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In an effort to balance the budget during these difficult economic times, the City of Corona recently took several measures to reduce costs. While keeping the community’s best interests in mind and striving to maintain the highest level of customer service, several changes were necessary that will impact some of the City programs, services and hours of operation.

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What Google is offering…

As you may have seen in the news, Google is offering a tremendous opportunity to communities across the nation. Google is planning to test ultra-high speed broadband networks ran on fiber optics in one or more trial locations across the country that will deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what is available to most Americans today. Google plans to offer service at a competitive price to at least 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 people.

How you can help…

The City of Corona has submitted an application to Google requesting that our community be selected for this exciting opportunity. What we need now is community participation, in the form of nominations from residents, community groups and business owners. Let Google know that Corona is THE BEST choice for their new ultra-high speed broadband network!

All you need is a Google account, if you don’t have one already, you’ll be prompted to create one.

Click here to nominate Corona now!

Chic Cicchelli walked to the podium in the City Council Chambers with a spring in his step and a smile on his lips as Mayor Karen Spiegel recognized him as an “Extraordinary Volunteer” in the community.

As a member of the City’s P.A.C.E. program (Parks and Code Enforcement), Mr. Cicchelli volunteers with the Code Enforcement Division of the Community Development Department. One of his duties is to collect illegal signs that are littered throughout neighborhoods. Each week, he collects about 300 signs and in the three years he has volunteered, it’s estimated that Mr. Cicchelli has collected nearly 47,000 illegal signs posted in City right of ways, on trees, and utility poles throughout Corona. For his service, Mr. Cicchelli was recognized as an “Extraordinary Volunteer”.

The City Awards program recognizes residents who selflessly contribute to our community. The program has three components: Celebrating Neighbors, Outstanding Youth, and Extraordinary Volunteers that are selected on a quarterly basis by a committee of citizens.

If you know of someone who goes above and beyond to make our community great, nominate them for a City Award! Applications are available on the City’s website or by calling (951) 736-2370.

Author Jeri Westerson will visit the Library[Map It!] on March 6 at 11:00 am to discuss her medieval noir series featuring ex-knight turned detective "Crispin". She will also present medieval weaponry and artifacts. Light refreshments will be served. Booklist said Westerson's books have "..an intriguingly dark edge that will appeal to fans of both historical fiction and noir".

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“Our Teen Driver" foundation is a non-profit organization on a mission to educate and inform parents of current and future teen drivers. We are dedicated to providing the most up to date driver education information to parents and students. With traffic related accidents being the number one cause of death among teenagers, nothing is more important than the health and safety of our teens. Yet when our teens reach the age of independence and are ready to drive, parents discover the programs once taught in our local schools are long gone and it seems the laws constantly change. High school driver education has fallen victim to budget cuts and policy changes.

Parents find themselves facing critical decisions in selecting their teen’s driver training and very few even know what questions to ask, let alone who to ask. Parents have nowhere to turn, until now! Please join us on Wednesday, March 10th at 6:30 p.m. at Corona High School[Map It!] for "An Hour with the Experts."  This seminar is designed to answer questions and educate both parents and students alike.

Sign up for classes with ease by using the City of Corona’s NEW INTERACTIVE FLIPBOOK Brochure! Simply click on the activity you would like to enroll in and you will immediately be directed to the registration page! To turn the page click the top or bottom corners of the brochure or use the arrow key to the right of the page, or to zoom in on a page click anywhere on the brochure. Looking for a specific age group? Click the Table of Contents tab on the bottom left hand corner and choose which area you are interested in and you will be sent directly to that page!

Online and Walk-In registration begins Monday, March 8th! Go to DiscoverCorona.com  to create your online account today!
Mail-in registration is currently being accepted until March 5th.

Don’t wait much longer! 50% of the funds dedicated for our Pilot Residential Turf Removal Program have been reserved. The Corona Department of Water & Power is offering a rebate of $1 per square foot to residential customers to remove your turf and install water friendly landscaping. For more program details, visit our website or call our Water Resources Group at (951) 736-2234.

One only needs to take a spin along Grand Boulevard and other well-established roadways in town to note that Corona has a wealth of beautiful historic homes representing a variety of architectural periods. From the sturdiness of a Craftsman bungalow and the whimsy of a Victorian to the old world charm of a Mediterranean/Spanish Revival, Corona has many architectural treasures that link the present with the past.

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Soroptimist International of Corona’s signature project, Dreams & Decisions, is a day-long Saturday workshop for approximately 300 intermediate school age girls (7th & 8th grade) that promotes self-esteem with a strong emphasis on goal setting and internet safety. This event will take place on Saturday, March 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Citrus Hills Intermediate[Map It!]; following months of preparation from our local Soroptimist club to help young girls realize their potential by instilling in them that their dreams can come true if they make good choices starting now.

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