Tarzana, Los Angeles Explained

Tarzana, Los Angeles
Official Name:Tarzana
Named For:Tarzan
Pushpin Map:United States San Fernando Valley#United States Los Angeles#California
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Tarzana in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2: Los Angeles
Subdivision Type3:City
Settlement Type:Neighborhood of Los Angeles
Timezone:PST
Utc Offset:-8
Timezone Dst:PDT
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Coordinates:34.1733°N -118.5531°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:91356, 91357, 91335
Area Code:747 and 818

Tarzana is a suburban neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, California. Tarzana is on the site of a former ranch owned by author Edgar Rice Burroughs. It is named after Burroughs' fictional jungle hero, Tarzan.[1]

History

The area now known as Tarzana was occupied in 1797 by settlers and missionaries from New Spain, who established the San Fernando Mission. The region was later absorbed by Mexico, and then surrendered to the United States in 1848 in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo following the Mexican–American War. As part of the U.S., it evolved into a series of large cattle ranches. Investors in the region turned grazing fields into large-scale wheat farms during the 1870s.

The area was purchased in 1909 by the Los Angeles Suburban Homes Company. Los Angeles Times founder and publisher General Harrison Gray Otis invested in the company and also personally acquired 550acres in the center of modern-day Tarzana.[2]

In February 1919, Edgar Rice Burroughs, author of the popular Tarzan novels, relocated to California from Oak Park, Illinois. He and his family had wintered in Southern California twice before, and he found the climate ideal. On March 1, 1919, Burroughs purchased Otis's tract and established Tarzana Ranch.[3] Burroughs subdivided and sold the land for residential development, some of which were utilized as small farms.

Geography

Boundaries

Tarzana, which measures 8.79sqmi, is bounded on the south by Topanga State Park, on the east by Encino, on the north by Reseda and on the west by Woodland Hills.[4] [5] [6]

Victory Boulevard marks the northern edge of the neighborhood; Lindley Avenue, the eastern; Corbin Avenue, with a jog to Oakdale Avenue, the western; and Topanga State Park, the southern.[5] [7]

Climate

Tarzana experiences a hot-summer Mediterranean climate. Due to its inland location, there is a higher degree of diurnal temperature variation than more coastal areas of Los Angeles.

Demographics

The U.S. Census counted 35,502 people living in Tarzana in 2000, and Los Angeles estimated the neighborhood's population at 37,778 in 2008. There were 4,038 people per square mile, among the lowest population densities in the city.[5]

According to the 2000 Census, the racial composition was predominantly white (70.7%), followed by Asian (5%), and black or African American (3.6%). The Los Angeles Times considered the area as "moderately diverse". 35.1% of the population was foreign-born, with Iranian (10.3%) and Russian (9.1%) as the most common ancestries. Iran (24.2%) and Mexico (12.1%) were the most common foreign places of birth.[5]

The percentage of divorced men and women was among the county's highest. Some 9% of the residents were military veterans. The percentages of residents aged 50 and older were among the county's highest. The median age is 38. The median household income in 2008 dollars was considered high, at $73,195.[5]

Notable people

Education

A total of 40.3% of Tarzana residents aged 25 and older have earned a four-year degree. Percentages of those residents with a bachelor's degree or with a master's degree are also high for the county.[5]

Elementary and secondary schools

Schools within Tarzana are:[7] [41]

Zoned high schools serving Tarzana include:

Private schools include:

Postsecondary schools

Public libraries

The Los Angeles Public Library operates the Encino-Tarzana Branch on Ventura Boulevard in Tarzana.[44]

Recreation and parks

The Tarzana Recreation Center has a gymnasium that also is used as an auditorium; the building's capacity is 600. The park also has barbecue pits, a lighted baseball diamond, lighted outdoor basketball courts, a children's play area, a community room, an indoor gymnasium without weights, picnic tables, and lighted volleyball courts.[45]

Caballero Canyon, located on the north side of the Santa Monica mountains in Tarzana offers multiple trails for hiking, mountain biking and unobstructed views of the San Fernando Valley. There is a 3.6 mile loop trail located here that is moderately trafficked and allows dogs on a leash. At the top of the trail hikers and mountain bikers will see signs leading the entrance of Topanga State Park. There are no fees or permits required to hike Caballero Canyon.[46]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Tarzan Swings Without Tarzana . Los Angeles Times . June 14, 1999.
  2. Book: Laura . Pulido . Laura . Barraclough . Wendy . Cheng . A People's Guide to Los Angeles . 19 August 2012 . 24 March 2012 . University of California Press . 978-0-520-95334-5 . 324.
  3. Book: Griffin . Scott Tracy . Tarzan: The Centennial Celebration . 2012 . Titan Books . 978-1-78116-169-2 . 276–278.
  4. Web site: Mapping L.A.: San Fernando Valley . Los Angeles Times.
  5. Web site: Mapping L.A.: Tarzana . Los Angeles Times.
  6. Web site: Tarzana CA . Bing maps.
  7. Book: 2006 . . Thomas Bros. Maps . 530 & 560.
  8. Web site: Big Brother Cast: Paul Abrahamian . CBS . February 8, 2018.
  9. News: Paul Thomas Anderson Film May Be About Scientology . The New York Times . Michael . Cieply . 18 April 2012.
  10. News: Salsa king Marc Anthony unloads his other Tarzana home for $3.2 million . August 16, 2018 . Los Angeles Times.
  11. News: Ed Asner, Emmy-Winning Star of 'Lou Grant' and 'Up,' Dies at 91. The New York Times . Anita. Gates. 29 August 2021.
  12. Web site: Savage . Mark . BBC Sound of 2014: Banks . BBC News . January 8, 2014 .
  13. Judy Blumberg and Michael Seibert Skate as a Team, but They Keep Their Passion Strictly on Ice . Deirdre . Donahue . . January 9, 1984.
  14. News: After lengthy stand-off with police, Chris Brown arrested . 31 August 2016 . A10 . . Newspapers.com.
  15. Web site: The Rapid Rise and Fall of Doja Cat in the Era of "Cancel" Culture . Peters . Micah . 2018-09-03 . The Ringer . en . 2019-12-20.
  16. Web site: Player Bio: Shavahn Church . . UCLABruins.com . UCLA Athletics . https://web.archive.org/web/20211024203305/https://uclabruins.com/sports/2013/4/17/208190891.aspx . 24 October 2021 . 24 October 2021.
  17. Mike Connors, 'Mannix' Star, Dies at 91 . Pat . Saperstein . . January 26, 2017 . 0042-2738.
  18. Web site: Hot Property: Kaley Cuoco loses big in Tarzana home sale . April 11, 2020 . Los Angeles Times.
  19. Web site: Jason Derulo Buys $3 Million 'Castle' in Tarzana . November 24, 2014 . Forbes.
  20. News: Lee . Jenkins . The Bruins Let Farmar Do the Talking . The New York Times . April 3, 2006.
  21. Web site: Amanda Fink - Women's Tennis . USC Athletics.
  22. Web site: Selena Gomez sells Tarzana house she expanded, remodeled . October 1, 2014 . Los Angeles Times.
  23. News: David Gregory's Jewish roots, and how they define him . Steve . North . November 5, 2015 . Jewish Journal.
  24. Web site: Tarzana home owned by Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom sells . March 5, 2014 . Los Angeles Times.
  25. Web site: Luke Kennard. Sports Reference. 30 August 2021.
  26. Web site: Friend in Need . People . 30 July 2020 . 30 September 1996.
  27. Web site: State of California. California Birth Index, 1905–1995 . Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.
  28. Web site: Jon Lovitz . Biography . August 11, 2014 . December 30, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111230091501/http://www.biography.com/people/jon-lovitz-23018 . dead .
  29. Web site: Heather McDonald at Improv (8087875) . Improv.
  30. Web site: How I'm Living Now: David Oyelowo – The Hollywood Reporter. . May 12, 2020 .
  31. Web site: YouTube stars Rosanna Pansino & HuskyStarcraft plop out nearly $4 million in Tarzana . August 29, 2016 . Yolanda's Little Black Book . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170128192050/http://www.yolandaslittleblackbook.com/blog-1/2016/08/29/youtube-stars-rosanna-pansino-huskystarcraft-plop-out-nearly-4-million-in-tarzana/ . January 28, 2017.
  32. Web site: Paul Rodriguez Life: The Other Half Ep. 5, Part 2 . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/OJ_Q23sgS6o. 2021-12-12 . live. YouTube . Google, Inc . 17 January 2013 . NetworkA . Video upload . 15 January 2013.
  33. News: McAlevey . Peter . King of 'The Jungle'; Jim Rome Turned Sports Talk Radio Into a Howard Stern-ish Free-for-All. Not Everyone Is Glad He Did . https://archive.today/20120716114845/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/23287921.html?dids=23287921:23287921&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Nov+23,+1997&author=Peter+McAlevey&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&desc=INSIDE+STORY;+King+of+'The+Jungle';+Jim+Rome+Turned+Sports+Talk+Radio+Into+a+Howard+Stern-ish+Free-for-All.+Not+Everyone+Is+Glad+He+Did.&pqatl=google . dead . July 16, 2012 . . 1997-11-23 . 2010-10-20.
  34. Web site: Teen YouTuber's $3 million L.A. mansion has its own '7-Eleven' room and candy bar–take a look . Locke . Taylor . . January 15, 2020 . May 23, 2020.
  35. Web site: Hailee Steinfeld's True Colors . Oscar . Garza . February 25, 2011 . L.A. Forward . March 5, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110727012149/http://blogs.laforward.org/2011/02/25/entertainment/hailee-steinfelds-true-colors/ . July 27, 2011.
  36. Web site: Brody Stevens . February 8, 2013 . The Mental Illness Happy Hour.
  37. Web site: The Jet : Born to Brawl, Benny Urquidez Lived Through a Death Match to Become One of the Greatest Unknown Fighters in America . August 17, 1985 . Los Angeles Times.
  38. Web site: Actor Wilmer Valderrama lists his Tarzana compound for sale . August 24, 2013 . Los Angeles Times.
  39. News: Bobby Womack, Royalty of the Soul Era, Dies at 70 . The New York Times . 2014-06-27 . 2016-01-06 . 0362-4331 . Paul . Vitello.
  40. Web site: A 'Like Crazy' Conversation With Anton Yelchin . October 26, 2011 . Women's Wear Daily.
  41. Web site: Mapping L.A.: Tarzana Schools . Los Angeles Times.
  42. Web site: Wilbur Charter for Enriched Academics . GreatSchools.com.
  43. Web site: Birmingham Community Charter High School Renewal Charter Petition, Submitted to the Los Angeles Unified School District October 29, 2013. For the term July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2019 . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140328010653/http://laschoolboard.org/sites/default/files/Petition-Renewal-Birmingham-01-14-14.pdf . 2014-03-28.
  44. Web site: Encino - Tarzana Branch Library . . December 6, 2008.
  45. Web site: Tarzana Recreation Center . City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks . March 19, 2010.
  46. Web site: Caballero Canyon Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains . Hikespeak.com . en-US . 2017-07-01.

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