Charleston View, California
{{Short description|Unincorporated community in California, United States}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
|name = Charleston View
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|settlement_type = Unincorporated community
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|subdivision_type = Country
|subdivision_name = United States
|subdivision_type1 = State
|subdivision_name1 = California
|subdivision_type2 = County
|subdivision_name2 = Inyo County
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|population_as_of = 2020
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|population_total = 45
|area_total_km2 = 1.95
|area_land_km2 = 1.95
|area_water_km2 = 0.00
|area_land_sq_mi = 0.75
|area_water_sq_mi = 0.00
|population_density_sq_mi = 59.76
|population_density_km2 = 23.09
| unit_pref = Imperial
| area_total_sq_mi = 0.75
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|coordinates = {{coord|35|57|53|N|115|53|50|W|region:US-CA|display=inline,title}}
|elevation_ft = 2618
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|postal_code_type = ZIP code
|postal_code = 92389
|blank_name = FIPS code
|blank_info = 06-12730
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|blank1_info = 2804104{{GNIS|2804104}}
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Charleston View, formally known as Calvada Springs, is an unincorporated community in Inyo County, California. The Charleston View CDP had a population of 45 in the 2020 census.{{Cite web|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US0612730|title=Explore Census Data}}
The former name is a portmanteau of California and Nevada.{{cite news | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Td4jAAAAIBAJ&sjid=TygEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3270%2C4288911 | title=Take a Good Look at the US Map. Towns Have the Craziest Names | work=The Milwaukee Journal | date=September 8, 1969 | accessdate=May 18, 2015 | author=Remington, Frank L. | pages=2}}
History
Inyo County defines the Charleston view planning area as 67.875 square miles,{{Cite web|url=https://www.inyocounty.us/services/planning-department/long-range-projects-plans-and-studies/community-plans-charleston-view|title = Community Plans for Charleston View and Tecopa | Inyo County California}} which is bigger than the census CDP for Charleston View. Defined as 0.748 square miles.
Within the Planning area, the 2020 Census shows that within Census Tract 8, Blocks 1176-1279, the population is 75.{{cite web |title=2020 Decennial Census by race |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/map?g=1400000US06027000800%241000000&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P1&cid=P1_001N&vintage=2020&layer=VT_2020_100_00_PY_D1&mode=thematic&loc=35.9343,-115.9466,z12.4157 |website=United States Census Bureau |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=10 March 2022}}
In 2005, Housing Developers proposed to The Inyo county Board of Supervisors to build 65,000 housing units in Charleston View.{{Cite web|title=Board Minutes - May 17, 2005|url=https://inyocounty.us/Board_of_Supervisors/Minutes/2005-05-17.htm|access-date=2021-05-26|website=inyocounty.us}} This development was greeted with backlash by residents from Neighboring Pahrump, NV, whose main concern was that such development would deplete the ground water{{Cite web|date=2005-08-22|title=Housing proposal near Pahrump sparks concerns over water supply - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper|url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2005/aug/22/housing-proposal-near-pahrump-sparks-concerns-over/|access-date=2021-05-26|website=lasvegassun.com|language=en}} in the Pahrump Valley.
In 2009, Housing Developers proposed a scaled backed plan that would allow a total population of 40 thousand.{{cite web | url=https://sierrawave.net/new-life-for-charleston-view-subdivision/ | title=New Life for Charleston View Subdivision? - Sierra Wave: Eastern Sierra NewsSierra Wave: Eastern Sierra News | date=20 February 2009 }}
In 2012, BrightSource Energy proposed to the California Energy Commission, to build the Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System Project in Charleston View,{{Cite web|url=http://basinandrangewatch.org/HiddenHills.html|title = Hidden Hills Solar Project, Inyo County}} but was withdrawn in 2015 {{Cite web|url=https://ww2.energy.ca.gov/sitingcases/hiddenhills/|title = Power Plant Compliance and Siting}} due to concerns over the effects on wildlife, groundwater, cultural and historical resources in the area.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kcet.org/redefine/agency-staff-urge-end-to-desert-solar-project|title=Agency Staff Urge End to Desert Solar Project|date=17 April 2015}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.kcet.org/redefine/company-to-withdraw-proposed-solar-tower-project-in-inyo-county|title=Company to Withdraw Proposed Solar Tower Project in Inyo County|date=29 May 2015}}
Demographics
{{US Census population
|2020= 45
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census 2020
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Charleston View first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.{{Cite web|title=2020 Geography Changes|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/technical-documentation/table-and-geography-changes/2020/geography-changes.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=}}
=2020 Census=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+Charleston View CDP, California – Racial and ethnic composition !Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) !Pop 2020{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Charleston View CDP, California|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=160XX00US0612730|publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=}} !% 2020 |
| White alone (NH)
|22 |48.89% |
| Black or African American alone (NH)
|0 |0.00% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)
|0 |0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH)
|1 |2.22% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH)
|0 |0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH)
|0 |0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)
|7 |15.56% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race)
|15 |33.33% |
| Total
|45 |100.00% |
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Economy
Due to its remote location, the economy of Charleston View is limited. Most revolves around the cultivation of marijuana.{{cite web |url=https://www.inyocounty.us/sites/default/files/2021-03/Staff%20Report_Desert%20Greens_Distribution.pdf |title=Planning Commission, March 24,2021 |website=Inyo County |publisher=Inyo County Planning Department |access-date=21 March 2022}}{{cite web |title=Inyo County Planning Commission January 27, 2021 |url=https://www.inyocounty.us/sites/default/files/2021-01/PCAgenda-01.27.21_0.pdf |website=Inyo County |publisher=Inyo County Planning Commission |access-date=21 March 2022}}{{cite web |title=Inyo County Planning Commission January 27, 2020 |url=https://www.inyocounty.us/sites/default/files/2021-01/Staff%20Report_Inyo%20Face_cultivation_0.pdf |website=Inyo County |publisher=Inyo County Planning Commission |access-date=21 March 2022}}
In 2021, Inyo County approved the construction of light industrial building, that would allow for the processing and distribution of marijuana for cultivators in Charleston View and outlying communities in southeastern inyo county.{{cite web |title=March 24, 2021 County of Inyo Planning Commission Agenda |url=https://www.inyocounty.us/sites/default/files/2022-01/03.25.21%20PC%20Packet%20%20.pdf |website=Inyo County Planning Commission |publisher=Inyo County |access-date=22 August 2022}}
=Tourism=
A major attraction for religious people in Charleston View is the St. Thérèse Mission. Which is a Catholic church, administered by the Diocese of Fresno. It was built as a way to provide metro Las Vegas a Catholic cemetery after business tycoon Rafael Dizon Jr wanted to honor Saint Therese after his recovery from cancer.{{cite web |title=The Mission’s Beginnings |url=https://www.sttheresemission.com/about |website=St. Therese Mission |access-date=19 June 2023}}
Politics
In the state legislature, Charleston View is in {{Representative|casd|8|fmt=sdistrict}},{{Cite web |url=http://senate.ca.gov/senators |title=Senators |access-date=April 11, 2013 |publisher=State of California}} and {{Representative|caad|26|fmt=adistrict}}.{{Cite web |url=http://assembly.ca.gov/assemblymembers |title=Members Assembly |access-date=April 11, 2013 |publisher=State of California}}
Public safety and crime
Law enforcement is provided by Inyo County Sherrif's department. Types of crime in Charleston view normally deal with unpermitted Marijuana cultivation.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Register |title=Law enforcement seizes almost $35 million in marijuana in Charleston View area |url=https://www.inyoregister.com/news/law-enforcement-seizes-almost-35-million-in-marijuana-in-charleston-view-area/article_2cd9e90e-c329-11eb-b381-37164f734fc3.html |access-date=2022-03-21 |website=Inyo Register |language=en}}
Fire Protection is provided by Southern Inyo Fire Protection District.{{Cite web |date=2021-11-05 |title=14th annual Firehouse Fling event planned for Saturday |url=https://pvtimes.com/news/14th-annual-firehouse-fling-event-planned-for-saturday-106388/ |access-date=2022-03-21 |website=Pahrump Valley Times |language=en-US}} A fire station is planned to reduce response times within Charleston View.{{cite web |last1=Staff |first1=Register |title=Kiley selects Southern Inyo Fire District stations for possible funds |url=https://www.inyoregister.com/news/kiley-selects-southern-inyo-fire-district-stations-for-possible-funds/article_ce90e41e-da10-11ed-a1fe-3778f93f7a04.html |website=Inyo Register |access-date=21 September 2023 |language=en |date=13 April 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Staff |first1=Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment |title=U.S. House Rep. Selects Southern Inyo (CA) Fire District for $1.5M Allocation to Build Two Fire stations |url=https://www.fireapparatusmagazine.com/the-fire-station/u-s-house-rep-selects-southern-inyo-ca-fire-district-for-1-5m-allocation-to-build-two-fire-stations/ |website=Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment |date=16 April 2023}}
References
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- [https://www.inyocounty.us/services/planning-department/long-range-projects-plans-and-studies/community-plans-charleston-view Charleston View community plan]
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Category:Unincorporated communities in California
Category:Unincorporated communities in Inyo County, California