Gangs - PowerPoint.pdf

Outside Gang Influences on Texas - CaliforniaTyler NortenoNortenosNorthern CaliforniaBryanSurenosSurenosSouthern California● California has exported a gang phenomenon known as Surenos andNortenos. Nortenos claim northern California and the Surenos traditionallyare from the southern part of the state. These rivals trace their animositytoward each other back to prison gang struggles in the 1960s. Both groupshave adopted signs, symbols and colors, and have sets throughout the U.S.