Corona, CA: 4th of July Celebration in Corona

The 4th of July Celebration begins with the “Main Street U.S.A. Parade” on July 4th at 10:00 a.m. The parade starts at Ontario and Main Streets, travels down Main and concludes at Olive Street. Over 75 entries are expected to participate in this year’s parade.

The Celebration resumes at 4:00 p.m. beginning with a Family Festival at Santana Park. The activities at the Festival will include food booths, children’s “Fun Zone” and entertainment featuring bands, Bob Gulley and his All-Star Friends. The formal program starts at 8:30 p.m., with a special tribute to the Blue Star Mothers. The event will end with a spectacular fireworks show. Entrance is FREE!

Corona, CA: Man's body found in park…residents lash out at Officials and park conditions!

Editors Note: This has been posted 'as is', unedited and thus spelling issues and grammer run a-foul.

Thursday Oct 27

I am frustrated that there has been no information on this on the news or internet. We who live in the area would like to know more and if we should be concerned for our own saftey. - B-Lynch Corona, CA

Thursday Oct 27

We would like to hear of further information about this, we live in area as well and are worried. – Residents United States

Thursday Oct 27

Corona, CA: Body Discovered In Corona Park

Police in Corona are investigating the death of an adult male whose body was found inside Griffin Park.

Two people discovered the body while walking their dog and contacted police.

The Riverside County Coroner’s Bureau also responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.

Corona, CA: Cleveland National Forest announces elevated fire restrictions for Corona and Temecula areas

Cleveland National Forest announced that elevated fire restrictions were imposed yesterday in the Corona and Temecula areas of Riverside County as the dry "forest fire season" looms closer.

The heightened restrictions are because of "dryer fuel conditions, higher temperatures and the likelihood of small fires becoming large fires," Cleveland National Forest Public Affairs Officer Brian Harris said.

Corona, CA: Citrus Splash Review

There are two great things about this park from the perspective of a preschool mom.

1. The splash pad! It is large with several different attractions. So many splash pads are great for the elementary age child, but are a little scary for younger kids because of the perceived unpredictability of the water features. This park is different! While the different sections do go on and off, there are not any that will scare a little one or dump large quantities of water on him/her. Most of the features are perfect height for a 2-5 year old. The water pressure is low, so even the parts that are higher than an adult can be controlled by a little one.

2. There are two amazing playgrounds. They are plastic. They are made for younger kids 1-6 I would say. In the littler playground, the whole set is protected so that there are no places where a child can fall through. The slides are made for them to do on their own. And, parents can walk around the entire set without having to climb up themselves. The larger of the two has a few slides that are twisty and high, however, again, they offer nice protection for the preschool age child. I felt very safe letting my two year old son have free reign on both while watching from below.

The park is well-kept and the patrons were considerate. The city of Corona hit this one on the nail! Great park!

Citrus Park

1250 Santana Way
Corona, California 92881

Corona, CA: What is your assessment of Corona’s 2011 Main Street Parade and Fireworks?

Editors Note: Pictures HERE...add yours!!!

What is your assessment of Corona’s 2011 Main Street Parade and Fireworks

Our assessment:

PARADE:

Parade – Same participants (more or less), so you know what you are getting. I was a little disappointed in the ‘Pets on Parade’ but with the heat it’s understandable. If we could change anything it would be the line-up and the pace of the parade…tends to run a bit slow and is heavy in some categories.

Heat – Corona…can you do something about the heat? Kidding…

Parade Flyover – LOVE THEM!!! Keep that in the line-up…would be great to close out with a flyover.

Food/Drink Vendors – There seems to be a lot of opportunity for local food/drink vendors to set-up and cash in before and after the event (Corona…additional tax revenue).

FIREWORKS:

Parking – Seemed ok but…I would recommend the City work with local businesses (i.e. Vons, Grazianno’s, etc) to create allowable parking as NO ONE DESERVES TO BE TOWED!!!

Bands – The bands were great…loud at times but great. What about featuring a local artist(s)?

C.A.T. Presentation – Love you guys but found the presentation annoying as did the people around us. Maybe it translates better on stage?

Funnel Cakes/Kettle Corn – Can the City work to get the prices down on these (delicious) items? Kidding…

9/11 Tribute – Appreciated the tribute but perhaps not appropriate for young children watching planes crashing into buildings.

Fireworks Flyover – AWESOME…Had to pick my jaw off the ground!!!

Fireworks – FANTASTIC…one of the better displays I have seen. The music volume, coordination could have been better but that’s being nitpicky.

Quote of the Night - Gentlemen announcing all canopies need to come down and then goes on to say regardless of your race, creed or color can you please instruct your neighbor in case they do not understand English. WOW!

That’s our 2-cents…what’s yours?

El Cerrito park wins Funding and Support! See Corona, CA's latest Park Project.

EVENTS: Inland Empire All Out Contest in Corona, CA

Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Inland Empire All Out comp on Saturday, September 6. Be at the Corona Skatepark at 11 am to register for a chance to win the cash, a trophy, and a pair of Valos. Special Guest Jon Julio will be on hand to serve as one of the event’s judges.

Murrieta, CA: Concerts and Movies in the Park Series.

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4th of July, Fireworks and VIDEO!

In case you missed it, yesterday's 4th of July celebration started out with a Main Street parade and 4th of July festival/fireworks display.

This video is the Corona, CA Santana Park Fireworks finale:

Yearly event grows Eastvale adds to summer picnic

EASTVALE - For this growing community, Eastvale Community Events Committee officials knew one day would not be enough for the annual Picnic in the Park.

So the committee expanded the picnic to three days, adding a concert and a carnival.

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Picnic in the Park
WHEN: Today, noon to 10 p.m. (fireworks at 9:45 p.m.); Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Harada Heritage Park, 13100 65th St., Eastvale

COST: Free

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"People are really starting to look forward to the event. This isn't just people in the area. We're getting people from the surrounding communities," said Lupe Nava, co-chairwoman of the event along with Kathie Bogart.

Picnic in the Park was started by committee members four years ago to offer events to the community, Bogart said.

When it was first being put together, there were no other summer events in the area.

"There was a time when we were like an island. We didn't even have a grocery store in the area," Bogart said. "We didn't even have recreational events to our parks."

Aside from entertaining the community, both Bogart and Nava hope the event brings a sense of community to Eastvale. They also hope it will become a tradition.

"It's just something to do, and maybe you'll meet someone who lives right next to you or down the street," Nava said.

As a one-day event, Picnic in the Park would typically draw 4,000 people,

with a couple hundred more going to the fireworks show at night, Nava said.
But with the new format, Nava said she is anxious to see what the turnout will be.

The Jurupa Community Services District is helping with the picnic, and the Eleanor Roosevelt High School Climate Boosters club is helping with the carnival rides.

Nava said the group tries to make improvements every year. One such improvement is the food. Last year, many people complained about the lack of food options.

This year, there will be 40 food vendors, including Izzy's Baja Fresh and the popular Pink's Hot Dogs.

Friday kicked off with food, rides and a performance by The Legendary Mustangs, whose members include Riverside County's 2nd District supervisor, John Tavaglione.

Today's activities include carnival rides and food vendors, and a fireworks show at 9:45 p.m.

Sunday will feature the carnival rides and more food and fun.

Nava said the intent is not to try to compete with other events in the community, which is why the event is always held the weekend before the Fourth of July.

4th of July Events and Celebrations in the Inland Empire!

Pechanga Pow Wow
Free Admission, Contact for more info
Pechanga Resort & Casino
45000 Pala Road, Temecula
877.711.2WIN

4th of July Extravaganza
10AM Parade Front St, Temecula
2PM Festivities, 9PM Firesworks
Ronald Reagan Sports Park
30875 Rancho Vista Rd, Temecula
951.694.6480

Celebrate Independence
3PM - 9:30PM, Free
Fireworks at 9PM
Fairmount Park
2601 Fairmount Blvd, Riverside
951.826.2000

Fireworks Show
Gates open at 7PM, $4 per person
Riverside Sports Complex
1000 Blaine St, Riverside
951.826.2000

Lake Arrowhead Concert Series
5:30PM, Free
Lake Arrowhead Village
Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
909.337.2533

Annual July 4th Car show and chili Fest
Hosted by Pomona Valley Christian Rods and Customs
10AM - 4PM, Contact for more info
10700 Town Center, Rancho Cucamonga
909.945.5532

July 4th Celebration
4PM - 10PM, Free
Santana Park
598 Santana Way, Corona
951.736.2241

City of Desert Hot Springs July 4th Event
6PM, Fireworks at 9PM, Contact for more info
Mission Springs Park
66-750 Park Lane, Desert Hot Springs
760.329.022

Green Valley Lake Family Fun Days and Parade
Adults $10, Children $5, contact for more info

Blue Ribbon Task Force Urges State to 'Get Real' About Fire Threat; includes Corona Fire Chief Mike Warren.

The extraordinary rash of lightning-caused wildland fires in Northern California has dramatically underscored the critical statewide natural disaster risk facing California in the 21stCentury. So says the Blue Ribbon Task Force, a watchdog panel of fire service professionals.

The 18-member Task Force, first established in 2004 and revived after the 2007 Fire Storm, today renewed its call for California’s policy makers at all levels to “get real” about the ongoing fire threat with more equipment and personnel and a serious commitment to fire-safe land-use planning.

“The June fires prove, if we needed any further proof, that the fire threat isn't regional and it isn't seasonal." said California Professional Firefighters President Lou Paulson, who sits on the Task Force. "It's a 12-month, statewide marathon that gets more serious every year. If we're going to do our jobs to protect the citizens of the state, California needs to get real about this threat and do what it takes to protect the tens of millions who live and work in harm’s way."

The Blue Ribbon Task Force, first established in the aftermath of the 2004 Southern California firestorm and revived after the 2007 fires, is made up of 18 individuals representing management and labor, and local, state and federal fire agencies. CPF is one of the co-sponsors of the panel, along with the California Fire Chiefs Association. The chair of the Task Force, Corona Fire Chief Mike Warren, said that Task Force supports, in concept, Governor Schwarzenegger's fire protection insurance fee, but warns the public won't accept it if it only keeps us treading water.

"We can’t keep waiting for the next major incident to act." Warren said. "California needs to make an ongoing commitment to disaster protection and prevention at all levels of government. Our citizens demand it, and their safety depends upon it."

In its interim report issued in January, the Task Force called for more than a dozen specific recommendations to increase permanent state and local emergency services, including:

More firefighters: Expand CALFIRE statewide, with permanent three-person staffing year-round and four-person staffing statewide during periods of highest fire risk. Establish reasonable standards of coverage for wildland-urban interface, and build strong statewide fire training program;

More fire engines: Fund purchase of 150 new engines by the state Office of Emergency Services. The OES engines would be deployed with local fire departments throughout the state, boosting local protection and providing rapid response during all disasters, including wildland fires;

More aircraft: Accelerate upgrade of CALFIRE helicopter fleet and redeploy functioning resources to local fire agencies as available to provide additional surge capacity.

Broader “surge” capacity: Insure that equipment and personnel are available during peak periods so that mutual aid response doesn’t leave local fire protection vulnerable or under-funded.

Fire-safe construction and land-use: Create a working group to develop a model hazard-reduction strategy, including specific fire-safe land-use guidelines, defensible space standards, model building and fire codes, and public education efforts.

Secure disaster response funding: Financing expanded wildland fire response as an ongoing budget item, as opposed to a year-to-year “emergency” expense.

Corona, CA ranked in the top 20 of the 100 best places in the United States to raise a family

The city’s first-rate education, safety and quality of life contribute to ranking by MSN.com

CORONA, CA: The city of Corona is pleased to announce that it was ranked No. 13 on MSN’s list of the 100 best places to raise a family in the United States. Its education, safety and quality of life contributed to its high rank.

“We can thank the men and women who keep our streets safe, our children educated, our parks clean and the spirit of community alive for Corona ’s high ranking,” said Mayor Jeff Miller, city of Corona . “Our city’s family-oriented environment and amenities have always been leading factors that attract families to Corona .”

In order to provide its residents with a high standard of living, Corona ’s leadership invests heavily in education, safety, recreation and commercial development. Its focus on training police, fire and medical response teams has helped Corona rank as one of the nation’s top 100 safest communities according to the F.B.I. Since 1996, Corona ’s crime rate has declined by 52 percent.

Corona is home to several nationally honored schools, including Santiago High School , Corona High School , Corona Ranch Elementary and Anthony Elementary. With 34 public schools, nine private schools and 12 new schools planned or under construction, Corona has the capacity to accommodate population growth and offer children the knowledge and skills they need for success in life.

During the 2005-2006 school year, Corona-Norco Unified School District students preformed significantly above the state average on the California High School Exit Exam. Additionally, Centennial High School ’s football coach Matt Logan was named the 2007 high school coach of the year by ABC7 News and the NFL.

Corona has six local golf courses and 38 public parks covering more than 364 acres, which include sports fields, playgrounds, tennis courts and skate parks. The city supports the healthy, active lifestyles of its residents and preserves open space for recreational uses. Corona offers upscale lifestyle centers with top retailers and restaurants that provide endless options in dining and entertainment for the entire family.

Cities were evaluated according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, National Center for Education Statistics, FBI, American Association of Museums, National Center for Health Statistics and the American Bar Association.

About the city of Corona

The city of Corona , centrally located between Orange County and the Inland Empire , is an innovator in building an attractive environment in which to locate a business. Rising from its humble beginnings as a small agricultural community, Corona is now an upscale city, offering a vibrant and thriving economy for businesses, residents and visitors alike. It is located in West Riverside County , at the hub of Los Angeles , Orange County , San Diego and the Inland Empire .

Corona, CA Fireworks: NEW LOCATION Santana Park July 4th, 2008 Celebration!

Corona, CA: The Corona Parks & Community Services Department is the proud sponser of our annual 4th of July Celebration of Independence Day. So be sure to come and celebrate the 232nd Birthday of the United States of America!

Parade begins at 10:00 AM.

* Parade route: Main St. (Ontario to Olive St.)

* Parade units include: Wheels on parade, Pets on parade, The US Army 40th Infantry Division Band, and Corona All Star Marching Band!

July 4th Celebration from 4:00-10:00 PM.

NEW LOCATION & FREE ADMISSION!
598 Santana Way
Park opens at 4:00 PM.

Parking at Crossroads Church (Enter at Ontario & Fullerton Ave.)

* Festival & Fireworks Show

* Games, food, and entertainment

* Entertainment: Barry Rillera Band with guest Las Vegas Performers Michaelina & Reno Bellamy Sr. and Southland Band

* Formal program & tribute to Military (To take place around 8:15 PM.)

**Please no smoking, pets, or alcoholic drinks.**

Riverside, CA Summer 2008 Activity Guide

South Corona, CA Dog Park Petition!

Target: Dog Owner's in South Corona, CA

Sponsored by: Erin Williams

Dogs need a place to run and play and be leash free! South Corona has grown tremendously in the recent years; schools have gone up, streets are expanding and recreational parks are popping up everywhere...yet our four legged friends are being forgotten! SIGN PETITION HERE!

Santa Ana River Trail and Parkway Ribbon Cutting

We cordially invite you to celebrate the success and completion of the Santa Ana River Trail and Parkway, Hidden Valley and Hole Lake segments. This event begins at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2008 and will be held at Hidden Valley Wildlife Area, 11401 Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505. RSVP requested by May 6, 2008 by contacting Park Headquarters at 951-955-4310.

Jason Scott for Corona City Council Campaign Kick-off.

Jason Scott for Corona City Council Campaign Kick-off.

Sunday, March 16th 2:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m.

HERITAGE PARK 510 W. Foothill Parkway , Corona

For information: 951.341.9225