Lancaster, CA

About Lancaster

• • Travis Barker, drummer for Blink-182, was born and raised in Lancaster.
• • The Lancaster JetHawks, a former minor league baseball team, were founded here.
• • Southern Pacific Railroad's 1876 arrival established Lancaster as a crucial hub.
• • It's a popular filming location for movies needing a desert backdrop.
• • The Great Depression severely impacted agriculture, displacing many families.
• • It was named after Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1884.
• • With 176,384 residents, it's bigger than Pasadena.
• • The city sits at 2,356 feet, higher than Denver's "mile high" nickname.
• • Aerospace and defense industries are major employers in Lancaster.
• • A feeling of quiet determination hangs in the air, a blend of grit and hope.
• • The Los Angeles Dodgers are nearby, boasting 7 World Series titles.
• • Lancaster High School's football team has a storied rivalry with Antelope Valley High.

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