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.7 sqmi, of which 14.6 sqmi is land and 0.1 sqmi is water. The total area is 0.53% water.

The Yuba City area is located 40 mi north of Sacramento and situated in the Sacramento Valley. It is home to the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world. The Feather River borders the city to the east and the area is sometimes referred to as the "Feather River Valley", which divides the city from its neighbor Marysville.

Climate
Yuba City has a hot-summer mediterranean climate (Csa according to the Köppen climate classification system) which consists of cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers. On average, January is the coolest and wettest month, and July is the hottest and driest. During the wet season from mid-October to mid-April, Yuba City sees frequent rain and is usually under the tule fog. Snow is rare in the valley, but cold waves from the north may bring some light snow and ice. Spring is wet in the beginning but becomes drier and warmer as summer months approach. May has some rain, but usually from thunderstorms rather than from winter storms. Rain is rare from June to September. The Delta Breeze, which comes from the Bay Area on summer nights, helps cool temperatures and adds humidity. At times the Delta Breeze is strong enough to bring coastal fog inland to the Sacramento Valley. Autumn starts out warm but becomes cooler, wetter, and foggier as the season progresses.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Yuba City had a population of 64,925. The population density was 4,429.9 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Yuba City was 37,382 (57.6%) White, 1,591 (2.5%) African American, 909 (1.4%) Native American, 11,190 (17.2%) Asian, 228 (0.4%) Pacific Islander, 9,772 (15.1%) from other races, and 3,853 (5.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18,413 persons (28.4%).

The Census reported that 64,345 people (99.1% of the population) lived in households, 125 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 455 (0.7%) were institutionalized.

There were 21,550 households, out of which 9,012 (41.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 11,277 (52.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 2,969 (13.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,412 (6.6%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,436 (6.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 118 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 4,753 households (22.1%) were made up of individuals, and 1,960 (9.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99. There were 15,658 families (72.7% of all households); the average family size was 3.49.

The population was spread out, with 18,314 people (28.2%) under the age of 18, 6,630 people (10.2%) aged 18 to 24, 17,575 people (27.1%) aged 25 to 44, 14,810 people (22.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 7,596 people (11.7%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

There were 23,174 housing units at an average density of 1,581.2 /sqmi, of which 12,266 (56.9%) were owner-occupied, and 9,284 (43.1%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.3%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.1%. 36,525 people (56.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 27,820 people (42.8%) lived in rental housing units.

Yuba City also has a large population of Punjabi Mexican Americans.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 36,758 people (60,507 as of January 1, 2006), 13,290 households, and 8,944 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,924.4 PD/sqmi. There were 13,912 housing units at an average density of 1,485.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 67.0% White, 2.8% African American, 1.7% Native American, 6.4% Asian American, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 14.4% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. 12.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. The European population in Yuba City was 0.5% Romanian, 0.3% Italian, and 1.6% German.

There were 13,290 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were "non-families." 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,858, and the median income for a family was $39,381. Males had a median income of $34,303 versus $23,410 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,928. 18.1% of the population and 14.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.8% of those under the age of 18 and 9.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Transportation
Local bus service in Yuba City is provided by Yuba Sutter Transit.

The Amtrak Thruway 3 provides thrice daily connections from neighboring Marysville (with a stop at 858 I Street) to/from Sacramento and Stockton

The city is served by two highways. California State Route 20 is the major east–west route, running to Marysville to the east, and Williams to the west. California State Route 99 is the major north–south route, running south toward Sacramento, and north to Chico. State Route 99 is also the city's only freeway, running from State Route 20 to just north of Eager Road (exit 344) outside of the city.

Economy
Yuba City is home to the largest dried fruit processing plant in the world, Sunsweet Growers Incorporated. In 1988 Yuba City was home to the California Prune Festival. In 2001 the name was changed to the California Dried Plum Festival and in early 2003 directors announced the end of the festival's 15-year run in the Yuba–Sutter area. This was primarily due to rise in costs, difficulty in securing sponsors, and competition from other festivals.

Being a small town, retail and healthcare make up the largest sectors of the economy. Some other notable employers include the Geweke Auto Group, Hilbers Incorporated, SharpeSoft, Jaeger Construction, Ardent Mills (formerly Andean Naturals) and Nordic Industries, Inc. Farming is also the most important part of the Yuba–Sutter area. The unemployment rate in Yuba city is 8.20%.

Top employers
According to the city's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:

Sikh Parade
Yuba City is known for its sizeable Sikh community. The Sikh population in the Yuba–Sutter area has grown to be one of the largest in the United States and one of the largest Sikh populations outside of the Punjab state of India. Each year on the first Sunday of November, Sikhs from the United States, Canada, India, the United Kingdom and throughout the world attend the Sikh parade in Yuba City, which commemorates the receipt by Sikhs of their Holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, in 1708. The 4.5 mi parade features floats and a procession of parade participants. The 2005 parade drew an estimated 56,000 people while the 2007 parade was estimated to draw between 75,000 and 85,000 people of both Sikh and non-Sikh background. In 2008, an estimated 80,000 people came out for the event which is now considered one of the largest gatherings in Northern California. In 2012, the parade participants rose to an estimated number of 150,000 people.

California Swan Festival
Yuba City participated in the California Swan Festival, which had been held from 2013 to 2016, November 13–15, with the events centered in adjacent Marysville’s Caltrans Building.

Museums and other points of interest

 * Community Memorial Museum of Sutter County

Government
In the California State Legislature, Yuba City is in, and in.

In the United States House of Representatives, Yuba City is in.

Yuba City also elected the first Sikh American Mayor in the United States, Kash Gill, and Preet Didbal, the first Sikh American woman Mayor in the United States.

Education
Public schools are part of the Yuba City Unified School District. The three high schools in the district are Yuba City High School, River Valley High School, and Albert Powell Continuation High School. Faith Christian High School and Adventist Christian School (http://www.acselementary.org) are private christian schools located in Yuba City. The Yuba City Charter School is K-12. Twin Rivers Charter is a K-8. St. Isidore Catholic School is a PK-8 parochial school under the auspices of St. Isidore Catholic Church.

Yuba City is in the Yuba Community College District and is served by Yuba Community College in neighboring Marysville.

Media
The main newspaper for Yuba City area is the Appeal-Democrat. The newspaper is printed in Marysville, but serves the entire Yuba–Sutter area. The Sacramento Bee is also widely sold and read in Yuba City.

Although KKCY 103.1, KUBA 1600 AM and 98.1 FM, KETQ-LP 93Q, KKCY-HD2 95.5, KCYC-LP, KOBO, and KRYC-LP are the only radio stations within the city, there is a wide variety of others broadcasting nearby.

Notable people

 * Josh Appelt, mixed martial artist
 * Frank Bacon, actor
 * Guy Branum, actor, comedian, podcaster, and writer
 * Richard Buckner, singer-songwriter
 * William Jennings Capell heir presumptive to the Earldom of Essex
 * Juan Corona, serial-killer
 * Marcie Dodd, singer and actress
 * Cam Eden, Major League Baseball outfielder
 * Wally Herger, politician, member of U.S. House of Representatives 1987–2012
 * Brad Johnson, actor and real estate developer
 * Brandun Lee, professional boxer
 * Leanne Marshall, winner of Season 5 of Project Runway
 * Adrian Molina, Academy Award-winning writer and director of Coco
 * John Joseph Montgomery, aviation pioneer, was born in Yuba City
 * Michael P. Moran, actor and screenplay writer
 * Charlie Peacock, award-winning songwriter, recording artist, record producer – born Charles W. Ashworth
 * Chris Petersen, University of Washington head football coach
 * Darryl Scott, Los Angeles Angels pitcher
 * Brock Stassi, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman
 * Max Stassi, Los Angeles Angels catcher
 * Rick Stephenson, bodybuilding champion and United States Army Ranger
 * Charlotte Stewart, actress
 * Preet Didbal City mayor
 * Tyler Rich, singer
 * Ron Porter, NFL Kicker
 * Yuba County Five Five men who went missing in 1978
 * JJ White, country music duo

Sister cities

 * – Toride, Ibaraki, Japan as determined by Sister Cities International.

title: Yuba City, California


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Corning, California

Corning is a city in Tehama County, California, that is located about 19 mi south of Red Bluff and about 100 mi north of Sacramento. The population was 8,244 at the 2020 census, up from 7,663 at the 2010 census.

History
Corning had its start in 1882, when the railroad was extended to that point. The community was named after John Corning, a railroad official.

Geography
Corning is located at 39.92611°N, -122.18056°W (39.926182, -122.180489).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.55 sqmi, all of it land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Corning has a Hot-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csa" on climate maps.

2010
At the 2010 census Corning had a population of 7,663 people. The population density was 2,158.8 /mi2. The racial makeup of Corning was 5,510 (71.9%) White, 44 (0.6%) African American, 201 (2.6%) Native American, 82 (1.1%) Asian, 11 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 1,496 (19.5%) from other races, and 319 (4.2%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3,271 individuals (42.7%).

The census reported that 7,638 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 19 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 6 (0.1%) were institutionalized.

There were 2,630 households, out of which 1,193 (45.4%) had children under age 18 living in them, 1,136 (43.2%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 533 (20.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 179 (6.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 224 (8.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 12 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 633 households (24.1%) were one person and 259 (9.8%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90. There were 1,848 families (70.3% of households); the average family size was 3.44 persons.

The age distribution was 2,479 people (32.4%) under age 18, 864 people (11.3%) aged 18 to 24, 1,931 people (25.2%) aged 25 to 44, 1,617 people (21.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 772 people (10.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.2 years. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

There were 2,871 housing units at an average density of 808.8 /mi2, of which 1,302 (49.5%) were owner-occupied, and 1,328 (50.5%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.1%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.4%. 3,765 people (49.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 3,873 people (50.5%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 6,741 people, 2,422 households, and 1,642 families in the city. The population density was 2,320.3 /mi2. There were 2,614 housing units at an average density of 899.8 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 74.48% White, 0.52% African American, 2.18% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 17.42% from other races, and 4.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 50.82%.

There were 2,422 households, 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 26.9% of households were one person and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.33 individuals.

The age distribution was 32.5% under age 18, 10.0% aged 18 to 24, 28.0% aged 25 to 44, 17.7% aged 45 to 64, and 11.8% aged 65 years or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,357, and the median family income was $32,151. Males had a median income of $30,563 versus $19,736 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,357. About 21.1% of families and 26.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.6% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those aged 65 or over.

These compare to the national median household income of $45,135 and national per capita income of $23,201; 69.4% of the residents in the city have graduated from high school or achieved further education, compared to 80.35% nationally.

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

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

Major industries
The major local industry is growing and preparing table olives. Corning also has a significant agricultural industry based on olive oil, dried plums (prunes, including the Sunsweet label), walnuts, and almonds. Corning is home to Bell-Carter Foods, Inc., the second-largest table olive processor in the world and the largest in the United States. Bell Carter produces Lindsay Olives.
 * Bell-Carter Foods

Corning Olive Festival
The annual Corning Olive Festival, held on the second Saturday in October, is the longest-running olive festival in the United States. Started in 1946 by the local Catholic church as a fundraiser, the festival is now organized and operated by the Corning Chamber of Commerce.

Transportation
Interstate 5 and Highway 99 both serve Corning, along with the California Northern Railroad. The California Northern has been leasing and operating the 110.7 mi line between Davis and Tehama through Corning from Southern Pacific (now Union Pacific) since September 26, 1993. The line was built by Southern Pacific's subsidiary, the Northern Railway Company, in August / September 1882.

Corning Municipal Airport (0O4), a public-use facility, is located just to the north of the high school. Its runway (numbered 17 and 35) is 2,692 ft long and sits 293 ft above sea level. The airport was activated in 1940. Its area control center is Oakland Center, while its flight service station is Rancho Murieta.

Births
People born in Corning:
 * Ralph Goings (1928–2016), artist
 * Matt Maiocco (born 1967), sportswriter
 * Tyler Reddick (born 1996), race car driver
 * Harry R. Stone (born 1942), baseballer
 * Jeff Stover (born 1958), NFL player
 * Blaire White (born 1993), YouTube personality

Inhabitants
People who live/lived in Corning at some point:
 * Priscilla Duffield (1918–2009), secretary for Manhattan Project
 * Keith Daniel Williams (1947–1996), triple murderer
 * Monte Wolfe (1886–c.1940), pioneer

Deaths
People who died in Corning:
 * Lee Grissom (1907–1998), Major League Baseball pitcher
 * Silas M. Holmes (1816–1905), politician

Other
People associated with Corning in some other way:
 * Clair Engle (1911–1964), U.S. Senator; practiced in Corning
 * France Silva (1876–1951), Marine; buried in Corning

title: Corning, California


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Gerber-Las Flores, California

Gerber-Las Flores is a former census-designated place (CDP) in Tehama County, California, United States. The population was 1,389 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Gerber-Las Flores is located at 40.05972°N, -122.15139°W (40.059757, -122.151299).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 1.3 sqmi, all of it land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,389 people, 451 households, and 339 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,103.6 PD/sqmi. There were 480 housing units at an average density of 381.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 62.06% White, 0.43% African American, 4.32% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 28.94% from other races, and 3.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 40.96% of the population.

There were 451 households, out of which 45.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.8% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.55.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 35.0% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $24,107, and the median income for a family was $29,464. Males had a median income of $27,098 versus $17,434 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,888. About 22.8% of families and 28.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.3% of those under age 18 and 13.7% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
In the state legislature Gerber-Las Flores is in the 4th Senate District, represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa, and in the 2nd Assembly District, represented by Republican Jim Nielsen.

Federally, Gerber-Las Flores is in.

title: Gerber-Las Flores, California


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Los Molinos, California

Los Molinos (Spanish for "The Mills") is a census-designated place (CDP) in Tehama County, California, United States. The population was 2,037 at the 2010 census, up from 1,952 at the 2000 census.

History
Los Molinos ("the mills" in Spanish) traces its history back to a railroad station which opened at the site in 1905. A post office has been in operation at Los Molinos since 1905.

Geography
Los Molinos is located at 40.02444°N, -122.09944°W (40.024439, -122.099442).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.2 sqmi, of which, 2.2 sqmi of it is land and 0.02 sqmi of it (1.06%) is water.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Los Molinos had a population of 2,037. The population density was 918.6 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Los Molinos was 1,581 (77.6%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 39 (1.9%) Native American, 7 (0.3%) Asian, 2 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 321 (15.8%) from other races, and 87 (4.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 537 persons (26.4%).

The Census reported that 2,004 people (98.4% of the population) lived in households, 32 (1.6%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 1 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 786 households, out of which 242 (30.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 366 (46.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 88 (11.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 43 (5.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 70 (8.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 1 (0.1%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 232 households (29.5%) were made up of individuals, and 120 (15.3%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55. There were 497 families (63.2% of all households); the average family size was 3.18.

The population was spread out, with 483 people (23.7%) under the age of 18, 146 people (7.2%) aged 18 to 24, 473 people (23.2%) aged 25 to 44, 573 people (28.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 362 people (17.8%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males.

There were 932 housing units at an average density of 420.3 /sqmi, of which 487 (62.0%) were owner-occupied, and 299 (38.0%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 17.6%. 1,225 people (60.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 779 people (38.2%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,952 people, 734 households, and 474 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 869.1 PD/sqmi. There were 836 housing units at an average density of 372.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 86.07% White, 0.31% African American, 1.69% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 8.15% from other races, and 3.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.82% of the population.

There were 734 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $26,691, and the median income for a family was $30,769. Males had a median income of $31,458 versus $20,769 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $12,107. About 18.0% of families and 18.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

Politics
In the state legislature Los Molinos is in the 4th Senate District, represented by Republican Jim Nielsen, and in the 3rd Assembly District, represented by Republican James Gallagher.

Federally, Los Molinos is in.

Notable people

 * Marv Grissom, Major League Baseball pitcher
 * Leo Gorcey, Hollywood Actor, resident from 1956 to 1964, is buried at Molinos Cemetery.

title: Los Molinos, California


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Manton, California

Manton is a census-designated place (CDP) partially in Tehama County, California, United States. It is also in Shasta County. The population in the Tehama County portion was 347 at the 2010 census, down from 372 at the 2000 census.

History
A post office called Manton has been in operation since 1889. According to tradition, the town derives its name from "Man's Town" because a large share of the first settlers were males.

In August 2005, the town was overrun by a forest fire which destroyed several homes and forced the evacuation of the entire town. There were no injuries.

Geography
Manton is located at 40.41889°N, -121.86361°W (40.419020, -121.863519).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 17.7 sqmi, 99.85% of it land and 0.15% of it water.

Climate
This region experiences very hot and dry summers, with average monthly temperatures in July, August and September over 70 °F. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Manton has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.

2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Manton had a population of 347. The population density was 19.6 PD/sqmi. The racial makeup of Manton was 312 (89.9%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 20 (5.8%) Native American, 1 (0.3%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 7 (2.0%) from other races, and 7 (2.0%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 35 persons (10.1%).

The Census reported that 331 people (95.4% of the population) lived in households, 16 (4.6%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 (0%) were institutionalized.

There were 146 households, out of which 29 (19.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 90 (61.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 8 (5.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 6 (4.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 5 (3.4%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 0 (0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 37 households (25.3%) were made up of individuals, and 20 (13.7%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27. There were 104 families (71.2% of all households); the average family size was 2.67.

The population was spread out, with 51 people (14.7%) under the age of 18, 16 people (4.6%) aged 18 to 24, 52 people (15.0%) aged 25 to 44, 141 people (40.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 87 people (25.1%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.9 males.

There were 180 housing units at an average density of 10.2 /sqmi, of which 123 (84.2%) were owner-occupied, and 23 (15.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.4%. 277 people (79.8% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 54 people (15.6%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 372 people, 159 households, and 114 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 21.0 PD/sqmi. There were 205 housing units at an average density of 11.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.32% White, 0.27% African American, 1.34% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 1.34% Pacific Islander, 1.88% from other races, and 4.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.33% of the population.

There were 159 households, out of which 17.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% 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 2.64.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 18.0% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 19.9% from 25 to 44, 37.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $28,333, and the median income for a family was $34,375. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,094 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,127. About 9.4% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.1% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

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

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

Utilities
The Volta powerhouses, currently owned by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, are located here.

Religion
Monastery of St. John of Shanghai & San Francisco is located in Manton, under the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of the West. It was founded in 1996 by then-Fr. Jonah (Paffhausen). There are currently 8 members of the community.

title: Manton, California


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Mineral, California

Mineral is an unincorporated place in Tehama County, California, United States. It has been part of a much larger census-designated place since 1980, for which the population was 123 at the 2010 census, down from 143 at the 2000 census.

History
The community was named for mineral springs near the original town site. A post office at Mineral was established in 1894.

Geography
Mineral is located at 40.35556°N, -121.56722°W (40.355686, -121.567333).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 44.5 sqmi, of which, 44.4 sqmi of it is land and 0.1 sqmi of it (0.25%) is water.

Climate
Mineral experiences warm and dry summers and cool, snowy winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Mineral has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Csb).

Demographics
Mineral has been included in a census-designated place (CDP) bearing the village's name since 1980. Consequently, census-based information since then applies to the entire CDP, not just the village proper.

2010
At the 2010 census Mineral had a population of 123. The population density was 2.8 people per square mile (1.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of Mineral was 115 (93.5%) White, 0 (0.0%) African American, 1 (0.8%) Native American, 1 (0.8%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 1 (0.8%) from other races, and 5 (4.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4 people (3.3%).

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

There were 64 households, 11 (17.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 36 (56.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 0 (0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 0 (0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 3 (4.7%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 0 (0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 24 households (37.5%) were one person and 6 (9.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 1.92. There were 36 families (56.3% of households); the average family size was 2.53.

The age distribution was 19 people (15.4%) under the age of 18, 2 people (1.6%) aged 18 to 24, 21 people (17.1%) aged 25 to 44, 53 people (43.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 28 people (22.8%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 50.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.9 males.

There were 466 housing units at an average density of 10.5 per square mile, of the occupied units 40 (62.5%) were owner-occupied and 24 (37.5%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.8%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.0%. 73 people (59.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 50 people (40.7%) lived in rental housing units.

2000
At the 2000 census there were 143 people, 67 households, and 42 families in the CDP. The population density was 3.2 people per square mile (1.2/km$2$). There were 450 housing units at an average density of 10.1 per square mile (3.9/km$2$). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.50% White, 0.70% African American and 2.80% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.69%.

Of the 67 households 20.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 1.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 32.8% of households were one person and 16.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.69.

The age distribution was 19.6% under the age of 18, 2.1% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 35.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% 65 or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.0 males.

The median household income was $39,107 and the median family income was $42,813. Males had a median income of $40,938 versus $27,083 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,865. There were 10.4% of families and 12.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 3.8% of under eighteens and 27.8% of those over 64.

Politics
In the California State Legislature, Tehama County is in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Megan Dahle, and the 3rd Assembly District, represented by Republican James Gallagher.

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