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California's 29th Congressional District
The 29th Congressional District is in the heart of Los Angeles County. The district stretches from the City of Burbank on the west, to the cities of Pasadena and Temple City on the east. The northern boundary is the Verdugo and San Gabriel mountains and the southern boundary is the City of Monterey Park.
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The communities in the district include: Alhambra, Altadena, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, San Gabriel, Temple City, Monterey Park, South Pasadena, and the country's largest urban park - Griffith Park in the City of Los Angeles.
The district is home to some of Southern California’s most unique cultural, educational and entertainment venues: Warner Bros. Studios, Disney Studios, NBC Studios, DreamWorks Animation Studios, KABC Studios, Caltech, The Rose Bowl, Griffith Park Observatory, Los Angeles Zoo, Autry National Center, Travel Town, San Gabriel Mission, Norton Simon Museum, Eaton Canyon Nature Center, Glendale Community College, Pasadena City College, San Gabriel Civic Auditorium, Alex Theater, Christmas Tree Lane, Pacific Asian Museum, Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the Arroyo Seco and many others.
The entertainment industry, biotech, space, engineering, hi-tech and numerous international import/export companies make their home in the 29th Congressional District, and are supported by students from Pasadena City College, Glendale Community College, Caltech, the Art Center College of Design and even the California Culinary School.
The demographics of the 29th Congressional District are a true reflection of Southern California – people from all corners of the globe live in the district and enhance the rich diversity of the region. The latest census statistics show that the 29th Congressional District is home to large groups of Armenian-Americans, Asian-Americans, Latinos and African-Americans. Specific information about the District can be obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Civic participation and community involvement is encouraged and flourishes throughout the district: Burbank on Parade, Days of the Verdugos in Glendale, Old Fashion Days in Altadena, The Black Heritage Parade, Latino History Parade & Jamaica and Cherry Blossom Festival in Pasadena, Camellia Festival in Temple City, Lunar New Year Parade in San Gabriel and Alhambra, the Harmony Festival and Lantern Festival in Monterey Park, and the Fourth of July Parade in South Pasadena are just a few of the many events held in the 29th Congressional District.
Complementing these local events, Congressman Schiff sponsors regular events for his constituents that include: 29th Congressional District Arts Competitions, Paying for College Seminars, Homeownership Fairs, Student Town Hall Meetings, Women of the Year Luncheons, Veterans Fairs, Citizenship Workshops, Grants Workshops, Senior Health Fairs, Astronaut visits to local schools, Service Academy Nights, Family Safety Fairs and the 29th Congressional District Science Scholar Lecture Series with Caltech.
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