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Corona, California

"Circle City"
Named for its circular Grand Boulevard, Corona sits at the gateway between the Inland Empire and coastal Orange County through the Santa Ana Mountains.
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Founded 1886 | Population 163,635 | Peak 163,635 (2024) | County Riverside County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Corona, California

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1886 City Founded: The South Riverside Land and Water Company founded Corona and laid out Grand Boulevard in a perfect circle — unique in California.
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1913 Corona Road Race: The circular Grand Boulevard hosted one of America's first auto races, predating Indianapolis.
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1920 Citrus Capital: Corona became one of the top lemon-producing areas in the world during the Southern California citrus boom.
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1990 Suburban Boom: Corona's population tripled as commuters seeking affordable housing flooded the Inland Empire.
5
2020 COVID Irony: A city named Corona gained worldwide attention during the coronavirus pandemic, though there was no connection.
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Latest News in Corona

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Misses Out On $61,000 Over This Tough Puzzle
A Wheel of Fortune contestant saw $61,000 slip away in the Bonus Round last week, leaving fans stunned over what many called one o…
Jan 1, 1970
Dead or Missing Scientists Pose “National Security Threat,” Top House Republican Warns as Oversight Committee Launches Probe
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has declared a series of deaths and disappearances involving at least 11 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump’s Psychedelic Pivot: Executive Order Accelerates Review of Mind-Altering Drugs for Mental Health Crisis
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday directing federal agencies to fast-track the review and potential app…
Jan 1, 1970
White House Signals Review of Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists in Sensitive Fields
The Trump administration has indicated it will examine a cluster of unexplained deaths and disappearances involving at least 10 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
California’s “Stop Nick Shirley Act”: Privacy Measure or Assault on Investigative Journalism?
California lawmakers advanced a controversial bill Monday that critics have dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” raising sharp …
Jan 1, 1970
Sexual Assault Probe and Staff Revolt Threaten to End Congressman’s California Gubernatorial Bid
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s once-promising campaign for California governor has unraveled with breathtaking speed. In little more than …

Complete Historical Timeline

1886 Government
Founded with circular boulevard
1896 Government
Incorporated
1913 Sports
Auto race on Grand Boulevard
1920 Industry
Citrus industry peaks
1990 Government
Population triples as IE booms
2020 Culture
COVID name confusion
2023 Government
Exceeds 163,000

Did You Know?

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Grand Boulevard in Corona is a perfect 3-mile circle — one of the few circular streets of its kind in the country.
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Corona's 1913 road race on Grand Boulevard was one of the earliest automobile races in American history.
3
The city's name means 'crown' in Spanish — and had nothing to do with a certain virus that made headlines in 2020.

Famous People from Corona, California

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Tyler Hoechlin
Actor, Television Actor · Born Sep 11, 1987 · Age 38
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Michael Parks
Actor, Singer · Born Apr 24, 1940 · Died May 9, 2017 (age 77)
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Ken Calvert
Politician, Business Executive · Born Jun 8, 1953 · Age 72
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Gary Webb
Journalist · Born Aug 31, 1955 · Died Dec 10, 2004 (age 49)
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Cirilo Flores
Lawyer, Catholic Priest · Born Jun 20, 1948 · Died Sep 6, 2014 (age 66)

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