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'''South Bay''' is a region in southwestern [[San Diego County]], [[California]] consisting of the communities and cities of [[Bonita, California|Bonita]], [[Chula Vista]], [[Imperial Beach]], [[Lincoln Acres]], [[National City, California|National City]], and [[South San Diego]].<ref name="jag.sagepub.com">Herrera, Angelica P., Lee, Jerry , Palos, Guadalupe, and Torres-Vigil, Isabel. [http://jag.sagepub.com/content/27/2/141.full.pdf+html Cultural Influences in the Patterns of Long-Term Care Use Among Mexican American Family Caregivers], Journal of Applied Gerontology, Vol. 27 No. 2, April 2008 p.146.</ref>


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The '''South Bay''', also known as '''South County''', is a region in southwestern [[San Diego County, California]], consisting of the cities and unincorporated communities of [[Bonita, California|Bonita]], [[Chula Vista, California|Chula Vista]], [[East Otay Mesa, California|East Otay Mesa]], [[Imperial Beach, California|Imperial Beach]], [[Lincoln Acres, California|Lincoln Acres]], [[National City, California|National City]], and [[South San Diego]].<ref name="jag.sagepub.com">Herrera, Angelica P., Lee, Jerry , Palos, Guadalupe, and Torres-Vigil, Isabel. [http://jag.sagepub.com/content/27/2/141.full.pdf+html Cultural Influences in the Patterns of Long-Term Care Use Among Mexican American Family Caregivers], Journal of Applied Gerontology, Vol. 27 No. 2, April 2008 p.146.</ref>
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South Bay is a mix of heavy industrial complexes and shipyards, alongside classic Southern California style neighborhoods. One of its cities, Imperial Beach, bills itself as ''Classic Southern California'' for being relatively untouched in terms of other [[South Coast (California)|coastal]] cities.

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Defined by its proximity to [[San Diego Bay]] and the [[Mexico-United States border]], the South Bay is a mix of heavy industrial complexes and shipyards alongside beaches and residential developments. One of its cities, Imperial Beach, bills itself as "Classic Southern California" for being relatively untouched in terms of other coastal cities.{{clarify|date=November 2019}}


==History==
==History==
The area encompassing the South Bay was originally inhabited by the [[Kumeyaay]] peoples. Under Mexican rule, several [[Mexican land grants]] were established in the region, including [[Rancho Janal]], [[Rancho Otay]], and [[Rancho de la Nación]]. In the 1870s, [[South Bay Salt Works]] began operations. National City was incorporated in 1887, Chula Vista in 1911, and Imperial Beach in 1956. [[South San Diego]], including the communities of San Ysidro, Nestor, Palm City, and Otay Mesa, were annexed by the city of San Diego in 1957.
The area encompassing the South Bay was originally inhabited by the [[Kumeyaay]] peoples. Under Mexican rule, several [[Mexican land grants in California|Mexican land grants]] were established in the region, including [[Rancho Janal]], [[Rancho Otay]], and [[Rancho de la Nación]]. In the 1870s, [[South Bay Salt Works]] began operations. National City was incorporated in 1887, Chula Vista in 1911, and Imperial Beach in 1956. [[South San Diego]], including the communities of San Ysidro, Nestor, Palm City, and Otay Mesa, was annexed by the City of San Diego in 1957.


The term "South Bay" has referred to the region since at least the early 20th century, with one reference dating from 1918.<ref>California Development Board, San Diego County (Calif.). Board of Supervisors, San Diego Chamber of Commerce. [https://books.google.com/books?ei=hEd5TanFAo64sAOrvfGMAw&ct=result&id=_iFNAAAAMAAJ&dq=%22south+bay%22+%22san+diego%22&q=%22south+bay%22 Agricultural and soil survey of San Diego County, California]. Frye & Smith 1918. p. 34.</ref>
The term "South Bay" has referred to the region since at least the early 20th century, with one reference dating from 1918.<ref>California Development Board, San Diego County (Calif.). Board of Supervisors, San Diego Chamber of Commerce. [https://books.google.com/books?id=_iFNAAAAMAAJ&q=%22south+bay%22 Agricultural and soil survey of San Diego County, California]. Frye & Smith 1918. p. 34.</ref>

In 1993, Two boys ([[Murders of Charlie Keever and Jonathan Sellers|Charlie Keever and Jonathan Sellers]]) were found raped and murdered by [[Scott Erskine]] along the Otay River.


In October 2007, South Bay was quickly encroached upon by the [[October 2007 California wildfires#Harris Fire|Harris Fire]], part of a series of fires that ravaged California in the 2007 Fire season.
In October 2007, South Bay was quickly encroached upon by the [[October 2007 California wildfires#Harris Fire|Harris Fire]], part of a series of fires that ravaged California in the 2007 Fire season.


Traditionally more residential and calmer than busier North County, 2010 saw that regional cities were taking on projects that included the development of luxury resorts in efforts to revitalize the South Bay. On May 18, 2010 further development of the [[Chula Vista Bayfront]] was authorized by the Unified Port of San Diego and City of Chula Vista.{{citation needed|date=August 2011}} Plans included marina expansion, luxury resort development, and the addition of a conference center. Additionally, in Imperial Beach, on September 29, 2010 the Seacoast Inn was demolished to make room for a $20 million resort.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/sep/29/seacoast-inn-demolition-underway/ |title=Seacoast Inn demolition underway |date=September 29, 2010 |first=Janine |last=Zúñiga |publisher=San Diego Union-Tribune}}</ref>
Traditionally more residential and calmer than North County, in 2010 regional cities were taking on projects that included the development of luxury resorts in efforts to revitalize the South Bay. On May 18, 2010, further development of the [[Chula Vista Bayfront]] was authorized by the Unified Port of San Diego and City of Chula Vista.{{citation needed|date=August 2011}} Plans included marina expansion, luxury resort development, and the addition of a conference center. Additionally, in Imperial Beach, on September 29, 2010, the Seacoast Inn was demolished to make room for a $20 million resort.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/sep/29/seacoast-inn-demolition-underway/ |title=Seacoast Inn demolition underway |date=September 29, 2010 |first=Janine |last=Zúñiga |publisher=San Diego Union-Tribune}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
[[File:Tijuana River Estuary.jpg|thumb|Tijuana River Estuary with Tijuana Hills in the back]]
[[File:Tijuana River Estuary.jpg|thumb|Tijuana River Estuary with Tijuana Hills in the back]]
South Bay borders both [[San Diego Bay]] and the [[Pacific Ocean]]. The region is at the southern end of the bay and western slope of the coastal mountains to the east. There are a few creeks that make their way from these mountains with their terminus in either the southern end of the bay, the ocean, or the Tijuana River Delta. Its boundaries are the [[San Diego Bay]] on the west, the [[United States–Mexico border]] on the south, National City's border with northern San Diego and [[Coronado, California|Coronado]] to the north, and the unincorporated communities and Otay Lakes to the east.
South Bay borders both [[San Diego Bay]] and the Pacific Ocean. The region is at the southern end of the bay and the western slope of the coastal mountains to the east. There are a few creeks that make their way from these mountains with their terminus in either the southern end of the bay, the ocean, or the Tijuana River estuary. Its boundaries are [[San Diego Bay]] on the west, the [[United States–Mexico border]] on the south, National City's border with northern San Diego and [[Coronado, California|Coronado]] to the north, and the unincorporated communities and Otay Lakes to the east.


===Ecology===
===Ecology===
Nature preserve areas in South Bay include [[San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge]], [[Otay Mountain Wilderness]], [[Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge]] and [[Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve]]. The [[Tijuana River Estuary]] is located on the southern coast of South Bay. The river which feeds it has a [[Drainage basin|watershed]] that drains from both Tijuana Municipality and San Diego County. There have been problems with the cleanliness of the estuary, from the Tijuana part of the watershed, which has led to constructive measures with efforts to clean the water. Located within the Tijuana River National Estuarine Reserve, the Tijuana River estuary is the largest wetland in Southern California.<ref name="TJ Delta">{{cite web |title=River Mouth: South McCoy Trails |publisher=Trails.com |url=http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=HGS475-099 |accessdate=March 10, 2011 }}</ref> The wetland supports over 370 species of migratory and year-round dwelling waterfowl.<ref name="TJ Delta" />
Nature preserve areas in South Bay include [[San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge]], [[Otay Mountain Wilderness]], [[Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge]] and [[Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve]]. The [[Tijuana River Estuary]] is located on the southern coast of South Bay. The river that feeds it has a [[Drainage basin|watershed]] that drains from both Tijuana Municipality and San Diego County. There have been problems with the cleanliness of the estuary, from the Tijuana part of the watershed, which has led to constructive measures with efforts to clean the water. Located within the Tijuana River National Estuarine Reserve, the Tijuana River estuary is the largest wetland in Southern California.<ref name="TJ Delta">{{cite web |title=River Mouth: South McCoy Trails |publisher=Trails.com |url=http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=HGS475-099 |access-date=March 10, 2011 }}</ref> The wetland supports over 370 species of migratory and year-round dwelling waterfowl.<ref name="TJ Delta" />


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
The population is 462,843 {{As of|2005|lc=on}}, an 18.3% increase from 2000. South Bay is the [[Regions of the San Diego metropolitan area|third]] largest region of Greater San Diego in population, ahead of East County and below North County.
The population was 462,843 {{As of|2005|lc=on}}, an 18.3% increase from 2000. South Bay is the [[Regions of the San Diego metropolitan area|third-largest]] region of Greater San Diego in population, ahead of East County and behind North County.


The South Bay is known for its relatively large immigrant population, with many [[Immigrant generations#First-generation immigrant|first-generation]] [[Mexican-Americans]] and [[Filipino-Americans]].<ref name="jag.sagepub.com"/> Twenty-six percent of [[San Diego County]]'s [[Hispanic]] population lives in the South Bay.<ref>Kada, Naoko, Kiy, Richard, eds. [http://www.icfdn.org/publications/blurredborders/documents/BBfullreport.pdf Blurred Borders: Trans-Boundary Impacts & Solutions in the San Diego-Tijuana Border Region]. International Community Foundation. March 2004.</ref>
The South Bay is known for its relatively large immigrant population, with many [[Immigrant generations#First-generation immigrant|first-generation]] [[Mexican-Americans]] and [[Filipino-Americans]].<ref name="jag.sagepub.com"/> 26% of [[San Diego County]]'s [[Hispanic]] population, the vast majority of which is of Mexican origin, lives in the South Bay.<ref>Kada, Naoko, Kiy, Richard, eds. [http://www.icfdn.org/publications/blurredborders/documents/BBfullreport.pdf Blurred Borders: Trans-Boundary Impacts & Solutions in the San Diego-Tijuana Border Region]. International Community Foundation. March 2004.</ref> {{as of|January 2018}}, descendants of the early explorers of Alta California continue to live in the South Bay.<ref>{{cite news |last=Cortez |first=Mario A. |date=30 January 2018 |title=South Bay's 'Fronterizo' History now on Display |url=http://laprensa-sandiego.org/stories/south-bays-hispanic-history-now-on-display |work=La Prensa San Diego |access-date=12 May 2018 }}</ref>

As of 2010, South San Diego, National City, and Chula Vista have Hispanic majorities, while Imperial Beach has a Hispanic plurality and Bonita has a non-Hispanic white plurality.


==Communities==
==Communities==
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Populations are as of the 2020 census except for South San Diego.

===Incorporated cities===
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*[[Chula Vista]] - 275,487
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*[[South San Diego]], [[San Diego]] - 107,631 ''(2010)''
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*[[National City, California|National City]] - 56,173
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*[[Imperial Beach]] - 26,137


===Incorporated===
===Census-designated place===
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*[[Bonita, California|Bonita]] - 12,917
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Populations listed are from the 2010 Census with the exception of South San Diego
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*[[South San Diego]] - 107,631
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*[[Chula Vista]] - 243,916
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*[[National City, California|National City]] - 58,582
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*[[Imperial Beach]] - 26,324


===Other unincorporated communities===
===Unincorporated===
* [[East Otay Mesa, California|East Otay Mesa]]
Population for Bonita is from the 2010 Census
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* [[Lincoln Acres]]
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*[[Bonita, California|Bonita]] - 12,538
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*[[Lincoln Acres]] - 2,100


===Federal Military Reservations===
===Federal military reservations===
*[[Naval Base San Diego]]
*[[Naval Base San Diego]], San Diego
*[[Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach]]
*[[Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach]], Imperial Beach
*[[Silver Strand Training Complex]]
*[[Silver Strand Training Complex]], Coronado


==Education==
==Education==
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===Primary and secondary schools===
===Primary and secondary schools===
South Bay is served by the [[Sweetwater Union High School District]], National School District, San Ysidro School District, and the South Bay Union School District. There are approximately fourteen high schools, fourteen middle schools, and numerous elementary schools. The South Bay area is also served by charter and private schools.
South Bay is served by the [[Sweetwater Union High School District]], Chula Vista Elementary School District, National School District, [[San Ysidro School District]], and the South Bay Union School District. There are approximately fourteen high schools, fourteen middle schools, and numerous elementary schools. The South Bay area is also served by charter and private schools.


===Colleges and universities===
===Colleges and universities===
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===Newspapers===
===Newspapers===
South Bay is served by the [[San Diego Union-Tribune]], whose website features a "South County" section that is largely congruent with South Bay, although the "South County" section includes [[Coronado, California|Coronado]]. South Bay also receives coverage from the weekly [[San Diego Reader]].
South Bay is served by [[The San Diego Union-Tribune|''The San Diego Union-Tribune'']], whose website features a "South County" section that is largely congruent with South Bay, although the "South County" section includes [[Coronado, California|Coronado]]. South Bay also receives coverage from the weekly [[San Diego Reader]].


Chula Vista, National City, and Bonita are served by the weekly newspaper [[The Star-News (Chula Vista)|The Star-News]], which was formed in 1954 upon the merger of the Chula Vista Star with the National City News.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn00060667/ |title=About this Newspaper: The star-news |author= |date= |work=Chronicling America |publisher=The Library of Congress |accessdate=5 March 2011}}</ref> Imperial Beach is served by the weekly Imperial Beach and South County Eagle & Times.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ib-chamber.com/featured/2009/05/Eagle.html |title=Eagle & Times |author= |date=May 2009 |work= |publisher=Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce |accessdate=5 March 2011}}</ref>
Chula Vista, National City, and Bonita are served by the weekly newspaper [[The Star-News (Chula Vista)|The Star-News]], which was formed in 1954 upon the merger of the Chula Vista Star with the National City News.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn00060667/ |title=About this Newspaper: The star-news |work=Chronicling America |publisher=The Library of Congress |access-date=5 March 2011}}</ref> Imperial Beach is served by the weekly Imperial Beach and South County Eagle & Times.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ib-chamber.com/featured/2009/05/Eagle.html |title=Eagle & Times |date=May 2009 |publisher=Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce |access-date=5 March 2011}}</ref>


San Ysidro was once served by the weekly San Ysidro Border Press.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn97060526/ |title= About this Newspaper: San Ysidro border press|author= |date= |work=Chronicling America |publisher=Library of Congress |accessdate=5 March 2011}}</ref>
San Ysidro was once served by the weekly San Ysidro Border Press.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn97060526/ |title= About this Newspaper: San Ysidro border press|work=Chronicling America |publisher=Library of Congress |access-date=5 March 2011}}</ref>


===Radio===
===Radio===
No radio station is licensed to any city in the South Bay area. The area is instead served by stations licensed to the Baja California municipalities of Tijuana and Tecate, all of which effectively cover the area.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fccdata.org/?facid=&call=&ccode=1&city=&state=&country=US&zip=&arn=&party=&lmspf=&lmspl=&party_type=LICEN&latd=32.6241759&lond=117.04802409999999&lang=en|title=REC California information for San Diego|publisher=REC Networks|access-date=25 November 2020}}</ref> However, [[XHLTN-FM]] maintains a sales office in Chula Vista, and [[XHGLX-FM]] had a similar setup in National City, both stations sending data to cross-border control rooms. The area is also served by other San Diego area radio stations. During tropospheric ducting, the signals of out-of-market stations [[KYSR]], [[KBIG]], [[KRTH]], and [[KRUZ (FM)|KRUZ]] can reach the area, while sensitive radio tuners have picked up [[KIIS-FM]] on occasion.
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===Television===
===Television===
Terrestrial digital television stations [[KNSD]] and [[KUSI-TV]] have their transmitters on Mount San Miguel. The area is also served by [[XETV-TDT|XETV]] and [[XHDTV-TDT|XHDTV]]. The selection of local stations on cable and satellite services vary by provider.
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==Landmarks==
==Landmarks==
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* The [[Tijuana River Estuary]] and [[Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve]]
* The [[Tijuana River Estuary]] and [[Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve]]
* The [[Chula Vista Bayfront]]
* The [[Chula Vista Bayfront]]
* [[Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre]]
* [[North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre]]
* [[Imperial Beach, California|Imperial Beach Pier]]
* [[Imperial Beach, California|Imperial Beach Pier]]
* [[Knott's Soak City|Chula Vista Soak City]]
* [[Onstage Playhouse]]
* [[Onstage Playhouse]]
* The [[National City Depot]]
* The [[National City Depot]]
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<gallery class="center" >
Image:US-MEX Fence TJ BorderField.jpg|Border Field State Park
Image:US-MEX Fence TJ BorderField.jpg|Border Field State Park
Image:Chulamall1.jpg|Chula Vista Shopping Center.
Image:Chulamall1.jpg|Chula Vista Shopping Center
Image:Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre in Chula Vista.jpg|Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
Image:Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre in Chula Vista.jpg|North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Image:Imperial beach ca 2.jpg|Imperial Beach Pier
Image:Imperial beach ca 2.jpg|Imperial Beach Pier
Image:Imperial beach ca 1.jpg|Surfhenge in Imperial Beach
Image:Imperial beach ca 1.jpg|Surfhenge in Imperial Beach
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==Politics==
==Politics==
South Bay is located entirely within Supervisorial District 1 at the county level, which is represented by Democrat [[Nora Vargas]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Acevedo|first=Laura|date=12 November 2020|url=https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/nora-vargas-to-become-first-latina-to-serve-on-san-diego-county-board-of-supervisors|title=Nora Vargas to become first Latina to serve on San Diego County Board of Supervisors|work=[[KGTV|ABC 10News]]|publisher=Scripps Media|access-date=25 November 2020}}</ref>
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==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:South Bay (San Diego County)| ]]
[[Category:South Bay (San Diego County)| ]]

Latest revision as of 04:50, 17 November 2024

For southern Santa Monica Bay region, see South Bay (Los Angeles County). For southern San Francisco Bay region, see Santa Clara Valley.

South Bay
Region
Imperial Beach Pier in South Bay
Imperial Beach Pier in South Bay
The South Bay region, with cities shown in orange, the unincorporated community Bonita in pale orange, and South San Diego in pink
The South Bay region, with cities shown in orange, the unincorporated community Bonita in pale orange, and South San Diego in pink
CountySan Diego County
Population
453,901

The South Bay, also known as South County, is a region in southwestern San Diego County, California, consisting of the cities and unincorporated communities of Bonita, Chula Vista, East Otay Mesa, Imperial Beach, Lincoln Acres, National City, and South San Diego.[1]

Defined by its proximity to San Diego Bay and the Mexico-United States border, the South Bay is a mix of heavy industrial complexes and shipyards alongside beaches and residential developments. One of its cities, Imperial Beach, bills itself as "Classic Southern California" for being relatively untouched in terms of other coastal cities.[clarification needed]

History

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The area encompassing the South Bay was originally inhabited by the Kumeyaay peoples. Under Mexican rule, several Mexican land grants were established in the region, including Rancho Janal, Rancho Otay, and Rancho de la Nación. In the 1870s, South Bay Salt Works began operations. National City was incorporated in 1887, Chula Vista in 1911, and Imperial Beach in 1956. South San Diego, including the communities of San Ysidro, Nestor, Palm City, and Otay Mesa, was annexed by the City of San Diego in 1957.

The term "South Bay" has referred to the region since at least the early 20th century, with one reference dating from 1918.[2]

In 1993, Two boys (Charlie Keever and Jonathan Sellers) were found raped and murdered by Scott Erskine along the Otay River.

In October 2007, South Bay was quickly encroached upon by the Harris Fire, part of a series of fires that ravaged California in the 2007 Fire season.

Traditionally more residential and calmer than North County, in 2010 regional cities were taking on projects that included the development of luxury resorts in efforts to revitalize the South Bay. On May 18, 2010, further development of the Chula Vista Bayfront was authorized by the Unified Port of San Diego and City of Chula Vista.[citation needed] Plans included marina expansion, luxury resort development, and the addition of a conference center. Additionally, in Imperial Beach, on September 29, 2010, the Seacoast Inn was demolished to make room for a $20 million resort.[3]

Geography

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Tijuana River Estuary with Tijuana Hills in the back

South Bay borders both San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The region is at the southern end of the bay and the western slope of the coastal mountains to the east. There are a few creeks that make their way from these mountains with their terminus in either the southern end of the bay, the ocean, or the Tijuana River estuary. Its boundaries are San Diego Bay on the west, the United States–Mexico border on the south, National City's border with northern San Diego and Coronado to the north, and the unincorporated communities and Otay Lakes to the east.

Ecology

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Nature preserve areas in South Bay include San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Otay Mountain Wilderness, Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve. The Tijuana River Estuary is located on the southern coast of South Bay. The river that feeds it has a watershed that drains from both Tijuana Municipality and San Diego County. There have been problems with the cleanliness of the estuary, from the Tijuana part of the watershed, which has led to constructive measures with efforts to clean the water. Located within the Tijuana River National Estuarine Reserve, the Tijuana River estuary is the largest wetland in Southern California.[4] The wetland supports over 370 species of migratory and year-round dwelling waterfowl.[4]

Demographics

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The population was 462,843 as of 2005, an 18.3% increase from 2000. South Bay is the third-largest region of Greater San Diego in population, ahead of East County and behind North County.

The South Bay is known for its relatively large immigrant population, with many first-generation Mexican-Americans and Filipino-Americans.[1] 26% of San Diego County's Hispanic population, the vast majority of which is of Mexican origin, lives in the South Bay.[5] As of January 2018, descendants of the early explorers of Alta California continue to live in the South Bay.[6]

As of 2010, South San Diego, National City, and Chula Vista have Hispanic majorities, while Imperial Beach has a Hispanic plurality and Bonita has a non-Hispanic white plurality.

Communities

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Populations are as of the 2020 census except for South San Diego.

Incorporated cities

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Census-designated place

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Other unincorporated communities

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Federal military reservations

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Education

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Southwestern College campus

Primary and secondary schools

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South Bay is served by the Sweetwater Union High School District, Chula Vista Elementary School District, National School District, San Ysidro School District, and the South Bay Union School District. There are approximately fourteen high schools, fourteen middle schools, and numerous elementary schools. The South Bay area is also served by charter and private schools.

Colleges and universities

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Located in Chula Vista is Southwestern College, a two-year community college and feeder school to University of California, San Diego and San Diego State University.

Government

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The South County Regional Center contains the South Bay Courthouse of the San Diego Superior Court as well as offices for the San Diego County Sheriff, the San Diego District Attorney, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, and others. The center is located in downtown Chula Vista.

Media

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Newspapers

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South Bay is served by The San Diego Union-Tribune, whose website features a "South County" section that is largely congruent with South Bay, although the "South County" section includes Coronado. South Bay also receives coverage from the weekly San Diego Reader.

Chula Vista, National City, and Bonita are served by the weekly newspaper The Star-News, which was formed in 1954 upon the merger of the Chula Vista Star with the National City News.[7] Imperial Beach is served by the weekly Imperial Beach and South County Eagle & Times.[8]

San Ysidro was once served by the weekly San Ysidro Border Press.[9]

Radio

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No radio station is licensed to any city in the South Bay area. The area is instead served by stations licensed to the Baja California municipalities of Tijuana and Tecate, all of which effectively cover the area.[10] However, XHLTN-FM maintains a sales office in Chula Vista, and XHGLX-FM had a similar setup in National City, both stations sending data to cross-border control rooms. The area is also served by other San Diego area radio stations. During tropospheric ducting, the signals of out-of-market stations KYSR, KBIG, KRTH, and KRUZ can reach the area, while sensitive radio tuners have picked up KIIS-FM on occasion.

Television

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Terrestrial digital television stations KNSD and KUSI-TV have their transmitters on Mount San Miguel. The area is also served by XETV and XHDTV. The selection of local stations on cable and satellite services vary by provider.

Landmarks

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Important landmarks in South Bay include:

  • Border Field State Park
    Border Field State Park
  • Chula Vista Shopping Center
    Chula Vista Shopping Center
  • North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
    North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
  • Imperial Beach Pier
    Imperial Beach Pier
  • Surfhenge in Imperial Beach
    Surfhenge in Imperial Beach
  • San Ysidro Port of Entry
    San Ysidro Port of Entry
  • Downtown Chula Vista
    Downtown Chula Vista
  • Lower Otay Lake
    Lower Otay Lake
  • National City Depot
    National City Depot
  • Sweetwater Reservoir
    Sweetwater Reservoir

Politics

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South Bay is located entirely within Supervisorial District 1 at the county level, which is represented by Democrat Nora Vargas.[11]

See also

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References

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