Arleta () is a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of the city of

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, with a high percentage of Latino residents and of people born outside the United States.

Geography

Arleta is bordered by the Los Angeles districts of Mission Hills and North Hills on the north, Sun Valley on the east,

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on the northeast, and

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on the west. It lies within the 6th City Council district. The boundaries of Arleta are roughly Paxton Avenue on the northwest, Laurel Canyon Boulevard on the northeast, Tonopah Avenue on the southeast, and Woodman Avenue on the southwest, making the square area about four (4) miles, according to Google Earth.

Demographics

The 2000 U.S. census counted 31,068 residents in the 3.10-square-mile Arleta neighborhood—or 10,034 people per square mile, an average

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for the city. In 2008, the city estimated that the population had increased to 32,622. In 2000 the median age for residents was 29, about average for city neighborhoods. The percentage of residents aged 11 to 18 was among the county's highest.
"Arleta," Mapping L.A., ''Los Angeles Times'' The neighborhood was considered "moderately diverse" ethnically within Los Angeles, with a relatively high percentage of Latinos. The breakdown was Hispanic and Latino Americans, Latinos, 71.7%; Asians, 11.0%;

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, 13.2%;

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, 2.2%; and others, 1.9%. Mexico (55.3%) and El Salvador (11.2%) were the most common places of birth for the 46% of the residents who were born abroad—which was a high percentage for Los Angeles. The median yearly household income in 2008 dollars was $65,649, considered average for the city. Renters occupied 19.6% of the housing stock, and house- or apartment-owners held 80.4%. The average household size of 4.0 people was considered high for Los Angeles. The 11.5% of families headed by single parents was considered about average for city neighborhoods. Arleta PO 2010

Economy

The fashion company

Juicy Couture Juicy Couture is an American casualwear and dress clothing brand based in Arleta, Los Angeles, California. Best known for their iconic velour tracksuits which became a luxury staple in the 2000s, the company was founded by Pamela Skaist-Levy and ...

has its headquarters in Arleta.

Parks and recreation

Branford Park is located in Arleta. The facility has an auditorium, a lighted baseball diamond, an unlighted baseball diamond, lighted outdoor basketball courts, a children's play area, a community room, an indoor gymnasium with weights, an indoor gymnasium without weights, an outdoor gymnasium without weights, a kitchen, a music room, picnic tables, a lighted soccer field, a stage, lighted tennis courts, and lighted volleyball courts. In addition the Devonshire Arleta Park in Arleta.

Government and infrastructure

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— federal * California's 18th State Senate district * California's 39th State Assembly district *

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The

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Arleta Post Office is located at 9454 Arleta Avenue. This post office was opened shortly before Christmas 1954. The original construction was performed by Ralph Benton of Van Nuys at a total cost of $21,500.

Education

Arleta is within the Los Angeles Unified School District. The schools within Arleta are as follows:
"Arleta Schools," Mapping L.A., ''Los Angeles Times'' * Arleta High School, 14200 Van Nuys Boulevard * Sharp Avenue Elementary School, 13800 Pierce Street * Beachy Avenue Elementary School, 9757 Beachy Avenue * Vena Avenue Elementary School, 9377 Vena Avenue * Canterbury Avenue Elementary School, 13670 Montague Street * Bert Corona Charter Middle School, 9400 Remick Avenue

Infrastructure

Transportation

Arleta is accessible from the

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(

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) and the Hollywood Freeway ( SR 170). Major thoroughfares include

Van Nuys Boulevard Van Nuys Boulevard is a major north-south arterial road that runs through the central San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County, California. The boulevard was notable for its cruising lifestyle that was prevalent in the 1960s and 1970s, which ...

, Woodman Avenue, Arleta Avenue, as well as Sheldon, Branford, Osborne and Terra Bella Streets. Metro Rapid route 761 provides fast transit on Van Nuys Boulevard, and

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route 158, goes up Woodman Avenue, but turns on Arleta Avenue via Brandford Street, and continues along Devonshire St into Granada Hills, Northridge, and Chatsworth, respectively.

Libraries

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operates the Granada Hills Branch.

Notable people

* Missy Avila (murder victim)Bartholomew, Dana.
Last woman convicted in Missy Avila murder released from prison on Monday
" '' Los Angeles Daily News''. December 10, 2012. Retrieved on June 20, 2013. *

Johnny Burnette John Joseph Burnette (March 25, 1934 – August 14, 1964) was an American singer and songwriter of rockabilly and pop music. In 1952, Johnny and his brother, Dorsey Burnette, and their mutual friend Paul Burlison formed the band that became ...

, rockabilly singer *

The Osmonds The Osmonds were an American family music group who reached the height of their fame in the early to mid-1970s. The group had its best-known configurations as a quartet (billed as the Osmond Brothers) and a quintet (as the Osmonds). The group ...

, singing group *

Sharon Shapiro Sharon Shapiro is an American former gymnast. She won five gold medals at the 1977 Maccabiah Games. In 1978, she was the U.S. National Champion in the vault. She was a two-time National Collegiate All-Around Champion. In 1981, she won the Honda-B ...

, gymnast

Popular culture

Arleta was also the filming location for the fictitious McFly family in the ''

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'' series.http://www.filminameric.com/Movies/BackToTheFuture/
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References

External links

Arleta Neighborhood Council

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