Corona, California
Corona, California | |
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Top: view of Corona; bottom: Corona Historic Civic Center Theater | |
Nicknames: | |
Motto(s): "To Cherish Our Past, To Plan Our Future" | |
Location withinGreater Los Angeles | |
Coordinates:33°52′N117°34′W/ 33.867°N 117.567°W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Riverside |
Government | |
• Type | Council–manager[3] |
•Mayor | Tom Richins[3] |
•Vice Mayor | Jim Steiner |
•City Council | Jacque Casillas Tony Daddario Wes Speake |
•City Treasurer | Chad Willardson |
Area | |
•City | 39.96 sq mi (103.50 km2) |
• Land | 39.94 sq mi (103.45 km2) |
• Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 0.27% |
Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
Population (2020) | |
•City | 157,136 |
• Rank | 3rdin Riverside County 34thin California 165thin the United States |
• Density | 3,934.20/sq mi (1,519.02/km2) |
•Metro | 4,224,851 |
Time zone | UTC−8(Pacific) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−7(PDT) |
ZIP codes | 92877–92883 |
Area code | 951 |
FIPScode | 06-16350 |
GNISfeature IDs | 1652691,2410232 |
Website | City Government Tourism site |
Corona(Spanishfor "Crown" ) is a city in northwesternRiverside County, California,United States. At the2020 census,the city had a population of 157,136, up from 152,374 at the2010 census.Corona is surrounded byNorcoto the north and northeast,Yorba Lindato the northwest,Cleveland National Forestand theSanta Ana Mountainsto the west, southwest, and south. Several unincorporated communities are along the rest of the city's borders. Downtown Corona is approximately 48 miles (77 kilometers) southeast ofDowntown Los Angelesand 95 miles (153 km) north-northwest ofSan Diego.
Corona, located along the western edge ofSouthern California'sInland Empireregion, is known as the "Circle City" due to Grand Boulevard's 3 mi (4.8 km) circular layout. It is one of the most residential cities in the Inland Empire, but also has a large industrial portion on the northern half, being the headquarters of companies such asFender Musical Instruments Corporation,Monster Beverage Corporation,andsupercarmanufacturerSaleen.
Etymology
[edit]Corona is Spanish forcrownorwreath.Originally calledSouth Riverside,citizens wanted to distinguish their city from the larger city of Riverside to the north. When it came time to incorporate the city a number of different names were considered, but the name Corona was chosen to play upon a unique feature of the city, the one-mile diameter drive that circled the center of the town.[7][8]
History
[edit]Indigenous
[edit]Prior to the late eighteenth century, the area was primarily inhabited by theTongvaandPayómkawichum,who lived in a series of villages throughout the area. What is now Corona stood at the southeastern extent ofTovaangar,or the Tongva world, and at the northern edge of Payómkawichum territory.[9][10]
The primary settlement in the area was the village ofPaxauxa,which was established along the banks of theTemescal Creekat about where Corona is situated today. The settlement was shared by both theTongvaandPayómkawichumpeople. Cooperation and marriage between the two villages was common.[11][12]High above the city of Corona, the village ofPamajamwas also located in a small valley of theSanta Ana Mountains.[13][14]
Colonial period
[edit]The founding ofMission San Juan Capistranoin 1776 andMission San Luis Reyin 1798 saw the introduction of Spanish soldiers and missionaries in the area. This resulted in villagers being brought to the mission to be baptized and as labor.[15]
Spanish influence increased in the area with the establishment of theSan Antonio de Pala Asistenciain 1816. Two years following the construction of this mission outpost, theTemescal Valley's first European resident, Leandro Serrano, was given permission by the Spanish to use the area forcattle grazing.His first order was to kill the localbearandmountain lionpopulation for the imported herds.[16]
After thesecularization of the Spanish missionsby theFirst Mexican Republicin 1833, the land under influence by the missions inAlta Californiawas gradually granted to large landowners as ranches. In 1848, Californio governorPio Picoissued this land toBernardo Yorba,which included present-day city of Corona.[17][16]
Establishment
[edit]Corona was founded at the height of the Southern Californiacitrusboom in 1886, and is situated at the upper end of theSanta Ana RiverCanyon, a significant pass through theSanta Ana Mountains.The town of Corona was once the "Lemon Capital of the World". A museum there presents the lemon's former role in the local economy. The city's name means crown in Spanish due to the circular shape of a crown and the circular shape of Grand Blvd. The nickname of Corona is "The Circle City" from the unique layout of its streets, with a standard grid enclosed by the circular Grand Boulevard, 2.75 miles (4.43 km) in circumference.[18]The street layout was designed by Hiram Clay Kellogg, a civil engineer fromAnaheimwho was an influential figure in the early development of Orange County.
Corona was established as a town by theSouth Riverside Land and Water Company.The company was incorporated in 1886; founding members included ex-Governor of IowaSamuel Merrill,R.B. Taylor, George L. Joy, A.S. Garretson, and Adolph Rimpau.[19]Originally a citrus growers' organization, it purchased the lands ofRancho La Sierraof Bernardo Yorba, and theRancho Temescalgrant and the colony of South Riverside was laid out. They also secured the water rights toTemescal Creek,its tributaries and Lee Lake. Dams and pipelines were built to carry the water to the colony. In 1889, the Temescal Water Company was incorporated, to supply water for the new colony. This company purchased all the water-bearing lands in the Temescal valley and began drilling artesian wells.[20]
Originally located inSan Bernardino County,the city was named "South Riverside" and received its post office in that name on either May 27[21]or August 11, 1887[22]with Charles H. Cornell as the town's firstpostmaster.[21]In 1893, South Riverside became part of the new Riverside County. In 1896, the city was renamed "Corona" for its circular Grand Boulevard, where three international automobile races were held in 1913, 1914 and 1916.[23]
20th century
[edit]The city of Corona has been popular among celebrities drawn to its upscale areas and relative privacy compared to Los Angeles.Lucille BallandDesi Arnazspent time at their ranch, located in north Corona, and played golf often at the Cresta Verde Golf Course in the northeastern section of the city.[24]After their divorce, Arnaz continued to live in Corona.[25]
In recent years Corona has been known as the "Gateway to theInland Empire".[26]Main Street Realtors wrote, "Prior to the 1980s, the city was largely an agricultural community, dominated by citrus orchards, ranches, anddairyfarms. High real estate prices inLos AngelesandOrangecounties made the area's land desirable to developers and industrialists, and by the late 1990s Corona was considered a majorsuburbofLos Angeles."[27]
21st century
[edit]In 2002, the city government considered an initiative to secede from Riverside County and form an autonomous Corona County because the city government and some residents were dissatisfied with how services were handled in nearby areas. The effort was also considered by areas in other cities in the western part of the county as far south asMurrieta.Whether nearby cities such asNorcowould have been included in the new county are unknown. The proposed county would have been bordered bySan Bernardino Countyto the northwest and byOrange Countyto the west, but it never came to fruition.[28]
Geography and climate
[edit]Corona is located in western Riverside County, east of Orange County.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the city has a total area of 38.9 square miles (101 km2), of which 38.8 square miles (100 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it, or 0.27%, is water.
Corona experiences a warmMediterranean climate(Köppen climate classification:CSa) and has mild to cool winters and hot summers. Most of the rainfall (as in all of Southern California) occurs during winter and early spring.
Winter days are pleasant, with the average highs staying in the mid to upper 60s. But compared to other areas in Southern California, winter lows are colder, with common frost and chilly mornings. Snowfall within city limits is rare. Snow flurries will occasionally fall, usually once every other year, but it very rarely snows to the point where it accumulates. The nearby Santa Ana Mountains receive a dusting of snow a few times each winter.
Spring brings pleasant weather with daytime temperatures in the mid to upper 70s, and nighttime lows in the upper 40s. Spring showers are common during the beginning of the season but are a rarity by late May.
Summertime is hot, with highs averaging in the low to mid 90s. During the hottest months, daytime temperatures in Corona can exceed 100 °F (38 °C).[29][30]In early summer, Corona receives common overcast weather known as "May Gray" and "June Gloom".Summer thunderstorms are sporadic and usually happen between July and September from theNorth American Monsoons,bringing increased humidity and scattered thunderstorms.
Autumn features warm days and sharply cooler evenings, but can be windy due to theSanta Ana winds,blowing in two or three times a year from October to December.
Climate data for Corona, California | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 91 (33) |
93 (34) |
100 (38) |
100 (38) |
107 (42) |
110 (43) |
118 (48) |
113 (45) |
114 (46) |
108 (42) |
99 (37) |
94 (34) |
118 (48) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 66 (19) |
69 (21) |
71 (22) |
77 (25) |
80 (27) |
87 (31) |
92 (33) |
93 (34) |
90 (32) |
83 (28) |
74 (23) |
67 (19) |
79 (26) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 40 (4) |
43 (6) |
45 (7) |
48 (9) |
52 (11) |
57 (14) |
62 (17) |
64 (18) |
60 (16) |
52 (11) |
45 (7) |
42 (6) |
51 (11) |
Record low °F (°C) | 19 (−7) |
25 (−4) |
25 (−4) |
28 (−2) |
28 (−2) |
39 (4) |
41 (5) |
41 (5) |
41 (5) |
29 (−2) |
26 (−3) |
22 (−6) |
19 (−7) |
Averageprecipitationinches (mm) | 3.01 (76) |
3.06 (78) |
2.32 (59) |
1.02 (26) |
.35 (8.9) |
.04 (1.0) |
.10 (2.5) |
.12 (3.0) |
.24 (6.1) |
.54 (14) |
1.07 (27) |
2.08 (53) |
13.95 (354) |
Average precipitation days | 6.9 | 7.0 | 5.5 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 4.1 | 6.2 | 41 |
Mean monthlysunshine hours | 200 | 210 | 270 | 310 | 305 | 295 | 370 | 350 | 290 | 250 | 210 | 205 | 3,265 |
Source:The Weather Company[31] |
Economy
[edit]Businesses with global, national or major regional headquarters in Corona include:
- TCL,a Chinese technology company
- Monster Beverage,a worldwide manufacturer of soft drinks, including Hansen's beverages and theMonster Energydrink line.[32]
- Circle K,an international convenience store chain.
- Saleen,manufacturer of specialty, high-performance sports cars.[33]
- Fender,world-famous manufacturer of electric guitars, amplifiers, and musical equipment. TheFender Custom Shopis also based in the same building.
- Zumiez,youth andaction sportsclothing and accessory retailer. Corona is home to the Zumiez distribution center.
- Troy Lee Designs,makers of variousmotocrossandmountain bikeaccessories and apparel.
- LuLaRoe,controversial and legally embattled[34][35][36][37]multi-level marketingdistributor of women's apparel.
- Sterno,manufacturers of portable cooking fuel.
Top employers
[edit]According to the city's 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[38]the top employers in the city are:
# | Employer | # of Employees |
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1 | Corona-Norco Unified School District | 4,807 |
2 | Corona Regional Medical Center | 1,096 |
3 | Fender USA Corona | 960 |
4 | Monster Energy | 900 |
5 | City of Corona | 824 |
6 | TWR Framing Enterprises | 725 |
7 | All American Asphalt | 650 |
8 | Veg Fresh Farms | 629 |
9 | Latitude 36 Foods | 475 |
10 | Kaiser Permanente | 450 |
Demographics
[edit]Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1900 | 1,434 | — | |
1910 | 3,540 | 146.9% | |
1920 | 4,129 | 16.6% | |
1930 | 7,018 | 70.0% | |
1940 | 8,764 | 24.9% | |
1950 | 10,223 | 16.6% | |
1960 | 13,336 | 30.5% | |
1970 | 27,519 | 106.4% | |
1980 | 37,791 | 37.3% | |
1990 | 76,095 | 101.4% | |
2000 | 124,966 | 64.2% | |
2010 | 152,374 | 21.9% | |
2020 | 157,136 | 3.1% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[39] |
2020
[edit]Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[40] | Pop 2010[41] | Pop 2020[42] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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Whitealone (NH) | 58,784 | 58,087 | 49,860 | 47.04% | 38.12% | 31.73% |
Black or African Americanalone (NH) | 7,704 | 8,333 | 8,136 | 6.16% | 5.47% | 5.18% |
Native AmericanorAlaska Nativealone (NH) | 490 | 422 | 461 | 0.39% | 0.28% | 0.29% |
Asianalone (NH) | 9,239 | 14,650 | 18,482 | 7.39% | 9.61% | 11.76% |
Pacific Islanderalone (NH) | 353 | 496 | 509 | 0.28% | 0.33% | 0.32% |
Some Other Racealone (NH) | 278 | 272 | 822 | 0.22% | 0.18% | 0.52% |
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial(NH) | 3,549 | 3,667 | 5,764 | 2.84% | 2.41% | 3.67% |
Hispanic or Latino(any race) | 44,569 | 66,447 | 73,102 | 35.66% | 43.61% | 46.52% |
Total | 124,966 | 152,374 | 157,136 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2010
[edit]The2010 United States Census[43]reported that Corona had a population of 152,374. The population density was 3,914.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,511.2/km2). The racial makeup of Corona was 90,925 (59.7%)White(40.1% Non-Hispanic White),[44]8,934 (5.9%)African American,1,153 (0.8%)Native American,16,205 (10.6%)Asian,552 (0.4%)Pacific Islander,28,003 (18.4%) fromother races,and 7,759 (5.1%) from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 66,447 persons (41.9%); 33.7% of Corona's population areMexican-American,2.1%Puerto Rican,1.2%Cuban,1.2%Salvadoran,1.1%Guatemalan,0.5%Colombian,0.5%Peruvian,0.5%Argentine,0.3%Honduran,0.2%Nicaraguan,and 0.2%Ecuadorian.AmongAsian-Americans,2.3% of Corona's population wereFilipino,2.1%Vietnamese,1.7%Korean,1.4%Indian-Americans,1.1%Chinese,0.7%Japanese,0.4%Pakistani,0.2%Thai,and 0.1%Bangladeshi.The second largest group of Corona's population is made up ofWhite Americans;the largest groups were 11.1%German-American,6.7%Irish,6.2%English,4.0%Italian,2.7%French,1.6%Polish,1.3%Dutch,1.2%Norwegian,1.1%Scottish,1.1%Swedish.
The Census reported that 151,863 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 229 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 282 (0.2%) were institutionalized.
There were 44,950 households, out of which 22,735 (50.6%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 27,357 (60.9%) wereopposite-sex married couplesliving together, 5,971 (13.3%) had a female householder with no husband present, 3,004 (6.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 2,690 (6.0%)unmarried opposite-sex partnerships,and 360 (0.8%)same-sex married couples or partnerships.6,455 households (14.4%) were made up of individuals, and 2,224 (4.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.38. There were 36,332families(80.8% of all households); the average family size was 3.72.
The population was spread out, with 45,674 people (30.0%) under the age of 18, 15,504 people (10.2%) aged 18 to 24, 44,215 people (29.0%) aged 25 to 44, 35,801 people (23.5%) aged 45 to 64, and 11,180 people (7.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.
There were 47,174 housing units at an average density of 1,211.8 units per square mile (467.9 units/km2), of which 30,210 (67.2%) were owner-occupied, and 14,740 (32.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.3%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.3%. 103,170 people (67.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 48,693 people (32.0%) lived in rental housing units.
During 2009–2013, Corona had a median household income of $77,123, with 10.8% of the population living below the federal poverty line.[44]
2000
[edit]As of thecensus[45]of 2000, there were 124,996 people, 37,839 households, and 30,384 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,555.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,372.8/km2). There were 39,271 housing units at an average density of 1,117.3 units per square mile (431.4 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 75.0%White,6.4%BlackorAfrican American,0.9%Native American,7.5%Asian,0.3%Pacific Islander,17.5% fromother races,and 5.3% from two or more races. 25.5% of the population wereHispanicorLatinoof any race.
There were 37,839 households, out of which 49.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% weremarried couplesliving together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 14.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.3 and the average family size was 3.6.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.4% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 35.1% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.
The medianincomefor a household in the city was $98,615, and the median income for a family was $83,505 (these figures had risen to $88,620 and $95,450 respectively as of a 2007 estimate[46]). Males had a median income of $44,752 versus $31,884 for females. Theper capita incomefor the city was $21,001. About 6.0% of families and 8.3% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.
Government
[edit]Federal:
- In theUnited States House of Representatives,Corona is split between two districts,California's 41st congressional district,represented byRepublicanKen Calvert,andCalifornia's 40th congressional district,represented byRepublicanYoung Kim.
- In theUnited States Senate,California is represented by DemocratsLaphonza ButlerandAlex Padilla.
State:
- In theCalifornia State Senate,Corona is located inthe 31st Senate District,represented byDemocratRichard Roth,and inthe 32nd Senate District,represented byRepublicanKelly Seyarto.[47]
- In theCalifornia State Assembly,Corona is located inthe 58th Assembly District,represented byDemocratSabrina Cervantes,and inthe 63rd Assembly District,represented byRepublicanBill Essayli
Local:
- In the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, Corona is in the Second District, represented by Karen Spiegel.
Infrastructure
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Transportation
[edit]The city's downtown area is circled byGrand Boulevard,which is unique for being perfectly circular. The street is approximately 1 mi (1.6 km) in diameter.
The city is served by theCorona(SR 71),Interstate 15(I-15), andRiverside(SR 91) freeways.
There is a proposal to erect a new four-lane freeway along or near Cajalco Road to connect Interstates 15 and 215, although the plan remains controversial. In addition, there is a possibility of constructing a 7.5 mi (12.1 km) tunnel under the Santiago Peak Mountains to the Eastern Transportation Corridor of the FastTrak toll-road company system inOrange,due to increased commuter traffic on State Route 91, which needs to be reduced by another freeway between Orange and Riverside counties.
Corona Municipal Airport(FAA designator: AJO) serves the city and has a 3,200-foot (980 m) runway. On January 20, 2008, two small passenger aircraft collided over Corona, killing all four men aboard the planes and another man on the ground.[48][49][50]In the past ten years,[when?]there have been five fatal plane crashes around Corona.
Public transportation
[edit]The city is linked with the91/Perris Valley LineandInland Empire–Orange County Lineof theMetrolinkcommuter rail system, providing service toLos Angeles,Perris,San Bernardino,andOceansidefromCorona–North Main stationin the Downtown area andCorona–West stationin Corona's west side.
The City of Corona operates its own transportation system called theCorona Cruiser.[51]It consists of two circular routes around the city.
Corona's public transportation also includes the following bus lines: RTA route 1 from West Corona to UC Riverside, RTA route 3 from Corona Regional Medical Center to Swan Lake in nearbyEastvale,RTA route 214 from Downtown Corona to The Village shopping center inOrange,RTA route 206 from Downtown Corona toTemecula,OCTA bus route from Anaheim to South Corona Walmart (Ontario Avenue), and the Corona Cruiser blue and red lines.
Healthcare
[edit]Corona is served by the following three hospitals:
- The Corona Regional Medical Center, a General Acute CareHospitalwith Basic Emergency Services as of 2005[52]
- Kaiser Permanente Corona (no emergency services)
- Corona Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
Education
[edit]The city of Corona is a part of theCorona-Norco Unified School District[53]and theAlvord Unified School District.[54]Corona-Norco serves the majority of the city while Alvord serves a small section of eastern Corona.
There are five high schools in Corona:Corona,Centennial,Lee V. Pollard, Orange Grove,Santiago.
There are five middle schools in Corona: Auburndale, Citrus Hills, Corona Fundamental, El Cerrito, Raney.
There are also 28 elementary schools in the city: John Adams, Susan B. Anthony, Cesar Chavez, Corona Ranch, Coronita, Dwight Eisenhower, Foothill, Ben Franklin, Garretson, Home Gardens, Jefferson, Lincoln Alternative, William McKinley, Orange, Parkridge, Prado View, Promenade, Riverview, Ronald Reagan, Sierra Vista, Stallings, Temescal Valley, Dr. Bernice Todd, Vandermolen, Vicentia, Victress Bower, George Washington and Woodrow Wilson.
Private schools include St. Edward Catholic School[55]andCrossroads Christian School.
Nonprofit associations
[edit]The World Mosquito Control Association (WMCA) is located in Corona.[56]
Utilities
[edit]Southern California Edisonprovides most of the city's electricity and a small part of the city is serviced by Corona Department of Water and Power. Waste Management Inc. provides waste disposal for the city. Southern California Gas Company provides natural gas services.
Cemetery
[edit]The Corona Sunnyslope Cemetery[57]is a for-profit cemetery established in 1892.[58]Notable burials includeUSC Trojansathletic directorJess Hill.
Corrections
[edit]California Institution for Womenof theCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitationhas a "Corona, CA" mailing address,[59]but is in theCity of Chino.[60]
Neighborhoods
[edit]Center City
[edit]Downtown District
[edit]Centered aroundGrand Boulevard Historic District(GBHD), Downtown District is the oldest area of the city by far, and encompasses portions of the neighborhoods of Civic Center and Circle City along with the entirety of GBHD.
North Main Street District
[edit]The area north of Grand Boulevard Circle centered around N Main St, named North Main Street District, underwent drastic rebranding, redevelopment, and repair beginning in 2017, particularly on the west side of N Main St. Metro at Main - a large mixed-use development featuring apartments atop retail with additional retail along the property - is a commuter community due to its close proximity toMetrolink'sCorona - North Main Station,and both SR 91 and I-15 freeways. The east side of N Main St - particularly E Harrison St and E Blaine ST between N Main St and N Joy St - will be converted to a mixed-use community featuring apartments and retail, further making use of the close proximity to Corona - North Main Station.
Historic South Main Street Palms District
[edit]Beginning at the intersection of S Main St and Olive St - one block south of the Grand Boulevard Circle - Historic South Main Street Palms District is a long stretch of varying species of palms that were planted and integrated into the landscaping plan for South Corona in the early 20th century. It includes all of the houses and businesses along S Main St between Olive St and Chase Dr.
Unincorporated communities
[edit]After the boom in housing growth that occurred in Corona in the early 2000s, many previously more isolated communities have come to be completely or mostly surrounded by Corona. They are within the Corona sphere of influence; however, they have not been annexed by the city yet due to unpopular annexation referendums among other reasons. Services are provided by the County of Riverside. These communities areCoronita,El Cerrito,Home Gardens,andTemescal Valley,with Temescal Valley having many sub=communities within it such as Arcilla, Glen Eden Sun Club, Glen Ivy, Sycamore Creek, Terramor, and Trilogy. Overall, almost 50,000 people live in these unincorporated communities.[61]
Neighborhood | Type | Area
(Sq Mi) |
Rank by Size | Adoption Date | Minor Neighborhoods | District Overlays | General/Specific Plan |
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Downtown District | Mixed-Use Downtown | 0.979 sq mi | N/A
District Overlay |
Overlays the following neighborhoods:
Circle City (partially); Civic Center (partially);Grand Boulevard Historic District(entirely) |
Downtown Revitalization Specific Plan | |
Grand Boulevard Historic District | Mixed-Use Downtown | 0.652 sq mi | #24 / 51 | Merrill Park, Ramona, Sheridan Park, Victoria Park | ||
South Main Street Palm Trees Historic District | Mixed-Use Residential | 0.091 sq mi | N/A
District Overlay |
Overlays slight portions of the following neighborhoods:
Buena Vista, Kellogg, Husted Park, Mountain Gate East, Taylor |
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North Main Street District | Mixed-Use Commercial | 0.397 sq mi | N/A District Overlay | January 5, 2000 | Overlays portions of the following neighborhoods:
North Main East, North Main West |
North Main Street Specific Plan |
Eastside
[edit]Neighborhood | Type | Area
(Sq Mi) |
Rank by Size | Adoption Date | Minor Neighborhoods | District Overlays | General/Specific Plan |
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Cimarron | Mixed-Use Residential | 0.17 sq mi | #50 / 51 | July 1996 | Cimarron Estates, The Cimarron | The Cimarron Specific Plan |
Corona Hills | Mixed-Use Residential | 2.91 sq mi | #1 / 51 | January 20, 1982 | Cresta Verde, Cresta Verde Heights, East McKinley, Griffin Heights, Northeast Commercial Corridor, Promenade Heights, Tehachapi, West McKinley | Northeast Corona Specific Plan |
Corona Ranch | Residential | 1.12 sq mi | #10 / 51 | November 20, 1985 | Parkview, Ranch Vista, Village Park, West Ridge | Corona Ranch Specific Plan |
North Main East | Mixed-Use Commercial-Industrial | 0.461 sq mi | #32 / 51 | January 5, 2000
September 7, 2011 |
Birtcher Business Center, North Main Street District (Overlay) | North Main Street District Specific Plan |
Parkridge | Residential | 0.198 sq mi | #48 / 51 |
Neighborhood | Type | Area
(Sq Mi) |
Rank by Size | Adoption Date | Minor Neighborhoods | District Overlays | General/Specific Plan |
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Bel Air | Residential | 0.182 sq mi | #49 / 51 | Bel Air Estates, Monte Olivo | ||
Circle City | Mixed-Use Residential | 0.392 sq mi | #35 / 51 | Circle City Bottoms, City Park Historic District (Overlay), Corona Quarry, Downtown District (Overlay) | ||
Corona Magnolia | Mixed-Use
Commercial-Industrial |
0.939 sq mi | #14 / 51 | September 2002 | Corona Magnolia Specific Plan | |
Eagle Valley | Undeveloped | 2.22 sq mi | #3 / 51 | |||
Kellogg Village | Residential | 0.488 sq mi | #28 / 51 | Garretson Village, South Main St Palm Trees Historic District (Overlay), Kellogg Park | ||
Pepper Corner | Mixed-Use Residential | 1.02 sq mi | #12 / 51 | Avian Corner, Centennial Heights, Magnolia Medical Center, Rimpau Ave Palm Trees Historic District (Overlay) | ||
Sunnyslope | Mixed-Use Residential | 0.654 sq mi | #23 / 51 | Park-Ford, Sunnyslope Cemetery & Potters Field Historic District (Overlay), Wood Streets | ||
Temescal Canyon | Mining | 1.49 sq mi | #7 / 51 |
Neighborhood | Type | Area
(Sq Mi) |
Rank by Size | Adoption Date | Minor Neighborhoods | District Overlays | General/Specific Plan |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arantine Hills | Mixed-Use Residential | 0.852 sq mi | #18 / 51 | August 2012 | Bedford | Arantine Hills Specific Plan |
Cajalco Gateway | Mixed-Use Commercial-Industrial | 0.61 sq mi | #25 / 51 | May 1, 2002 | El Cerrito Specific Plan (SPA01-012) | |
Chase Ranch | Mixed-Use Residential | 0.814 sq mi | #20 / 51 | September 20, 1989 | Ashwood, Chase Ranch North, Chase Ranch South | Chase Ranch Specific Plan |
Cherokee | Mixed-Use Residential | 0.303 sq mi | #40 / 51 | July 11, 1990 | Cherokee Hill, Corona Cerrito North, Corona Cerrito South | Cherokee Specific Plan |
Corona Vista | Mixed-Use Residential | 1.03 sq mi | #11 / 51 | September 19, 1990 | Montverde, Ramsgate, Rimpau Ave Palm Trees Historic District (Overlay) | Corona Vista Specific Plan |
Dos Lagos | Mixed-Use Residential | .0919 sq mi | #16 / 51 | June 21, 2000 | Citrus Springs, Owens Cove, Temescal Heights | Dos Lagos Specific Plan |
Eagle Glen | Mixed-Use Residential | 1.89 sq mi | #4 / 51 | October 2, 1991 | Edgewood, Village Crest | Eagle Glen Specific Plan |
Empire | Residential | 0.384 sq mi | #37 / 51 | August 28, 1990 | California Heights | Empire Homes Specific Plan |
Mountain Gate East | Mixed-Use Residential | 0.846 sq mi | #19 / 51 | June 7, 1989 | South Main St Palm Trees Historic District (Overlay) | Mountain Gate Specific Plan |
Santana Heights | Mixed-Use Residential | 0.771 sq mi | #21 / 51 | Garretson Estates, Chase Drive Palm Trees Historic District (Overlay), Kammeyer Ranch Historic District (Overlay), Orange Heights, South Main Street Palm Trees Historic District (Overlay) | ||
South Cleveland | Residential | 0.991 sq mi | #13 / 51 | September 2002 | Bella Vista Estates, Crown Ranch Estates, Renaissance Estates, Seven Oaks | Crown Ranch Estates Specific Plan |
Westside
[edit]Neighborhood | Type | Area
(Sq Mi) |
Rank by Size | Adoption Date | Minor Neighborhoods | District Overlays | General/Specific Plan |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Auburndale | Mixed-Use Residential | 1.28 sq mi | #9 / 51 | Central Auburndale, Fairview, River Road, Stagecoach | ||
Corona Airport& Flood Zone | Flood Control Zone | 1.56 sq mi | #6 / 51 | |||
Corona Westgate | Mixed-Use Commercial | 0.259 sq mi | #43 / 51 | May 20, 1987 | Corona Westgate Specific Plan | |
North Main West | Mixed-Use Residential-Commercial | 0.355 sq mi | #38 / 51 | January 5, 2000 | Corona Corporation Yard Complex, North Main Street District (Overlay), North Main West Industrial Park | |
Northwest Industrial District | Mixed-Use Commercial-Industrial | 1.84 sq mi | #5 / 51 | Butterfield Park, Commerce, Enterprise | ||
Railroad | Mixed-Use Residential | 0.298 sq mi | #41 / 51 | Contreras Park, NoRa (North of Railroad St) |
Neighborhood | Type | Area
(Sq Mi) |
Rank by Size | Adoption Date | Minor Neighborhoods | District Overlays | General/Specific Plan |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brentwood North | Residential | 0.477 sq mi | #29 / 51 | Brentwood Park, Saint Matthew's North | ||
Brentwood South | Residential | 0.408 sq mi | #34 / 51 | Border Park, Saint Matthew's South | ||
Brookwood | Residential | 0.219 sq mi | #45 / 51 | February 5, 1986 | Brookwood Specific Plan | |
Civic Center | Mixed-Use Residential | 0.206 sq mi | #46 / 51 | Downtown District (Overlay), Fifth Street Village, Seventh Street Bottoms | ||
Corona West | Mixed-Use Residential | 0.593 sq mi | #26 / 51 | Avenida, Pleasant View, Sherman Village, Smith Triangle, Yorba Heights | ||
Lincoln Park | Residential | 0.892 sq mi | #17 / 51 | ELi (East of Lincoln Ave), WeLi (West of Lincoln Ave) | ||
Husted Park | Residential | 0.141 sq mi | #51 / 51 | Jefferson, Merrill Park West, South Main St Palm Trees Historic District (Overlay) | ||
Taylor | Residential | 0.386 sq mi | #36 / 51 | South Main St Palm Trees Historic District (Overlay) | ||
Village Grove | Mixed-Use Residential | 0.256 sq mi | #44 / 51 |
Neighborhood | Type | Area
(Sq Mi) |
Rank by Size | Adoption Date | Minor Neighborhoods | District Overlays | General/Specific Plan |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Buena Vista | Mixed-Use Residential | 0.469 sq mi | #31 / 51 | South Main St Palm Trees Historic District (Overlay) | ||
Crown Ridge | Residential | 0.209 sq mi | #46 / 51 | Crown Villas | ||
Heritage Hills | Residential | 0.425 sq mi | #33 / 51 | Heritage Hill, Mangular Hill (Duckville) | ||
Highgrove | Residential | 0.313 sq mi | #39 / 51 | September 2, 1992 | Todd Ranch | Todd Ranch Specific Plan |
Mountain Gate West | Mixed-Use Residential | 1.42 sq mi | #8 / 51 | June 7, 1989 | Mountain Gate Specific Plan | |
Oak Creek | Residential | 0.475 sq mi | #30 / 51 | Oak Avenue Estates, Marvin Tract | ||
Skyline | Mixed-Use Residential | 0.933 sq mi | #15 / 51 | Orchard Glen, Skyline Heights, Skyline Village |
Neighborhood | Type | Area
(Sq Mi) |
Rank by Size | Adoption Date | Minor Neighborhoods | District Overlays | General/Specific Plan |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Green River | Mixed-Use Residential | 0.71 sq mi | #22 / 51 | Green River East, Green River Village, Green River West | ||
Green River Ranch | Undeveloped | 0.278 sq mi | #42 / 51 | February 21, 2001 | Green River Ranch Specific Plan | |
Sierra Bella | Residential | 0.574 sq mi | #27 / 51 | August 17, 2005 | Sierra Bella Specific Plan | |
Sierra Del Oro | Mixed-Use Residential | 2.45 sq mi | #2 / 51 | September 18, 1985 | Dominguez Ranch, Prado View, Serfas Club Park, Sierra Palisades | Sierra Del Oro Specific Plan |
Arts and culture
[edit]Performing arts
[edit]The Arts Alive Council is a non-profit organization created with the purpose to "foster, promote, and increase the public knowledge and appreciation of the arts and cultural activities in the greater Corona Area." Members include the Corona Symphony Orchestra, Circle City Chorale, Christian Arts and Theater, and Corona Dance Academy.[62]
Off Broadway Corona Theater (OBCTheater) is a non-profit organization. They produce two to three theatrical productions each year that are presented at the Corona Civic Center Auditorium.[63]
Notable people
[edit]Athletes
[edit]- Brendan Beck– baseball player forNew York Yankees
- Tristan Beck– baseball player forSan Francisco Giants
- Erica Blasberg(1984–2010) – LPGA golfer
- Vontaze Burfict–footballlinebacker
- Mike Caffey– Point Guard forCrailsheim Merlinsof theBasketball Bundesliga.
- Courtney Crone– racing driver
- Mike Darr–Major League Baseballoutfielder[64]
- Richard Dornbush– figure skater[65]
- Heath Farwell– football linebacker
- Troy Glaus– former baseball playerLos Angeles Angels[66]
- Matt Kalil– footballoffensive linemanwho is currently afree agent
- Ryan Kalil– football offensive lineman for theNew York Jets
- Joe Kelly– MLBrelief pitcher[67]
- Denny Lemaster(born 1939) – MLB pitcher
- Jason Martin(born 1995) – MLB outfielder
- Taylor Martinez– formerquarterbackforNebraska Cornhuskers
- Taryne Mowatt– All-American softball pitcher forArizona Wildcatsand two-timeESPY Awardwinner
- Ricky Nolasco–Major League BaseballpitcherforLos Angeles Angels
- Lonie Paxton– formerNFLplayer forNew England PatriotsandDenver Broncos
- Jake Retzlaff– college American footballquarterback
- Chance Sisco– baseball player forBaltimore Orioles
- D. J. Strawberry– professionalbasketballplayer
- Sean Strickland– professionalMixed Martial Artistand formerUFC Middleweight Champion
- Brice Turang– baseball player forMilwaukee Brewers[68]
- Marcus Alan Williams– footballsafetyfor theNew Orleans Saints[69]
- Ethan Zubak– soccer player forNashville SC
Entertainers
[edit]- Travis Barker(born 1975) – drummer forBlink-182,Boxcar Racer,The Transplants,and+44
- Larissa "Bootz" Hodge– reality television participant,Flavor of Love 2,Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School
- Tyler Hoechlin– actor known for his role as Derek Hale inTeen WolfandSuperman/Clark KentinSuperman & Lois
- Candy Johnson– dancer and singer in 1960sAmerican International Pictures"beach" movies
- Kerry King(born 1964) – guitarist forSlayer[70]
- Nikki Leonti– singer-songwriter, actress[71]
- Crystal Lewis–Christian musicsinger, TV actress[72]
- Michael Parks– actor,Kill Bill,Red State,The Happeningand other films
- Asia Monet Ray– dancer, recording artist, formerDance Momscast member
- Jenni Rivera– vocalist, songwriter ofbanda music
- Jodie Sweetin– actress known for her role asStephanie Tanneron television sitcomsFull HouseandFuller House[73]
- Lil Xan– rapper[74]
Other
[edit]- Ken Calvert–United States Representative
- Cirilo Flores– Roman Catholic bishop
- Alex Harvill(1992–2021) – motorcycle stunt performer
- Shawn Ray– former professionalbodybuilderand author
- Gary Webb– investigative journalist
Sister cities
[edit]The following are Corona'ssister citiesas designated bySister Cities International.[75]
See also
[edit]- Freeway Complex Fire– a 2008 wildfire that started at theYorba Linda/Corona city limit line.
- Rancho Temescal (Serrano)
- List of U.S. cities with large Hispanic populations
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