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Corona , city (1990 pop. 76,095), Riverside co., S Calif.; inc. 1896. The city developed as a primary citrus fruit producer and shipping center. There is also light manufacturing. The name Corona ( "circle" ) was derived from the 3 mi (5 km) circular drive around the city that was once used for car racing. State prisons for men and women are nearby. Cleveland National Forest and hot springs lie in the vicinity.

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Corona, California/USA South Riverside Renamed in 1896 from the Spanish corona ‘crown’ or in this case ‘circle’ for the circular circuit which was sometimes used for motor racing.

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