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Carson, CA

Carson is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, in the South Bay region of Los Angeles, located 13 miles (21 km) south of downtown Los Angeles and approximately 14 miles (23 km) away from Los Angeles International Airport. Incorporated on February 20, 1968, Carson is the newest municipality in the South Bay region of Metropolitan Los Angeles. The city is locally known for its plurality of Filipino Americans and immigrants. As of the 2020 United States Census, the city had a population of 95,558.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Carson has an area of 19.0 square miles (49 km2). 18.7 square miles (48 km2) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of it (1.29%) is water. Carson is bordered by West Rancho Dominguez on the north, Torrance on the west, Rancho Dominguez and Long Beach on the southeast, Rolling Hills Estates, and West Carson on the southwest. Bixby Marshland, a 17-acre wetland habitat, is located in Carson.

Tongva Indians lived in the area. Carson lies on part of the Spanish land grant Rancho San Pedro, from the King of Spain in 1784. The Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum on Alameda Street in Compton (not far from Carson's city limits) is the historic ranch home of the grantees Juan Dominguez and Manuel Dominguez. Carson was named after George Henry Carson, who married a daughter of the Dominguez family in 1857 and managed the rancho.

The year 1921 marked the first drilling for oil at Dominguez Hill, on the northwest side of the Rancho San Pedro (also called Rancho Domínguez), the site of the famous battle during the Mexican–American War called the Battle of Rancho Domínguez in 1846. The mineral rights to this property were owned by the Carson Estate Company, the Hellman family, the Dominguez Estate Company, and the Burnham Exploration Company of Frederick Russell Burnham. On September 7, 1923, Burnham Exploration partnering with Union Oil brought in the first producer on the site: Callender No. 1-A well at a depth of 4,068 feet (1,240 m) and 1,193 barrels per day (189.7 m3/d). Before long several refineries were up and running, with over 350 oil derricks, tank farms, and sprawling industrial complexes becoming a familiar part of the scenery. The principal leases were with Shell Oil Company and Union Oil of California and the first two wells were located west of Central Avenue and north of Victoria Street. Oil led to an increase in jobs in the community and a subsequent post-war population surge. An average of 300 barrels per day (48 m3/d) was produced from each of these wells through 1960.

In 2011, Shell was ordered by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board to clean up the Carousel Tract neighborhood after the discovery of benzene and methane gas contamination, as well as soil and groundwater contamination. 

Carson focuses on health and wellness. The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services operates the Torrance Health Center in Harbor Gateway, Los Angeles, near Torrance, and serves Carson. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by Carson’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Carson Martial Arts & Fitness, and Cramp Transformation Center. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Carson, such as the Bull Run Lake Trail and the Sword Lake Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top things to do in Carson, CA are the International Printing Museum, Lions Automobilia Foundation & Museum, and Go Kart World. 

Population: 93,535 (2021). ZIP code: 90745. Area code(s): 310/424. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Area: 18.97 sq mi (49.12 km2).

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Is Carson, CA a good place to live?

Living in Carson offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Carson, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Carson and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Carson are above average.

What is Carson, CA famous for?

While Carson is well known as an industrial center with unparalleled access to transportation and the Pacific Rim, it is also a culturally diverse community that is an attractive place to live and work. The city has more than 120 acres of parkland divided into 12 parks, 2 mini-parks, and sports/recreational facilities that include 3 swimming pools, a boxing center, a state-of-the-art sports complex, and the Carson Community Center. These facilities allow the residents of Carson to enjoy a variety of sports, and recreational and cultural programs.

What is the crime rate in Carson, CA?

Carson City's violent crime rate is 375.8 per 100,000 population. Carson City's property crime rate is 4,073.6 per 100,000 population. The total crime rate per 1,000 residents in Carson City is 50.71.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Carson

Los Angeles County Department of Health Services 

Torrance Health Center 

Carson’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Carson Martial Arts & Fitness 

Cramp Transformation Center

Bull Run Lake Trail 

Sword Lake Trail

International Printing Museum

Lions Automobilia Foundation & Museum

Go Kart World

Niche

Ci.carson.ca.us

Gitnux.org

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