Boundaries and communities of the San Gabriel Valley (Los Angeles, San Jose: zip codes, rated)

[Dave Coe]

Originally Posted by Maliblue

Mandarin-speaking Chinese are overwhelmingly the majority Asian group in SGV. In very distant second place are Cantonese-speaking Chinese (who actually have been here longer, in most cases). In third place, far behind the first two, are Vietnamese of Chinese heritage.

Comparatively, very few Asians from Japan or Korea reside in the SGV (those who do are clustered around Rowland Heights, where Chinese are an overwhelming majority as well; there is a sizable Korean community in Fullerton as well, which isn't SGV but is close to it). Overall, their numbers are negligible among Asians in SGV. I think if you asked anybody from Asia what ethnicity is predominant, they'd tell you Chinese.

Not every comment addressing race is intended in a racially insensitive way. However, if one is to discuss the demographics and social dynamics of the San Gabriel Valley, we can't simply ignore reality. It is part of our home town, after all.

The comment that seems to have offended you, noting that certain cities have become "Chinese or Asian", does not strike me as an offensive thing to say and should not be taken as such. I would describe much of the SGV as "Chinese or (other) Asian" and be quite accurate. I wish people wouldn't get so offended at the mere mention of race or demographics; how can we discuss it rationally if people are so easily offended?

The San Gabirel Valley is more Chinese but the Pomona Valley is becoming more South Asian.

[CA4Now]

Originally Posted by mrsltd

I bring this topic up because I have heard people refer to "cities in the San Gabriel Valley" that I have not really thought of as such.

Not sure if Diamond Bar or San Dimas should be in SGV or the Pomona Valley. The change in area code can throw one off plus there is a rise in elevation in both cities compared to everything west of them.

Remember that area code, zip code, ethnicity of residents in a city or cities, mountain ranges, or elevation have nothing to do with geographic divisions of a county. Many are based on Census tracts drawn up by the U.S. Census Bureau.

[sean1the1]

The "other" valley lol, I wonder how it got backseat designation as they are both about the same size, and population, but the SFV is mostly in the City of LA. On google maps there's the terrain feature, and you can clearly see where the boundaries of the actual valley, and any other valley in this country persist.

[Taiko]

Originally Posted by sean1the1

The "other" valley lol, I wonder how it got backseat designation as they are both about the same size, and population, but the SFV is mostly in the City of LA. On google maps there's the terrain feature, and you can clearly see where the boundaries of the actual valley, and any other valley in this country persist.

Two reasons. First most of the San Fernando Valley is inside of the City Of Los Angeles limits so there is no I'm not actually in LA discussions, even when the person pushes for a political separation. Secondarily the Valley Girl era in the 80's when white people of the City of Los Angeles had abandoned most of the city basin.

[CA4Now]

Originally Posted by Taiko

Two reasons. First most of the San Fernando Valley is inside of the City Of Los Angeles limits so there is no I'm not actually in LA discussions, even when the person pushes for a political separation. Secondarily the Valley Girl era in the 80's when white people of the City of Los Angeles had abandoned most of the city basin.

Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando, Calabasas, and Hidden Hills are actually independent cities lying within the San Fernando Valley. All others are districts of the city of Los Angeles. The San Fernando Valley was referred to as "the Valley" long before Frank Zappa wrote his Valley Girl song.

[sean1the1]

Originally Posted by CA4Now

Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando, Calabasas, and Hidden Hills are actually independent cities lying within the San Fernando Valley. All others are districts of the city of Los Angeles. The San Fernando Valley was referred to as "the Valley" long before Frank Zappa wrote his Valley Girl song.

THose combined communities only equal about a quarter of valley residents though.

[Vic Romano]

Originally Posted by Dave Coe

The San Gabirel Valley is more Chinese but the Pomona Valley is becoming more South Asian.

I see you've taken your "wisdom" to Southern California now...

[CA4Now]

Originally Posted by sean1the1

THose combined communities only equal about a quarter of valley residents though.

That's why it said, "all others are districts of the city of Los Angeles."

Arleta
Cahuenga Pass
Canoga Park
Chatsworth
Encino
Granada Hills
La Tuna Canyon
Lake Balboa
Lake View Terrace
Mission Hills
NoHo Arts District
North Hills
North Hollywood
Northridge
Pacoima
Panorama City
Porter Ranch
Reseda
Shadow Hills+
Sherman Oaks
Studio City
Sun Valley
Sunland-Tujunga+
Sylmar
Tarzana
Toluca Lake
Valley Glen
Valley Village
Van Nuys
Warner Center
West Hills
Winnetka
Woodland Hills

[sean1the1]

Originally Posted by CA4Now

That's why it said, "all others are districts of the city of Los Angeles."

Arleta
Cahuenga Pass
Canoga Park
Chatsworth
Encino
Granada Hills
La Tuna Canyon
Lake Balboa
Lake View Terrace
Mission Hills
NoHo Arts District
North Hills
North Hollywood
Northridge
Pacoima
Panorama City
Porter Ranch
Reseda
Shadow Hills+
Sherman Oaks
Studio City
Sun Valley
Sunland-Tujunga+
Sylmar
Tarzana
Toluca Lake
Valley Glen
Valley Village
Van Nuys
Warner Center
West Hills
Winnetka
Woodland Hills

I'm well aware of this, it came across to me that you were trying to downplay the fact that the vast majority of the SFV is located within the city limits of Los Angeles. I already knew extensively winch communities are within the city, and which are their own municipalities, but still most is LA.

[CA4Now]

Originally Posted by sean1the1

I'm well aware of this, it came across to me that you were trying to downplay the fact that the vast majority of the SFV is located within the city limits of Los Angeles. I already knew extensively winch communities are within the city, and which are their own municipalities, but still most is LA.

Slight case of projection there? Who would care whether a city or area is within the city of Los Angeles or outside of it?