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Dozens of passionate Corona residents rallied at the city council meeting, demanding a ban on local resources for ICE amid a growing climate of fear in their neighborhoods.

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Corona residents press council for ban on city resources for ICE; mayor says city has limited authority but is linking residents to legal help
Dozens of residents, including students and organizers, urged the Corona City Council to pass a resolution barring use of city property and police support for ICE operations. The mayor said Corona Police Department follows the California Values Act and promised referrals to legal services, but warned the city cannot bind federal agencies.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:12 AM
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In a groundbreaking move, Corona City has implemented a life-saving program that allows paramedics to transfuse blood on-scene, dramatically improving survival rates for trauma victims.

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Corona City officials and crash survivor describe on-scene blood transfusion program that helped save a motorcyclist
City speakers and a crash survivor described Corona City's program for carrying and transfusing blood on EMS units, saying it let responders transfuse a motorcyclist at the scene; speakers attributed clinical rationale (trauma/hemorrhage) to the program and urged donations.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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Get ready for the revitalization of Corona’s City Park, featuring a massive community lawn, an aquatic center, and exciting playgrounds—95% of the design is complete!

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City Park restoration moves toward construction with 95% design, $100 million estimate
City staff and Rios, Inc. presented a 95% design for Corona’s City Park restoration: a central community lawn, community center, aquatic center with competition pool and springboards, playgrounds, splash pad, and preserved trees. Permitting and environmental review continue; council bid award is anticipated in July 2026.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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The Corona City Council just took a bold step towards revitalizing the North Mall by approving a key contract with SVA Architects and pursuing a game-changing exemption under California's Surplus Land Act!

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Corona council approves architecture contract and directs staff to pursue Surplus Lands Act exemption for North Mall
The Corona City Council voted 5–0 to authorize an amendment with SVA Architects and to pursue a Surplus Lands Act exemption allowing a mixed-use entitlement with a 300‑unit threshold, aiming to retain design control and speed downtown revitalization while mitigating the risk of a market-rate all‑housing outcome.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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Exciting improvements are on the way for our parks, including new pickleball courts and upgraded playgrounds—get ready for a vibrant community space!

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Commission hears citywide parks CIP update; council-backed plan adds pickleball courts at El Cerrito
Public-works staff reviewed FY25 completions, FY26 carryovers and new projects (ADA improvements, playground replacements, Griffin Park Phase 2 funded by a state grant) and confirmed a decision to create eight pickleball courts at El Cerrito plus four on an adjacent pad while returning Border Park to tennis and one basketball court.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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City staff is gearing up for the 2026 legislative platform with bold moves to protect environmental integrity and public pension duties—what's next for Corona?

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Corona staff seek feedback on 2026 legislative platform, add CEQA and municipal-finance language
Staff presented a draft 2026 legislative platform with two additions: opposition to added CEQA procedural requirements and opposition to politicized divestment that could violate fiduciary duty. Council provided feedback and nominated two delegates for legislative advocacy.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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Mayor calls for a fresh start on 6th Street revitalization, prioritizing stakeholder engagement and sidelining contentious topics that have left business owners feeling blindsided.

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Corona mayor pulls back amortization from early talks, calls for immediate stakeholder engagement on 6th Street revitalization
After business and resident pushback, the mayor asked the council to start stakeholder engagement now and remove amortization from early discussions of downtown revitalization. Council members and business owners disagreed over timing and Brown Act procedure; staff was directed to return the item to a future agenda for clear direction.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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The City of Corona has taken a monumental step by unanimously approving a rent-stabilization ordinance for mobile-home parks, aiming to protect vulnerable residents from skyrocketing rents and displacement.

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Corona council approves mobile-home-park rent-stabilization ordinance after public testimony
After extensive public comment from residents and outside officials, the City Council approved item 6.2 establishing rent-stabilization protections for mobile-home parks. Supporters said the measure will prevent sudden rent spikes and protect seniors; council approved the item by a 5-0 voice vote.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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The Corona Planning Commission has given the green light for a massive Northgate Gonzales Market, but not without strict conditions to address community concerns about delivery impacts!

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Planning commission recommends Northgate Gonzales Market in Corona after limiting delivery impacts
The Corona Planning and Housing Commission voted to recommend approval of a four-part entitlement for a 40,000-square-foot Northgate Gonzales Market downtown, forwarding a General Plan amendment, specific plan amendment, parcel map and precise plan to City Council with conditions addressing truck idling, plug-in capability and neighbor outreach.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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Riverside Community College is set to transform Corona with a new satellite campus, promising a tech-driven future for education by 2030!

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Riverside Community College to open Corona Education Center; city says completion expected by 2030
Speakers announced Riverside Community College District will establish the Corona Education Center at Main and Park Ridge, described as a tech-oriented satellite campus with an anticipated final completion in 2030.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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The city is transforming lives with a housing-first approach, helping 400 residents daily find stability and permanent homes.

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City highlights homelessness response: housing-first approach and daily outreach
A city speaker summarized the homelessness system of care launched in 2020 and said the program helps about 400 Corona residents each day while emphasizing housing-first strategies and supportive services.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Corona is set to transform its downtown into a vibrant pedestrian-friendly hub by 2025, with plans for revamped streets, new businesses, and a revitalized community spirit!

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Corona pushes downtown overhaul with 6th Street, mall hubs and new businesses
City speakers outlined a coordinated downtown revitalization centered on 6th Street, North and South mall redevelopment, new businesses and streetscape work intended to increase walkability and economic activity.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Corona is transforming public safety with cutting-edge traffic sensors and drones that promise faster 911 responses and smoother commutes.

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Corona rolls out traffic sensors and a real-time permission center using drones for 911 response
City presenters said Corona is deploying advanced vehicle/pedestrian detection sensors to improve signal timing and launching a 'real time permission center' to monitor 911 calls and deploy drones to assist officers and fire personnel.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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In a heated debate, Corona's City Council has approved a compromise plan to expand pickleball courts at El Cerrito Park while ensuring tennis courts remain intact—what's next for the community?

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Council Chooses Compromise Plan for El Cerrito Park Pickleball; Agrees Limited Friday‑night Closures
After wide public comment from tennis players, pickleball users and nearby residents, the council approved a compromise (option 6) to add courts at El Cerrito Park and convert Border Park back to tennis, with a voice vote approving limited Friday‑night gate closures 3–2.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The Corona City Council has taken a significant step towards protecting mobile-home residents by introducing a rent-stabilization ordinance, but the debate over its potential impact is just heating up.

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Corona Council Advances Mobile‑Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance in First Reading After Hours of Testimony
After hours of testimony from both park owners and long-term residents, the council introduced Ordinance No. 3422 (mobile‑home park rent stabilization) by title only and waived full reading; the first reading passed 4–0–1.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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The council has hit the brakes on a controversial plan that could jeopardize multi-generational businesses along 6th Street, opting instead for a collaborative approach to revitalization.

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Council Pauses Talk of Amortizing 6th Street Businesses, Launches Ad Hoc Process with Chamber and Downtown Owners
After heated testimony from dozens of 6th Street business owners and residents, the council voted unanimously to pause consideration of an amortization ordinance and to form a six‑month ad hoc working group (including the Chamber and downtown businesses) to explore revitalization tools and outreach.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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Residents are demanding action from the Corona City Council after alarming reports of federal immigration enforcement operations creating fear and chaos in their neighborhoods.

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Residents Press Corona City Council to Limit Use of City Property in Recent ICE/CBP Operations
Dozens of residents told the Corona City Council that federal immigration-enforcement officers staged operations in City Hall parking areas and on nearby streets, urging the council to explore local ordinances to protect residents and to fund legal and emergency support.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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Exciting transformations are on the horizon for Corona’s parks, with a grant for 400 new trees and an ambitious plan to reinforce 3,000 more!

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Corona staff outline tree-planting grants, 3,000-tree reinforcement and winter field renovations
Parks staff told commissioners they were awarded a Green Latinos grant for about 400 trees, are continuing a 3,000-tree reinforcement project over two years, and will begin winter field renovations (overseeding, aeration, top dressing) around Thanksgiving with two fields kept open for overflow.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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The Corona City Council is taking bold steps to transform the Historic Civic Center into a vibrant arts hub, but what will the phased plan mean for current tenants and community programming?

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Council directs phased optimization of Historic Civic Center; theater and restrooms prioritized amid tenant concerns
After tenant interviews and public comment, council gave staff direction to pursue a phased, demand-driven optimization of the Historic Civic Center (HCC), with priority design work for the theater and restrooms to support expanded arts programming; tenants and preservation advocates urged careful sequencing and preservation safeguards.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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The Corona City Council is taking a bold step towards revitalizing the Historic Civic Center into a vibrant arts hub, but will it meet the urgent needs of local theater groups first?

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Council backs phased plan for Historic Civic Center, asks staff to prioritize theater and building repairs
Councilmembers directed staff to pursue a phased optimization of the Historic Civic Center as an arts hub, prioritizing design work for theater and restrooms and staged tenant transitions. Arts tenants and the historic preservation society urged caution and stronger protections for historic fabric; some tenants said the theater needs technical work
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November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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The Corona City Council is taking a bold step back to ensure the North Mall redevelopment honors historical design while prioritizing for-sale housing—what's next for this pivotal project?

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Corona council delays architect award for North Mall, orders historical-design demo and for-sale housing priority
The Corona City Council declined to finalize a design services award for the North Mall on Nov. 5, asking the selected architecture team to return with demonstrable historical-design work, requiring cultural-resource study language in the scope, and directing a preference for for-sale units in the design. Council also discussed using a Surplus Land
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November 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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The Corona City Council has taken a bold step in the North Mall redevelopment, demanding a historic design proof and prioritizing for-sale housing amidst public concerns about transparency.

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Corona council approves North Mall design contract with conditions, presses for historic-design proof and for‑sale housing preference
After public concern about transparency and staff-report accuracy, the council approved moving forward with a design contract for the North Mall redevelopment but required the selected architect to demonstrate historic-design capability and directed staff to prioritize for‑sale housing as a preference and to include cultural-resource work in the sc
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November 7, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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The Corona library is set to transform with new consistent hours and the exciting launch of an Innovation Center, all while expanding crucial literacy programs!

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Corona library to add consistent hours, begin Innovation Center construction and expand literacy grants
Library staff told the board the library will adopt consistent hours beginning Nov. 3, construction of an Innovation Center will start in late November after a bid award, and multiple state and local grants are funding literacy, heritage and program expansions.
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November 1, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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The Corona Public Library is about to unveil exciting new hours and an innovative center that promises to enhance community services—are you ready for the transformation?

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Corona Public Library sets new hours, readies Innovation Center; state literacy grants bolster programs
At its Oct. 28 meeting, the Corona Public Library Board of Trustees approved routine minutes and the consent calendar, heard public praise for the ZipBooks program, and received staff updates announcing new library hours effective Nov. 3, a construction timeline for the Innovation Center and several grant awards or pending grants totaling six‑figu­
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October 31, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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The Historic Preservation Board of Corona has set a new monthly meeting schedule, ensuring vital discussions on the city’s historic resources happen more frequently than ever!

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City Board Sets Meeting Schedule and Voting Procedures for 2025
City board establishes regular meeting schedule and outlines voting rules for members.
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October 1, 2025 at 1:56 AM