South Gate, California 2025

Located in Los Angeles County, California, USA, South Gate is a city. As of the 2020 census, the population was 95,468.

With a total area of 7.87 square miles, South Gate is situated in the southeastern part of Los Angeles County. California State Route 175 runs along the northern border of the city and California State Route 12 runs along the southern border.

The city of South Gate is a multicultural community that honors its long history while striving for a better future. The International City/Sister Cities Program of the City of South Gate was established in 1982, and it has established seven sister cities: La Paz, Bolivia; Interlaken, Switzerland; Tijuana, Mexico; Cebu City, Philippines; Yokkaichi, Japan; Hyvinkää, Finland, and Seoul, South Korea. South Gate hosts numerous annual cultural events, such as the Christmas Around the World, Halloween Haunted Hayride, Easter Egg-stravaganza, Veterans Services, Sober or Bust 5K Run/Walk, and Autumn in the Village. Holiday parades, concerts in the park, Dixie Youth Baseball, and South Gate little League Baseball are just a few of the city's additional attractions and activities.

In the city of South Gate, there are a few attractions to visit, like the South Gate Park. It features picnic spaces, shelters, a playground, a skate park, sports areas, athletic fields, and walking and running trails. The city is also home to the Fosti Gallery & Museum, which has over 200 works by Mexican artist F Rost. The South east Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History is located on the grounds of the Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum. This museum and gardens open to the public showcasing various flora, fauna and history of the area. Nearby cities to South Gate include Huntington Park, Lynwood, Walnut Park, Compton, Downey, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Bell, Maywood, and Gardena.

Local restaurants in South Gate include Lupitas Restaurant and Bakery, Juanitas Restaurant & Bakery, El Corral Restaurant and Bakery, Don Rutilo Restaurant, La Barreca Mexican Restaurant, Taqueria Y Cafe Jalisco, Pizza Village Restaurant, Lucky Food Restaurant, Mordaki House of Kabobs, and Nonnas Restaurant.

The city of South Gate has a long history but underwent a transformation following incorporation in 1923. The residents recognized that a municipal government might free them from Los Angeles County regulations, resulting in improved public services, lower taxes, and improved living conditions. Many residents of the city of South Gate have their own reasons for calling it home. Perhaps they were born and reared there and have stayed, or maybe they were drawn to the city's allure. Others may have just passed through the city. Various people call South Gate home, including long-time local families, young professionals, singles, commuters looking for a place to live that's near the 710, 105, 110, 161, and 5 freeways or somewhere they can afford, or those who rent houses or apartments and want to settle in their own neighborhoods.

Due to its unique location, South Gate benefits from its proximity to many major corporations, including large manufacturing and industrial parks and the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports. It offers access to key assets, including rail transportation spurs, utilities, water resources, mass transportation at major bus and rail system junctions, and affordable land and lease space. South Gate has a large inventory of industrial, commercial, and retail space available and a supply of vacant land zoned for commercial and industrial use.

The city of South Gate has a range of weather conditions throughout the year. The hot-summer Mediterranean climate, also known as Csa, is characterized by mild winters and hot, dry summers. In the summer, it feels dry and sunny, with average temperatures ranging from 68°F to 84°F. Late summer brings hot and dry Santa Ana winds. Autumns are warm to mild, with average temperatures ranging from 58°F to 78°F. South Gate experiences mild winters, with average temperatures ranging from 48°F to 65°F. During winter, there is moderate rain. Spring is pleasant, with average temperatures ranging from 52°F to 72°F. The commission-formatted government of South Gate has a mayor and six council members. The police and fire departments of the city are still independent from the county. The South Gate Police Department employs over 100 sworn officers and 50 civilian employees, serving a community of over 100,000 residents.

The Los Angeles Unified School District is in charge of schools in the city. South Gate Senior High School is the city's main high school. Additionally, there are middle, elementary, and K-8 schools in the city. Robert L. Cox Elementary School, South Gate Middle School, Dolores Alumirez-Hillard Elementary School, San Gabriel Avenue Elementary School, South East High School, and Southeast Middle School are among the other schools in the city.

In 1911, South Gate became a city on April 17.

Gil H. Cedillo was elected to the South Gate City Council in 1995 and repeatedly reelected until his resignation on May 1, 2009, after being charged with 18 counts of perjury, auto insurance fraud, and filing a false police report. He was later succeeded by his wife, Blanca A. Cedillo.

Notable connections and sister cities:

Mr. Capra's Bowling Alley, a South Gate bowling alley, was once owned by Frank Capra.

Grammy-winning Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera lived in South Gate.

Kraft Foods's Jell-O brand was produced in South Gate until the factory closed in 2012.

The city of South Gate is located about 17 miles (27 km) southeast of Los Angeles City Hall.

June Smith, a longtime South Gate community advocate and activist, was inducted into the 2005 Distinguished Women of California.

The Cleaning of the L.A. River began in the South Gate area.

The city's library system was rated the 8th busiest in the county, with 413,616 visitors in 2006–07.

Charles W. Flint, John T. Blowers, James M. Logan, Frank D. Parent, Elbert M. Edwards, George A. Le Compte, Channing L. Vincelette, Robert Burns, Robert J. Martinez, Robert A. Moreton, Enholm L. Smith, Mrs. M. Helen Kyle, John H. Payne, R. Glenn F groe, Robert L. Cox, D.J. Waldie, James E. Harman, H.D. (Dusty) Rhoades, Henry P. Gift, Thomas E. Davis, A.F. Stowell, Paul H. Myers, Daniel P. Simmler, Jesse L. Braye, W.X. Hagerman, Edgar E. Nish, T.D. Parker, and H.A. Sivers were early city officials.

Mae Bronson Beck, an early woman newspaper publisher, was once the city's post mistress.

The City of South Gate has been included in a few movies and televisions, including Chinatown and The Karate Kid.

The 1264-bed Southern California Edison energy transmission tower rises over the city and can be seen from across the area.

Jaime Escalante Elementary School is named after Jaime Escalante, a Bolivian-American educator.

These are just a few interesting facts about South Gate, CA.

Remember, the name South Gate essentially means "the gateway to the South."

In 1911, South Gate was a small town called South Gate Park.