The communities and local economy of the Antelope Valley are growing strong for a number of reasons, mainly affordability of housing. Antelope Valley residents enjoy a pleasing quality of life in these family-oriented communities; there are just so many choices for recreation, shopping and dining right around the corner. It’s been said that within these communities, one may realize the American dream. Public safety, health care, transportation, education, and recreation are all important priorities within the following communities.
City of California City
website : californiacity-ca.gov
Public Transportation:
Commercial Airports
Bob Hope Airport / Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (FAA ID: BUR)
2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank
818-840-8840
Los Angeles International Airport (FAA ID: LAX)
1 World Way, Los Angeles
310-646-5252
Ground
Amtrak 800-872-7245
Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) 661-945-9445
Palmdale connects to Lake Los Angeles, Lancaster, Little Rock, Quartz Hill, and Sun Village. Express buses to Los Angeles and West San Fernando Valley as well.
Greyhound 800-231-2222
Kern Regional Transit Systems 800-560-1733
Metrolink 800-371-5465
Connects to Burbank, Glendale, and Los Angeles
ANTELOPE VALLEY HOSPITAL MED CENTER
1600 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534
661-949-5000
LAC/HIGH DESERT HOSPITAL
44900 N 60TH ST W, Lancaster, CA 93534
661-945-8461
RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL
1081 N. China Lake Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555
760-446-3551
Schools serving California City:
Schools are grouped by school type. PLEASE NOTE: If there are more than 5 schools of any one type, only the first 5 schools will be displayed. For a complete list please click here > School Information Report
Please consult your real estate agent or school district to confirm the schools you are zoned to attend:
Mojave Unified School District
District Office: 3500 DOUGLAS AVE, MOJAVE, CA 93501-1143
Phone: 661-824-4001
Public Elementary Schools
For a complete list please click here > School Information Report
Ulrich Elementary
Grade Span: K to 5th
District: MOJAVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
9124 CATALPA AVE, CALIF CITY, CA 93505-2781
760-373-4824
Public Middle Schools
For a complete list please click here > School Information Report
California City Middle School
Grade Span: 6th to 8th
District: MOJAVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
9736 REDWOOD BLVD, CALIF CITY, CA 93505-5610
760-373-3241
Public High Schools
For a complete list please click here > School Information Report
Mojave High School
Grade Span: 9th to 12th
District: MOJAVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
15732 O ST, MOJAVE, CA 93501-1751
661-824-4088
Mountain View/Douglas High
Grade Span: 9th to 12th ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
District: MOJAVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
3228 DOUGLAS AVE, MOJAVE, CA 93501-1154
661-824-9351
Colleges/universities near California City
with over 2000 students
ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE 661-722-6300
3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536
about 52 miles from California City
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-SAN BERNARDINO 909-537-5000
5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407
about 97 miles from California City
CERRO COSO COMMUNITY COLLEGE 760-384-6100
Indian Wells Valley: 3000 College Heights Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555
about 52 miles from California City
VICTOR VALLEY COLLEGE 760-384-6100
18422 Bear Valley Rd., Victorville, CA 92395-4271
about 76 miles from California City
California City Library 703-373-4757
9507 California City Blvd., California City, CA 93505
Balsitis Park 760-373-3530
Landis & Shortway
Desert Tortoise Natural Aread and Intrepretive Center
California City Boulevard at Randsburg-Mojave Road
Red Rocks State Park
Highway 58 north of Neuralia Road
Randsburg – Old Mining Town
State highway 395 at Randsburg Mojave Road
Events Calendar:
click here for the Kern County Calendar of Events
May – Tortoise Days
September – Heritage Days Festival
October – Renaissance Festival
Parks, Recreations & Arts
760-373-3530
California City Hall 703-373-8661
21000 Hacienda Blvd., California City, CA 93505
Chamber of Commerce 661-373-8676
8001 California City BLvd., California City, CA 93505
Kern County Board of Supervisors
1115 Truxtun Ave., #502, Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-868-3660
Kern County Animal Care and Control
661-824-4464
Kern County Sheriff’s Department
661-391-7500
Parks, Recreations and Arts
760-373-3530