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Reedley, California Coordinates: 36°35′47″N 119°27′01″W / 36.59639°N 119.45028°W / 36.59639; -119.45028Reedley is a city in Fresno County, California, United States. Reedley is located 22 miles (35 km) east-southeast of Fresno, at an elevation of 348 feet (106 m). The population has grown to be about 25,909. Its chief economic source is agriculture, particularly fruit and vegetable cultivation. The city is dubbed as 'The World's Fruit Basket'. Reedley holds many festivals year round. The city of Reedley hosts the annual Reedley Fiesta in October, the Reedley Electrical Christmas Parade in December, the Reedley Street Faire in May, the Reedley Certified Farmers Market (Wednesday evening, in the summer), the Reedley Taste of the Town in September, and many other festivities to keep the residents and visitors busy and entertained. Reedley is situated along the Kings River and in the summer, many local residents and visitors drive to Cricket Hollow Park and Reedley Beach. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.5 square miles (11.6 km²), of which, 4.4 square miles (11.4 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (1.56%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 20,756 people, 5,761 households, and 4,643 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,700.1 people per square mile (1,813.1/km²). There were 5,972 housing units at an average density of 1,352.3/sq mi (521.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 51.76% White, 1.73% Black or African American, 1.21% Native American, 8.83% Asian, 37.72% from other races, and 4.44% from two or more races. 57.59% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 5,761 households out of which 46.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.53 and the average family size was 3.87.In the city the population was spread out with 32.1% under the age of 18, 12.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 15.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.6 males.The median income for a household in the city was $34,682, and the median income for a family was $37,027. Males had a median income of $30,048 versus $25,495 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,096. About 18.5% of families and 21.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.6% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over. History American Civil War hero Thomas Law Reed settled here to provide wheat for Gold Rush miners in the mid 1800s. His donation of land for a railroad station site established the town as the center of the Valley's booming wheat business. Railroad officials commemorated his vision by naming the fledgling City in his honor. When mining fever began to fade, wheat demand slackened. Kings River water was diverted for crop irrigation, and the region began its over 100-year tradition of bountiful field, tree, and vine fruit harvests. With water and railroad services in place, farming families of European immigrants were recruited, and the settlement was incorporated in 1913, with Ordinance No. 1 adopting and prescribing the style of a Common Seal on February 25, 1913. An important element in the early town was a colony of German Mennonites, whose strong traditions and values still shape Reedley's culture. The population today is diverse and multicultural and Reedley boasts a current population equal to 20,500. Each of the town's major ethnic groups has shown strong civic leadership, a desire to retain cultural and religious traditions, and the ability to work successfully together for Reedley's betterment. Among the community's 25 churches are Anglican, Catholic, Christian, Armenian, Baptist, Buddhist, Mennonite, and many other congregations. The area's 41 organizations and 12 civic clubs include Filipino community organizations, a Finnish organization, and American Lebanese Women's Club, several Hispanic and Latin American organizations, and a Japanese organization among the many sports, cultural, conservation, charitable, and civic associations. In 1988 Reedley celebrated the first 100 years of its multicultural heritage, and the 75th anniversary of incorporation. Downtown Reedley Downtown Reedley offers various specialty shops that many visitors and locals enjoy. From dining to shopping, people can view art galleries around downtown and can taste exquisite cuisines from Armenian to Italian and Mexican to Asian. Downtown Reedley houses companies such as highly popularized photography studios like Shinn Photography, and the Blossom Trail Photo Studio. Music schools such as the Reedley School of Music, the Reedley Ballet Studio, and the Premier Dance Studio. Cafes and popular hang out spots such as Kelly's Beach Resort, The Pub, Hotel Burgess Cafe, Mainstreet Cafe, Jadoon's, and Coffee & Candy Co. Reedley's downtown is also the home of Traffic Magazine, and also Reedley's local newspaper The Reedley Exponent Downtown Reedley offers many interesting things for locals and visitors alike. People can dine and be entertained at local bars or even watch a musical at The Reedley Opera House. The Reedley Museum also offers rich facts of history about Reedley and Central California. There are abundant things to do in downtown Reedley. Opera House The building that houses the Opera House Theater was built in 1903, after a fire destroyed two blocks of downtown Reedley. The small theater languished, until being restored in 1986. This historic building currently houses the Reedley's River City Theatre Company. The City of Reedley acquired the building in 2002 by donation. River City Theatre currently leases the space and produces musicals and stage plays year-round. 2009 marks River City's sixth season in the Opera House. They have performed such shows as Big River, The People VS. Mona, Pump Boys & Dinettes, The Odd Couple, Sunshine Boys, The Nerd, The Music Man, Oliver!, Steel Magnolias, Little Shop of Horrors and some local original works written and directed by founder of the company Mark Norwood. Original shows include: Blossoms Up!, Blossoms Up!: Fiona's Revenge, Babes In Toyland: Barnabe's Story, Best Wishes, and Fanny's Up. Outside talent is brought in occasionally: LA Improv and Jeremy 'Elvis' Pearce. River City Theatre Company is a non-profit theatre company dedicated to the performing arts and its community. Notable residents Charles B. Garrigus(Poet Laureate & State Legislator; former professor at Reedley College and Reedley resident.) Kris Holmes(Type Designer and president of Bigelow & Holmes Inc.) Lacy Barnes Mileham(Atlanta 1996 Olympics olympian in discus; psychology professor at Reedley College.) Hideo Sasaki(Famous landscape architect born and raised in Reedley.) Ed Kezirian(UCLA football coach attended Reedley College.) Ernestine Gilbreth Carey(Author ofCheaper By the Dozenlived in Reedley.) Joel Hoffman(Actor, such films asPumpkinhead, Slumber Party Massacre II, Slaughterhouse, and Killer Workout. Appeared on TV'sHighway To Heaven.) Paul Hurst(Starred inGone With the Wind) Vic Lombardi(Major League Baseball player who was the pitcher for the Pirates and Dodgers.) Rick Besoyan(Singer, actor, playwright, composer, and director of musicals such asLittle Mary Sunshine.) Robert Lock(FormerNBAplayer who played with theLos Angeles Clippers.) Silas Bartsch(Former administrator and interim president ofFresno Pacific University. Bartsch Hall is named after him and his wife Nadine, lifelong Reedley residents) Jim Gregory (Grambling State University's first white football player at a historically black university)(A movie titled 'The White Tiger' was produced as a true story after him) Mandeep Minhas(Bank of America Student Leader 2010) Facts Reedley is the location of the first high school boarding school (Academy of the Sierras) in the United States that focuses on helping overweight children while providing them with an education. The academy has earned international fame and has been featured byCNN,The Today Show,Dateline,USA Today,Dr. Phil,People Magazine,Associated Press,PBS,Extreme Makeover,The Wall Street Journal, and numerous local television shows around the country. The city of Reedley is one of the only cities to reject California's firstWal-MartSuperCenter. Some residents made a petition and when it came to voting day, the city denied a Super Wal-Mart being built in Reedley. Wal-Mart pulled out before the vote was cast. Reedley is home to theBMXNBL Nationals Competition. The competition is held near the Reedley Airport. Thomas Law Reed,Civil Warhero, founded the city of Reedley which is named after him. The city's newest K-8 School is named after the founding father. The opening scene for the 1989 filmRoad House, starringPatrick Swayze, was filmed in downtown Reedley. While filming the movie he stayed at Hotel Burgess in downtown Reedley. Reedley is home to the Reedley House which is a shelter for theMarjaree Mason Centernamed for Reedley College graduate, Marjaree Mason, who was a victim of domestic violence. The Reedley Regenades are a semi-pro football team which is a member of the CVFL and theMLFA. Reedley is one of the few cities in America to establish aCopwatchgroup. The University of California's largest research facility,Kearney Research and Extension Center, is situated on the outskirts of the city of Reedley. ActressBonnie Hunt, visited the city of Reedley to discussCheaper By the DozenwithErnestine Gilbreth Carey, the author of the book turned film. Reedley was featured on the California television show entitledCalifornia's Gold'