LA CRESCENTA
LOCATION
La Crescenta is strategically located in Southern California, giving you easy access to major towns and cities in the area. The city of Glendale is less than four miles away, Burbank is seven miles away, and Pasadena is less than nine miles distant. The city of Los Angeles and all of its accompanying points of interest are also only fifteen miles away. La Crescenta is located directly off the 210 freeway, which can be accessed from 5 or 134. The nearest airport is the Burbank Airport, nine miles away. Metrolink and Amtrak have convenient nearby stations and free shuttles. The MTA bus lines also travel to the airport. Another alternative, the Los Angeles International Airport, is a little over 20 miles away.
HISTORY/POPULATION
La Crescenta was founded by a man named Dr. Benjamin Briggs in the late 1800's. Dr. Briggs was searching for the ideal location and climate in which to establish a health resort, and La Crescenta met all of his qualifications. La Crescenta gets its name from the natural crescent shape of the valley in which it is located, between the Sierra Madre Mountains and the Verdugo Hills. Today, the population of La Crescenta stands at 18,532.
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
The natural beauty of the area is one of La Crescenta's biggest attractions. People come to enjoy the trails and parks. One of the most beautiful places in La Crescenta is St. Luke's Church, where activities and events are held year round. Residents enjoy the culture and relaxed atmosphere of La Crescenta, without having to miss out on the adventures provided by the big city. Los Angeles is, of course, home to a world famous list of attractions, museums, and some of the best shopping in California. It is less than a ten-minute drive to Disney Studios, NBC, Warner Brothers, and Universal.
ABOUT EDUCATION
La Crescenta is home to a wealth of educational opportunities, from kindergarten through college. Located in the Glendale Unified School District, there are six public elementary schools, a middle school, and two high schools. There are also seven private schools offering kindergarten through high school programs. For college alternatives, residents turn to California State University in Dominguez Hills, a 25-mile drive. There are numerous other excellent colleges within a similar or slightly larger radius, including the well-known University of Southern California (about 31 miles away), California State University in Northridge (also about 31 miles), and Biola University (about 27 miles), among many others.
ABOUT HEALTHCARE
There are many hospitals and major medical centers near La Crescenta. The Verdugo Hills Hospital in Glendale is nearby, as is the St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach (a 500+ bed non-profit facility). The Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena is a short drive, and the Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank is another alternative. La Crescenta is also home to a Veterans Hospital. The city provides dial-a-ride services to residents over 60 years of age.
LA CANADA
LOCATION
La Canada is located in southern California, just northeast of Los Angeles. It is located on Interstate 210, between 134 and 2, near Tujunga reservoir and the Los Angeles National Forest. Glendale is 4.2 miles away, Pasadena is 5.8 miles away, and Burbank is 9 miles distant. The city of Los Angeles is about 15 miles from La Canada. The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport serves La Canada and is located only 11 miles away. Metrolink and Amtrak offer service to the Burbank Airport, and the MTA bus lines also have regularly scheduled service. Los Angeles International Airport is another option about 24 miles away.
HISTORY
The written history of La Canada begins in 1843 when a large area of land including what is now La Canada was given to a man named Ignacio Coronel. Mr. Coronel had been a Mexican soldier and had settled in the Los Angeles area to work as a schoolteacher. It was Mr. Coronel who gave La Canada its name, meaning "a glen between mountain ranges." As more people settled the area, agriculture blossomed. Barley, grapes, and fruit trees were planted and many early settlers raised bees and sold their honey in Los Angeles. Around 1910, the area began to change from a ranching area into a suburban center. In the 1930's, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory began as a little test station, and as it grew, it offered jobs to more people. In 1976, the residents of La Canada voted to become a city, and the rest, as they say, is history. The population today stands at 20,318.
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
La Canada offers a relaxed lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty. There is access to parks, a community center, the YMCA, a multiplex movie theater, a library, scenic hiking and equestrian trails, and a variety of sports clubs. One of the prides of La Canada is NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which is headquartered here. The Descanso Gardens is also a source of considerable acclaim. This 165-acre botanical garden is known throughout the United States for its magnificent themed rose garden, its live oak forest, and its indoor exhibits. Be sure to visit the Japanese Tea House if you are there on the weekend. Another attraction is the annual Pasadena New Year's Day Parade of floats. The city of La Canada enters a float every year, designed, constructed, and financed by La Canada volunteers.
ABOUT EDUCATION
The public school system of La Canada consistently ranks in the top five percent of California schools. The La Canada Unified School District is home to four public elementary schools, three middle schools, and four high schools. There are also eleven private schools to choose from including the Pinewood Academy and the Crestview Prep School. For college and continuing education, residents turn to California State University in Dominguez Hills, located about 24 miles away. Other nearby colleges include the University of Southern California (about 30 miles away), California State University (also 30 miles), and El Camino College in Torrance.
ABOUT HEALTHCARE
Residents of La Canada have a variety of hospitals to turn to for healthcare services. The St. Mary Medical Center is about 28 miles away in Long Beach and is a popular choice. Other hospitals include the Brotman Medical Center, 30 miles away in Culver City, and the Verdugo Hills Hospital, which is local in Glendale. The city of La Canada also offers dial-a-ride services to residents over 60 years of age.
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