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| ⚫ | '''Serra Mesa''' is a community in [[San Diego]] |
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| ⚫ | '''Serra Mesa''' is a community in [[San Diego]], [[California]], roughly between [[Interstate 805]] and [[Interstate 15 in California|Interstate 15]], north of Friars Road and south of Aero Drive. It is named for [[Junípero Serra]], a Majorcan (Spain) Franciscan friar who founded the [[Mission San Diego de Alcalá]]. Adjacent communities include [[Kearny Mesa]], [[Tierrasanta]], Mission Valley, and Linda Vista. |
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The community has a population of about 24,000 people, with 8,374 housing units, most of them single-family.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}} |
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There is a small park nestled conveniently within the neighborhood area. There is a spacious, grassy ball field, two playgrounds for young children, and an outdoor basketball court. Within the park, you will also find the Serra Mesa Recreation Center with an indoor spacious basketball court. Additionally the recreation center offers afterschool and seasonal activities for children. |
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==History== |
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Schools in Serra Mesa include Harry M. Wegeforth Elementary School, John Paul Jones Elementary School, and William Howard Taft Middle School. Students in Serra Mesa usually then go on to attend Stephen Watts Kearny High School. |
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The area was originally part of the Mission Rancho Lands of San Diego granted to the [[Catholic Church]] by the King of [[Spain]]. When the Missions were secularized by Mexico in 1834, the land was deeded over to various men, including Don [[Santiago Argüello]], who eventually divided and sold some {{convert|15999|acre|km2|0}} of land.<ref>{{cite web|author1=Peggy Lacy|title=Serra Mesa History|url=http://www.serramesa.org/smcc/serra-mesa-history/|website=Welcome to Serra Mesa|publisher=Serra Mesa Community Council|access-date=18 May 2016}}</ref> |
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Serra Mesa is often mistakenly associated as part of the San Diego communities of [[Kearny Mesa]] or [[Tierrasanta]].{{Fact|date=February 2007}} |
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The Serra Mesa Community Planning Area also includes the Lincoln (formerly Cabrillo) Navy Housing, Cabrillo Village, Cabrillo Heights, Mission Village, and [[Birdland, San Diego|Birdland]] neighborhoods. Birdland is home to three hospitals (Sharp Memorial, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns, and Rady Children's), including two of the six designated trauma centers in San Diego County as well as the only women's hospital and the only hospital dedicated solely to pediatric care. Six acres of the Civita development (formerly Quarry Falls), and the western slope of Murphy Canyon fall within Zip Code 92123. The Escala development, along with Fenton Parkway (Costco) are part of [[Mission Valley]] (92108), but feed into the Taft Middle School service area. |
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In 2008, the Serra Mesa Community Council sued the city of San Diego for approving construction of Palladium at Aero, a large development that they said was out of scale with the neighborhood, without requiring an environmental impact report.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Vigil |first1=Jennifer |last2=McDonald |first2=Jeff |title=City sued for approving large development |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-1cz25suit193241-city-sued-approving-large-developm-2008dec25-story.html |work=San Diego Union-Tribune |date=December 25, 2008}}</ref> The lawsuit was settled with some concessions on the part of the developer, and construction went ahead in 2013.<ref>{{cite web |title=Major Projects |url=http://www.serramesa.org/smpg/major-projects/ |website=Welcome to Serra Mesa |publisher=Serra Mesa Community Council |access-date=April 12, 2021}}</ref> |
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==Education== |
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Schools in Serra Mesa include Will Angier Elementary School, Harry M. Wegeforth Elementary School, John Paul Jones Elementary School, Ellwood P. Cubberley Elementary School, Benito Juarez Elementary School, and William Howard Taft Middle School. Students in Serra Mesa usually then go on to attend [[Kearny High School (San Diego, California)|Kearny High School]]. Fletcher Elementary School serves the Birdland community. Fletcher Elementary students move on to Montgomery Middle School in Linda Vista (San Diego 92111) and Kearny High School. All of these schools belong to the [[San Diego Unified School District]]. Residents of Juvenile Hall attend classes administered by the San Diego County Board of Education. The San Diego Unified School District maintains an Instructional Materials office in Birdland. St. Columba Catholic Church operates a parochial school (K-8). The San Diego Hebrew Day School (K-8) is located on Afton Road. The [[San Diego Community College District]] operates its North City Campus at 8401 Aero Drive. |
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==Parks== |
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The story of Serra Mesa begins with the Catholic Church and the King of Spain. The area was originally part of the Mission Rancho Lands of San Diego granted to the Catholic Church by the King of Spain. When Mexico overcame the Church in 1834, the land was deeded over to various men, including Don Santiago Arguello, who eventually divided and sold some 15,999 acres of land. |
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The Serra Mesa Community Center has a small community park which includes a ball field, two playgrounds for young children, an outdoor basketball court, and an indoor basketball court. The recreation center offers after-school and seasonal activities for children. This park is located near Wegeforth Elementary School and St. Columba Church. Murray Ridge Park is near the intersection of Murray Ridge Road and Mission Center Road, at the west end of Celestine Avenue. Cabrillo Park is between Angier Elementary School and Highway 805. It includes ball fields, large lawns, and a playground. |
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==Government== |
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The greater Serra Mesa Planning Area also includes the community of [[Birdland (San Diego)|Birdland]], which is home to two of the six designated trauma centers in San Diego County, the only women's hospital, and the only hospital dedicated solely to pediatric care. |
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In the [[Federal Government of the United States]], Serra Mesa is represented by [[List of current United States Senators#Members by state|two senators from California]] and one [[U.S. Representative]] from [[California's 52nd congressional district]]. As of 2021, the U.S. representative for Serra Mesa is [[Scott Peters (politician)|Scott Peters]], a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]], while the U.S. senators from California are [[Dianne Feinstein]] and [[Alex Padilla]], both Democrats. |
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In the [[government of California]], Serra Mesa is represented by [[California's 39th State Senate district]], currently held by [[Toni Atkins]], a [[California Democratic Party|Democrat]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Senators |url=https://www.senate.ca.gov/senators |website=California State Senate |access-date=April 11, 2021}}</ref> Also in the state government of [[California]], Serra Mesa is represented by [[California's 79th State Assembly district]], currently held by [[Akilah Weber]], a Democrat.<ref>{{cite web |title=Members |url=https://www.assembly.ca.gov/assemblymembers |website=California State Assembly |access-date=April 11, 2021}}</ref> |
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'''Donald N. Sharp Memorial Hospital''' opened its doors in 1955, and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2005. It is part of the largest Integrated Healthcare Delivery Service in the County, serving 27% of county residents. In November 2007, Sharp HealthCare received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest Presidential honor for quality and organizational performance excellence. |
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In the [[San Diego County, California#County Board of Supervisors|San Diego County Board of Supervisors]], Serra Mesa is represented by Nathan Fletcher.<ref>{{cite web |title=Board of Supervisors |url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/general/bos.html |website=San Diego County |access-date=April 11, 2021}}</ref> In the [[San Diego City Council]], Serra Mesa is represented by Councilman Raul Campillo in District 7.<ref>{{cite web |title=City Council |url=https://www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil |website=The City of San Diego |access-date=April 11, 2021}}</ref> Keven Beiser is the representative in District B of the [[San Diego Unified School District]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Board of Education |url=https://sandiegounified.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=27732478&pageId=28007670 |website=San Diego Unified School District |access-date=April 11, 2021}}</ref> Greg Robinson represents Serra Mesa in the 1st District of the San Diego County Board of Education.<ref>{{cite web |title=Board Members |url=https://www.sdcoe.net/Board/Pages/Board-Members.aspx |website=San Diego County Office of Education |access-date=April 11, 2021}}</ref> |
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'''Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women''' is San Diego's only hospital dedicated to women's care. One of the first of only 17 freestanding women's hospitals in the nation, Sharp Mary Birch provides a full range of women's health care services that cover every stage of a woman's life. More than 8,000 babies are born at Sharp Mary Birch each year, more than any other hospital in California. In just 10 years, the hospital has become a leader in the state in delivering babies and caring for pregnant women. |
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The [[San Diego Police Department]] Eastern Substation is also located in Serra Mesa. Juvenile Hall, Juvenile Court, and the [[San Diego County, California Probation|San Diego County Probation Department]] are located in the Birdland neighborhood. |
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'''Sharp Memorial Outpatient Pavilion''' is the most comprehensive center of its kind in the country. Part of the Sharp Metropolitan Medical Campus, the Outpatient Pavilion provides cancer treatment, general imaging, women's imaging, outpatient surgery, endoscopy services, education and wellness programs and a health library. |
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==Notable people from Serra Mesa== |
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'''Rady Children's Hospital''' Since opening its doors in 1954, Rady Children's Hospital's mission has been "to restore, sustain and enhance the health and developmental potential of children through excellence in care, education, research and advocacy." It is the region's only designated pediatric trauma center and the only area hospital dedicated solely to pediatric care. Its goal is to help create a region where all children go to school healthy and ready to learn how to be productive, responsible citizens. |
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* [[Alan Trammell]], Major League Baseball player |
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* [[Rick Harrison]], TV star |
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==References== |
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'''Ronald McDonald House Charities® of San Diego''' provides a '''home away from home''' for children and their families while the child is treated is serious, often life-threatening illnesses at San Diego Hospitals. |
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Since 1980 the Ronald McDonald House of San Diego has provided a 12 bedroom home away from home for more than 12,000 families in need of housing. In addition to the nights of lodging the House has opened its doors to anyone who has a child at local hospitals for other services. The San Diego House has the following services 365 days a year: |
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*Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Snacks |
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*Laundry Facilities |
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*Computer Resource Lab |
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*TV/Quiet Room |
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*Kids Play Room |
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*Shower |
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*Outside Eating Area |
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*Living Room |
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*Friendly Staff Members and Other Families in Similar Situations |
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Due to an overwhelming need they are building a new 47 bedroom Ronald McDonald House. |
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*[http://www.sandiego.gov/planning/community/profiles/serramesa/pdf/mapserramesa.pdf City of San Diego Map of Serra Mesa Community] |
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*[http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/sandiego/serra/ Serra Mesa Neighborhood Link] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080430203040/http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/sandiego/serra/ Serra Mesa Neighborhood Link] |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090529004946/http://www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil/cd6/pdf/state09serramesa.pdf ''State of Serra Mesa and Kearny Mesa, 2009,'' by Councilwoman Donna Frye] |
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*[https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/194099380547/ Serra Mesa 92123 Facebook Page] |
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'''Serra Mesa Christian Fellowship''' was established in 1958. It is located at 2649 Murray Ridge Rd. The church's first services were held at Montgomery Field on Aero Dr. |
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Serra Mesa, San Diego | |
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| Serra Mesa | |
 Serra Mesa entrance at Aero Drive and Sandrock Drive | |
  Serra Mesa, San Diego Location within Northwestern San Diego | |
| Coordinates: 32°48′10″N 117°08′18″W / 32.80280°N 117.13834°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  San Diego |
| City |  San Diego |
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| • Total | 24,000 |
Serra Mesa is a community in San Diego, California, roughly between Interstate 805 and Interstate 15, north of Friars Road and south of Aero Drive. It is named for Junípero Serra, a Majorcan (Spain) Franciscan friar who founded the Mission San Diego de Alcalá. Adjacent communities include Kearny Mesa, Tierrasanta, Mission Valley, and Linda Vista.
The community has a population of about 24,000 people, with 8,374 housing units, most of them single-family.[citation needed]
History[edit]
The area was originally part of the Mission Rancho Lands of San Diego granted to the Catholic Church by the King of Spain. When the Missions were secularized by Mexico in 1834, the land was deeded over to various men, including Don Santiago Argüello, who eventually divided and sold some 15,999 acres (65 km2) of land.[1]
More modern development of the community began after the Korean War, when the Navy built its Cabrillo Heights housing project in the early 1950s.
The Serra Mesa Community Planning Area also includes the Lincoln (formerly Cabrillo) Navy Housing, Cabrillo Village, Cabrillo Heights, Mission Village, and Birdland neighborhoods. Birdland is home to three hospitals (Sharp Memorial, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns, and Rady Children's), including two of the six designated trauma centers in San Diego County as well as the only women's hospital and the only hospital dedicated solely to pediatric care. Six acres of the Civita development (formerly Quarry Falls), and the western slope of Murphy Canyon fall within Zip Code 92123. The Escala development, along with Fenton Parkway (Costco) are part of Mission Valley (92108), but feed into the Taft Middle School service area.
In 2008, the Serra Mesa Community Council sued the city of San Diego for approving construction of Palladium at Aero, a large development that they said was out of scale with the neighborhood, without requiring an environmental impact report.[2] The lawsuit was settled with some concessions on the part of the developer, and construction went ahead in 2013.[3]
Education[edit]
Schools in Serra Mesa include Will Angier Elementary School, Harry M. Wegeforth Elementary School, John Paul Jones Elementary School, Ellwood P. Cubberley Elementary School, Benito Juarez Elementary School, and William Howard Taft Middle School. Students in Serra Mesa usually then go on to attend Kearny High School. Fletcher Elementary School serves the Birdland community. Fletcher Elementary students move on to Montgomery Middle School in Linda Vista (San Diego 92111) and Kearny High School. All of these schools belong to the San Diego Unified School District. Residents of Juvenile Hall attend classes administered by the San Diego County Board of Education. The San Diego Unified School District maintains an Instructional Materials office in Birdland. St. Columba Catholic Church operates a parochial school (K-8). The San Diego Hebrew Day School (K-8) is located on Afton Road. The San Diego Community College District operates its North City Campus at 8401 Aero Drive.
Parks[edit]
Ruffin Canyon Open Space Preserve is 84 acres (340,000 m2) of native habitat, running north and south nearly the length of Serra Mesa. This canyon preserve is being restored by a local group called the Friends of Ruffin Canyon.
The Serra Mesa Community Center has a small community park which includes a ball field, two playgrounds for young children, an outdoor basketball court, and an indoor basketball court. The recreation center offers after-school and seasonal activities for children. This park is located near Wegeforth Elementary School and St. Columba Church. Murray Ridge Park is near the intersection of Murray Ridge Road and Mission Center Road, at the west end of Celestine Avenue. Cabrillo Park is between Angier Elementary School and Highway 805. It includes ball fields, large lawns, and a playground.
Government[edit]
In the Federal Government of the United States, Serra Mesa is represented by two senators from California and one U.S. Representative from California's 52nd congressional district. As of 2021, the U.S. representative for Serra Mesa is Scott Peters, a Democrat, while the U.S. senators from California are Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla, both Democrats.
In the government of California, Serra Mesa is represented by California's 39th State Senate district, currently held by Toni Atkins, a Democrat.[4] Also in the state government of California, Serra Mesa is represented by California's 79th State Assembly district, currently held by Akilah Weber, a Democrat.[5]
In the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, Serra Mesa is represented by Nathan Fletcher.[6] In the San Diego City Council, Serra Mesa is represented by Councilman Raul Campillo in District 7.[7] Keven Beiser is the representative in District B of the San Diego Unified School District.[8] Greg Robinson represents Serra Mesa in the 1st District of the San Diego County Board of Education.[9]
The San Diego Police Department Eastern Substation is also located in Serra Mesa. Juvenile Hall, Juvenile Court, and the San Diego County Probation Department are located in the Birdland neighborhood.
Notable people from Serra Mesa[edit]
- Alan Trammell, Major League Baseball player
- Rick Harrison, TV star
References[edit]
- ^ Peggy Lacy. "Serra Mesa History". Welcome to Serra Mesa. Serra Mesa Community Council. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
- ^ Vigil, Jennifer; McDonald, Jeff (December 25, 2008). "City sued for approving large development". San Diego Union-Tribune.
- ^ "Major Projects". Welcome to Serra Mesa. Serra Mesa Community Council. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
- ^ "Senators". California State Senate. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "Members". California State Assembly. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "Board of Supervisors". San Diego County. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "City Council". The City of San Diego. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "Board of Education". San Diego Unified School District. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
- ^ "Board Members". San Diego County Office of Education. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
External links[edit]
- City of San Diego Map of Serra Mesa Community
- Serra Mesa Neighborhood Link
- State of Serra Mesa and Kearny Mesa, 2009, by Councilwoman Donna Frye
- Serra Mesa 92123 Facebook Page
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