San Antonio, Oakland, California
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San Antonio is a large district in Oakland, California, encompassing the land east of Lake Merritt to 29th Avenue. It is one of the most diverse areas of the city.[1] It takes its name from Rancho San Antonio, the name of the land as granted to Don Luís María Peralta by the last Spanish governor of California.
NeighborhoodsThe district is made up of a number of smaller neighborhoods, each with its own distinct personality, history and demographics.[2]
Cleveland HeightsCleveland Heights, also known as Haddon Hill by local realtors, is located at the northwestern corner of the San Antonio district, perched on a hill overlooking Lake Merritt. It was formerly the township of Brooklyn prior to its annexation by Oakland in 1909. EastlakeThe Eastlake district, formerly known as East Peralta,[citation needed] comprises the area along International Blvd. between 1st and 14th Avenues. It is currently the site of an ethnic enclave, housing many immigrants of southeast asian origin. Highland ParkHighland Park is the area immediately surrounding Highland Hospital, loosely bounded by 14th Ave. on the south, E. 31st St. to the north, and 13th Avenue to the west. JingletownThe subsection of the neighborhood adjacent to the Oakland Estuary is called Jingletown, also called "JT" by East Oakland natives. The history of Jingletown, begins with its name, originating from a habit of nearby mill workers, largely males of Portuguese and Azorean background, who would jingle the coins from a week's work in their pockets as they walked to display their prosperity. With the closure of the mill, the neighborhood fell into disrepair and became host to major gang and drug activity. In 1998, the neighborhood became home to an award-winning affordable housing project that has helped to revitalize the community.[3] The Twomps"The Twomps" is a local name for the neighborhood between 20th and 29th Avenues.[4][5] It is also known as "The Rolling '20s",[5] "The Roaring '20s",[6] or "Murder Dubbs",[5][7] references to its history of drug trafficking and gang violence.[8][5][6][9] The area was known as The Twomps in the 1980s, but became known as Murder Dubs in the early 1990s due to a dramatic rise in drug-related violence.[5] References
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