Cabazon, California
Cabazon | ||
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FIPS code 06-09360 | | |
GNIS feature IDs | 1652679, 2407936 |
Cabazon (
History
Cabazon was initially established as a settlement in the 1870s after the
In the late 19th century, a workers' camp known as Hall's Siding, which included a hotel and dance hall, developed. It was abandoned after the railroad relocated its facilities. In 1884 a new town was laid out by the Scottish-owned Cabazon Land and Water Company, which established a fruit farm. Some lots were sold, but were later repurchased.
The large plot of land stayed intact until it was bought by a developer in 1910. The developer established a school and a post office, but was unable to attract many residents.[6]
Cabazon was incorporated as a city on November 1, 1955.[7] Under California law, incorporated cities could host cardrooms, while unincorporated areas could not.[7] Some businessmen hoped that cardrooms would attract new residents and businesses. During the next 16 years, the city struggled with scandal, political instability, and stalled growth, as cardroom operators vied with other landowners and residents for control of the city government.[7]
In its first seven years, a succession of 18 police chiefs and 21 City Council members served for short terms in the city.[8] One key dispute was between residents who hoped that Cabazon could be developed as a resort city like Palm Springs to the east, versus cardroom owners who wanted to keep Cabazon's population low so that the city government's operating expenses (and their taxes) would remain low and not impinge on their profits.[7]
In a popular tactic of small jurisdictions, the city turned then-
On September 14, 1971, the city's electorate voted in a special election, 192 to 131 in favor of disincorporation.[7] The election results were upheld by the state courts,[7] and the city government disincorporated in 1972.[9]
With changing demographics and regional economy, locals in the early 21st century have intermittently discussed reincorporating the area.[8][10]
Esperanza Fire
In late October 2006, a major arson fire started near Cabazon.[11] During the course of five days, the Esperanza Fire burned over 40,000 acres (160 km2) and resulted in the deaths of five firefighters.[11] California State Route 243 was renamed as the "Esperanza Firefighters Memorial Highway" to honor them.[12]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.9 square miles (13 km2). 4.9 square miles (13 km2) of it is land and 0.025 square miles (0.065 km2) of it is water.[13] The total area is 0.52% water. The Census Bureau definition of the area may not precisely correspond to the local understanding of the community.
Climate
According to the
Climate data for Cabazon, California | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 60.7 (15.9) |
68.5 (20.3) |
74.5 (23.6) |
83.7 (28.7) |
90.4 (32.4) |
95.1 (35.1) |
99.4 (37.4) |
98.2 (36.8) |
94.4 (34.7) |
88.9 (31.6) |
75.7 (24.3) |
61.4 (16.3) |
99.4 (37.4) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 54.7 (12.6) |
62.4 (16.9) |
67.9 (19.9) |
75.4 (24.1) |
83.8 (28.8) |
91.2 (32.9) |
95.8 (35.4) |
94.5 (34.7) |
89.4 (31.9) |
80.4 (26.9) |
65.7 (18.7) |
55.2 (12.9) |
76.5 (24.7) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 45.3 (7.4) |
51.2 (10.7) |
56.0 (13.3) |
61.3 (16.3) |
68.9 (20.5) |
75.7 (24.3) |
80.4 (26.9) |
79.0 (26.1) |
73.9 (23.3) |
64.6 (18.1) |
52.4 (11.3) |
44.3 (6.8) |
62.8 (17.1) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 35.8 (2.1) |
40.0 (4.4) |
44.0 (6.7) |
47.1 (8.4) |
53.9 (12.2) |
60.2 (15.7) |
65.0 (18.3) |
63.4 (17.4) |
58.3 (14.6) |
48.8 (9.3) |
39.1 (3.9) |
33.4 (0.8) |
49.1 (9.5) |
Record low °F (°C) | 28.9 (−1.7) |
33.1 (0.6) |
36.6 (2.6) |
41.7 (5.4) |
49.2 (9.6) |
56.0 (13.3) |
60.2 (15.7) |
59.8 (15.4) |
53.6 (12.0) |
42.9 (6.1) |
34.3 (1.3) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
25.5 (−3.6) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.65 (67) |
2.71 (69) |
2.46 (62) |
1.14 (29) |
0.49 (12) |
0.29 (7.4) |
0.46 (12) |
0.35 (8.9) |
0.28 (7.1) |
0.49 (12) |
1.45 (37) |
2.95 (75) |
15.72 (398.4) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 1.1 (2.8) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.6 (1.5) |
1.7 (4.3) |
Average rainy days | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 32 |
Source: Weatherbase[14] |
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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2000 | 2,229 | — | |
2010 | 2,535 | 13.7% | |
2020 | 2,629 | 3.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[15] |
2010
At the
The census reported that 2,526 people (99.6% of the population) lived in households, 9 (0.4%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.
There were 792 households, 350 (44.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 317 (40.0%) were
The age distribution was 798 people (31.5%) under the age of 18, 275 people (10.8%) aged 18 to 24, 577 people (22.8%) aged 25 to 44, 674 people (26.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 211 people (8.3%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 31.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.
There were 932 housing units at an average density of 190.5 per square mile, of the occupied units 459 (58.0%) were owner-occupied and 333 (42.0%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.6%. 1,382 people (54.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,144 people (45.1%) lived in rental housing units.
According to the 2010 United States Census, Cabazon had a median household income of $33,333, with 22.1% of the population living below the federal poverty line.[18]
2000
At the
The age distribution was 30.5% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median household income was $20,598 and the median family income was $24,583. Males had a median income of $29,236 versus $19,444 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $9,068. About 28.9% of families and 32.3% of the population were below the
Major landmarks
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Roadside attraction
Claude Bell's giant dinosaur sculptures are icons of roadside America. The site features two sculptures: a 150-ton building in the shape of a larger-than-life-sized Brontosaurus (begun in 1964, completed in 1975), and a 100-ton Tyrannosaurus rex structure (built in 1981).[20][21] The dinosaurs, nicknamed "Dinny" and "Mr. Rex," respectively, were installed to attract customers to Claude Bell's Wheel Inn Cafe.
Some residents grew up with them along the highway in southern California; others may remember them from various films and videos, notably in Pee-wee's Big Adventure.[22] Developers purchased the dinosaurs in 2005 from the Bell family for $1.2 million.[23]
Outlet shopping center
Cabazon is a stop for outlet shopping;
Native American hotel and casino
Cabazon is the territory of the federally recognized
In addition, they partnered for tribal business with Arrowhead Mountain Springwater to develop a huge water-bottling facility on the eastern edge on Cabazon in 2003. Its construction earned a LEED Silver rating.[29]
Library
The Cabazon Library, opened in 2013, is part of the Riverside County Library System, operated under contract by Library Systems and Services, LLC.[30]
Government
In the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, Cabazon is in 5th district, represented by Democrat Yxstian Gutierrez.[31]
In the
In the United States House of Representatives, Cabazon is in California's 25th congressional district, represented by Democrat Raul Ruiz.[33]
Transportation
The Amtrak Thruway 39 provides daily connections to Fullerton station and Palm Springs.[34]
References
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- ^ "Cabazon". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
- ^ Voice of America - Incendios forestales en el sur de California
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- ^ "Pacific Crest Trail Towns - HikerFeed".
- ^ David W. Kean, Wide Places in the California Roads: The Encyclopedia of California's Small Towns and the roads that lead to them (Volume 1 of 4: Southern California Counties), p. 30.
- ^ ProQuest NewsStand.
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- ^ Kean, Wide Places in the California Roads, Vol. 1, p. 31
- ^ Moore, Steve (June 4, 2004). "Some Cabazon residents want city". The Press-Enterprise. Archived from the original on September 26, 2007. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- ^ a b De Atley, Richard K (March 20, 2007). "Hearing testimony lays trail to wildfire". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- ^ "California Highways (www.cahighways.org): Routes 241 through 248". www.cahighways.org. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on October 13, 2013.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ Bureau, U.S. Census. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ "2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA – Cabazon CDP". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 12, 2014.
- ^ https://www.census.gov.
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(help) - ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "The Cabazon Dinosaurs - The Big Waste of Space Photologue". www.bigwaste.com. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ Associated Press, Cabazon, California. Eugene Register-Guard, April 12, 1970. "Cement brontosaurus just beginning: Claude Kenneth Bell and his 'monster'." Hosted by Google Newspapers. Retrieved on January 2, 2010.
- ^ Kine, Starlee (October 9, 2005). "In the Belly of the Beast". The New York Times Magazine. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- ^ Powers, Ashley (August 27, 2005). "Adam, Eve and T. Rex". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- ^ Reserved., Simon Property Group, L.P. and/or Its Affiliates, 1999-2018. All Rights. "Welcome To Desert Hills Premium Outlets®". www.premiumoutlets.com. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Cabazon Outlets". Cabazon Outlets. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
- ^ Wells, Devona (June 19, 2004). "Shopping for outlet malls". The Press-Enterprise. Archived from the original on November 26, 2004. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- ^ DeCarlo, Paul (September 24, 2004). "Tribe shows fire skills". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- ^ a b Shikes, Jonathan (April 30, 2005). "Beyond the buffet". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- ^ "Arrowhead Bottled Water Facility Earns LEED Silver". GreenBiz.com. July 29, 2004. Archived from the original on February 14, 2005. Retrieved April 11, 2008.
- ^ "Cabazon Library opens with February 13 event Archived August 19, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, Blog, February 13, 2013
- ^ "Supervisor Jeff Hewitt - Riverside County, District 5". August 9, 2021. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ "Statewide Database". UC Regents. Archived from the original on February 1, 2015. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ^ "California's 25th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
- ^ https://www.pacificsurfliner.com/destinations/thruway/palm-springs/
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