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San Gabriel Valley

Imagine a giant valley filled with fun cities, tall mountains, and a special river!

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San Gabriel Valley from the summit

San Gabriel Valley from the summit

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Voters in San Gabriel Valley
Rail line map of the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Railroad
Voters in San Gabriel Valley
Voters in San Gabriel Valley
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San Gabriel Valley Panorama
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Voters in San Gabriel Valley

Key Facts

Location
Southern California, east of Los Angeles.
Main City
Pasadena.
Area
About 200 square miles, which is like 200 big playgrounds!
Fun Fact
The valley is named after a river, which was named after a mission built a very long time ago!

Where the Mountains Meet the Valley!

The San Gabriel Valley is like a big hug from nature! To the north, super tall San Gabriel Mountains stand like sleepy giants. To the west, the San Rafael Hills are like smaller, rolling hills. A special river called the San Gabriel River flows right through the middle, like a blue ribbon. It's a sunny place, perfect for playing outside!

Once Upon a Time...

A long, long time ago, this valley was mostly farms with lots of yummy fruits and vegetables. Then, people started building houses and schools, and it became a busy place with lots of cities. It's grown so much, it's now part of a super big area called Los Angeles. But it still remembers its farming days!

Lots of Different People!

The San Gabriel Valley is like a big party with people from all over the world! Everyone brings their own special traditions, food, and languages. This makes the valley a super interesting and colorful place to live. You can try yummy foods from different countries and hear many different languages spoken!

What Do People Do Here?

Many people in the San Gabriel Valley work in different jobs. Some people work in offices, some teach in schools, and some help run the shops and restaurants. It's a busy place where people work together to make everything run smoothly. They also have fun going to parks and playing sports!

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