History
Hidden Hills, a place with trees and hills, is a city situated in Los Angeles County of California in the United States of America. The city is a community, bordered by gates with surrounding schools which include pre-school and elementary school open for public.

The land area of Hidden Hills is 1.7 square miles with an elevation of 1100 feet. The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers. And the distance to the California state capital is 340 miles. Hidden Hills is positioned 34.16 degrees north of the equator and 118.65 degrees west of the prime meridian. The city has a population of 1,875 as of year 2000, with 902 or about 48.1% males, and 973 or approximately 51.9% females.

In 1950, A.E. Hanson was one of the developers who began to develop the Hidden Hills city. He also developed the community of Rolling Hills on the Palos Verdes peninsula. At that time, Hidden Hills was an area of trees and rolling hills alongside. On Ventura Boulevard at the intersection of Long Valley Road, a large sign of “ 1000 Acres of Elbow Room, Live in HIDDEN HILLS, Where Living Is Fun! Full Acre Lots $4750,” can be seen. A total of 1004.6 acres was purchased from 1949 to 1950, the “1000 Acres” was composed of the following: 700 acres acquired from E.E. Hurlbutt, 20 acres from Mrs. Lasher, 160 acres purchased from Nace et al, 119 acres from the Straubinger family, and 5.6 acres from Spinks.

Leo Gorcy, one of the stars of Dead End Kids, a comedy troupe of adorable New York street kids, entertained America in 1937 to 1958 for over 91 films and serials. In 1950, Gorcy was the first person who bought one of the two model homes built along 23704 Long Valley Road and 23629 Long Valley Road in Hidden Hills. He bought the area for $35,000.

The second main developer of Hidden Hills was Lamond Chamberlain. A.E. Hanson surrenders his Declarant's rights, and his fee ownership of some particular properties to the Hidden Hills Community Association, including the bus stop property at Jed Smith and Round Meadow, Long Valley Road itself, the pool property on Long Valley, as well as the front gate house during 1956. Hanson then sold his undeveloped land to Hidden Hills Estates, Inc., to Lamond Chamberlain who was the president of the real estate company and Ruby Chamberlain who was the secretary.

Two residents of Hidden Hills, namely, Alice Stelle and Eleanor DeCarteret started publishing a monthly newspaper, the “Las Virgenes Enterprise” by the month of October, year 1958. The residents of Hidden Hills came up with ideas for the beautification and recreation of the community. One activity was named “Church on Horseback,” which originated by 1959. The activity was an outdoor worship service. The families may reach the church through riding on horses, ponies, donkeys, buggies as well as surreys.

As spring approaches, view points of being annexed to Los Angeles as well as the extension through Burbank Boulevard were taken into consideration. By 1961, the formal request for cityhood of Hidden Hills was signed by 79% of the voters. The 19th day of September 1961 was chosen as the Election Day, when a totality of 358 votes was cast for incorporation of Hidden Hills resulting to 83% of voters with 71 votes against. And by the 19th day of the month of October year 1961, Hidden Hills became the 73 rd City in the County.

It was on October 20, 1962, when the first Fiesta was held for the celebration of Hiden Hills incorporation (October 19, 1961). Activities were held, such as teen dance and entertainment, horse shows with roping exhibitions and barbeque dinner. The Fiesta event was held annually over years making a big party and resulting to social gathering of neighbors to pay tribute to the birth of the city.

Schools
The community of Hidden Hills avails of educational needs through the colleges and universities located near the city. These schools include: Santa Monica College, which is about 17 miles away, in Santa Monica California; Pepperdine University, about 10 miles away, in Malibu; the California Lutheran University, about 15 miles away, located in Thousand Oaks; the West Valley Occupational Center, 3 miles away, in Woodland Hills; Simi Valley Adult School, which is about 11 miles away, in Simi Valley; Los Angeles Valley College, about 16 miles away, in Valley Glen; and finally the Moorpark College, which is about 17 miles away, in Moorpark.

The attractions accessible from Hidden Hills include the following:
ARCO Plaza
505 S Flower St
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Beverly Center
8500 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048

Beverly Hills Public Art Walking Tour
450 N Crescent Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Broadway Plaza
2611 E Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90803

Avila Adobe
10 Olvera St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Hidden Hills residents promote the preservation of the city’s environment and legacy. The community is managed by two separate organizational bodies, namely, the City of Hidden Hills and the Hidden Hills Community Association, the latter being responsible for reappraisal and approval of construction and modification of any of the 648 homes, as well as maintenance of areas.

Hidden Hills lies between the western foothills of San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, at Ventura County line. It offers a country way of rural living. The residents take pleasure from the existence of llamas, ostriches, cows and horses. The founding father of Hidden Hills, A. E. Hansen, established a solid structure of authority that has served the leaders of the community for more than 50 years. This shows one of the great assets of the community. Hidden Hills is a community of people bonded together to share gifts of nature as well as to share a common vision and value the original concept of the city. The natural rustic equestrian trails, deep setbacks, corrals, white three-rail fences and barns show that Hidden Hills is a truly special place to live.

Hidden Hills reveals the purity of living. It is pastoral, unique, and indeed a great place to experience the tranquil way of living.

DR. JOHN CHAVES
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Woodland Hills, CA 91364
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