14 Facts About Bell California

Bell California is located on the west bank of the Los Angeles River and is a suburb of the city of Los Angeles.

The Bell California Family lived at the Hollenbeck's “Town House” on 4th and Breed Street until they moved into the “ranch” Bell California House in 1876.

The Bell California House was an early Victorian style farm house.

At the turn of the 20th century, the Bell California area was a sparsely settled countryside with a scattering of houses, including the Bell California family's home.

Since its incorporation, the city of Bell California has acquired land for public parks and the recreational program.

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In March 2007, the city of Bell California held its first contested election for city council in almost a decade.

In March 2000, Bell California gained worldwide publicity, as the media announced that a shipment of 55 Oscar statuettes was stolen from a trucking company loading dock in Bell California.

In September 2010, the California Attorney General's office filed a lawsuit against eight former and current City of Bell employees, requesting the return of what the suit calls "excessive salaries" as well a reduction in pension benefits accrued as a result of those higher salaries.

The revelations about the salary amounts paid to city officials in Bell California led media inquires into salaries paid in other cities.

Bell California is in a financial crisis due to the above-referenced public embezzlement scandals.

City of Bell California has a City Council-City Manager form of local government.

City of Bell California has 75 full-time employees across all City departments.

Fire protection in Bell California is provided by the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

The Bell California Futsal Park is a repurposed skate park that features one main court that can be split into 3 smaller courts.