Westlake Village, California
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Westlake Village is a city in Los Angeles County on its western border with Ventura County. It incorporated in 1981 becoming the 82nd municipality of Los Angeles County.[5][6] The population of the city was 8,029 at the 2020 census, down from 8,270 at the 2010 census.[3]
The city is named after the master-planned community of Westlake that was later called Westlake Village to avoid confusion with the Los Angeles neighborhood of the same name.[7] With a lake at the center, the community straddles the line between Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Roughly two-thirds of the community was previously annexed into the city of Thousand Oaks.
History
About 3,000 years ago, Chumash Indians moved into the region and lived by hunting rabbits and other game, and gathering grains and acorns. On-going excavations, archaeological sites, and polychrome rock paintings in the area provide a glimpse into the social and economic complexity of the ancient Chumash world.[8][9][10]
A Chumash village was settled here in 500 BCE, known as Hipuc.[11] The Chumash Indians gathered and prepared acorns and other seeds. These were collected in the fall. The Chumash also hunted wild animals, fish and gathered plants. Their diet consisted of acorns, gophers, cottontail rabbits, skunks, jack rabbits, rats, mice, and seeds. They made their clothing from the skins of animals such as rabbits, deer, and sea otters. Women wore long skirts woven from grass or soft bark, while men wore pieces of deerskin tied around their waists. Both men and women painted designs on their bodies and wore shell beads.[12]
On a return trip from Northern California in January 1770, a group of men led by Gaspar de Portolá are believed to be the first Europeans to encounter the Chumash Indians in the Conejo Valley. Father Juan Crespí, chaplain and diarist of the expedition, wrote about El Triumfo, a Chumash village. He wrote that there was plenty of water and firewood in the village, and that the land was covered with pastures. He wrote: "We are on a plain of considerable extent and much beauty, forested on all parts by live oaks and oak trees, with much pasturage and water." Crespí named the place El triunfo del Dulcísimo Nombre de Jesús (in English: The Triumph of the Sweetest Name of Jesus) to a camping place by a creek.
Other villages were found throughout the valley, including Satwiwa and two villages near Ventu Park Road in Newbury Park. These Chumash villages are believed by archeologists to have first been settled over 2,000 years ago. Another village was located by Lake Sherwood.[13]
In 1795, the area became part of one of the first Spanish land grants, Rancho Simi, given to the Pico family of California. When Mexico won independence from Spain in 1821, Alta California became Mexican territory, and the Rancho Simi grant was confirmed in 1842.
At the time California was admitted to the union in 1850, most of the land that later became Ventura County was divided among only 19 families. Rising knolls, arroyos, barrancas and ancient oaks were found on two Mexican land grants:
In 1881, the Russell brothers purchased a large portion of the land for cattle ranching. According to Patricia Allen, historian and family descendant, Andrew Russell beat the competition in buying the land by racing across 6,000 acres (24 km2) on a fifteen-minute trip in a buckboard and sealed the deal with a $20 gold piece. The price per acre was $2.50. The area continued to be known as the Russell Ranch although it was sold in 1925 to William Randolph Hearst and again in 1943 to Fred Albertson. The Russell family leased back part of the land to continue its successful cattle ranch operation while the Albertson Company used the vast area as a movie ranch. Many movies and television shows were filmed in the Conejo Valley, including Robin Hood, King Rat, Laredo, and various episodes of Tarzan, Buck Rogers, Gunsmoke and Bonanza. The 1940 film Danger Ahead was filmed on Westlake Boulevard.[14]
In 1963,
The original tract was divided by the Los Angeles/Ventura county line. In 1968 and 1972, two portions of the Westlake development consisting of 8,544 acres (35 km2) on the Ventura County side were annexed into the city of Thousand Oaks.[19] In 1981, the Los Angeles County portion (3,456 acres (13.99 km2) or roughly 1/3) of the Westlake master-planned community was incorporated as the City of Westlake Village. California state law prevents a city from existing in two separate counties.[20]
Geography
In addition to being a
Much of Westlake Village is surrounded by open space, including hiking and horse trails, as well as the vast Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.[21] The town is in the northwestern Santa Monica Mountains area, and is 9 miles (14 km) inland from the Pacific Ocean. The area is within a wildlife corridor linking the Santa Monica Mountains with other undeveloped habitat. Mountain lions have been seen roaming the neighborhoods.[22] The lake lies within the watershed of Malibu Creek. Water from the lake must be released into the creek in compliance with an agreement between the California State Water Resources Control Board and the Westlake Lake Management Association, a private entity that oversees the operation of the lake.[23]
Westlake Village has several golf courses and country clubs: the Westlake Golf Course, Sherwood Country Club, and North Ranch Country Club.
Over one half of the original "Westlake" development lies west across the county line, wholly within the city limits of Thousand Oaks. This boundary which divides the Incorporated City of Westlake Village, and Thousand Oaks portion of Westlake Village, crosses over the Westlake Golf Course, halfway between Lakeview Canyon and Lindero Canyon roads, and half of the Lake itself. Lake Sherwood is nearby.
The City of Westlake Village is located approximately 40 miles (64 km) West of downtown Los Angeles in the Conejo Valley. Other communities in the surrounding area include Thousand Oaks, Oak Park, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Newbury Park, and Malibu.
Climate
Coastal breezes sweep through canyons to allow Westlake to sometimes be up to 10 degrees cooler and considerably less hazy than nearby
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1990 | 7,455 | — | |
2000 | 8,368 | 12.2% | |
2010 | 8,270 | −1.2% | |
2020 | 8,029 | −2.9% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[24] |
2010
The
The Census reported that 8,142 people (98.5% of the population) lived in households, 121 (1.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 7 (0.1%) were institutionalized.
There were 3,262 households, out of which 971 (29.8%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,985 (60.9%) were
The population was spread out, with 1,737 people (21.0%) under the age of 18, 479 people (5.8%) aged 18 to 24, 1,380 people (16.7%) aged 25 to 44, 2,917 people (35.3%) aged 45 to 64, and 1,757 people (21.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
There were 3,384 housing units at an average density of 614.7 per square mile (237.3/km2), of which 2,745 (84.2%) were owner-occupied, and 517 (15.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.4%. 6,906 people (83.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,236 people (14.9%) lived in rental housing units.
According to the 2010 United States Census, Westlake Village had a median household income of $112,083, with 3.9% of the population living below the federal poverty line.[26]
2000
As of the census
The median income for a household in the city was $120,089,
There were 3,270 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. 19.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city, the age distribution of the population showed 23.8% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 31.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males. About 2.5% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the
Economy
Top employers
According to the city's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[33] the top employers in the city are:
# | Employer | # of Employees |
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1 | Bank of America | 1,150 |
2 | Four Seasons Hotel
|
500 |
3 | Move Inc. | 300 |
4 | iPayment | 300 |
5 | Costco | 275 |
6 | Oaks Christian School | 250 |
7 | Conversant | 225 |
8 | Target | 200 |
9 | Warner Pacific Insurance | 175 |
10 | Call Source | 150 |
Parks and recreation
Adjacent to Westlake Village is Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, which offers nature trails for hikers, backpackers, mountain bikers, equestrians, picnickers, and campers.[34]
Parks include:[35]
- Berniece Bennett
- Canyon Oaks
- Foxfield
- Russell Ranch
- Three Springs
- Triunfo Creek Park
- Westlake Village Community Park
- Westlake Village Dog Park
Government
In the
As of May 2009, 1,943 (33%) of the 5,876 registered voters in Westlake Village are registered as Democrats, 2,583 (44%) as Republicans, and 1,101 (19%) declined to state a party affiliation.[36]
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department operates the Malibu/Lost Hills Station in Calabasas, serving Westlake Village.[37][38]
Education
The community is in the Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD). Residents are zoned to White Oak Elementary School in Westlake Village, Lindero Canyon Middle School in Agoura Hills, and Agoura High School in Agoura Hills.[39]
An off-campus center of California Lutheran University is located nearby in Thousand Oaks.[40][41]
Infrastructure
The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District supplies potable, recycled and wastewater services to residents and businesses in Westlake Village.[23][42][43]
Notable people
- David Anderson, wide receiver in the National Football League[44]
- James Caviezel, actor[45]
- Bob Chapek, former CEO of The Walt Disney Company[46]
- Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame and NFL quarterback[47]
- Lenny Dykstra, baseball center fielder[48]
- Wayne Gretzky, hockey Hall of Famer[49]
- Audley Harrison, 2000 Olympic heavyweight boxing champion from Great Britain[50]
- Mariel Hemingway, actress[51]
- Hulk Hogan, pro wrestler and actor[52]
- Cobi Jones, former Los Angeles Galaxy soccer player[53]
- Kathryn Joosten, actress[54]
- Scarlett Keegan[55]
- Hayley Kiyoko[56]
- Martin Lawrence, comedian and actor[57]
- Mike Lieberthal, All Star and Gold Glove baseball catcher[58]
- Jonathan Lipnicki, actor[59]
- Heather Locklear, actress[60]
- Marcia Brady in the TV series The Brady Bunch[61]
- Joe Montana, Hall of Fame quarterback[62]
- Eddie Money, musician[63]
- Alexis Neiers, television personality
- Dian Parkinson, model and TV personality
- John Ratzenberger, actor, best known as postal worker Cliff Clavin from '80s sitcom Cheers[64]
- Kim Richards, child actress and television personality on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills[65]
- Mickey Rooney, actor[66]
- Bas Rutten, mixed martial arts fighter and actor[67]
- Mike Scioscia, Major League Baseball player and manager[68]
- George C. Scott, actor[69]
- Vin Scully, voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers[70]
- Mike Seidman, NFL football player[71]
- Will Smith, musician and actor[72]
- Robert Stock (born 1989), MLB baseball player
- Tommy Thayer, KISS lead guitarist[73]
- Guillermo del Toro, film director[74]
- Jered Weaver, former pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels[75]
- Peter Weber, television personality[76]
- Gary Wichard, college football player and professional sports agent[77]
- Eric Wynalda, soccer player[78]
- Christian Yelich, baseball player[79]
- Robert Young, actor[80]
In popular culture
Westlake Village was home to
Two episodes of Charlie's Angels (1976–1981) were filmed in Westlake Village: "The Killing Kind" (1976) and "Angel in a Box" (1979).[86]
Bonnie and Clyde (1967) features scenes from Skelton Canyon Road (Westlake Boulevard),
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External links
- Official website
- WLVUnited — Opinion and information on New Developments in Westlake Village. Site includes Maps and Environmental Impact analysis.