More about San Fernando California

The city of San Fernando has an estimated population of 23,564 as of 2000 and was named for the nearby Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana. San Fernando is completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles, and is served by the Golden State, Ronald Reagan, San Diego and Foothill freeways. San Fernando, unlike most towns in the San Fernando Valley, did not agree to annexation by Los Angeles for use of the water supply from the Los Angeles Aqueduct, due to the abundant groundwater supply which allowed it to remain a separate city. There are roughly 4,832 families in the city, the majority of which have children under the age of 18 living with them. The city is governed by a City Council whose members are elected and serve for four year terms. The Mayor of the city serves a one year term and is appointed on a rotating basis by the council. The city is located in the 20th Senate District and is represented by Democrat Alex Padilla. The city has its own police department, but contracts out to the Los Angeles City Fire Department for fire services. The city’s Police Department has 35 sworn members and 25 non-sworn members. Even though the city has its own Police Department, it is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, served by three elementary schools, a single middle school, and two high schools, one to be completed in 2011. The city is also a good place for those starting out, with a median household income of $39,909 for single households and $40,138 for married couples.