Los Angeles’ first human history began in the early 6000 BC. It was inhabited by the hunter-gatherer Gabrieneño and Chumash people. In the late 18th century, their existence ended due to the arrival of missionaries and pioneers. Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portalá went on an expedition north of what is now known as the California Peninsula. Portalá came upon an Indian village beside a river which he named “ El Rio de Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Angeles de Porcincula.” This is the site of present day Los Angeles, but it was not officially founded. L.A. was officially established on September 4, 1781 by Filipe de Neve. Filipe de Neve named it “El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Angeles.” This translates to “The Town of Our Lady the