Scripps Ranch, San Diego, California
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Scripps Ranch is an inland community in the northeastern part of San Diego, California.
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[edit] History
Scripps Ranch was originally a 400 acre (1.6 km²) ranch owned by newspaper publisher E.W. Scripps.
In October 2003, a section of south Scripps Ranch was devastated by the Cedar Fire, destroying over 300 homes.
[edit] Geography
Scripps Ranch, California, is an upscale coastal/inland community within the City of San Diego. It is located east of Interstate 15, North of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, and South of Poway, CA.
[edit] Demographics
According to the San Diego County Assessor's Office’s 2006 estimates[1], there were 32,476 people residing in the neighborhood, an increase of 15.9% from 2000. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 71% White, 15% Asian & Pacific Islander, 7.8% Hispanic, 3.7% from other races, 2.4% African American, and .01% American Indian.
The neighborhood is diverse in age with 28% under 18 and 7.3% over 65. The median age was 38.6. There were 2.78 persons per household. The median household income was $117,758; 44.5% of the 11,593 households made $100,000 or more and 8% made $29,999 or less.
[edit] Education
[edit] Primary schools
- Dingeman, EB Scripps, Jerabek, and Miramar Ranch (San Diego Unified School District)
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[edit] Notable residents
- LaDainian Tomlinson (All-Pro Running back, San Diego Chargers)
- Shawne Merriman (All-Pro Linebacker, San Diego Chargers)
- Jacques Cesaire (Defensive end, San Diego Chargers)
- Ben Leber (Linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings)
- Kellen Winslow (Hall of Fame Tight end, San Diego Chargers)
- Kellen Winslow Jr. (All-Pro Tight end, Cleveland Browns)
- Gary Plummer (Former NFL Linebacker)
- Adam Brody (Actor, Former Resident)
- Samuel H. Scripps (Philanthropist in Theatre and Dance, Former Resident)
- Kenton Walker (Forward for the Creighton University Bluejays, Former Resident)
- Terry Crews (Actor, Former Resident)
- Paul E. Jacobs (CEO of Qualcomm)
- Brandon Call, (Actor, Former Resident)
- Kenneth Cox (Cox Communications Media and Public IT Representative
Ryan Price-Elton John's boyfriend from 1999-2001
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