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San Fernando city (1990 pop. 22,580), Los Angeles co., S Calif., in the San Fernando valley; inc. 1911. Among its industries are clothing and electronics. The valley, first entered by Europeans in 1769, was early used for journeys to N California. Gold was found in 1842 before the big gold strike. Founded in 1874, San Fernando is the oldest city in the valley. San Fernando Mission (1797) is nearby.

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San Fernando, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Spain, Trinidad, USA 1. Spain (Andalusia): founded in 1776 as Isla de León and renamed in 1813 after Ferdinand VII (1784–1833), King of Spain (1808–33).2. Trinidad: founded in 1786 and named after Ferdinand II (1452–1516), King of Aragon and joint sovereign of Castile as Ferdinand V (1479–1516).

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	Alleged oil and gas fraudsters in S.F. Valley sought by feds. (Jason Smith; Ray Hoskins; Robert Long; San Fernando Valley; United States Attorney's Office) Magazine article from: Los Angeles Business Journal; 10/15/1990
	SBA Event: the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) have joined forces with the Asian Pacific Revolving Loan Fund of Los Angeles (APRLFLA) to sponsor a conference titled "Where's the Money? Accessing Capital in Tough Times" for existing small business owners in the Los Angeles area.(SAN FERNANDO VALLEY: Glendale) Magazine article from: San Fernando Valley Business Journal; 7/7/2008
	Chamber profile: United Chambers of Commerce of the San Fernando Valley.(Brief Article) Magazine article from: San Fernando Valley Business Journal; 4/25/2005

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	Gem show: the ninth annum Woodland Hills Rock Chippers Gem Show will be Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church at 22700 Sherman Way.(SAN FERNANDO VALLEY: Woodland Hills) Magazine article from: San Fernando Valley Business Journal; 10/15/2007; 62 words ; Gem Show: The ninth annum Woodland Hills Rock Chippers Gem Show will be Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church at 22700 Sherman Way. There will be crafts, food, jewelry, dealers, gems, minerals, rocks, fossils, displays... Read more