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Located in Los Angeles County, California, Covina was established in 1901. Not to be confused with the larger West Covina. San Gabriel Valley foothill community.
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Founded 1901 | Population 48,000 | Peak 48,000 (2024) | County Los Angeles County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Covina, California

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1885 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Covina.
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1901 Founded: Covina was founded as a railroad town in Los Angeles County.
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1901 Incorporated: San Gabriel Valley.
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2010 Modern Era: Covina continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Covina

Mar 22, 2026
Parolee with Prior Double-Murder Conviction Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Killing of South Los Angeles Woman
LOS ANGELES—A man previously convicted of two murders in 1998 was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole …
Mar 16, 2026
Study: Cannabis Ineffective for Most Mental Disorders
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Mar 16, 2026
Investigator Exposes $170M Fraud in California
Investigator Nick Shirley has brought to light a massive $170 million fraud scheme operating within California, representing a sig…
Mar 15, 2026
NYPD Captain Arrested for Assaulting Alleged Child Predator
NYPD Captain Kai Bowen is now facing serious legal repercussions following an off-duty incident that escalated into violence. Repo…
Mar 13, 2026
What’s Behind Trump’s Push to Revive California Oil?
The Trump administration’s directive to Sable Offshore Corp. to restore the Santa Ynez oil unit in California represents a s…
Mar 10, 2026
CBS Investigation Reveals Hospice Fraud Hotspot in Los Angeles
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Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1901 Culture
Founded
1901 Government
Incorporated
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Not to be confused with the larger West Covina.
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San Gabriel Valley foothill community.
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Name possibly from 'cove of the vine.'.
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Covina is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Covina was founded in 1901.

Famous People from Covina, California

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Jason David Frank
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Jean Stafford
Writer, Novelist · Born Jul 1, 1915 · Died Mar 26, 1979 (age 63)
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Jeremy Miller
Television Actor, Film Actor · Born Oct 21, 1976 · Age 49
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Kelly Nichols
Pornographic Actor, Make-Up Artist · Born Jun 8, 1956 · Age 69
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Bob Clark
Athletics Competitor · Born Jan 28, 1913 · Died May 13, 1976 (age 63)

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