Davis & Strawberry

Davis and Strawberry are two interlinked neighbourhoods located in southern-central Los Santos, San Andreas. Together, these diverse communities make up an area of almost 3 square miles along the La Puerta freeway corridor.

Davis

Davis is the larger of the two neighbourhoods, covering the southern portion near the La Puerta Freeway. It is home to roughly 25,000 residents.

Davis emerged in the 1940s-50s as families migrated from the rural South looking for manufacturing work. However, unemployment, poverty and unrest grew in the later 20th century. This led to increasing street crime and gang activity from groups like the Families. Efforts are underway to re-vitalize Davis through new businesses and community programs.

Notable landmarks in Davis include Davis Mega Mall, one of Los Santos' largest shopping centres. The Davis Police Station operates constantly to try to curb local gang violence. The Davis Neighbourhood Estate Projects are large public housing blocks that have been hotspots for drug-trade activity.

Strawberry

Strawberry occupies the smaller northern area along the freeway. Its population of around 20,000. This diverse working-class community has a bit less crime than neighbouring Davis. Landmarks include Strawberry Stadium, home to local high school football and soccer games. Rancho Towers are mid-rise apartment buildings with unique Spanish-style architecture.

Issues & Controversies

Tension and rivalry have simmered between Davis and Strawberry for decades, occasionally escalating into outright violence. Both neighbourhoods have issues with gangs like the Families and Ballas staking claims over turf.

Police struggle to contain regular gun crime occurring in the streets, alleys, and housing projects. Efforts to foster trust and cooperation between law enforcement and the community have had mixed results.

Some long-term residents feel the area has declined severely since earlier generations, while new residents and businesses bring optimism. Ongoing investment and neighbourhood improvement initiatives seek to provide jobs and opportunities for locals.