History
South Pasadena is a prosperous city in Los Angeles County of California in the United States of America. The city of South Pasadena, situated in the West San Gabriel Valley, is renowned for its tree-lined streets, unique businesses, excellent schools and California Craftsman-style homes. South Pasadena is nestled between the far large City of Pasadena, of which it was once part, and the metropolis of Los Angeles. South Pasadena is a distinctive and desirable community.

South Pasadena back in the early year of 1874 was a part of San Gabriel-Orange Grove Association. In the following year of 1875, the stockholders of San Gabriel-Orange Grove Association voted to name their own Pasadena. After three years, residents living in the southern portion of Pasadena considered themselves as South Pasadenans.

Years later, in February of 1888, South Pasadenans decided to conduct an election. This election was needed by the South Pasadenans in order to gain control over their territory. South Pasadenans voted eighty-five to twenty-five for incorporation. A board of trustees was elected and Ammon B. Cobb was appointed as the first marshal, with Marshal B. Selmen as his deputy.

On March 2, 1888, South Pasadena was officially established. South Pasadena became a home for 500 residents. The city of South Pasadena came to be known to many and its ostrich farm became as popular local tourist attraction. In the year 1889, the city boundaries of the South Pasadena were established. As stated above, South Pasadena is consisting of 3.44 square miles of prime residential property. In the year 1876, a non developed land with water was selling from $75 to $150 an acre. However, in our present time, an unoccupied residential lot in South Pasadena can be sold for more than $200,000.

South Pasadena is a city which was recognized as the oldest and most historic sites in the San Gabriel Valley. For many years, the location of South Pasadena which was adjacent to a natural fording place along the Arroyo Seco served as a gateway to travel and commerce for aboriginal people in the area and along the coast. South Pasadena is where the Hahahmognas greeted Portola and the missionaries who later founded the San Gabriel Mission a few miles to the west. The first buildings on the Rancho San Pascual were built in South Pasadena. These buildings gave birth to the cities of Pasadena and Altenada. In the year 1847, first structures in the city became the head office for General Flores and his staff. In the same year Mexicans agreed to surrender to American forces and the Mexican Colonial rule in California ended.

Demographics
In the year 1888, the city development took place. The city of South Pasadena became the sixth municipality in Los Angeles County. At the same year, South Pasadena incorporated the southern portion of the Indiana Colony and land south and eastward to the Los Angeles border. The business establishments of the Raymond Hotel and the Cawston Ostrich Farm attracted tourists and a large number of new residents. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the completition of Pacific Electric Short Line, gave the entire city an easy walking distance of the “red car” stations. The city of South Pasadena also became one of the first suburbs of Los Angeles.

As per the United States Bureau of Census in the year 2000, the population of South Pasadena has been tallied at 24,292. This population figure was broken down into groups pertaining to their racial origins.

Residents in South Pasadena are composed of White Non-Hispanic (50.8%), Hispanic (16.1%), American Indian (1.0%), Black (3.0%), two or more races (4.5%), and Other races (5.2%). A large minority of the Asians also chose to reside in South Pasadena. These Asians were consisting of Chinese (15.6%), Korean (3.4%), Japanese (3.2%), Filipino (1.4%), Asian Indian (0.9%), Vietnamese (0.5%) and Other Asians (1.5%). Most of the residents in South Pasadena came from their different ancestral races, such as Germans (11.3%), English (11.1%), Irish (10.2%), Americans (2.7%), French (2.7%) and Italian (4.9%).

South Pasadena is also home for a large number of graduates. These graduates were produced by high ranking schools located in South Pasadena.

The following is a list of institutions that educate the youth in South Pasadena:
College/University in South Pasadena:
CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF CULINARY ART

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South Pasadena:
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-LOS ANGELES
PASADENA CITY COLLEGE
EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
EAST LOS ANGELES OCCUPATIONAL CENTER
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LOS ANGELES TRADE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN AND MERCH-LOS ANGELES

Public high school in South Pasadena:
SOUTH PASADENA SENIOR HIGH

Public primary/middle schools in South Pasadena:
SOUTH PASADENA MIDDLE
MARENGO ELEMENTARY
ARROYO VISTA ELEMENTARY
MONTEREY HILLS ELEMENTARY

Recreation
A number of large, relaxing recreational parks can be found in South Pasadena. These parks feature a variety of picnic areas, playground and other facilities to suite visitors and residents alike on their recreational preferences. The Garfield Park is one of the famous parks in South Pasadena. It is a popular place for birthdays and picnics. It is also the place where community activities such as the Safety Fair and other community gatherings take place. Other parks such as Arroyo Seco Park, Eddie Park & House, War Memorial Park, Orange Grove Park, Library Park, and Unimproved or “Natural” Open Space are also famous in South Pasadena.

The South Pasadena today is one of the best-preserved cities in Los Angeles. The city was able to maintain its unique and scenic residential streetscapes and historic commercial core. The South Pasadena today is humbly described as small, proud and independent. The city's battle to attain its current position makes the South Pasadena one of the small but unique places in Los Angeles. The city is an ideal place to live and work.

South Passadena has quality education, a strong religious community, an extensive network of parks and a rich architectural heritage, combined with dynamic civic organizations, a population of ethnic and cultural diversity, and a vital seniors' group --what more can you look for. It is a place for you and for your whole family.

DR. JOHN CHAVES
5312 Comercio Lane, Suite A
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Phone 818-999-2707
Fax 818-703-1998
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