Anaheim
California
City Of Anaheim
About Us:
City Of Anaheim is Home for more than 340,000 residents and a thriving business community, Anaheim boasts amenities that no other city can offer: a Major League Baseball team, National Hockey League team, the Disneyland Resort and the largest Convention Center on the West Coast. It is a world-class City committed to unparalleled customer service, whether you visit us in person at City Hall or here on the World Wide Web.
Anaheim is now the tenth largest city in California, which began in 1857 as colony of German farmers and vintners. Founding member George Hansen surveyed the original 200 acres, which now comprises the city's downtown area, bounded by North, South, East and West streets. The City's name is a composition of "Ana" from the nearby Santa Ana River and "heim," German for home. Those early pioneers considered this location their "home by the river."
Between 1880 and 1960, Anaheim was host to several orange growers and processors who used their orange crate labels to identify their brand and advertise a golden California lifestyle.
The city was incorporated in 1876 with a population of 881. By 1920, the population had risen to 5,526, an agricultural community as tightly knit as small towns can be. In 1887, the construction of the Santa Fe depot linked Anaheim's citrus growers with the East, providing vital markets for their golden crops.
A local tradition, which began in 1924 and was recently restarted, again is the Anaheim Halloween Parade. At the height of its popularity, over 150,000 spectators would view the parade along the downtown streets and from La Palma Park grandstand.
The latest change to the Anaheim area has been the renovation of the resort area, the redevelopment of the downtown area and the building of Disney's California Adventure Theme Park and the Grand Californian Resort Hotel.
Anaheim has been transformed from a small farming community to a major sport, entertainment, recreational, and industrial community. Anaheim is truly the best place to live, work and play.
Recent News
Detectives Arrest Suspect In 2021 Gang-Related Homicide
ANAHEIM, CA – Anaheim homicide detectives have arrested Miguel Rodriguez, a 20-year-old Anaheim man, for the fatal shooting of Jonathan Romero. On November 25, 2021, at about 5:33 p.m., Anaheim PD officers responded to the 1200 block of N.…
Read More »City Of Anaheim News : DUI - Driver’s License Checkpoint
ANAHEIM, Calif. (December 14, 2022) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday, December 16, 2022 within the City of Anaheim, starting at 6:00 P.M. Checkpoint locations are…
Read More »City Of Anaheim News : Non-Fatal Officer Involved Shooting
ANAHEIM, Calif. (December, 2022) – An Anaheim police officer responding to a nearby call of shots fired at a house party, has shot an 18-year-old man. A gun was recovered at the shooting scene. On Friday, December 2, 2022, at about 10:25…
Read More »City Of Anaheim News : PD Awarded Grant from the Office of TrafficSafety for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program
Anaheim, Calif. – The Anaheim Police Department received a $52,500 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) that will fund activities emphasizing the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians. Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros…
Read More »City Of Anaheim News : PD Awarded Grant for Child Safety SeatEducation Program to Support Underserved Communities
Anaheim, Calif. – The Anaheim Police Department received a $91,875 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to educate parents and caregivers in underserved communities on how to properly install and use child safety seats.…
Read More »City Of Anaheim News : Anaheim PD Receives Funding for Motorcycle SafetyTraining Program
Anaheim, Calif. — The Anaheim Police Department received grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to step up motorcycle safety awareness with free, hands-on rider trainings led by local law enforcement. The $67,000…
Read More »City Of Anaheim News : Anaheim Police Department Awarded $469,000 GrantFrom the OTS
Anaheim, Calif. – The safety of everyone traveling is the focus of a grant awarded to the Anaheim Police Department. The $425,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) will assist in Anaheim PD’s efforts to reduce…
Read More »City Of Anaheim News Annual Ready, Set, Go! Block Party To Highlight Wildfire Preperation
ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 14. 2022) – A wildfire is one of the most unpredictable and dangerous fires that one may ever encounter. That’s why Anaheim Fire & Rescue encourages residents to be prepared in the event of a fire with Ready,…
Read More »City Of Anaheim News : Felony Animal Cruelty Warrant Issued for SuspectSeen on Viral Video
ANAHEIM, Calif. (September 21, 2022) – Anaheim Police detectives have obtained a felony arrest warrant for a 33-year-old Anaheim resident in connection to a viral video depicting animal abuse against a dog. On Thursday, September 15, 2022,…
Read More »City Of Anaheim News Non-Fatal/Non-Hit Officer Involved Shooting
ANAHEIM, Calif. (September 2, 2022) – Felony domestic violence suspect uninjured after officer-involved shooting with Anaheim PD officer. On Friday, 2/2/22, at about 12:19 a.m., Anaheim PD officers responded to an Anaheim area hospital to…
Read More »City Of Anaheim News - DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 25, 2022) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday, August 26, 2022 near Beach Boulevard and Ball Road starting…
Read More »City Of Anaheim News - DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint
ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 29, 2022) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday, July 1, 2022 near Red Gum Street and La Palma Avenue starting at 5:00 P.M. Checkpoint…
Read More »City Of Anaheim News Stolen Olympic Gold Medal Located
ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 29, 2022,) – The 2020 Olympic Gold Medal belonging to Jordyn Poulter, which was stolen on May 25, 2022, has been located. On May 25, 2022, the Anaheim Police Department Communications Center received a call of a vehicle…
Read More »City Of Anaheim - U-Haul Stolen with 63-Year-Old Autistic Male Inside
ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 22, 2022) – Anaheim Police Detectives are requesting assistance in locating a stolen U-Haul box truck and a missing 63-year-old autistic male with the mental age of a four-year-old. On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at…
Read More »City Of Anaheim News - Anaheim PD Detectives Arrest Suspect in Connectionwith Theft of Olympic Gold Medal
ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 7, 2022,) – Anaheim Police Detectives have arrested a suspect for the theft of an Olympic Gold Medal. On May 25, 2022, the Anaheim Police Department Communications Center received a call of a vehicle burglary…
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