South Gate is the 19th largest city in

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, United States, with . South Gate is located southeast of

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. It is part of the Gateway Cities region of southeastern Los Angeles County. The city was incorporated on January 20, 1923, and it became known as the "Azalea City" when it adopted the flower as its symbol in 1965. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 92,726. In 1990, South Gate was one of ten U.S. communities to receive the

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from the

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History

Native Americans

South Gate was in the traditional cultural territory of the Gabrielino. Gabrielino villages or archaeological sites are rumored to have existed at the South Gate Park and at the old City Hall site at the intersection of Post Street and Victoria Avenue. The village of Tajauta was located on the border of South Gate, Lynwood, and

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Land grants

Among the early Spanish settlers was one of California's first families, the

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s. The Lugo land grant encompassed a great part of what is now the City of South Gate. While Francisco Lugo was stationed at

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near

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, his first California son, Antonio Maria Lugo was born in 1775. That son became Don Antonio Maria Lugo, Spanish aristocrat and soldier, who settled on of land that encompasses what is now the City of South Gate. In 1810, the King of Spain formally granted the land to Lugo as a reward for his and his father's military service. Rancho San Antonio extended from the low range of hills which separated it from the San Gabriel Valley to the old Dominguez Ranch at its south, and from the eastern boundary of the pueblo of Los Angeles to the San Gabriel River. Around a century later, the area around the southern gate of the ranch became the City of South Gate.

Development

Before the end of the 1870s, much of the original land grant had been replaced by tracts of . By 1880, cattle raising had been replaced by agriculture as the most important local industry. During the years between 1910 and 1940, most of the agricultural land was replaced by homes and factories. Early developers accelerated the suburbanization of what was then called South Gate Gardens by subdividing the land into small plots and selling the empty plots to blue-collar workers. A majority of early homes were built individually as plot owners used "sweat equity rather than cash to construct their own homes" and the local economy relied heavily on urban agriculture.

Tweedy family

R.D. Tweedy was born in 1812 in Illinois and came to California by ox-drawn cart in 1852. The family was large, and several generations have lived in this city. The family members bought some of the land on which much of South Gate was built. The downtown business district is known as the Tweedy Mile.

Naming

The city was named in 1918 after the South Gate Gardens on the Cudahy Ranch. The city was incorporated five years later, in 1923, using the shortened form of the name. The name refers to the city's being south of Los Angeles.

Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total

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of . of it is land and of it is

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. The total area is 1.59% water. The Los Angeles River runs through the eastern part of South Gate.

Climate

South Gate has a semi-arid Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot, dry summers. The average annual precipitation is per year with most occurring between November and April. Temperatures range from a low of to a high of . The average daily temperatures range from to .

Demographics

2010

The

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reported that South Gate had a population of 94,396. The population density was . The racial makeup of South Gate was 47,645 (50.5%)

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, 3,209 (3.4%) Non-Hispanic White, 890 (0.9%)

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, 878 (0.9%) Native American, 732 (0.8%)

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, 99 (0.1%)

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, 40,624 (43.0%) from other races, and 3,528 (3.7%) from two or more races.

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of any race were 89,442 persons (94.8%). The Census reported that 94,308 people (99.9% of the population) lived in households, 16 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 72 (0.1%) were institutionalized. There were 23,278 households, out of which 13,805 (59.3%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 13,183 (56.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 4,706 (20.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 2,261 (9.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,879 (8.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 134 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 2,292 households (9.8%) were made up of individuals, and 996 (4.3%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.05. There were 20,150

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(86.6% of all households); the average family size was 4.24. The population was spread out, with 29,374 people (31.1%) under the age of 18, 11,298 people (12.0%) aged 18 to 24, 28,039 people (29.7%) aged 25 to 44, 19,062 people (20.2%) aged 45 to 64, and 6,623 people (7.0%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males. There were 24,160 housing units at an average density of , of which 10,658 (45.8%) were owner-occupied, and 12,620 (54.2%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.6%. 46,665 people (49.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 47,643 people (50.5%) lived in rental housing units. During 2015–2019, South Gate had a median household income of $52,321, with 17.2% of the population living below the federal poverty line. For people ages 25 and over, 56.7% had a high school degree or higher while 9.4% had a bachelor's degree or higher.

2000

As of the 2000 census, there were 96,375 people, 23,213 households, and 20,063 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 24,269 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 41.6%

(0.78% White Non-Hispanic), 1.2% Black or African-American, 0.9% American Indian and

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, 0.8%

and 51% some other race (mostly

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). 92% of the population were

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of any race. There were 23,213 households, out of which 58.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.6% were non-families. 10.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.15 and the average family size was 4.37. In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.6% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $35,695, and the median income for a family was $35,789. Males had a median income of $25,350 versus $19,978 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,602. 19.2% of the population and 17.4% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.2% of those under the age of 18 and 12.0% of those 65 and older were living below the

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Religion

There are approximately 40 churches located in the City representing a variety of religious denominations. 53.4% of the people in South Gate, CA are religious. 37.0% are

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; 6.7% are

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; 1.6% are members of

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; 5.2% are another Christian faith; 1.1% are

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; 1.1% are "an eastern faith"; 0.7% are Muslim.

Demographics history

South Gate developed during the 1920s and 1930s as an industrial city (primarily in "metal-bashing" industries) and its blue-collar community was predominantly non-Hispanic white. During the 1940s and 1950s, South Gate was one of the most fiercely segregationist cities in Southern California. Gangs of white youths were known to prowl the streets looking for blacks who dared to cross over from neighboring

. One of the most infamous clubs of the area at that time was the " Spook Hunters". Since the 1970s, South Gate has had a large

community, which became dominant in the 1990s as working-class Hispanics and immigrant Latin American families filled the vacuum left by non-Hispanic whites leaving for more space in the outer suburbs.

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and

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are the common ancestries in South Gate.

Economy

South Gate was the location of a

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automobile manufacturing facility called South Gate Assembly which was built in 1936. Originally built to manufacture Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles, it was converted to war production after 1940, and was the primary supplier of aircraft engines for the

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, and the Douglas C-54 Skymaster, as the Douglas and Consolidated companies has aircraft manufacturing facilities in Long Beach and San Diego. During the 1950s, it was GM's highest producing facility. The plant was closed in 1982 and is now the location of South East High School as of 2005. As of June 2009, California's EDD lists the unemployment rate in South Gate as 14.4%, with negative job growth. The California State Board of Equalization lists South Gate's sale tax rate as 10.75%. The income per capita is $11,566, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $41,064. South Gate's commercial activity is concentrated in the following zones: *Tweedy Mile (on Tweedy Boulevard from Alameda Street to Atlantic Avenue) *Firestone Boulevard (from Alameda Street to Garfield Avenue) *El Paseo (Corner of Firestone Boulevard and Garfield Avenue) *Hollydale (on Garfield Avenue from I-105 to Imperial Highway) As of April 1, 2009, the City of South Gate imposed a 10.25-percent

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(statewide plus local supplementary, which is now 9.75% with the expiration of the temporary tax increase under Proposition 1A), which matches

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's sales tax rate as the highest in the State of California. On July 9, 2009, the South Gate City Council held a special meeting where a resolution was adopted declaring a fiscal emergency for the City of South Gate.

Government

In the

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, South Gate is in

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, which has a

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of D+32 and is represented by . South Gate is represented in the

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by Democrat Lena Gonzalez (33rd District), and in the

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by Democrat

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(63rd District).

Local government

The City Council consists of five persons elected at large by the residents of South Gate. These Council members serve a four-year term and establish the governing policies and procedures for the city. The Mayor is selected on an annual, rotating basis from among the Council Members. The current City Council consists of: Mayor Al Rios (2017–present). Vice Mayor Maria Del Pilar Avalos (2020–present). Councilmember Maria R. Davila (2003–present). Councilmember Denise Diaz (2017–present). Councilmember Gil Hurtado (2005-2017, 2020–present).

City Clerk

*Carmen Avalos The

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in South Gate is an elected position that serves a four-year term. As the official record keeper for the city, the City Clerk is responsible for maintaining all central and legal files, preparing City Council meeting agendas and minutes, conducting municipal elections and assisting the Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder with voter registration.

City Treasurer

*Greg Martinez Martinez was elected City Treasurer of South Gate on March, 2017.

City Manager

*Michael Flad Michael Flad was appointed City Manager by the City Council on December 3, 2012. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council to carry out its policies and ensure that the community is served in a responsive manner. Responsible for oversight of all City operations and the delivery of public services, the City Manager works closely with the city's departments in developing policy recommendations and responding to directives of the City Council.

Political parties

63.10% of the people in South Gate are registered as Democrats, with 35.60% registered as Republican. The remaining 1.30% are independent.

Scandal and corruption

From 2001 to 2003, then-city treasurer Albert Robles, along with three accomplices on the city council, accepted bribes and in turn gave taxpayer dollars to friends and relatives to perform city contracts. The three accomplices formed a majority of the five-member city council, so they could effectively run the city any way they wanted. For example, in 2002, Robles was arrested on felony threat charges but was appointed by the city council to the deputy city manager position and had his legal bills covered by the city. The city council gave themselves a 2000% pay raise, and cut the pay of

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Carmen Avalos by 90%, after she complained about corruption and election fraud in the city to the

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. On January 28, 2003, voters recalled Robles along with his political allies, former Mayor Xochitl Ruvalcaba, former Vice Mayor Raul Moriel, and former city councilwoman Maria Benavides. Robles was convicted of bribery in July 2005. In November 2006 he was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, ordered to pay the city of South Gate $639,000 in restitution, and was immediately put into custody. In March 2006, Rudy Navarro, who was elected to replace Albert Robles as city treasurer, was caught making a false statement on his biography as posted on the city's official web site. He claimed that he earned a degree from San Diego State University, when he actually had not completed all the requirements. South Gate's recent political history has been characterized by political observers and editors as having elements of "Third World politics".

Finances

South Gate currently is one of the lowest in taxing its residents in the south east area of Los Angeles. It is one of the few cities that does NOT have a Utility Users Tax (UUT). Most cities have an additional tax added to the sales tax for utilities such as gas, water, electricity, phone, cell phone, cable, and internet. Most cities range from +/- 4%-11%. South Gate is 0%.

County representation

In the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, South Gate is in the Fourth District, represented by Janice Hahn. The

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operates the Whittier Health Center in Whittier, serving South Gate.

Infrastructure

Roads

* Interstate 710 * Imperial Highway

Buses

South Gate is served by

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and

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buses. The City of South Gate operates the Get Around Town Express (GATE) to provide local service.

City parks

South Gate offers nine city parks for the enjoyment of its citizens. *South Gate Park covers a total of , and is the largest park within the city limits. This park is used to carry out most of the

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Department's community programs. There are a total of six different facilities at this park, some of which can be rented out for a variety of events. These facilities include the Municipal Auditorium, Girls Club House, 9-hole Par 3 Golf Course, Senior Recreation Center, Swim Stadium, and Sports Center. The site also features athletic fields, outdoor basketball courts, two playgrounds, tennis courts, a skate park, several shaded areas for picnics, and a Jr. Hockey Rink. The park closes at 10:00 pm. *Hollydale Regional Park covers , has a playground, tennis courts, a baseball field, soccer fields, a picnic area (groups of 50+ by reservation only), and an Equestrian Center that is also available for rent. The park closes at sunset. *Cesar Chavez Park covers , has two playgrounds and a pergola. No reservation is needed for picnics. The park closes at sunset. *Circle Park covers , and is a neighborhood park. It has a small playground, a ball field and a grass area. The park closes at sunset. *Hollydale Community Park covers , it has a playground, outdoor basketball courts, and a Community Center. The park closes at 10:00pm. *State Street Park covers and only has a grass fields. is a neighborhood park, No reservation needed for picnics. The park closes at sunset. *Gardendale Tot Lot covers , and is a neighborhood park. It has a playground and a small grass area. The park closes at sunset. *Triangle Park covers , has a pergola, a seating area, a bike rack, and a drinking fountain. The park closes at sunset. *Stanford Park covers and is a neighborhood park. It has a playground and a small grass area. The park closes at sunset.

Education

Schools located in South Gate include: 21 public (13 elementary, 3 high school, 3 charter schools and 2 middle school and 1 span school and 1 continuation high school) and two parochial schools. Adult Education classes are conducted at both the junior and senior high schools. The city is also served by 3 community colleges (Compton, Cerritos and East Los Angeles—main campus and South Gate satellite) and 3 California State Universities (Dominguez Hills, Long Beach and Los Angeles.)

Public schools

Most of South Gate is served by the

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public school system. A small section of South Gate is served by the

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and Downey Unified School District.

Los Angeles Unified School District

=LAUSD primary schools

= *Bryson Avenue Elementary School (opened 1931, partially a Math, Science, Technology magnet school) *Independence Elementary School (opened 1997) *Liberty Boulevard Elementary School (opened 1932) *Madison Elementary School (opened 2005) *Montara Avenue Elementary School (opened 1988) *San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School (opened 1920) *San Miguel Avenue Elementary School (opened 1989, partially a math and science magnet school) *Stanford Avenue Elementary School (1-5, opened 1924) *Stanford New Primary Center (K, opened 2004) *State Street Elementary School (opened 1932) *Tweedy Elementary School (Originally Opened 1931) (opened 1950) *Victoria Avenue Elementary School (opened 1925) *Willow Avenue Elementary School (opened 2012)

=LAUSD charter schools

= *Firestone (opened 2010) *Aspire Gateway (opened 2010) *Valiente College Preparatory Charter School ( 2015) *KIPP Corazon (2017)

=LAUSD middle schools

= *International Studies Learning Center *South Gate Middle School (opened 1941) *South East Middle School (opened 2004)

=LAUSD high schools

= *

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(opened 1932) * South East High School (opened 2005) * Legacy High School Complex When South East High School opened, within the City of South Gate, the school's attendance boundary took land formerly zoned to South Gate High School,

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, and

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=LAUSD span school

= *

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(opened in 2004) LAUSD continuation high school * Odyssey Continuation High School

=Paramount Unified School District

= *Hollydale School (K-8) *

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Part of South Gate is served by

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Private schools

=Private primary schools

= *Lollypop Lane Preschool and Kindergarten *Redeemer Lutheran School *Saint Helen Elementary School

=Private high schools

= *Academia Betel

Colleges and universities

*South Gate Satellite Campus,

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Public libraries

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operates: * Leland R. Weaver Library (4035 Tweedy Boulevard ) * Hollydale Library (12000 South Garfield Avenue )

Notable people

* Arleen Auger, opera singer; born in South Gate *

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, pro football player *

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, Los Angeles City Council member, 1979–2003 * Don Buchla, inventor of

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music synthesizer *

Cypress Hill Cypress Hill is an American hip hop group from South Gate, California. They have sold over 20 million albums worldwide and have multi-platinum and platinum albums. They are considered to be among the main progenitors of West Coast and 1990 ...

, Hip Hop/Rap Group *

Mark Gonzales Mark Gonzales (born June 1, 1968), also known as "Gonz" and "The Gonz", is an American professional skateboarder and artist. He is known as the godfather of modern street skateboarding and was named the "Most Influential Skateboarder of All Time ...

, pro skateboarder * Lee Greenwood, country music recording artist; born in South Gate *

Doug Griffin Douglas Lee Griffin (June 4, 1947 – July 27, 2016) was an American professional baseball second baseman who played for the California Angels and Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Early life Griffin played high school baseball at ...

, Major League Baseball player * Doug Harvey, Hall of Fame baseball umpire *

Victor Henry Victor Henry (; 17 August 1850 in Colmar, Alsace6 February 1907 in Sceaux) was a French philologist, specializing in Indian languages. Biography Having held appointments at the University of Douai and the University of Lille, Henry was appoin ...

, UFC Fighter * Don Horn, pro football player *

Dave Huppert David Blain Huppert (born April 17, 1957) is an American former professional baseball catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) and former manager of the Lakeland Flying Tigers of Minor League Baseball's Florida State League (FSL) in the Detroit ...

, Major League Baseball player and coach * Lou Kimzey, publisher and movie producer *

Bob Klein Robert Owen Klein is an American retired professional football player who was a tight end. for eleven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Los Angeles Rams and San Diego Chargers. Klein played college football for the USC Tro ...

, tight end for NFL's

Los Angeles Rams The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team based in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The Rams compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) West division. The Rams play ...

* Mellow Man Ace, rapper * Dick Nen, Major League Baseball player * Walter Perez, actor *

Dick Rand Richard Hilton Rand (March 7, 1931 – January 22, 1996) was an American professional baseball catcher who appeared in 72 games in Major League Baseball during all or part of three seasons (, and ) for the St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pi ...

, Major League Baseball player * Lorenzo Romar - NBA player, college basketball coach * Pete Rozelle, Commissioner of

National Football League The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league that consists of 32 teams, divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). The NFL is one of the ...

, 1960-1989 * Glenn Seaborg, Nobel Prize winner *

Niki Sullivan Niki Sullivan (June 23, 1937 – April 6, 2004) was an American rock and roll guitar player, born in South Gate, California. He was one of the three original members of Buddy Holly's backing band, the Crickets. Though he lost interest within a ...

, an original member of Buddy Holly's Crickets.

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