Sun Valley

Sun Valley is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California in the San Fernando Valley region. The 2000 U.S. census counted 75,848 residents in the 9.42-square-mile Sun Valley neighborhood. In 2008, the city estimated that the population had increased to 81,788. Mexico (54.5%) and El Salvador (11.9%) were the most common places of birth for the 51.9% of the residents who were born abroada high percentage for Los Angeles. The median yearly household income in 2008 dollars was $51,290, considered average for the city but low for the county. The percentage of residents aged 10 or younger was among the county's highest. The neighborhood was considered "moderately diverse" ethnically within Los Angeles, with a high percentage of Latinos. The breakdown was Latinos, 69.4%; whites, 17.9%; Asians, 8.1%; blacks, 1.7%; and others, 2.7%. The neighborhood has thirteen public schoolsincluding John H. Francis Polytechnic High School and Sun Valley High Schooland four private schools. There are three recreation centers in Sun Valley, one of which is a historic site. Old Trapper's Lodge, California Historical Landmark No. 939, an outsider art environment that pays homage to the pioneer upbringing of its creator, John Ehn (1897-1981), was situated in Sun. Valley. It represented the work of the self-taught artist who wished to pass on the life of the Old West, derived from personal experiences, myths and tall tales.

Population

The 2000 U.S. census counted 75,848 residents in the 9.42-square-mile Sun Valley neighborhood. In 2008, the city estimated that the population had increased to 81,788. The neighborhood was considered "moderately diverse" ethnically within Los Angeles. Mexico (54.5%) and El Salvador (11.9%) were the most common places of birth for the 51.9% of the residents who were born abroada. The median yearly household income in 2008 dollars was $51,290, considered average for the city but low for the county. Renters occupied 46.1 percent of the housing stock, and house or apartment-owners held 53.9%. The breakdown was Latinos, 69.4%; whites, 17.9%; Asians, 8.1%; blacks, 1.9; and others, 2.7%. The median age for residents was 28, considered young for city and county neighborhoods. The percentage of residents aged 10 or younger was among the county's highest. The percentages of households that earned $20,000 to $60,000 were high for theCounty. The Percentage of residents who earned more than $50,000 per year was high for Los Angeles and the county as a whole. It was the highest percentage in the county for the age group of 10 or older. The population density was 8,048 people per square mile, about an average population density for the City of L.A.

Geography

Sun Valley is bordered on the northeast by Shadow Hills, on the southeast by Burbank, and on the south by North Hollywood and Valley Glen. Sun Valley is prone to flash floods, and one such flood on Sunday, February 20, 2005 at 22:37 (10:37 p.m. PST) destroyed a portion of the 8000 block of Tujunga Avenue. A Los Angeles City engineer was killed when a sinkhole 30 feet (9.1 m) deep opened in Sun Valley. The city is located at the base of the Verdugo Mountains, and is located in the Los Angeles County foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains and the San Gabriel Mountains. It is located on the west by Panorama City and the northwest by Pacoima, Hansen Dam and Lake View Terrace. The town has a population of about 3,000 people, with the majority living in the northern part of the town, the southern part of which is the eastern part of Sun Valley, and the western part of Panorama Valley, which is home to the city's tallest peak, Panorama Peak. The community is also known for its nightlife, with many bars, restaurants and nightclubs located in and around the town. It has a reputation for being a hot spot for nightlife and nightlife in Los Angeles, particularly in the summer and early morning hours, when the city is at its most active. It also has a history of flooding, with several flash floods in the 1950s and 1960s.

History

Sun Valley was originally called Wixánga, which comes from the word wixár (or "thorn" or "prickle" in English) in the Fernandeño dialect of the Tongva language. In 1874, California State Senator Charles Maclay acquired 56,000 acres (230 km²) of land across the San Fernando Valley. The current name of Sun Valley was chosen in 1950 by residents. The area extended from Sunland Blvd. all the way west to the Chatsworth Hills. East of Sunland was Rancho San Rafael, a large land grant to José María Verdugo by the Spanish Crown. By 1876, the Southern Pacific Railroad was constructed through the eastern San Fernando valley, linking Southern and Northern California. A general store named Roberts Store was used as a post office and water-tank station. Later the area's name was changed to Roscoe, reportedly after the name of a railroad crew member. The name was later changed to Sun Valley by residents in the 1950s, and it is now known as the most popular destination in Southern California. The town has a population of about 3,000. It is located in the Los Angeles County foothills, just south of the Santa Catalina Mountains and the San Diego County line. The city's name is derived from the Spanish name for the area, or Cañada de las Tunas, which means "canyon of the thorns" In English, Sun Valley means "place of the prickly pear cacti".

Old Trapper's Lodge

Old Trapper's Lodge, California Historical Landmark No. 939, is an outsider art environment that pays homage to the pioneer upbringing of its creator, John Ehn (1897-1981) The artwork was moved from the original site in Sun Valley, CA, and relocated to Pierce College in Woodland Hills. It represented the life work of the self-taught artist who wished to pass on a sense of the Old West, derived from personal experiences, myths, and tall tales. From 1951 to 1981, using his family as models, and incorporating memorabilia, he followed his dreams and visions to create the lodge and its "Boot Hill" The lodge is located on the grounds of Pierce College, a private, non-profit college in Woodlands, California. It is open to the public for tours and events, and the lodge is available for rent by appointment only.

Foundation

The Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants is located in Sun Valley, California. It is dedicated to helping people discover the beauty of California native plants. The foundation is run by the late Theodore Payne, who was a pioneer in the field of wild flowers and native plants in California. The Foundation's website is: http://www.theodorepayne.org/wild-flowers-and-native-plants-for-wild-flower-and wild-plant-foundation.html.

Government and infrastructure

Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Station 77 is located in the Sun Valley area. The United States Postal Service Sun Valley Post Office is located at 10946 Ratner Street. Sun Valley is part of the City of Los Angeles. It is located on the west side of the Los Angeles River. The area is known for its redwood trees. It also has a large amount of undeveloped land. It has a population of about 3,000. The city's population was 4,000 in the year 2000, and is expected to grow to 5,000 by 2010. The town has a high percentage of people who live in poverty. It was the site of the World War II Battle of the Bulge, which took place in the early 1950s. The U.S. Postal Service has a post office in Sun Valley. It's located on 10946Ratner Street, near the border with Los Angeles, California. The post office is open seven days a week, seven hours a day, seven days per week. It opened on July 1, 1961. It closed on December 31, 1971. It reopened on January 1, 1972, and has been open ever since. The Sun Valley post office was opened on September 1, 1973. The first post office opened in the area was in the late 1950s, and the last one in the mid-1970s. There are no current plans to build a new post office on the site, but there are plans to expand the current one.

Education

One of every ten of Sun Valley residents aged 25 and older had earned a four-year degree by 2000. The percentage of the same-age residents with less than a high school diploma was high for the county. The Los Angeles Public Library operates the Sun Valley Branch. The Sun Valley School District is based in Sun Valley, California. The school district is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The district has a total of nine schools within its boundaries, including two magnet schools and two private schools. The high school is located at 12431 Roscoe Boulevard. The middle school and elementary school are located at 11530 Strathern Street. The elementary school is at 7802 Vineland Avenue. The private school is called Village Christian School at 8930 Village Ave. The public school is based at 12001 Art Street and has a number of other schools in the area. It is located in the city of Los Angeles and the county of L.A. and is located on the outskirts of the city. It has a public library, which is run by the city and the County of LA. The city and county share the same library building, which was built in the early 1900s. The library was originally built as a community center. It was later converted into a public school in the 1950s. It opened in the 1960s and has since become a private school. The town is home to the Sun valley school district, which also has a magnet school and a middle school. It also has an elementary school.

Parks and recreation

The Fernangeles Recreation Center in Sun Valley includes a public swimming pool, an auditorium, barbecue pits, a lighted baseball diamond, lighted indoor basketball courts, and a children's play area. The Stonehurst Recreation Center is a historic site. The center has an indoor gymnasium and auditorium with a capacity of 400 people. The Sun Valley Recreation Center has a public pool, a football field, a baseball diamond and lighted outdoor basketball courts. It also has a community room and a light-up soccer field. It is located in the Sun Valley neighborhood of Sun Valley, near the town's downtown area. It was built in the early 1900s and is one of the oldest parks in the town. It has a swimming pool and a public playground. The community room has picnic tables, picnic tables and light-ups for the football field and baseball diamond. The park also has lighted tennis courts, a volleyball court and a basketball court. The recreation center is located on a former golf course. The area is known as the "Sun Valley Playground" and was established in the late 1800s. It's located on the site of the former Sun Valley Golf and Country Club, which is now a private residence. The town has a number of other parks, including a community center, a community pool, and an indoor swimming pool. There are also lighted soccer fields, tennis courts and basketball courts in the community center. There is also a public tennis court, a basketball and volleyball court, as well as an indoor pool.