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Lynwood, California

Located in Los Angeles County, California, Lynwood was established in 1921. South LA community near Compton and Watts. Predominantly Hispanic/Latino population.
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Founded 1921 | Population 69,300 | Peak 69,300 (2024) | County Los Angeles County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Lynwood, California

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1921 Founded: Lynwood was founded by colonial settlers in Los Angeles County.
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1921 Incorporated: South LA suburb.
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1921 Early Settlement: Lynwood was established by early settlers in the region.
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2000 Latino Community: Predominantly Hispanic.
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Latest News in Lynwood

May 4, 2026
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Apr 20, 2026
Dead or Missing Scientists Pose “National Security Threat,” Top House Republican Warns as Oversight Committee Launches Probe
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Apr 18, 2026
Trump’s Psychedelic Pivot: Executive Order Accelerates Review of Mind-Altering Drugs for Mental Health Crisis
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday directing federal agencies to fast-track the review and potential app…
Apr 16, 2026
White House Signals Review of Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists in Sensitive Fields
The Trump administration has indicated it will examine a cluster of unexplained deaths and disappearances involving at least 10 Am…
Apr 14, 2026
California’s “Stop Nick Shirley Act”: Privacy Measure or Assault on Investigative Journalism?
California lawmakers advanced a controversial bill Monday that critics have dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” raising sharp …
Apr 11, 2026
Sexual Assault Probe and Staff Revolt Threaten to End Congressman’s California Gubernatorial Bid
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Complete Historical Timeline

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Did You Know?

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South LA community near Compton and Watts.
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Predominantly Hispanic/Latino population.
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Not to be confused with Lynnwood, Washington.
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Lynwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Lynwood was founded in 1921.

Famous People from Lynwood, California

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Leon Allen White
Actor, Television Actor · Born May 14, 1955 · Died Jun 18, 2018 (age 63)
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Shane Mosley
Boxer · Born Sep 7, 1971 · Age 54
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Cristine Rose
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Jan 31, 1951 · Age 75

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