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San Gabriel, California San Gabriel is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is named after the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, founded by Junipero Serra. The city grew outward from the mission and in 1852 became the original township of Los Angeles County. San Gabriel was incorporated in 1913. The city's motto is 'A city with a Mission' and it is often called the 'Birthplace' of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. History Prior to the arrival of the Spanish to Alta California, the area that is now San Gabriel was inhabited by the Tongva Native Americans, that the Spanish renamed the Gabrieleno The Tongva name for the San Gabriel region was Shevaa.A center for culture and art, the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, founded by Father Junipero Serra, is the fourth of twenty-one California Missions, and is know as the 'Pride of the California Missions'The Mission San Gabriel Arcángel served a pivotal role in the colonial Spanish society, with many of the area's first Mexican settlers being baptized at the mission, including Pio Pico, who was born in 1801 at the mission and was baptized there the same year. He was California's governor twice, once in 1832 and again in 1845. Also, later in life, he was a Los Angeles City councilman. The city of Pico Rivera was named to honor him as the last governor of California that was born in Mexico.In 1853, a company of Army Engineers that included geologist William P. Blake, passed by the mission in search of the best route for a connecting railroad. Blake observed that the once great vineyards there had fallen into wild disarray. Fences were in disrepair, and animals roamed freely through the property. However, the mission bells were ringing, and the church was still in use. Blake accurately predicted, 'I believe that when the adaptation of that portion of California to the culture of the grape and the manufacture of wine becomes known and appreciated, the state will become celebrated not only for its gold and grain, but (also) for its fruits and wines.'There were only 586 people listed when the first census was taken in 1860. By the time of General Law Incorporation on April 24, 1913, the city's population had grown to 1,500. Geography San Gabriel is located at 34°5′39″N 118°5′54″W / 34.09417°N 118.09833°W / 34.09417; -118.09833 (34.094176, -118.098449).According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.7 km² (4.1 mi²), all land.The city is bordered on the north by San Marino, on the east by Temple City and Rosemead, to the south by Rosemead and to the west by Alhambra. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 39,804 people, 12,587 households, and 9,566 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,721.2/km² (9,639.3/mi²). There were 12,909 housing units at an average density of 1,206.8/km² (3,126.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 33.40% White, 1.06% African American, 0.83% Native American, 48.91% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 12.36% from other races, and 3.34% from two or more races. Those identifying as Hispanic or Latino (of any race) were 30.71% of the population.There were 12,587 households out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.10 and the average family size was 3.52.In the city the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.The median income for a household in the city was $85,807, and the median income for a family was $96,262. Males had a median income of $61,642 versus $59,302 for females. The per capita income for the city was $46,807. About 9.5% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.4% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over. Government and infrastructure In the state legislature San Gabriel is located in the 21st Senate District, represented by Democrat Carol Liu, and in the 49th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Mike Eng. Federally, San Gabriel is located in California's 29th congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of D +12 and is represented by Democrat Adam Schiff. City government Five Councilmembers are elected by the voters to serve a four-year term. The Mayor is appointed annually by the Council in a rotation among its members. The City Council is also the Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors. The current members of the City Council are:David R. Gutierrez--Mayor Kevin B. Sawkins-- Vice-Mayor Juli Costanzo-- Council member (former Mayor) Mario De La Torre-- Council member Vacancy-- Council member The city's first Chinese American mayor was Chi Mui in 2006. He symbolized San Gabriel's rise as the new center of the region's Chinese community. Albert Y. M. Huang-- Mayor, submitted resignation October 19, 2010. City services San Gabriel won a record $4.6 million park grant that will fund San Gabriel’s first new park in this century, for the proposed Marshall Community Park project. This the first time a joint venture between the City and Garvey School District has been planned.Adult Recreation Center and Senior Center, 324 South Mission Drive Bovard-Wilson-Hayes House and Jail Grapevine Park and Arbor, 324 South Mission Drive Parks Office, The Parks and Recreation Department offers an after school sports program and a summer playground program for San Gabriel youth. Along with these programs, the Department provides a variety of trips and special events throughout the year for youth of all ages. San Gabriel Historical Association San Gabriel Mission Playhouse Smith Park and Pool, 232 West Broadway, Vincent Lugo Park, Corner of Wells and Ramona Streets County services The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services operates the Monrovia Health Center in Monrovia, serving San Gabriel. Scandal On Friday October 15, 2010, Mayor Albert Y.M. Huang was arrested on suspicion of battery, robbery and assault, two felonies and a misdemeanor. He was released on $100,000 bail. He resigned from the office of Mayor and from the council on October 19, 2010, at the city council meeting that evening. He declared his innocence even though he was observed driving away from the scene of the altercation at approximately 45 mph, with a woman clinging to his car. According to the police, a security guard from a nearby business saw Huang and the female subject fighting and detained them until police could arrive. Huang resigned after he was arrested and posted bail. Huang is also facing domestic violence charges after it was revealed that the woman was his girlfriend. Top employers According to the City's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: Transportation In 2008, voters approved the measure, proposition 1A for the California High Speed Rail Project from San Diego to San Francisco. The progect will be constructed in two segments. The San Francisco to Los Angeles/Anaheim project is scheduled to be built first, at a cost of $43 billion, with a completion date in 2020. The second phase of the proposed railway, from Los Angeles to San Diego will not begin construction until after phase one is completedConceptually, the voters were very enthusiastic about a high speed railway. The reality of the possibility that it could impact their neighborhood and their homes is being met with steadfast disapproval. When the California High Speed Rail Authority recently met with the city councils and residents of San Gabriel, El Monte Rosemead and Alhambra, to discuss the four proposed routes for phase two, the councils expressed that residents were very concerned that the railway could possibly end up in their backyards. Mayor David Gutierrez said 'We made a promise to the community that the city of San Gabriel will never allow anything like this to happen if there is any consideration that people might lose their home.' No decisions will be made until environmental impact and evaluation of the various proposed routes are completed in 2014. Alhambra city councilwoman, Jessica Keating, maintained that city representatives, who had appeared to agree with the proposal, admitted they were “caught asleep at the wheel.” Education The city of San Gabriel is served by the San Gabriel Unified School District. They state: 'It is the mission of the San Gabriel School District, in partnership with the Community, to prepare its students for their future as productive citizens and lifelong learners...' The 2009 API school reports has recognized the San Gabriel Unified school district as one of the top school districts in California. Gabrielino High School consistently ranks as one of the highest achieving schools, as it ranks with some of the highest scores possible among public high schools in California. Elementary schools There are five public elementary schools in San Gabriel, all of which are named after former Presidents.:Each of its public schools have been honored as a California Distinguished School. Two other elementary schools within the city limits, Dewey Elementary, and Marshall Elementary, are operated by the Garvey School District, in the southern portion of San Gabriel. Middle school Jefferson Middle School is located in the San Gabriel Unified School District. In l968 the school was converted to the only intermediate school in the elementary school district with seventh and eighth grade students. Jefferson became part of the San Gabriel Unified School District in 1993-94. The five K-6 elementary schools feed into the middle school. Jefferson is recognized as a California Distinguished School. High schools Gabrielino High School has been named by US News and World Report as one of 'America's Best Public High Schools'. This puts it in the top 2.8% of the schools in the nation.Del Mar High School opened in September 2010, is newly built alternative school, 'Where Second Chances Happen'.San Gabriel High School is located in the Alhambra Unified School District, which serves residents from Alhambra, Rosemead, San Gabriel, and San Marino.San Gabriel Mission High School, a Catholic, private all girls high school, grades 9-12. It was named after and is located in the same block as the historical Mission San Gabriel Arcángel. Private schools There are several private schools in the City of San Gabriel including: Famous natives and notable residents Hank Aguirre Susan Atkins Judge Roy Bean Francisco Dumetz Ken Gushi Curly Howard Ward Kimball Dee Luong Bill Mumy Danny Patterson General George S. Patton Pio Picolast Mexican Governor of California Luis J. Rodriguez Kurt Vollers Joanna Wang