Loma Linda, California facts for kids
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Loma Linda, California
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A view of Loma Linda University Medical Center, with the city surrounding it
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| Motto(s):
Serving Man
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Location of Loma Linda in San Bernardino County, California
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 Loma Linda, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  California |
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| County | San Bernardino | |
| Incorporated | September 29, 1970 | |
| Named for | Spanish for "beautiful hill" | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council–manager | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.64 sq mi (19.79 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.64 sq mi (19.79 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.01% | |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 24,791 | |
| • Density | 3,244.9/sq mi (1,252.7/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (Pacific) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) | |
| ZIP Codes |
92350, 92354, 92357
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| Area code | 909 | |
| FIPS code | 06-42370 | |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1660935, 2410857 | |
Loma Linda is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. Its name means "Beautiful Hill" in Spanish. The city was officially formed, or incorporated, in 1970.
In 2020, about 24,791 people lived in Loma Linda. Before it became a city, the central part was called Mound City. The eastern part was known as Bryn Mawr.
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History of Loma Linda
Long ago, a Native American village called Wa’aachnga was located where Loma Linda is today. The Spanish later called it Rancheria Guachama. In the early 1800s, it became a mission outpost for Mission San Gabriel Arcángel. Later, the Cahuilla and Serrano tribes lived there.
In the late 1800s, railroad companies helped start a tourist area called Mound City. They built shops and hotels, but the project did not succeed. Later, a group of doctors and business people from Los Angeles bought the Mound City Hotel. They reopened it as a place for people to rest and get healthy. They named it Loma Linda, which means 'beautiful hill'.
In 1905, Seventh-day Adventists John Burden and Ellen G. White bought the Loma Linda Hotel. They turned it into the Loma Linda Sanitarium, a type of health retreat. In 1906, they started The Loma Linda College of Evangelists, which is now Loma Linda University.
In 1969, a big flood happened when San Timoteo Creek overflowed. Two-thirds of Loma Linda was covered in water. Many bridges were washed away, and Loma Linda Academy was completely flooded. The creek flooded parts of the city again in 2010.
Loma Linda officially became a city in 1970.
Geography and Location
Loma Linda is in the southwestern part of San Bernardino County. It is part of a larger area known as the Inland Empire.
The city is surrounded by other cities. To the north is San Bernardino. To the east is Redlands. To the west is Colton. To the south is Riverside County.
The southern part of Loma Linda is called the South Hills. This area has rugged hills and is a protected open space reserve. San Timoteo Creek flows through the city from the southeast to the northwest.
Loma Linda covers about 7.5 square miles (19.79 square kilometers) of land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 9,797 | — | |
| 1980 | 10,694 | 9.2% | |
| 1990 | 17,400 | 62.7% | |
| 2000 | 18,681 | 7.4% | |
| 2010 | 23,261 | 24.5% | |
| 2020 | 24,791 | 6.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Loma Linda has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1970, when it became a city, about 9,797 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 24,791 people.
In 2010, the city had 23,261 residents. Most people lived in homes, while a small number lived in group housing or institutions. The average household had about 2.56 people.
The city has a diverse population. In 2010, many different groups of people lived in Loma Linda, including White, African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 22.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in Loma Linda in 2010 was 33.2 years old. This means half the people were younger than 33.2, and half were older.
Living a Long Life
People in Loma Linda are known for living longer than average. A writer named Dan Buettner calls Loma Linda a Blue Zone. Blue Zones are special places where many people live to be very old, sometimes even over 100 years!
Buettner's book, The Blue Zones, explains why people in Loma Linda live so long. He says it's because of the healthy habits and diet practices of the Seventh-day Adventists who live there.
The city also has rules that support a healthy lifestyle. For example, it controls the sale of alcohol and has banned public smoking. The grocery store owned by the church does not sell meat.
Education in Loma Linda
Most of the schools in Loma Linda are part of the Redlands Unified School District. Bryn Mawr Elementary School is located within the city.
Some areas on the western side of the city are served by the Colton Unified School District.
Loma Linda also has private schools. Loma Linda Academy is a private school for students from kindergarten to 12th grade. It is run by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
The city is also home to Loma Linda University (LLU). This is a university focused on health-sciences education. It is also run by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
The Loma Linda University Medical Center has achieved some amazing things. For example, it was the site of the first baboon-to-human heart transplant. It also performed the first split-brain surgery.
Sister Cities
Loma Linda has special partnerships with two other cities around the world. These are called sister cities.
- Manipal, India
- Libertador San Martin, Argentina
Seventh-day Adventist Influence
Almost half of the people living in Loma Linda are members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This church was started in 1863. They observe their Sabbath, a day of rest, from Friday evening to Saturday evening.
In 1904, the Seventh-day Adventist church bought a resort in Loma Linda. They turned it into a sanitarium and a nursing school. In 1909, they opened a medical school, which later became the Loma Linda University Medical Center. The Loma Linda Foods company, which makes healthy food products, was also started by Seventh-day Adventists in Loma Linda in 1905.
Important Seventh-day Adventist places in the city include the Loma Linda University Church and the Loma Linda Academy. Because many Adventists are vegetarians, you can find many vegetarian food options in Loma Linda restaurants. The Loma Linda Market grocery store does not sell any red meat, poultry, or seafood.
The city is known as a "Blue Zone." This means many residents live longer than average, partly because of the healthy lifestyle promoted by the Adventist faith.
Notable People
- Baby Fae, the first infant to receive a heart transplant from an animal.
- Brent Mayne, a former professional baseball player.
- Matthew Modine, an actor known for movies like Full Metal Jacket.
- Don Vesco, a famous motorcycle racer.
- Loree Sutton, a retired United States Army general.
- Ellsworth Wareham, a surgeon who lived to be over 100 years old and was a World War II veteran.
Images for kids
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A shopping center at Loma Linda University pictured in the early 1950s
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Loma Linda University
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Nichol Hall on the campus of Loma Linda University
See also
In Spanish: Loma Linda para niños
