Lemon Grove

I don't know if this is the world's biggest lemon, but it is pretty big!!! I copied a few facts from this fair city, boasting the 'Best Climate on Earth'. LOL!!!

History

The community was settled in 1869 by its first known permanent resident, sheep rancher Robert Allison. From the 1860's to 1900 the area was known for sheep and poultry ranching and vegetable crops. In the early 1900's the community acquired its name when large citrus groves were planted and lemon and orange growing and shipping became the area's major industry. By World War II, most of the citrus groves had disappeared and suburbanization had begun. By 1960, most of the easily developed land was gone.

Lemon Grove was incorporated as a general law city in 1977. Now, approximately 26,000 people live in established neighborhoods including single-family homes, condominiums, and apartment buildings. Municipal parks provide recreational opportunities, and schools and churches are scattered throughout the city.

Climate

Lemon Grove enjoys warm, mild weather characteristic of Mediterranean climates. Summers are warm and dry, and winters are cooler with occasional rains. Cool ocean breezes enhance the temperate climate. Coastal mesas and drainages dominate, and elevations range from approximately 280 feet to 530 feet above sea level.

The trolley was introduced to Lemon Grove in the late 80's. However, the train has ran through town in 1893.

Re: the shot

The interesting thing about this is that while I was waiting for the trolley to come by, the resident homeless guy, the one that breaks my heart, actually came into the shot. He is secluded in the shadows, on the other side of the tracks. He is a at the front of the trolley. Hard to see, but I know he is there. This is his typical 'area', his home. I hadn't seen him for a while. It is good to know he is still around. I am afraid one day he will get hurt or killed. Both my daughter and I have been close to hitting him at different times late at night. He wanders out in to the street. He appears mentally ill. He is quite dirty and has a distant look in his eye. I think someone took his cart from him the last time he went missing. I am thinking he may go into the hospital. He will then reappear some what cleaner but without belongings. This is someones son, brother possible, I don't typically get attached to the homeless, but his guy breaks my heart.

On that note...live and love out loud!!!

peace....