81-618: National City may refer to: Places in the United States of America [ edit ] National City, California National City, Illinois National City, Michigan Bristol Wells Town Site (National City, Nevada), a ghost town now known as Bristol Wells Banks [ edit ] National City Corp. , a bank formerly headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio National City acquisition by PNC National City Bank of New York,
162-533: A burn site and landfill was operated by the City of San Diego within the watershed of Chollas Creek near Chollas reservoir. On New Year's Eve 1951, the creek went over its normal creekbanks impacting a dozen families. In the early 1960s, additional channeling of the creek occurred, with the goal of flood prevention. In 1969, flooding occurred in Chollas Creek leading to the collapse of a channeled portion of
243-409: A sanctuary city , meaning that it limited cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts, in a proclamation which he presented to immigrants' rights activists on September 30, 2006, during dueling rallies that brought about 400 people to City Hall. This was the result of a statement Mayor Inzunza made on National Public Radio on September 8, 2006. This proclamation divided the city between
324-455: A canal) and empties into San Diego Bay. Most of west National City is flat with an average elevation of 72 feet (22 m), which made it historically desirable and well suited for the Spanish to graze their horses. The eastern areas of National City tend to have canyons and ridges with an existing wildlife. Most recent data from the 2020 United States census reported that National City had
405-646: A clean up of the creek in the Oak Park neighborhood . Due to debris that flows down Chollas Creek, it ends up in Naval Base San Diego, its publics works is responsible for the debris removal; in 2017, 46.97 short tons (42,610 kg) worth of trash was removed from the creek within the navy base. In 2019, the California Natural Resources Agency gave a grant of $ 3.5 million to Groundworks San Diego, to help it restore
486-482: A community unparalleled to the times. A lasting mark of the Kimballs was the trees they imported and planted from Europe and Asia, accomplished via a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These trees can be found dotted throughout the city to this very day. It was the passion and influence of the Kimballs as well as other early pioneers that made way for the city's incorporation on September 17, 1887. In
567-466: A population of 56,173, with a population density of 6,200 people per square mile (2,400 people/km ). The demographic breakdowns are as follows: 4,470 (8.0%) were non-Hispanic White , 2,239 (4.0%) African American , 957 (1.7%) Native American , 11,094 (19.7%) Asian , 335 (0.6%) Pacific Islander , and 12,337 (22.0%) from two or more races. There were 37,086 residents of Hispanic or Latino ancestry, of any race (66.0%). The median household income
648-731: A railroad track owned by the Coronado Railroad crossed the creek near the present-day alignment of National Avenue. In 1901, the Chollas Reservoir was created on a tributary of the creek due to the construction of the Chollas Dam . Also known as the Chollas Heights Dam, the Chollas Dam is a 56 feet (17 m) tall earth-fill type dam with a steel core plate. When the reservoir was built, it
729-463: A route of 3.5 miles (5.6 km). The first time this particular sea lion required the assistance of SeaWorld personnel was in November 2021, when it had made its way away from the water onto Harbor Island Drive near San Diego International Airport . In February 2022, after the attachment of a flipper identification tag and rehabilitation, the sea lion was released into the ocean. In April 2022,
810-469: A series of trails along Chollas Creek. The Chollas Creek Regional Park is expected to be completed by 2024. In January 2022, a California sea lion was found on California State Route 94 , where bystander motorists and then California Highway Patrol officers, had to divert traffic until it was taken by SeaWorld San Diego personnel for assessment. One of the theories at the time was that he had traveled from San Diego Bay up Chollas Creek to Highway 94 –
891-459: A study of the south fork of the creek, before it merged with the north fork, found two plant species with California Rare Plant Ranks: Juncus acutus leopoldii , and Iva hayesiana . Wildlife that live around the creek can include coyotes, skunks, possums, and red-shouldered hawks . Other wildlife which might be found around the creek include desert cottontail , gray foxes , and big brown bats . Birds commonly found along Chollas Creek include
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#1732765306626972-516: A vacant lot in the watershed area for community use. A neighborhood group working with the San Diego Civic Innovation Lab and Groundwork San Diego cleared the lot. Improvements included "walking paths, native plant landscaping, mosaic art benches and shade structures". In 2015, microplastics were found in 1 in 4 fish caught and in the sediment at the mouth of Chollas Creek. In January 2016, Friends of Chollas Creek organized
1053-651: A wetland environment dominating the mouth of the creek by 0 AD at the latest. At one point in its history, Chollas Creek had a confluence with the Sweetwater River , where these waters drained into the ocean through Silver Strand . By 1000 AD at the latest, a sandy beach was formed at the northwest mouth of the creek. Chollas Creek was utilized by the Kumeyaay prior to the arrival of the Spanish. A Kumeyaay community had existed near Chollas Creek, in Kumiai
1134-514: Is San Diego International Airport . In 2012, National City was honored as the most walkable city in San Diego County. It currently holds a walk score of 71, among the highest scores for cities of similar size. However, its current score also puts National City among bigger cities like Seattle , Washington (74) and Portland, Oregon (66). San Diego's current walk score is 56. Although there are no specific communities identified by
1215-600: Is 21,000 cubic feet (590 m ) per second. Only a small portion of the watershed are tidelands, and fall under the jurisdiction of the Port of San Diego or the United States Navy. From May to September, Southern California's dry season, the creek may be dry or have very little flow. The mile of the creek closest to San Diego Bay is tidally influenced . The waters of Chollas Creek are polluted by multiple types of pollutants including copper, lead, and zinc. In
1296-550: Is an urban creek in San Diego County, California , United States, that is 30 miles (48 km) long. The Chollas Creek's four branches begin in the cities of Lemon Grove and La Mesa and empties into San Diego Bay at Barrio Logan . Bifurcating into two main forks, the creek may also be dry during the Southern California dry season. Multiple plant, animal, and aquatic wildlife species live in or around
1377-403: Is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters, with most of the annual precipitation falling between December and March. The city has a mild climate year-round, with an average of 201 days above 72 °F (22 °C) and low rainfall (9–13 inches [23–33 centimetres] annually). Frequently, particularly during the "May gray/June gloom" period, a thick "marine layer" of cloud cover will keep
1458-614: Is considered an "impaired" water body by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment . Plans to renovate the creek into a regional park began in 2002 and were completed in 2021 by the City of San Diego. The Chollas Creek watershed extends from the cities of La Mesa and Lemon Grove , through much of San Diego (south of Interstate 8 ), and by an unincorporated area within San Diego County. It also runs through City Heights, Encanto , Barrio Logan, and eastern and southeastern San Diego. The highest elevation of
1539-515: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages National City, California National City is a city in the South Bay region of southwestern San Diego County, California . The population was 56,173 at the 2020 United States census , down from 58,582 at the 2010 census . National City is the second-oldest city in San Diego County, having been incorporated in 1887. Human presence within
1620-658: The California State Assembly , it is in the 80th Assembly District , represented by Democrat David Alvarez . In the United States House of Representatives , National City is in California's 52nd congressional district , represented by Democrat Juan Vargas . Beginning in 2022, the city council will be elected by a district system rather than at-large, which was favored by Filipino American residents who believed their vote
1701-481: The California gnatcatcher , red-tailed hawk , Bell's vireo , and cactus wren . Of these species, the Coastal California gnatcatcher is a threatened species . A study at the mouth of Chollas Creek in 2015 found four species of bivalves and one species of gastropod. The most numerous bivalve was a species of chione . Chollas Creek's existence is estimated to date back to at least 1500 BC, with
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#17327653066261782-555: The Interstate 5 , Interstate 805 , and California State Route 54 , in addition to surface streets. National City Blvd, which once served as part of the historic U.S. Route 101 , still serves as a north–south arterial street parallel to Highland Ave. Plaza Blvd and 30th Street/Sweetwater Road serve as east–west arterial routes. It has rail access through the San Diego Trolley 's Blue Line . The nearest commercial airport
1863-575: The Portola Expedition (1769-1770), a survey conducted by crew members of the San Antonio found that Chollas Creek was a viable water source. Despite this finding, it was not utilized due to the presence of the Kumeyaay community there. In 1769, Junípero Serra noted that the village at Chollas Creek was lined with cholla cacti . Although other Kumeyaay communities were involved in a November 1775 attack on Mission San Diego , Chollas
1944-504: The 12.4% California state average. In 2000, the estimated household income was $ 29,826. As of 2009 , the estimated household income is $ 39,158, which is below the California state average of $ 59,958. National City had, at some point through the 1980s, one of the highest homicide rates in all of Southern California . In 1993, the city had the second-highest violent crime rate in all of California. Crime was, in large part, one reason
2025-769: The August 2021 Parks Master Plan. Prior to this, Chollas Creek was the only major waterway in San Diego not to be designated a regional park. In late 2022, the California Coastal Commission approved repairs to the Las Chollas Creek Bridge, which dates back to 1907 and is utilized by the San Diego Trolley to cross the creek. In May 2023, Groundwork San Diego presented a plan to the San Diego City Council to create
2106-500: The Chollas Reservoir was its sole source of water. In 1927 cracks developed in the dam, requiring repairs. The collapse of the St. Francis Dam led to the reassessment, modification, and improvement of other dams, including the capacity enlargement of the Chollas Reservoir. The Reservoir had had a water treatment plant, but it was decommissioned in 1950 due to the completion of the much larger water treatment plant at Lake Murray. In 1966
2187-630: The City Council. Besides attending regular meetings, Neighborhood Council participants assist the city in improving their neighborhoods by volunteering during clean-up and beautification events and by helping to reduce crime. Residents also participate in family events sponsored by the Neighborhood Council Program such as National Night Out and Movies in the Park, as well as other city-sponsored events. National City's climate
2268-568: The NCTMD and its activities of promoting the safety and enhanced image of National City in order to increase tourism as well as to market National City as a tourist, meeting and event destination. According to the city's 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city were: In the California State Senate , National City is in the 18th Senate District , represented by Democrat Steve Padilla . In
2349-518: The Nation). Governor Pío Pico granted Rancho de la Nación to his brother-in-law John (Don Juan) Forster in 1845. President Andrew Johnson , in issuing the land patent, listed the name as simply "The National Ranch", the English translation of the land grant name, "Rancho de la Nación". In 1868, Frank Kimball and his brothers Warren and Levi, contractors and builders from San Francisco, purchased
2430-696: The National City Chamber of Commerce and National City lodging businesses formed the National City Tourism Marketing District as a benefit assessment district to help fund marketing and sales promotion efforts for city lodging businesses. The NCTMD includes all lodging business (hotels, motels and inns), existing and in the future, available for public occupancy located within the city limits boundaries. An annual assessment of 2.5% of gross short-term room rental revenue collected by lodging business goes to fund
2511-580: The National City Council voted unanimously to adopt a "Compassionate City resolution" in support of immigrants, a partial reversal of former Mayor Morrison's stance. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 9.1 square miles (24 km ). 7.3 square miles (19 km ) of it is land and 1.8 square miles (4.7 km ) of it (20.17%) is water. National City is bounded by San Diego to
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2592-603: The air cool and damp within a few miles of the coast. On average, the warmest month is August. The highest recorded temperature was 108 °F in September 1988. On average, the coolest month is December. The lowest recorded temperature was 15 °F in April 2003. The maximum average precipitation occurs in February. Like most of Southern California and the San Diego County region, the majority of National City's current area
2673-502: The canyons which the creek flows through . In 1999, Chollas Creek was added to the list of impaired waterbodies by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Diego Region, after it was found that stormwater samples contained organophosphate pesticides and heavy metals . In 2002, the City of San Diego adopted a 20-year, $ 42 million plan to rehabilitate the creek. That same year, the watershed of
2754-416: The city earned the moniker "Nasty City" and, through the late 1980s and early 1990s, it averaged roughly one homicide per month, which was significant, for a city of barely 50,000. Although crime has dropped dramatically since the 1980s and 1990s, National City still has significant gang and drug activity, and has led San Diego County in crime through the 2000s. In a recent study among California cities with
2835-412: The city of National City, certain areas have self-identified as communities. The Old Town community is bordered by McKinley Ave. (to the west) and National City Blvd. (to the east), and 24th Street (to the south) and 8th Street (to the north). While Lincoln Acres is an unincorporated area of San Diego County, it is located wholly within the boundaries of the incorporated city of National City and both share
2916-522: The creek bed; When the creek overflowed its creek bed it caused the flooding of multiple homes and cars. Firefighters and lifeguards rescued hundreds from the flood, especially in the Southcrest neighborhood. Due to the flooding and flood damage along Chollas Creek and elsewhere, a state of emergency was declared. Shelters were opened by the Red Cross to assist those residents who were impacted by
2997-450: The creek had the highest population density of any watershed in San Diego County. In 2007, Groundworks was formed to cleanup Chollas Creek due to significant illegal dumping into the creek. By 2013, while most of the creek had been put within concrete channels or underground culverts , a small portion of the creek bed had been restored to a more natural soft channel on the south branch of the creek. In 2014, neighbors organized to reclaim
3078-482: The creek is usually dry minus urban runoff. Due to significant urbanization of the watershed, most of the existing soils within it are not very permeable. This leads to increased volume and velocity of water during storms, which in turn has resulted in erosion of land impacting habitat and existing infrastructure. The maximum discharge predicted from the creek when it goes under Main Street, near Naval Station San Diego,
3159-695: The creek is within La Mesa at about 800 feet (240 m). The creek currently empties into San Diego Bay within Naval Station San Diego . The current mouth of Chollas Creek, is about 2,000 feet (0.61 km) west of the previous natural shoreline. Soils within the watershed are primarily of the Holocene -age, which overlay the older San Diego Formation , which was formed during the Pliocene -age. The La Nacion Fault System runs through
3240-557: The creek near Oceanview Boulevard, along with damage to the Jackie Robinson YMCA. In 1978, a portion of the creek from its mouth to 0.35 miles (0.56 km) was designated as navigable waters . Additional extensive flooding caused damage along Chollas Creek in 1978 and 1979. Beginning in the late 1970s volunteers began to conduct vegetation clearing in the City Heights neighborhood to reduce fire potential within
3321-412: The creek's watershed. The watershed of Chollas Creek is 16,270 acres (65.8 km ) in area, split into two main forks. The cumulative length of those two forks is 30 miles (48 km) linearly. The south fork watershed covers an area of 6,997 acres (28.32 km ), and the north fork watershed covers an area of 9,276 acres (37.54 km ). When rain does not fall within the creek's watershed
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3402-490: The creek, including the rare plants Juncus acutus leopoldii and Iva hayesiana , and the threatened Coastal California gnatcatcher . The creek has existed prior to 1500 BC and was used by the Kumeyaay tribe, who had a village by the creek. By 1841, the Kumeyaay village was no longer present. The creek has flooded numerous times, displacing nearby residents. Portions of the creek have been armored or channelized . A dam
3483-404: The creek, through removing concrete channels and adding bike paths besides the creek. In June 2021, the City of San Diego declared that Chollas Creek would be made into a regional park. Because of the size and sprawl of the creek, it was decided that Chollas Creek Regional Park would be a loose collection of small parks, open canyons, trails and other recreational amenities. This was finalized in
3564-450: The creeks met. In 1919, Naval Base San Diego was established. Soon after, land at the mouth of Chollas Creek was infilled, removing the existing wetlands. The creek was placed within a channel in order to prevent flooding of reclaimed lands that are part of the Navy base. In 1938, the course of the north fork was modified due to the construction of Wabash Boulevard . From 1946 until 1981,
3645-469: The entire rancho and thus began the foundation of the city, retaining the National name. Frank Kimball first brought novelty and change to the area by building his personal residence. His home included a bathtub as well as hot running water, making it the first modern house in the entire county. However, it was more than his personal innovative endeavors that allowed the region to flourish. By constructing
3726-401: The first roads and railroad in what is now National City, Frank and his brothers most notably were responsible for introducing modern transportation to the residents of the community. The brothers also implemented the area's first post office and a wharf for sea-bound imports and exports. These large ventures, coupled with smaller personal missions, both contributed to the overall goal of creating
3807-426: The flooding. A City of San Diego official later stated that the rains that occurred on January 22 exceeded the design of the stormwater channels within the Chollas Creek watershed. After the rains passed, work crews began to clear the culverts of Chollas Creek; the work falls within the emergency declaration. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife tracks the stocking of fish to Chollas Park Lake, located on
3888-487: The highest violent and property crime rates over 2014–2016, National City ranked 9th, with a violent crime rate of 299.0 over that three-year period. More recent data from 2016 to 2020 shows that National City was at or near the top in overall crime, and at the top in violent crime per FBI index crime rate data by jurisdiction in San Diego County . With tourism being a major industry in San Diego County, in January 2012,
3969-570: The largest computer centers in the State of California's public library system with over 60 computer units. On December 18, 1884, Frank Kimball opened the city's first public library in his own home. In April 1884, the library was moved to the downstairs room of Granger Hall on National Avenue. In 1895, it was moved to the Boyd Block, currently McKinley and visually, 16th Street. From 1911 to 1954, National City operated its Carnegie Public Library in
4050-490: The late 19th century, thickets of cactus as tall as nearly six feet high were noted in the valley created by the creek. Other species of plants observed growing abundantly included Arctostaphylos , Ceanothus , Eriodictyon californicum , Vitis girdiana , and Diplacus aurantiacus . By the late 20th century, species of plants found along the creek were Eriogonum fasciculatum , Salvia apiana , Quercus dumosa , Malosma , and Diplacus aurantiacus . In 2015,
4131-558: The late eighteenth and early nineteenth century there was a Kumeyaay village, north of the modern National City boundaries, on Chollas Creek . The Spanish named the 26,000 acres (11,000 ha) of land El Rancho del Rey (the Ranch of the King), used by Spanish soldiers to graze horses. After independence from Spain, in 1810, the Mexican government renamed it Rancho de la Nación (Ranch of
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#17327653066264212-415: The mid-20th century, businesses on National Avenue catered to the entertainment of sailors stationed at Naval Base San Diego , and became known as the "Mile of Bars". In the late 20th century, the city, seeking to end the association of the street with drinking culture , urged the growth of automobile dealerships , transforming the area to be known as the "Mile of Cars". Part of the change of business types
4293-576: The modern city limits of National City may have begun as early as 130,000 years ago, as allegedly evidenced at the Cerutti Mastodon site . Archaic period sites have been found along Sweetwater River which runs through the city limits of modern-day National City. Before the arrival of Spaniards, the area which modern day National City occupies was part of the territory of the Diegueño tribe, also known as Kamia, and later Kumeyaay . Later in
4374-478: The north and National Avenue in the south, and between 31st Street in the west and 35th Street in the east. According to archeological research conducted in 2011, the area where the village was located was occupied in two distinct periods; one beginning over two thousand years before 2011, and another beginning as early as 1,771 years before 2011. The land that the village used to occupy is now largely occupied by single-family homes and apartment buildings. During
4455-483: The north and northeast, Bonita to the southeast, and Chula Vista to the south across the Sweetwater River . San Diego Bay lies to the immediate west of the city. Also, within the boundaries of National City on the eastern side of town is the unincorporated area of San Diego County known as Lincoln Acres. National City is 15 minutes away from the US–Mexico Border (Tijuana). National City has road access by
4536-651: The population) lived in households, 5,341 (9.1%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 411 (0.7%) were institutionalized. There were 15,502 households, out of which 7,402 (47.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 7,376 (47.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 3,437 (22.2%) had a female householder with no husband present, 1,300 (8.4%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 959 (6.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 83 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 2,694 households (17.4%) were made up of individuals, and 1,226 (7.9%) had someone living alone who
4617-429: The postal code (91950). The South Port Business Center, an industrial park in which many businesses operate, is bordered by I-5 to the west, National City Blvd. to the east Mile of Cars Way (24th St.) to the north, and W. 28th St. to the south. The residents near Las Palmas and El Toyon Parks have neighborhood councils where they can voice their concerns with the city's elected officials. The Neighborhood Council Program
4698-535: The precursor of Citibank Companies [ edit ] National City Lines , a holding company for streetcar and bus lines in the United States Fiction [ edit ] National City (DC Comics) , a fictional city in DC Comics which is the home of Supergirl in both the comics and TV series of the same name See also [ edit ] Capital city Topics referred to by
4779-812: The present site of the National City Civic Center. The library operated in the present-day Art Center since 1954 until the opening of the new location in 2005. The National City Public Library houses the Kile Morgan Local History Room which houses a significant number of original archives and manuscripts of the National City founding families, as well as maps, artifacts, high school yearbooks and scrapbooks. National City has two sister cities as designated by Sister Cities International : Chollas Creek Chollas Creek , also referred to as Las Chollas Creek ,
4860-443: The reservoir was decommissioned and transferred to the City of San Diego Parks & Recreation Department, becoming Chollas Lake Park. In 1971 the lake was designated as a fishing lake for youth 15 and younger. The Chollas Lake is roughly 16 acres. In 1986, a Bactrocera dorsalis was caught in a trap near the lake. This has led to local eradication efforts against this invasive species The Chollas Heights Navy Radio Station
4941-461: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title National City . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=National_City&oldid=882117227 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
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#17327653066265022-553: The sea lion, who was given the name of Freeway, was found traveling up Chollas Creek in the Logan Heights neighborhood more than a mile away from ocean water, towards where he was found in January of that same year. After being recovered from Chollas Creek, the sea lion was retained at SeaWorld. In April 2023, the sea lion was euthanized at SeaWorld following deteriorating health due to a progressive disease. In 2016, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department noted that Chollas Creek
5103-437: The security of the radio station and a company of Marines of the 5th Marine Regiment were stationed at Chollas Heights. The Marines departed the radio station in 1921. Efforts had been made to list the facility as a historic landmark. Some structures of the facility had been reused for other purposes and most historic parts of the facility were not saved. The station was closed in 1992 and demolished in 1994. Military housing
5184-475: The stance of the ex-mayor and the federal and state regulations regarding this matter. On November 7, 2006, Ron Morrison was elected mayor of National City. On November 28, 2006, Mayor Morrison appeared on the KPBS program Full Focus with Gloria Penner and was asked if National City will continue to be a sanctuary city for illegal immigrants . Morrison responded "absolutely not." More recently, on June 19, 2017,
5265-422: The village on Chollas Creek was named Matt Xtaat. The village appears on a 1782 map created by La Princesa navigator Don Juan Pantoja y Arriola labeled on the map as "Ranchería de las Choyas." By 1841, Eugène Duflot de Mofras noted that the village was no longer in existence. According to archeological surveys conducted in 2004 and 2006, the village was located between present-day Oceanview Boulevard in
5346-673: Was $ 51,735, and persons living in poverty was estimated at 15.2% The 2010 United States census reported that National City had a population of 58,582. The population density was 6,426.7 inhabitants per square mile (2,481.4/km ). The racial makeup of National City was 24,725 (42.2%) White (11.7% non-Hispanic White), 3,054 (5.2%) African American , 618 (1.1%) Native American , 12,402 (20.2%) Asian , 482 (0.8%) Pacific Islander , 3,638 (6.2%) from other races , 2,829 (4.8%) from two or more races and 16,175 (27.6%) Other. There were 36,911 residents of Hispanic or Latino ancestry, of any race (63.0%). The Census reported that 52,830 people (90.2% of
5427-402: Was 2.1%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.6%. 19,165 people (32.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 33,665 people (57.5%) lived in rental housing units. As of the census of 2000, there were 54,260 people, 15,018 households, and 11,804 families residing in the city. As of 2007, 19.5% of National City residents had incomes listed below the poverty level, a figure above
5508-752: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.41. There were 12,113 families (78.1% of all households); the average family size was 3.79. There were 14,939 people (25.5%) under the age of 18, 9,472 people (16.2%) aged 18 to 24, 15,892 people (27.1%) aged 25 to 44, 12,076 people (20.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 6,203 people (10.6%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.5 males. There were 16,762 housing units at an average density of 1,838.9 units per square mile (710.0 units/km ), of which 5,197 (33.5%) were owner-occupied, and 10,305 (66.5%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate
5589-453: Was at risk for flooding due to El Niño related storms. San Diego had a shortfall of funding for flood management; additionally, San Diego claimed that it lacked required permits to conduct debris clearing due the creek being protected and regulated wetlands. In 2019, the City of San Diego did not recommend maintenance of Chollas Creek's flood infrastructure. In 2022, before Tropical Storm Kay arrived to San Diego, an emergency declaration
5670-432: Was built just north of Chollas Reservoir in 1916. Operated remotely from Point Loma, at the time of its creation it used the largest vacuum tube constructed, and required 50 US gallons (190 L) per minute to keep it cooled. The site was chosen so that the lake's water might cool the heated transmitter tubes. Three towers, each 660 feet (200 m) high, were constructed between February 1915 and January 26, 1916. It
5751-404: Was built on the site of the radio station. Branchinecta sandiegonensis , an endangered species, has been documented to have been found at the military housing at Chollas Heights. From the turn of the century, until at least 1930, an estuary existed at the mouth of the creek that measured at least 2,000 feet (610 m) across and expanded until the point where the north and south branches of
5832-610: Was constructed on a tributary in the early 20th century, forming Chollas Reservoir . This reservoir led the United States Navy to construct the Chollas Heights Navy Radio Station to the north. The Chollas Creek valley has been described as "one of San Diego's most neglected watersheds." For decades, the creek has been impacted by pollution, illegal littering, and destruction of natural habitats. The pollution levels are high enough that it
5913-575: Was developed in an effort to improve communication with the community and to bring services directly to National City residents. The program helps to unify neighbors to further enhance the image of the city, instilling civic pride into neighborhoods. Regular monthly meetings are held in each of the three Neighborhood Councils. Agenda topics are driven by resident requests, current events, and a desire by city officials to keep residents abreast of new programs and upcoming developments. Meetings are usually attended by police and fire officials, as well as members of
5994-729: Was diluted in the at-large system. National City's 10 public elementary schools are within the National School District National City's public middle and high schools are within the Sweetwater Union High School District In August 2005, the National City Public Library opened the doors of its newly built, 49,508 sq ft (4,599.4 m ) state-of-the art facility. The library offers more than 160,000 books and has one of
6075-687: Was east of the city limits of San Diego, and was the terminus point of a water pipe from the Lower Otay Reservoir . Built by the Southern California Mountain Water Company, it and the rest of the company was purchased by the City of San Diego in 1913. Water from Chollas Reservoir was piped down to the University Heights Reservoir . For a period of time in 1917, due to storm damage to San Diego's water distribution system,
6156-503: Was made, and part of the Chollas Creek was cleared of vegetation and debris in the Southcrest and Shelltown neighborhoods, removing over 2,000 short tons (1,800,000 kg) worth of material. On January 22, 2024, Chollas Creek overflowed its channeled creek bed; this occurred on the fourth heaviest rainfall day documented since 1850. Prior to the heavy rainfall day, the area of the overflow had not been maintained and had trash in
6237-429: Was not involved. In the late 18th century, 71 people from Chollas were baptized. Stagecoaches traveled within the Chollas Creek watershed down what is now Federal Boulevard. In 1851, Army officer Nathaniel Lyon traveled east along the creek and established a route to what is now Campo, California . In the 1883–1884 rainy season, Southern California experienced record-setting rainfall. As of February 2023 , it
6318-675: Was originally occupied by chaparral , a plant community made up mostly of drought-resistant shrubs. National City's broad city limits encompass the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge and the most northern area of the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. The Sweetwater River runs from the Cuyamaca Mountains, through National City and Chula Vista via a flood control channel (natural route as opposed to
6399-585: Was the closure of a Pussycat Theater in 1999. The last of the bars that was on the "Mile of Bars" was the Trophy Lounge, which lasted until at least 2004. In the early 21st century, the city began to utilize eminent domain to create new developments; this met some criticism, to include on Reason TV in a video narrated by Drew Carey . As of 2017, National City was home to an estimated 25,000 immigrants and refugees, or two out of every five residents. Former Mayor Nick Inzunza declared National City
6480-589: Was the wettest rainy season in San Diego County, with almost 26 inches of rainfall. The rainfall caused the creek to expand to 120 feet wide at one point. In 1886, the National City and Otay Railroad built a track and crossing over the creek near the present-day alignment of Main Street to supply the construction of Sweetwater Dam . In 1887, a railroad track owned by the California Southern Railroad crossed over creek. In 1888,
6561-583: Was the world's first global Navy Radio Transmitting Facility, broadcasting at 200,000 watts, and was the most powerful radio transmitter in North America at the time. It was built as one of a series of high-powered radio stations, including locations in Pearl Harbor , Cavite , and Annapolis . Beginning with the United States' entry into the Great War , additional changes were made to increase
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