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Corona, California

Corona, California is a city of approximately 125,000 people located 45 miles southeast of Los Angeles. Corona is a prosperous, safe and racially diverse city. People who move there find a very proud city, mostly filled with well-educated, younger families. There are many acres of parks. Corona has mild winters and hot and somewhat humid summers. Those moving to Corona will discover a city that is constantly renovating and rejuvenating, and one that is also quite proud of its local beauty.

Economy:
Corona enjoys a much higher median income than the rest of the state of California. Unemployment there is low at 10 percent. The cost of living is higher than the national average. Corona has a solid base of business and industry. Companies based in Corona include the Anchor Blue Clothing Company, the Fender Musical Instruments Co., Hanson Natural Corp. and Watson Pharmaceuticals.

History:
First inhabited by American Indians, the area came under the influence of Spanish Missionaries and settlers in the late 1700s. The area was primarily cattle ranches during that time. The area was inhabited by Americans who came west in search of wealth in the early to mid 1800s. In 1886, Robert Taylor began to develop the area. Taylor hired an engineer named H. C. Kellogg to create a circular boulevard. Grand Boulevard became the center of the city and residents used to ride in their fancy buggies around the circular street that surrounded this area. The city incorporated in 1896. During this time, citrus orchards were beginning to become a major industry in Corona. By 1912, there were 5,000 acres of lemon and orange groves. There were various mining ventures in the area as well. To the north of town, dairy farms were springing up as well. The city has enjoyed steady growth and new industry ever since.

Tourism:
The Fender Museum of Music and Arts has exhibits and tribute exhibits to many popular musicians and groups. The Yanks Air Museum has a collection of airplanes. Chino Hills State Park features hiking, camping, biking and horseback riding. Glen Ivy Hot Springs has been used for hundreds of years, and is a beautiful spa now. You can enjoy hot mineral baths and much more there. Scandia Amusement Park is 12 miles from downtown Corona. The Lemon Festival takes place every October, and celebrates the city’s citrus history. In May, there is a Pirates Festival and a Renaissance Festival in Corona. There are many local parks, gold courses and recreations centers located in Corona. You also have close access to everything that is offered in Los Angeles.

Interesting Facts:

• Corona has a nickname of the ‘circle city’ because it was built around a central point.
• The name ‘Corona’ comes from the fact that it was built in a circular manner, and the word means ‘crown’ in Spanish.
• In 1915, Corona was known as the ‘lemon capital of the nation.’