San Fernando, CA
Music connected to San Fernando
About San Fernando
- • Paula Abdul, singer and choreographer, was born in San Fernando.
- • The original 'Minnie Mouse' voice, Marcellite Garner, hailed from here.
- • Mission San Fernando Rey de España established the area's importance.
- • The city is one of only a few California cities to have its own unified school district.
- • The 1971 Sylmar earthquake caused significant damage in San Fernando.
- • Named after St. Ferdinand III, it was incorporated in 1911.
- • With nearly 24,000 residents, it's smaller than neighboring Los Angeles.
- • At 1,076 feet, the elevation is higher than downtown Los Angeles.
- • Many residents work in healthcare, reflecting the city's proximity to hospitals.
- • It feels like a close-knit community with a strong sense of heritage.
- • The Los Angeles Rams, 2022 Super Bowl champions, represent the region.
- • San Fernando High School's football team has a storied rivalry with nearby Sylmar High.
Artists From San Fernando
Songs About San Fernando
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