The history and diversity of Los Angeles is reflected all around us, and the street names are a good example of the past coinciding with the present. Many of these street names serve as reminders of the Latino influence in shaping the city we know today. Figueroa Street: Named for José Figueroa (1792 – 1835), who from 1833 - 1835, also served as governor of Alta California. Alvarado Street: Named for Juan Bautista Alvarado (1809-1882). Born in the Monterey area to parents of Mexican lineage, Alvarado served as governor of Alta California from 1836 -1842. La Brea Avenue: Spanish for "the tar," La Brea runs through the area that at one time encompassed the La Brea Rancho which contained numerous ponds of tar, rich with the fossils of Ice Age animals. Pico Boulevard: This major thoroughfare is one of many places in Los Angeles County bearing the name of Pio Pico (1801-1894). Pico served two terms as Governor of Alta California, and the last to serve under Mexican rule. La Cienega Boulevard: Similar to La Brea, La Cienega takes its name from a rancho. Derived from, ciénaga, the Spanish word for "swamp," La Cienega references the marshes that were prominent between Baldwin Hills and Beverly Hills. Los Feliz Boulevard: This east-west street also pays homage to the rancho period. Namesake José Vicente Feliz (ca 1741-1822), who was born in Mexico, came to reside in the area after being awarded a 6,000+ acre land grant by King Carlos III when California was under Spanish control. Sepulveda Boulevard: The longest street in both the City and County of Los Angeles, takes its name from the prominent Sepúlveda Family, of who Francisco Xavier Sepúlveda (1742-1788) was the patriarch. Olvera Street: This small, but well known street takes its name from Augustin Olvera (1818–1876), an early Los Angeles pioneer who in 1850 became the first judge of the newly formed County of Los Angeles. Spring Street: According to Los Angeles legend, Lieut. Edward O. C. Ord opted for Primavera which happened to be the nickname for his sweetheart, Senorita Trinidad de la Guerra. As the city grew, "Primavera" endured, though was later translated to the English "Spring."