Vista, California

The City of Vista is situated approximately 7 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean in northern San Diego County. Vista is the "Hub of the North County" area. With a population of over 96,000 it is a semi-rural, residential community. Vista's Mediterranean climate provides mild winters and cool summers for year-round outdoor activities. While Vista incorporated in 1963 as a general law city, it became a charter city on June 13, 2007. The city operates under the Council/Manager form of government. The incorporated city limits contain approximately 19 square miles. Presently there are 14 elementary schools, five middle schools, two high schools, a continuation high school, a high school for the handicapped, an independent high school, and an adult education school. The city is served by two nearby community colleges and one four-year university. There are several neighborhood shopping centers with a regional shopping center located 7 miles away. Tri-City Medical Center is located adjacent to the city's western limits. The city maintains its own Fire Department, while law enforcement is furnished by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

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