Tarzana (/tɑːrˈzænə/) 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]
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| Coordinates: 34°10′24″N 118°33′11″W / 34.17333°N 118.55306°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Los Angeles |
| City |  Los Angeles |
| Named for | Tarzan |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code | 91356, 91357, 91335 |
| Area code(s) | 747 and 818 |
| Website | Tarzana Neighborhood Council |
History
editThe 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 550 acres (2.2 km2) 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 parcels of which were utilized as small farms.
Geography
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Boundaries
editTarzana, which measures 8.79 square miles (22.8 km2), 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
editTarzana 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.
| Climate data for Tarzana, Los Angeles | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 67 (19) |
69 (21) |
71 (22) |
77 (25) |
80 (27) |
87 (31) |
93 (34) |
95 (35) |
90 (32) |
83 (28) |
74 (23) |
68 (20) |
80 (26) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 41 (5) |
43 (6) |
44 (7) |
46 (8) |
50 (10) |
54 (12) |
57 (14) |
58 (14) |
56 (13) |
51 (11) |
44 (7) |
41 (5) |
49 (9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.02 (102) |
4.26 (108) |
3.62 (92) |
0.86 (22) |
0.30 (7.6) |
0.07 (1.8) |
0.01 (0.25) |
0.16 (4.1) |
0.24 (6.1) |
0.59 (15) |
1.40 (36) |
2.23 (57) |
17.76 (451.85) |
| Source: [8] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
editThe 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
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- Paul Abrahamian, reality television participant[9]
- Paul Thomas Anderson, filmmaker[10]
- Marc Anthony, singer[11]
- Ed Asner, actor[12]
- Banks, singer[13]
- Judy Blumberg, competitive ice dancer[14]
- Edgar Rice Burroughs, author and founder of the neighborhood
- Cindy Bortz, 1987 World Junior Champion figure skater
- Chris Brown, singer[15]
- Doja Cat, rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer[16]
- Shavahn Church, American-British gymnast[17]
- Jordan Cohen (born 1997), American-Israeli basketball player
- Mike Connors, actor[18]
- Kaley Cuoco, actress and producer[19]
- Jason Derulo, singer[20]
- Jordan Farmar (born 1986), American-Israeli basketball player[21]
- Amanda Fink, tennis player[22]
- Selena Gomez, actress, singer[23]
- David Gregory, television journalist[24]
- Chubby Johnson, actor; served as honorary mayor of Tarzana
- Gabe Kapler (born 1975), Major League Baseball outfielder, and manager (San Francisco Giants)
- Khloé Kardashian, television personality[25]
- Luke Kennard, NBA player with the LA Clippers, lives in Tarzana[26]
- Lisa Kudrow, actress, grew up in Tarzana[27]
- Blake Lively, actress, born in Tarzana[28]
- Jon Lovitz, comedian and actor, born in Tarzana[29]
- Heather McDonald, comedian[30]
- David Oyelowo, actor, lives in Tarzana[31]
- Rosanna Pansino, YouTube personality[32]
- Lyndsey Parker, entertainment journalist
- Paul Rodriguez, skateboarder, born in Tarzana[33]
- Jim Rome, radio personality, born in Tarzana[34]
- Eric Schwartz, comedian, musician, and actor
- JoJo Siwa, YouTube personality and reality television star[35]
- Hailee Steinfeld, actress and singer[36]
- Brody Stevens, comedian[37]
- Benny Urquidez, kickboxer, martial arts choreographer, and actor[38]
- Wilmer Valderrama, actor[39]
- Bobby Womack, soul singer-songwriter[40]
- Anton Yelchin, actor[41]
Education
editA 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
editSchools within Tarzana are:[7][42]
- Gaspar de Portola Middle School, LAUSD, 18720 Linnet Street
- Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (4–12), LAUSD alternative, 18605 Erwin Street
- Vanalden Avenue Elementary School, LAUSD, 19019 Delano Street
- Tarzana Elementary School, LAUSD, 5726 Topeka Drive
- CHIME Institute's Schwarzenegger Community School, LAUSD charter, 19722 Collier Street
- Wilbur Charter for Enriched Academics, LAUSD K–5, 5213 Crebs Avenue[43]
- Nestle Avenue Elementary School, LAUSD, 5060 Nestle Avenue
Zoned high schools serving Tarzana include:
- Birmingham High School in (Lake Balboa area)[44]
- Reseda High School (in Reseda area)[citation needed]
- Taft High School (in Woodland Hills area)[citation needed]
Private schools include:
- Lycée International de Los Angeles West Valley Campus
Postsecondary schools
edit- Columbia College Hollywood, a private nonprofit film school on Oxnard Street.
Public libraries
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The Los Angeles Public Library operates the Encino-Tarzana Branch on Ventura Boulevard in Tarzana.[45]
Recreation and parks
editThe 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.[46]
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 (5.8 km) 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.[47]
References
edit- ^ "Tarzan Swings Without Tarzana". Los Angeles Times. June 14, 1999.
- ^ Pulido, Laura; Barraclough, Laura; Cheng, Wendy (March 24, 2012). A People's Guide to Los Angeles. University of California Press. p. 324. ISBN 978-0-520-95334-5. Retrieved August 19, 2012.
- ^ Griffin, Scott Tracy (2012). Tarzan: The Centennial Celebration. Titan Books. pp. 276–278. ISBN 978-1-78116-169-2.
- ^ "Mapping L.A.: San Fernando Valley". Los Angeles Times.
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- ^ a b Thomas Guide. Thomas Bros. Maps. 2006. pp. 530 & 560.
- ^ "Zipcode 91356". Plantmaps.com. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- ^ "Big Brother Cast: Paul Abrahamian". CBS. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
- ^ Cieply, Michael (April 18, 2012). "Paul Thomas Anderson Film May Be About Scientology". The New York Times.
- ^ "Salsa king Marc Anthony unloads his other Tarzana home for $3.2 million". Los Angeles Times. August 16, 2018.
- ^ Gates, Anita (August 29, 2021). "Ed Asner, Emmy-Winning Star of 'Lou Grant' and 'Up,' Dies at 91". The New York Times.
- ^ Savage, Mark (January 8, 2014). "BBC Sound of 2014: Banks". BBC News.
- ^ Donahue, Deirdre (January 9, 1984). "Judy Blumberg and Michael Seibert Skate as a Team, but They Keep Their Passion Strictly on Ice". People.
- ^ "After lengthy stand-off with police, Chris Brown arrested". The Desert Sun. August 31, 2016. p. A10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Peters, Micah (September 3, 2018). "The Rapid Rise and Fall of Doja Cat in the Era of "Cancel" Culture". The Ringer. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- ^ "Player Bio: Shavahn Church". UCLABruins.com. UCLA Athletics. Archived from the original on October 24, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ Saperstein, Pat (January 26, 2017). "Mike Connors, 'Mannix' Star, Dies at 91". Variety. ISSN 0042-2738.
- ^ "Hot Property: Kaley Cuoco loses big in Tarzana home sale". Los Angeles Times. April 11, 2020.
- ^ "Jason Derulo Buys $3 Million 'Castle' in Tarzana". Forbes. November 24, 2014.
- ^ Jenkins, Lee (April 3, 2006). "The Bruins Let Farmar Do the Talking". The New York Times.
- ^ "Amanda Fink - Women's Tennis". USC Athletics.
- ^ "Selena Gomez sells Tarzana house she expanded, remodeled". Los Angeles Times. October 1, 2014.
- ^ North, Steve (November 5, 2015). "David Gregory's Jewish roots, and how they define him". Jewish Journal.
- ^ "Tarzana home owned by Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom sells". Los Angeles Times. March 5, 2014.
- ^ "Luke Kennard". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
- ^ "Friend in Need". People. September 30, 1996. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ "State of California. California Birth Index, 1905–1995". Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California.
- ^ "Jon Lovitz". Biography. Archived from the original on December 30, 2011. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
- ^ "Heather McDonald at Improv (8087875)". Improv.
- ^ "How I'm Living Now: David Oyelowo – The Hollywood Reporter". The Hollywood Reporter. May 12, 2020.
- ^ "YouTube stars Rosanna Pansino & HuskyStarcraft plop out nearly $4 million in Tarzana". Yolanda's Little Black Book. August 29, 2016. Archived from the original on January 28, 2017.
- ^ NetworkA (January 15, 2013). "Paul Rodriguez Life: The Other Half Ep. 5, Part 2" (Video upload). YouTube. Google, Inc. Archived from the original on December 12, 2021. Retrieved January 17, 2013.
- ^ McAlevey, Peter (November 23, 1997). "King of 'The Jungle'; Jim Rome Turned Sports Talk Radio Into a Howard Stern-ish Free-for-All. Not Everyone Is Glad He Did". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved October 20, 2010.
- ^ Locke, Taylor (January 15, 2020). "Teen YouTuber's $3 million L.A. mansion has its own '7-Eleven' room and candy bar–take a look". CNBC. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
- ^ Garza, Oscar (February 25, 2011). "Hailee Steinfeld's True Colors". L.A. Forward. Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
- ^ "Brody Stevens". The Mental Illness Happy Hour. February 8, 2013.
- ^ "The Jet : Born to Brawl, Benny Urquidez Lived Through a Death Match to Become One of the Greatest Unknown Fighters in America". Los Angeles Times. August 17, 1985.
- ^ "Actor Wilmer Valderrama lists his Tarzana compound for sale". Los Angeles Times. August 24, 2013.
- ^ Vitello, Paul (June 27, 2014). "Bobby Womack, Royalty of the Soul Era, Dies at 70". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ "A 'Like Crazy' Conversation With Anton Yelchin". Women's Wear Daily. October 26, 2011.
- ^ "Mapping L.A.: Tarzana Schools". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Wilbur Charter for Enriched Academics". GreatSchools.com.
- ^ "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" (PDF). Los Angeles Unified School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 28, 2014.
- ^ "Encino - Tarzana Branch Library". Los Angeles Public Library. Retrieved December 6, 2008.
- ^ "Tarzana Recreation Center". City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. Retrieved March 19, 2010.
- ^ "Caballero Canyon Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains". Hikespeak.com. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
External links
edit- Hillman, Bill. "Exploring Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzana, California". ERBzine.
- Barnett, Maggie (February 29, 2004). "Tarzana: A hilly haven in the jungles of the Valley". Los Angeles Times.
- "Mapping LA: crime map and statistics - Tarzana". Los Angeles Times.
- "Gaspar de Portola Middle School".
- Elementary schools: "Tarzana Elementary School"., "Nestle Avenue Charter Elementary"., "Nestle Avenue (Old site)".