Reseda, Los Angeles
neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, United States
Reseda is a neighborhood in Los Angeles. It is in the San Fernando Valley region. Earthquakes struck the neighborhood in 1971 and 1994. Reseda was founded in 1912 and was dedicated to farming for many years. During the late 1930s, Reseda was known for being one of the largest producers of lettuce in the United States. During the 1940s, Reseda saw a huge expansion in suburban areas, as well as the loss of farmland. This would cause the population of Reseda to jump to over 16,000 by 1950.