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In Memoriam
Grand Terrace is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The population was 11,626 at the 2000 census. Grand Terrace is strategically located between the cities of Riverside and San Bernardino along the I-215 corridor. This community of 12,000 is known for its peaceful atmosphere, beautiful neighborhoods, high performing schools, an active library, and safe streets. The city is nestled between two mountain ridges, Blue Mountain to the east, and La Loma Hills to the west.
This 3.6 square mile community has an average elevation of 1,065 feet. Its motto, inscribed on the city flag, is "The Blue Mountain City" (its official slogan is "A city set upon a mountain cannot be hidden"), and refers to the Blue Lupine flower that grows on Blue Mountain in the spring.
According to the city's web site, the 2000 census revealed that Grand Terrace has the highest median income in the Inland Empire region at $61,068. According to an article in The Press Enterprise dated May 31, 2002, “Its clean streets, quiet neighborhoods and no violent crime are big draws for its middle-income population.â€Â
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department provides police services to the City, while the San Bernardino County Fire Department handles all fire-related calls(paramedic and other ambulance services are provided by American Medical Response).
The Colton Joint Unified School District serves the children of Grand Terrace with Terrace View Elementary School, Grand Terrace Elementary School and Terrace Hills Middle School. A proposed high school is in the planning stages
This 3.6 square mile community has an average elevation of 1,065 feet. Its motto, inscribed on the city flag, is "The Blue Mountain City" (its official slogan is "A city set upon a mountain cannot be hidden"), and refers to the Blue Lupine flower that grows on Blue Mountain in the spring.
According to the city's web site, the 2000 census revealed that Grand Terrace has the highest median income in the Inland Empire region at $61,068. According to an article in The Press Enterprise dated May 31, 2002, “Its clean streets, quiet neighborhoods and no violent crime are big draws for its middle-income population.â€Â
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department provides police services to the City, while the San Bernardino County Fire Department handles all fire-related calls(paramedic and other ambulance services are provided by American Medical Response).
The Colton Joint Unified School District serves the children of Grand Terrace with Terrace View Elementary School, Grand Terrace Elementary School and Terrace Hills Middle School. A proposed high school is in the planning stages
