Located directly in the heart of, and surrounded completely by Long Beach, Signal Hill is a small town with a population of over 11,000 people. The city is well-known for its spectacular views of Cal State Long Beach, Downtown Long Beach, and the Pacific Ocean, as well as its rich history in oil exploration.  The city incorporated in 1924 and elected Mrs. Jessie Nelson as mayor, making Signal Hill one of the very few cities to elect a woman for mayor in all of California during that time. The 42nd district covers all of Signal Hill. City of Signal Hill website