



California City, California
California City, CA Profile
California City, CA, population 8,385 , is located
in California's Kern county,
about 30.8 miles from Lancaster and 38.5 miles from Palmdale.
In the 90's the population of California City has grown by about 41%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of California City has been growing at an annual rate of 10.4 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the California City area were lower than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
California City Statistics
California City Gender Information
Males in California City: 4,182 (50%)
Females in California City: 4,203 (50%)
As % of Population in California City
Race Diversity in California City
White: 68%
African American: 13%
Native American: 2%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 13%
As % of Population in California City
Age Diversity in California City
Median Age in California City: 36.1 (Males in California City: 36.3, Females in California City: 35.9)
California City Males Under 20: 17%
California City Females Under 20: 17%
California City Males 20 to 40: 12%
California City Females 20 to 40: 12%
California City Males 40 to 60: 14%
California City Females 40 to 60: 14%
California City Males Over 60: 7%
California City Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in California City
California City Household Average Size: 2.72 people
California City Median Household Income: $ 45,735
California City Median Value of Homes: $ 80,600
Law Enforcement in California City
Reported crimes in the California City area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 21
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 286
Burglary: 57
Larceny-theft: 148
Motor vehicle theft: 18
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,360
California City Location Information
Elevation: 2,360 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 184.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to California City
North Edwards 11.5 Miles
Mojave 11.8 Miles
Edwards AFB 18.4 Miles
Rosamond 20.7 Miles
Boron 20.9 Miles
Randsburg 25.0 Miles
Johannesburg 26.2 Miles
Tehachapi 26.2 Miles
Golden Hills 28.6 Miles
Lancaster 30.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest California City
(Population 100,000+)
Lancaster 30.8 Miles
Palmdale 38.5 Miles
Santa Clarita 59.8 Miles
Bakersfield 60.8 Miles
Burbank 67.9 Miles
Pasadena 68.2 Miles
Glendale 69.7 Miles
El Monte 73.2 Miles
West Covina 73.2 Miles
Rancho Cucamonga 74.0 Miles
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Facts
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Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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