Pomona, California
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| Name | Pomona |
| Settlement type | City |
| Nickname | City of Trees and PhDs |
| Motto | Where Everybody's Somebody |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | United States |
| Subdivision type1 | State |
| Subdivision name1 | California |
| Subdivision type2 | County |
| Subdivision name2 | Los Angeles County |
| Established title | Incorporated |
| Established date | 1888 |
| Area total sq mi | 22.18 |
| Population total | 149058 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Website | https://www.ci.pomona.ca.us |
Pomona, California is a midsize city in eastern Los Angeles County, situated in the Pomona Valley at the eastern end of the San Gabriel Valley. The city is part of the Inland Empire metropolitan region and serves as a regional center for commerce, culture, and higher education. Major institutions and events anchor Pomona's identity, linking it to broader Southern California networks such as Los Angeles, Ontario International Airport, and the California State University system.
History
Pomona's recorded development began during the 19th-century expansion of Los Angeles County when settlers from New England and Mexico established ranching and agriculture around citrus groves, especially orange production tied to the California Citrus State Historic Park model. The city incorporated in 1888 amid railroad growth from lines like the Southern Pacific Railroad and the Santa Fe Railway, which connected Pomona to San Francisco, San Diego, and Chicago. Pomona's postwar transformation resembled that of Pasadena, Glendora, and Claremont as suburbanization accelerated with infrastructure projects tied to the Interstate Highway System and Metrolink planning. Cultural turning points include the opening of venues such as the Fairplex—home of the Los Angeles County Fair—and the arrival of institutions like California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and Pomona College, shaping local politics alongside figures associated with Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and statewide offices such as the California State Assembly.
Geography and Climate
Located at the confluence of the San Gabriel Mountains and the Puente Hills, Pomona's topography includes alluvial plains and low foothills near landmarks like the San Bernardino Mountains and the Santa Ana River. The city's coordinates place it east of Downtown Los Angeles and west of San Bernardino, with proximate cities including Claremont, La Verne, Ontario, and Montclair. Pomona experiences a Mediterranean climate akin to Los Angeles International Airport and Pasadena, featuring hot, dry summers influenced by the Santa Ana winds and cooler, wetter winters modulated by the Pacific Ocean and Southern California coastal climate patterns. Environmental considerations reference regional resources such as the Los Angeles River watershed, the California State Water Project, and conservation efforts tied to the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.
Demographics
Pomona's population reflects waves of migration associated with Mexican Repatriation history, Bracero Program era labor flows, postwar relocation trends linked to Defense Plant Corporation employment, and later immigration patterns from Latin America and Asia. Census profiles show diverse communities with ties to Mexico, Guatemala, Vietnam, Philippines, and China, paralleling demographic shifts in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire. Household characteristics align with metropolitan measures from the United States Census Bureau and policy discussions in forums like the Southern California Association of Governments. Civic organizations, faith communities such as local Catholic Diocese parishes and Protestant congregations, and advocacy groups tied to AARP and NAACP affiliates reflect the social fabric.
Economy and Employment
Pomona's economy blends manufacturing legacy sectors associated with the Pacific Electric era and contemporary service industries including logistics tied to the proximity of Ontario International Airport and the Port of Los Angeles freight network. Major employers and institutions include California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, the Fairplex, healthcare providers linked to Kaiser Permanente and regional hospital systems, and small business clusters in downtown districts adjacent to Route 66 alignments. Economic development strategies often reference agencies such as the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, and regional workforce initiatives coordinated by Workforce Development Boards and chambers like the Pomona Chamber of Commerce.
Arts, Culture, and Landmarks
Pomona hosts cultural venues and events with regional reach: the Fairplex and the annual Los Angeles County Fair draw audiences alongside the National Orange Show and specialty expositions. Artistic spaces include the Pomona Arts Colony, performance programs affiliated with Cal Poly Pomona's music and theater departments, galleries that participate in the First Friday Art Walk Pomona, and museums such as collections comparable to those at The Huntington Library and Autry Museum of the American West in regional networks. Historic architecture and landmarks link to preservation efforts around districts comparable to Old Town Pasadena and Claremont Village, while film and television shoots tie to studio activity in Los Angeles and facilities used during productions by companies like Netflix, Warner Bros., and Paramount Pictures.
Education
Higher education anchors include California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and nearby liberal arts institutions such as Pomona College, Claremont McKenna College, and the Claremont Colleges consortium, connecting Pomona to broader academic circuits in California State University and University of California systems. Primary and secondary education is served by the Pomona Unified School District and charter operators aligned with standards from the California Department of Education and accreditation bodies like the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Vocational training, community college access via institutions such as Mt. San Antonio College, and workforce programs coordinated with California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office support career pathways.
Transportation and Infrastructure
Transportation networks serving Pomona include Interstate 10, State Route 57, Interstate 210 corridors, and commuter rail service via Metrolink lines connecting to hubs like Union Station (Los Angeles). Regional transit agencies such as Foothill Transit and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority provide bus service, while airport access is offered by Ontario International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport. Utilities and infrastructure projects involve coordination with entities like the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Southern California Edison, and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for energy and water supply, alongside broadband initiatives championed by the Federal Communications Commission and state broadband offices.
Category:Cities in Los Angeles County, California Category:Pomona Valley