Alhambra, CA
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About Alhambra
- • Musician Eddie Van Halen attended Alhambra High School before his global fame.
- • The 'Taco Bell' fast-food empire began with Glen Bell in 1962, right here.
- • The Southern Pacific Railroad fueled early growth and connected Alhambra to Los Angeles.
- • Several scenes from the original 'Halloween' movie were filmed on Alhambra streets.
- • The 1914 flood devastated the area, prompting extensive flood control measures.
- • It's named after Washington Irving's 'Tales of the Alhambra' and incorporated in 1903.
- • With 82,000 people, it's larger than many state capitals like Cheyenne, Wyoming.
- • At 500 feet, the elevation offers slight relief from the L.A. basin smog.
- • Healthcare and social assistance are major employment sectors in the city.
- • Alhambra feels like a calm, residential escape amidst the bustling San Gabriel Valley.
- • The Los Angeles Lakers, a short drive away, won their 17th NBA title in 2020.
- • The Rose Bowl in nearby Pasadena has hosted five Super Bowls, a record.