Battle of Cahuenga Pass

The Battle of Cahuenga Pass of 1831 was fought at Cahuenga Pass near Los Angeles between the unpopular Mexican Governor of California (Manuel Victoria), and a force assembled by wealthy local landowners.

For the "Second Battle of Cahuenga Pass" in 1845, see Battle of Providencia.
Battle of Cahuenga Pass
DateDecember 5, 1831 (1831-12-05)
Location
Cahuenga Pass
34°7′50.28″N 118°20′59.56″W
Result Resignation of Governor Victoria
Belligerents
Rebel forces Alta Californian government
Commanders and leaders
  • Manuel Victoria (WIA)
  • José María Ávila †
Casualties and losses
1 killed
  • 1 killed
  • 1 wounded

Only two men, the lancer Pacheco on the government side and a rebel Jose Avila, were killed. Victoria was severely wounded.

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