La Loma, Modesto, California facts for kids
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La Loma
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Stanislaus |
| City | Modesto |
| Elevation | 30 m (97 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area code(s) | 209 |
| Website | Official website: http://www.lalomaneighborhood.org/index.htm |
La Loma is a neighborhood in the central part of Modesto, California. This area is officially recognized by the City of Modesto as the La Loma Neighborhood.
History of La Loma
The story of La Loma begins with a small settlement called "Ripperdan." This early town started in 1871. However, it didn't last long and disappeared by the 1900s.
The neighborhood later got its name from La Loma Avenue. This street cuts diagonally through the area. The name la loma means "the hill" in Spanish.
Spanish Names in the Area
Many other places in the neighborhood also have Spanish names. These names often describe features of the land or local plants. Some examples include:
- El Río (The River)
- La Sombra (The Shade)
- Buenavista (Good View)
- Bonita (Pretty)
- Cuesta (Slope or Hill)
- Las Flores (The Flowers)
- Santa Rosa (Saint Rose)
- Roble (Oak Tree)
- Las Palmas (The Palm Trees)
- Escuelita (Little School)
Local Leadership
The La Loma Neighborhood has a leader who helps guide the community. The current president of the La Loma Neighborhood Association (LLNA) is Michael Moradian. This association works to improve the neighborhood for everyone living there.
