Funeral Homes near California City

Facts about the city

California City is a city incorporated in 1965 in the northern Antelope Valley in Kern County, California. The population was 14,120 at the 2010 census. The city is the third largest city in the state by area.California City has one landowners' resort, one PGA golf course, one prison, and one municipal airport. Much of the workforce of Edwards Air Force Base, which is located just to the south of the city, is made up of city residents.Other major sources of employment include California City Correctional Center (California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation), Silver Saddle Ranch, Mojave Air and Space Port and its flight test operations, the Hyundai/Kia Proving Grounds located to its southwest, and nearby cities, such as Tehachapi, Ridgecrest, Boron, Palmdale, and Lancaster.California City is 65 miles (105 km) southwest of Death Valley National Park.Typical temperatures range from about 33 °F (1 °C) (average low in December) to about 97 °F (36 °C) (average high in July).

California City Obituaries

It was disclosed by Orange County Register on March 16th, 2017 that William Cadiz perished in California City, California.  Cadiz was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor William's life.

It was noted on June 23rd, 2011 that Kenneth A Sr Gurley died in California City, California.  Gurley was 56 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Kenneth A Sr's life.

History

The population was 8,385 at the 2000 census. Most recently, 'CHiPs' star Erik Estrada has been promoting real estate property for California City in infomercials as spokesperson for National Recreational Properties, Inc. Padre Francisco Garcés, a Franciscan missionary, camped at Castle Butte in what is now California City in 1776 during his exploration of Arizona and southern California. To this day a grid of crumbling paved roads, intended to lay out residential blocks, extends well beyond the developed area of the city. California City, incorporated in 1965, is a city located in the northern Antelope Valley in Kern County, California County in the US state of California.

The official website for the city of California City is http://www.californiacity-ca.gov.