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In the [[government of California]], Serra Mesa is partially represented by [[California's 39th State Senate district]], currently held by [[Christine Kehoe]], a [[California Democratic Party|Democrat]]. The district is located entirely in San Diego County, stretching from [[downtown San Diego]] northward to [[Del Mar, California|Del Mar]] and eastward to [[Lemon Grove, California|Lemon Grove]], including all Western and Northern districts of San Diego proper. Party registration leans heavily toward the [[California Democratic Party|Democratic Party]], although no party has a majority. [[California Citizens Redistricting Commission|California redistricting in 2011]] affected this district, but not in Serra Mesa. |
In the [[government of California]], Serra Mesa is partially represented by [[California's 39th State Senate district]], currently held by [[Christine Kehoe]], a [[California Democratic Party|Democrat]]. The district is located entirely in San Diego County, stretching from [[downtown San Diego]] northward to [[Del Mar, California|Del Mar]] and eastward to [[Lemon Grove, California|Lemon Grove]], including all Western and Northern districts of San Diego proper. Party registration leans heavily toward the [[California Democratic Party|Democratic Party]], although no party has a majority. [[California Citizens Redistricting Commission|California redistricting in 2011]] affected this district, but not in Serra Mesa. |
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Also in the state government of [[California]], Serra Mesa is represented by [[California's 76th State Assembly |
Also in the state government of [[California]], Serra Mesa is represented by [[California's 76th State Assembly district]], currently held by [[Toni Atkins]], a [[California Democratic Party|Democrat]]. The district also represents 15.05% of San Diego County and 34.61% of San Diego city, all told. Party registration leans heavily toward the [[California Democratic Party|Democratic Party]], although no party has a majority. |
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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 [[California Republican Party|Republican]] Ron Roberts, who is also Chairman. In the [[San Diego City Council]], Serra Mesa is represented by Councilman Scott Sherman in District 7. [[Rich Grosch]] represents the neighborhood in District C of the [[San Diego Community College District]], but it will switch to District B in the next election cycle, while Keven Beiser is the representative in District B of the [[San Diego Unified School District]]. [[John Witt]] represents Serra Mesa in the 1st District of the [[San Diego County Board of Education]]. |
In the [[San Diego County, California#County Board of Supervisors|San Diego County Board of Supervisors]], Serra Mesa is represented by [[California Republican Party|Republican]] Ron Roberts, who is also Chairman. In the [[San Diego City Council]], Serra Mesa is represented by Councilman Scott Sherman in District 7. [[Rich Grosch]] represents the neighborhood in District C of the [[San Diego Community College District]], but it will switch to District B in the next election cycle, while Keven Beiser is the representative in District B of the [[San Diego Unified School District]]. [[John Witt]] represents Serra Mesa in the 1st District of the [[San Diego County Board of Education]]. |
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Serra Mesa is a neighborhood in San Diego, California. It is located between Interstate 805 and Interstate 15, north of Friars Road and south of Aero Drive. Serra Mesa is named for Father Junípero Serra, a Majorcan (Spain) Franciscan friar who founded the Mission San Diego de Alcalá. Adjacent neighborhoods include Kearny Mesa, Tierrasanta, and Birdland.
The neighborhood has a total population of approximately 24,000 people, with 8,374 housing units, most of them single family.
History
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.
More modern development of the neighborhood began after the Korean War, when the Navy built its Cabrillo Heights housing project in the early 1950s.
The greater Serra Mesa Planning Area also includes the neighborhoods of Birdland, which is home to three hospitals, 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.
Education
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 Kearny High School.
Parks
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.
There is a small community park which has a ball field, two playgrounds for young children, and an outdoor basketball court. Within the park, the Serra Mesa Recreation Center has an indoor basketball court. The recreation center offers after-school and seasonal activities for children.
Government as of 2012
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, which covers a socioeconomically diverse area including all or part of La Jolla, Lakeside, Poway, Downtown San Diego, El Cajon and other parts of San Diego County. As of 2012, the U.S. Representative for Serra Mesa is Duncan Hunter, a Republican, while the U.S. Senators from California are Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, both Democrats.
In the government of California, Serra Mesa is partially represented by California's 39th State Senate district, currently held by Christine Kehoe, a Democrat. The district is located entirely in San Diego County, stretching from downtown San Diego northward to Del Mar and eastward to Lemon Grove, including all Western and Northern districts of San Diego proper. Party registration leans heavily toward the Democratic Party, although no party has a majority. California redistricting in 2011 affected this district, but not in Serra Mesa.
Also in the state government of California, Serra Mesa is represented by California's 76th State Assembly district, currently held by Toni Atkins, a Democrat. The district also represents 15.05% of San Diego County and 34.61% of San Diego city, all told. Party registration leans heavily toward the Democratic Party, although no party has a majority.
In the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, Serra Mesa is represented by Republican Ron Roberts, who is also Chairman. In the San Diego City Council, Serra Mesa is represented by Councilman Scott Sherman in District 7. Rich Grosch represents the neighborhood in District C of the San Diego Community College District, but it will switch to District B in the next election cycle, while Keven Beiser is the representative in District B of the San Diego Unified School District. John Witt represents Serra Mesa in the 1st District of the San Diego County Board of Education.