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Corona, California
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City of Corona | ||
Top: view of Corona; bottom: Corona Historic Civic Center Theater
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Nicknames:
Crown Town, The Circle City, Crown Colony, Queen Colony, Indianapolis of the West
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Motto(s):
"To Cherish Our Past, To Plan Our Future"
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Location of Corona in Riverside County, California
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Country | United States | |
State | California | |
County | Riverside | |
Incorporated | July 13, 1896 | |
Government | ||
• Type | Council–manager | |
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)
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• City | 157,136 | |
• Rank | 3rd in Riverside County 35th in California 165th in the United States |
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• 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
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Area code | 951 | |
FIPS code | 06-16350 | |
GNIS feature IDs | 1652691, 2410232 | |
Website | City Government Tourism site |
Corona (Spanish for "Crown") is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 157,136, up from 152,374 at the 2010 census. The cities of Norco and Riverside lie to the north and northeast, Chino Hills and Yorba Linda to the northwest, Anaheim to the west, Cleveland National Forest and the Santa Ana Mountains to the southwest, and unincorporated Riverside County along the rest of the city's borders. Corona is approximately 48 miles (77 kilometers) southeast of Downtown Los Angeles and 95 miles (153 km) north-northwest of San Diego.
Corona, located along the western edge of Southern California's Inland Empire region, 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 as Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, Monster Beverage Corporation, and supercar manufacturer Saleen.
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History
Corona, originally named South Riverside, was founded at the height of the Southern California citrus boom in 1886, and is advantageously situated at the upper end of the Santa Ana River Canyon, a significant pass through the Santa 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 derived its name (and its nickname, The Circle City) from the curious layout of its streets, with a standard grid enclosed by the circular Grand Boulevard, 2.75 miles (4.43 kilometers) in circumference. The street layout was designed by Hiram Clay Kellogg, a civil engineer from Anaheim who was an influential figure in the early development of Orange County.
Corona was established as a town by the South Riverside Land and Water Company. The company was incorporated in 1886; founding members included ex-Governor of Iowa, Samuel Merrill, R.B. Taylor, George L. Joy, A.S. Garretson, and Adolph Rimpau. Originally a citrus growers' organization, it purchased the lands of Rancho La Sierra of Bernardo Yorba, and the Rancho Temescal grant and the colony of South Riverside was laid out. They also secured the water rights to Temescal 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.
Originally located in San Bernardino County, the city was named South Riverside and received its post office in that name on August 11, 1887. 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.
The city of Corona has been popular among celebrities drawn to its upscale areas and relative privacy compared to Los Angeles. Desi Arnaz spent time at their ranch, located in north Corona, and played golf often at Cresta Verde Golf Course in the northeastern section of the city. After their divorce, Mr. Arnaz continued to live in Corona.
In recent years Corona has been known as the Gateway to the Inland Empire. Prior to the 1980s, the city was a largely agricultural community, dominated by citrus orchards, ranches, and dairy farms. High real estate prices in Los Angeles and Orange counties made the area's land desirable to developers and industrialists, and by the late 1990s Corona was considered a major suburb of Los Angeles.
Corona has become a bedroom community for Orange County, Los Angeles, and the larger cities of the Inland Empire. The development of commerce and industry in the city has been accelerated by access to the area via the 91 Freeway, with many firms leaving northern Orange County to be closer to their employees' homes in Corona and Riverside. The construction of the nearby 71 Freeway has linked Corona to the Pomona and San Gabriel valleys.
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 as Murrieta. Whether nearby cities such as Norco, California would have been included in the new county are unknown. The proposed county would have been bordered by San Bernardino County to the northwest, and by Orange County to the west, but it never came to fruition.
Historical markers
Name | Date placed | Description | Location | Placed by |
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Butterfield Stage Station | 1934 | First used 1858 | 20730 Temescal Canyon Road | Corona Woman's Improvement Club |
Corona Founders | 1936 | Land purchase of May 4, 1886 | Corona City Park | 20-30 Club of Corona |
Old Temescal Road | 1959 | Route of Luiseno and Gabrieleno Indians, and early white settlers | 11 mi (18 km) south on old Highway 71 | Corona Woman's Improvement Club and State Park Commission |
Painted Rock | May 4, 1927 | Indian pictograph | Old Temescal Canyon Road | Corona Woman's Improvement Club |
Third Serrano Adobe | 1981 | Owned by Josefa Serrano, widow of Leandro | I-15 and Old Temescal Road | E Clampus Vitus, Hydro Conduit Corp., Phil Porretta family |
Serrano Tanning Vats | 1981 | Built 1819 | I-15 and Old Temescal Road | E Clampus Vitus, Hydro Conduit Corp., Phil Porretta family |
Geography and climate
Corona is located in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Corona is located at 33°52′N 117°34′W / 33.867°N 117.567°W (33.8700, −117.5678).
According to the United 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 (0.27%) is water.
In recent years, there are talks to construct a proposed 10 mi (16 km) automobile and fast-speed train tunnel under Santiago Peak to connect Interstate 15 in Corona with Interstate 5 and the 55 Freeway of Orange County, to cut down on commuter traffic on the already crowded or high-traffic 91 Freeway.
Corona experiences a warm Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification CSa) and has mild winters and hot summers. Most of the rainfall (as in all of Southern California) occurs during winter and early spring. The winter low temperatures can get cold enough for frost, with rare snowfall seen on the local foothills. Winter days are pleasant, with the mercury staying around 65 degrees Fahrenheit (occasionally warming into the 70s). Summertime is hot, with highs averaging in the low 90s. During the hottest months, daytime temperatures in Corona often exceed 100 degrees.
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) | 93 (34) |
91 (33) |
100 (38) |
100 (38) |
107 (42) |
110 (43) |
110 (43) |
110 (43) |
114 (46) |
108 (42) |
99 (37) |
94 (34) |
114 (46) |
Average high °F (°C) | 68 (20) |
70 (21) |
71 (22) |
77 (25) |
80 (27) |
87 (31) |
92 (33) |
93 (34) |
90 (32) |
83 (28) |
74 (23) |
68 (20) |
79 (26) |
Average low °F (°C) | 42 (6) |
43 (6) |
45 (7) |
48 (9) |
52 (11) |
56 (13) |
60 (16) |
61 (16) |
59 (15) |
52 (11) |
45 (7) |
40 (4) |
50 (10) |
Record low °F (°C) | 23 (−5) |
26 (−3) |
28 (−2) |
30 (−1) |
32 (0) |
42 (6) |
47 (8) |
43 (6) |
41 (5) |
29 (−2) |
26 (−3) |
22 (−6) |
22 (−6) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.72 (69) |
2.88 (73) |
2.31 (59) |
.68 (17) |
.16 (4.1) |
.02 (0.51) |
.02 (0.51) |
.12 (3.0) |
.23 (5.8) |
.36 (9.1) |
1.03 (26) |
1.47 (37) |
12.00 (305) |
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
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 |
2010
Ancestry in Corona | ||||
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Origin | percent | |||
Mexican American | 33.7% | |||
German American | 11.1% | |||
Irish American | 7.0% | |||
English American | 6.7% | |||
African American | 5.9% | |||
Multiracial American | 5.1% | |||
Italian American | 4.0% | |||
French American | 2.7% | |||
Filipino American | 2.3% | |||
Vietnamese American | 2.1% | |||
Puerto Rican American | 2.1% | |||
Korean American | 1.7% | |||
Polish American | 1.6% | |||
Indian American | 1.4% | |||
Other | 18.1% | |||
The 2010 United States Census reported that Corona had a population of 152,374. The population density was 3,914.0 people per square mile (1,511.2/km2). The racial makeup of Corona was 90,925 (59.7%) White (40.1% Non-Hispanic White), 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%) from other races, and 7,759 (5.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 66,447 persons (41.9%); 33.7% of Corona's population are Mexican-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. Among Asian-Americans, 2.3% of Corona's population were Filipino, 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. Among The second largest group of Corona's population is made up of White 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. Middle Eastern/North African (MENA) people made up 2.5% of the population.
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%) were opposite-sex married couples living 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 36,332 families (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 per square mile (467.9/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.
2000
As of the census 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 people per square mile (1,372.7/km2). There were 39,271 housing units at an average density of 1,117.3 per square mile (431.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 75.0% White, 6.4% Black or African American, 0.9% Native American, 7.5% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 17.5% from other races, and 5.3% from two or more races. 25.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 37,839 households, out of which 49.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living 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 median income for 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). Males had a median income of $44,752 versus $31,884 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,001. About 6.0% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.
Neighborhoods
North Corona
The north part of the city of Corona borders the city of Norco. This area (north of CA 91) is primarily residential and commercial. The makeup is primarily middle and upper-middle income, with most housing being built after the late 1990s, and is known for being well maintained and very safe. This area is home to well rated schools as well as shopping including Costco, Home Depot, and others. Prominent areas include Corona Hills and Corona Ranch.
Downtown/North Main
Most of the City's downtown area lies north of the 91 freeway, and is home to the former Fender Museum (now the new Corona Community Center). The area is prominently full of office and apartment buildings, with the newest one (Main Street Metro) under construction. Downtown is also the location of the North Main Corona Metrolink station, which is one of two Metrolink stations in the city.
Central Corona
The central city area includes the inner circle of Grand Avenue as well as all areas south of CA 91 and north of Ontario Avenue. This is the oldest area of the city by far, with most housing having been built around 1910. This part of the city has a mixed Hispanic and white population, and consists of many restored historic residences.
South Corona
South Corona is the newest and most upscale part of the city, and is located south of Ontario Avenue. Most housing stock was built between the early 2000s to the present, and ranges from suburban neighborhoods to custom built mansions in the foothills. This area has the highest rated schools in the city (as well as some of the highest in the region) and is known for being very clean, homogeneous, and well maintained. It is primarily upper-middle class and upper class income levels.
Sierra Del Oro
Sierra Del Oro is the western portion of Corona, comprising the neighborhoods situated along Green River Rd, extending all the way towards the 91 freeway and the Orange/Riverside county line. This area holds many apartment complexes geared towards commuters. The Corona Auto Center is located at the base of the foothills. In December 2016, construction of the Foothill Parkway expansion was completed, allowing a direct street link between Sierra Del Oro and South Corona.
Dos Lagos
Dos Lagos is located near the southern city limits of Corona, straddling Interstate 15. The area is mostly dominated by upscale apartment complexes, newer homes, a shopping center, and a large golf course.
Coronita
Coronita, California is an unincorporated, census-designated area in Riverside County enclosed in Western Corona. An annexation attempt in 1986 by the city failed.
Temescal Valley
Temescal Valley, California is an unincorporated but census-designated area in Riverside County at the southernmost end of Corona city limits, and is included in the city's sphere of influence. It includes the neighborhoods of Sycamore Creek, Trilogy, The Retreat and Horsethief Canyon Ranch. As of 2013, the City of Corona has applied for annexation of the area through the Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). On September 26, 2013, the Commission formally denied the City of Corona's request for annexation. The contract between Corona and the County to provide its emergency services to the northern-third of Temescal Valley persists.
Although the arguments of the opponents of annexation included the fear of being "Coronians" and losing the area's identity, Temescal Valley's ZIP Code remains associated with Corona, CA.
Home Gardens
Home Gardens is a Census Designated place within the City of Corona's sphere of influence. The neighborhood is largely populated by Hispanic and Caucasian communities. Home Gardens is one of Corona's largest neighborhoods with a population estimate of approximately 12,000 residents. It is also one of the city's lowest income areas. The neighborhood is served by Magnolia Avenue, a major thoroughfare which leads into the City of Riverside. Bus service is served by the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) and Corona Cruiser.
El Cerrito
El Cerrito is located on the southeastern part of the city, just a few exits away on the I-15 N of the Dos Lagos Neighborhood. El Cerrito is mostly a rural/suburban area with many dirt roads in alleyways and no ranches. El Cerrito is home to El Cerrito Sports Park, a large park consisting of one baseball field and a popular destination for Little League Baseball and local school softball teams. El Cerrito is served by Ontario Ave./Temescal Canyon Rd.
Eagle Glen
Eagle Glen is a predominantly upper-middle-class neighborhood. It is located between South Corona and El Cerrito, and is the neighborhood around Wilson Elementary and Eagle Glen Park. This neighborhood is known for being very clean and well maintained, with very good schools.It is close to Wilson Elementary, El Cerrito Middle School, and Santiago High School, all of which are California distinguished schools. Many of the homes are valued anywhere from $400,000 to $650,000. Eagle Glen is also home to a golf course.
Arts and culture
Performing arts
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.
Missing time capsules
Corona has been referred to as the 'record holder in the fumbled time capsule category' with 17 time capsules buried – and lost.
Sister cities
The following are Corona's sister cities as designated by Sister Cities International.
Economy
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 the Monster Energy drink line.
- Circle K, an international convenience store chain.
- Saleen, manufacturer of specialty, high-performance sports cars.
- Fender, world-famous manufacturer of electric guitars, amplifiers, and musical equipment. The Fender Custom Shop is also based in the same building.
- Zumiez, youth and action sports clothing and accessory retailer. Corona is home to the Zumiez distribution center.
- Lucas Oil Products, manufacturer of automotive additive products and owner of naming rights to Lucas Oil Stadium, home venue of the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL.
- Premium automotive television channel MAVTV, which Lucas Oil owns, is also based in Corona.
- Troy Lee Designs, makers of various motocross and mountain bike accessories and apparel.
- LuLaRoe, controversial and legally embattled multi-level marketing distributor of women's apparel.
- Sterno, manufacturers of portable cooking fuel.
Top employers
According to the city's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:
# | Employer | # of Employees |
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1 | Corona-Norco Unified School District | 5,478 |
2 | Corona Regional Medical Center | 1,200 |
3 | Kaiser Permanente | 995 |
4 | All American Asphalt | 840 |
5 | Monster Energy | 814 |
6 | City of Corona | 794 |
7 | TWR Framing Enterprises | 750 |
8 | Fender USA Corona | 650 |
9 | Veg Fresh Farms | 650 |
10 | Thermal Structures | 500 |
Infrastructure
Transportation
The city's downtown area is circled by Grand Boulevard, which is unique for being perfectly circular. The street is approximately 1 mi (1.6 km) in diameter.
The city is served by the Corona (SR 71), Interstate 15 (I-15), and Riverside (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 in Orange, 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. In the past ten years, there have been five fatal plane crashes around Corona.
Public transportation
The city is also linked with the 91 Line and Inland Empire–Orange County Line of the Metrolink commuter rail system, providing service to Los Angeles, Perris, San Bernardino, and Oceanside from North Main Corona Metrolink Station in the Downtown area and West Corona Metrolink Station in Corona's West Side.
City of Corona operates its own transportation system called the Corona Cruiser. Which 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 nearby Eastvale, RTA route 214 from Downtown Corona to The Village shopping center in Orange, RTA route 206 from Downtown Corona to Temecula, OCTA bus route from Anaheim to South Corona Walmart (Ontario Avenue), and the Corona Cruiser blue and red lines.
Healthcare
Corona is served by the following three hospitals:
- The Corona Regional Medical Center, a General Acute Care Hospital with Basic Emergency Services as of 2005
- Kaiser Permanente Corona (no emergency services)
- Corona Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
Education
The city of Corona is a part of the Corona-Norco Unified School District and the Alvord Unified School District. 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 and Crossroads Christian School.
Nonprofit associations
The World Mosquito Control Association (WMCA) is located in Corona.
Utilities
Southern California Edison provides 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 service.
Cemetery
The Corona Sunnyslope Cemetery is a for-profit cemetery established in 1892. Notable burials include USC Trojans athletic director Jess Hill.
Corrections
California Institution for Women of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has a "Corona, CA" mailing address, but is in the City of Chino.
Notable people
Athletes
- Erica Blasberg (1984–2010) – LPGA golfer
- Vontaze Burfict – football linebacker
- Mike Darr – Major League Baseball outfielder
- Richard Dornbush – figure skater
- Heath Farwell – football linebacker
- Troy Glaus – former baseball player Los Angeles Angels
- Matt Kalil – football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent
- Ryan Kalil – football offensive lineman for the New York Jets
- Joe Kelly – MLB starting pitcher
- Denny Lemaster (born 1939) – MLB pitcher
- Jason Martin (born 1995) – MLB outfielder
- Taylor Martinez – former quarterback for Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Taryne Mowatt – All-American softball pitcher for Arizona Wildcats and two-time ESPY Award winner
- Ricky Nolasco – Major League Baseball pitcher for Los Angeles Angels
- Lonie Paxton – former NFL player for New England Patriots and Denver Broncos
- Chance Sisco – baseball player for Baltimore Orioles
- D.J. Strawberry – professional basketball player
- Brice Turang – baseball player for Milwaukee Brewers
- Marcus Alan Williams – football safety for the New Orleans Saints
- Ethan Zubak – soccer player for Nashville SC
Entertainers
- Travis Barker (born 1975) – drummer for Blink-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 in Teen Wolf and Superman/Clark Kent in Superman & Lois
- Candy Johnson – dancer and singer in 1960s AIP "beach" movies
- Kerry King (born 1964) – guitarist for Slayer
- Nikki Leonti – singer-songwriter, actress
- Crystal Lewis – Christian music singer, TV actress
- Michael Parks – actor, Kill Bill, Red State, The Happening and other films
- Asia Monet Ray – dancer, recording artist, former Dance Moms cast member
- Jenni Rivera – vocalist, songwriter of banda music
- Jodie Sweetin – actress known for her role as Stephanie Tanner on television sitcoms Full House and Fuller House
- Lil Xan – rapper
- Olivia Sanabia – actress, singer
Other
- Ken Calvert – United States Representative
- Cirilo Flores – Roman Catholic bishop
- Alex Harvill (1992–2021) – motorcycle stunt performer
- Shawn Ray – former professional bodybuilder and author
- Gary Webb – investigative journalist
Images for kids
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Don Bernardo Yorba, a wealthy Californio ranchero, was granted Rancho La Sierra, which included all of modern-day Corona.
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Temescal Butterfield stage station Corona in 1860
See also
In Spanish: Corona (California) para niños