The beach-front city of Long Beach is the largest and most populous city in the 42nd District, with a population of over 466,000 people — the 7th largest in California and the 42nd largest in the nation.  It is also the oldest incorporated city in the 42nd district, forming in 1897.  The city is home to California State University, Long Beach, one of the nation’s top public universities; the Port of Long Beach, one of the busiest and cleanest ports in the Western Hemisphere; and the Long Beach Airport, one of the busiest regional and general aviation airports in the nation.  Known as “The International City,” Long Beach is recognized globally for its dominant role as a U.S. maritime gateway in addition to being home to major manufacturing and high-tech industries.  The city is also renowned as one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the nation, including one of the largest Cambodian communities outside of Cambodia.  Long Beach is a major Southern California tourist destination and a regular shooting location for film and television, often serving as the double for oceanfront cities such as Miami. The 42nd district covers the southern and eastern portions of Long Beach, including the Long Beach Airport and the Port of Long Beach. City of Long Beach website