Riverside County, California , is one of the fifty-eight districts in the US state of California. At the 2010 census, the population was 2,189,641, making it the 4th most populous area in California and the 11th most populous in the United States. The name came from the Riverside town, which is the county seat.
Riverside County is included in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, Metropolitan CA Statistics Area, also known as the Inland Empire. The county is also included in Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA Combined Area Statistics. There is a high concentration of sidewalk housing communities around Riverside and along Interstate 10, 15, and 215 highways.
Roughly rectangular, Riverside County covers 7,208 sq miles (18,670 km 2 ) in Southern California, ranging from the Greater Los Angeles area to the Arizona border. Geographically, this area is largely desert in the middle and east, but has a Mediterranean climate in the western part. Most of Joshua Tree National Park is located in this area.
Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage and Desert Hot Springs are all located in the Coachella Valley area of ​​Riverside County. A large number of workers in the Los Angeles area have moved to the county in recent years (data from the US Census Bureau for 2007 to 2011) to capitalize on relatively affordable housing. Together with the adjacent San Bernardino district, it is one of the fastest growing areas in the state before the latest changes in the regional economy. In addition, the smaller, but significant, number of people has moved to Southwest Riverside County from the San Diego-Tijuana metropolitan area. Temecula and Murrieta cities accounted for 20% of the population increase between 2000 and 2007.
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Etymology
Riverside County was named for the Santa Ana River in 1870.
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History
Initial history
The indigenous peoples of what is now Riverside County are LuiseÃÆ' Â ± o, CupeÃÆ' Â ± o and Indian Cahuilla. The LuiseÃÆ' Â ± o lives in Aguanga and Temecula Basins, Elsinore Trough and east of Santa Ana Mountains and south to San Diego County. The Cahullia live to the east and north of LuiseÃÆ' Â ± o in the inland valley, in Santa Rosa and the San Jacinto Mountains and the Salton Sink desert.
The first European settlement in the area was a San Luis de Rey de Francia estancia or farm, in the village of LuiseÃÆ' Â ± o in Temecula. Wheat and grapes are grown here. In 1819, the Mission gave land to Leandro Serrano, mayordomo of San Antonio de Pala Asistencia for the Mission of San Luis Rey to Rancho Temescal.
After Mexico's independence and 1833 seizure of Mission land, more farms were awarded. Rancho Jurupa in 1838, El Rincon in 1839, Rancho San Jacinto Viejo in 1842, Rancho San Jacinto and San Gorgonio in 1843, Ranchos La Laguna, Paúba, Temecula in 1844, Ranchos Little Temecula, San Juan Capistrano prairie in 1845 , Ranchos San Jacinto Sobrante, La Sierra (Sepulveda), La Sierra (Yorba), Santa Rosa and San Jacinto and Potrero Nuevo in 1846.
The new Mexican colony established the town of La Placita on the east side of the Santa Ana River at the northern end of what is now the Riverside town of 1843.
When the early 27th of California County was founded in 1850 the area now known as Riverside County is shared between Los Angeles County and San Diego County. In 1853 eastern Los Angeles County was used to make San Bernardino County. Between 1891 and 1893 several proposals, and legislative efforts, were put forward to form a new district in Southern California. This proposal includes one for Pomona County and one for San Jacinto County. None of the proposals adopted to the size to create Riverside County was signed by Governor Henry H. Markham on March 11, 1893.
Territory history
This new area was formed from parts of San Bernardino County and San Diego County. On May 2, 1893, seventy percent of voters approved the establishment of Riverside County. Voters choose Riverside city as the county seat, also with large margins. Riverside County was officially established on 9 May 1893, when the Board of Commissioners submitted the final vote.
Riverside County is the birthplace of the trail sign, thanks to Dr. June McCarroll in 1915 when he suggested his idea to the state government.
This district is also the location of the Air Landing Air Base in March, one of the oldest airfields that continues to be operated by the United States military. Founded as Alessandro's Flying Training Field in February 1918, it was one of thirty-two US Air Force training camps established after the United States entered World War I in April 1917. The airfield was renamed to Field in March the following month for 2d Lieutenant Peyton C. March, Jr., son of the recently deceased Army Chief of Staff, General Peyton C. March, who died in an air crash in Texas just fifteen days after being commissioned. March Field remained an active Air Force Staff, then the installation of the US Air Force throughout the interwar period, then became the main installation of the US Air Force Air Force during World War II. Renamed Air Force Base in March 1947 after the formation of the US Air Force, it was a major Strategic Air Command (SAC) installation during the Cold War. In 1996, he was transferred to the Air Force Command and obtained his current name as the main base for the Air Force Reserve and the California Air National Guard.
Riverside county is the main focal point of the Civil Rights Movement in the US, especially the African-American part of Riverside and the Mexican-American community of the Coachella Valley visited by Cesar Chavez of the peasant union struggle.
Riverside county is also the focus of the company Modern Native American Gaming. In the early 1980s, local governments sought to close small bingo chambers operated by Morongo Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians and Cabazon Band of Mission Indians. The tribes combined forces and fought against the county to the US Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of the tribes on February 25, 1987. In turn, Congress passed the Indian Rules of Law Act of 1988 to establish a legal framework for such relations. between the game of India and the state government. Naturally, both tribes now operate major casinos in the area: Morongo Casino, Resort & amp; Spa and Fantasy Springs Resort Casino adjacent to Spotlight 29 Casino.
The population of this district surpassed one million people in 1980 when the current high population growth trend as the primary real estate goal began in the 1970s. After being a tight spot for long distance commuters to L.A. and then Orange County, county and Riverside towns have become more than a place to set up new or moved offices, companies and financial centers in the late 1990s and 2000s. Lighter truck industry, manufacturing and distribution centers are becoming the main regional companies in the region.
Geography
According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of ​​7,303 square miles (18,910 km 2 ), of which 7,206 square miles (18,660 km 2 ) are land and 97 square miles (250 km 2 ) (1.3%) is water. It is the fourth largest region in California by area. At about 180 miles (290 km) wide in the east-west dimension, the county area is enormous. Riverside County, California is about the size of the State of New Jersey in the total area. District government documents often cite the Blythe River city in Colorado as a "three-hour drive" from county seat, Riverside. Some people see the area west of the San Gorgonio Pass as part of the Imperial Territory in this region and the eastern part as the Mojave Desert or the Colorado Desert section. There may be at least three geomorphic provinces: the western part of the Inland Empire, the community of the Santa Rosa Mountains such as the Reinhardt Canyon, and the desert region. Other subdivisions may include tribal lands, the Colorado River community, and the Salton Sea.
Flora and fauna
There is a diversity of flora and fauna in Riverside County. The vegetative plant association has many desert flora, but there are also forest areas within the county. California's endemic Blue oak, Quercus douglasii is in the southernmost part of its county in Riverside County.
National protected area
- Cleveland National Forest (section)
- Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge
- Joshua Tree National Park (section)
- San Bernardino National Forest (section)
- Santa Rosa Mountain National Monument and San Jacinto
- Dos Palmas Preserve
There are 19 official forest areas in Riverside County that are part of the National Desert Desert System. Some are an integral part of the above protected areas, most (11 out of 19) managed only by the Land Management Bureau, and some share management between BLM and other relevant agencies. Some extend to neighboring countries:
State park
- California Citrus State Historic Park
- Lake Perris Recreation Area
- Mount San Jacinto State Park
Parks and city lanes
- Hurkey Creek Park
- Idyllwild Park
- Jensen Alvarado Ranch
- Skinner Recreation Area
- McCall Memorial Equestrian Park
- Santa Rosa Plateau
Demographics
2011
Places by population, race and income
2010
The 2010 US Census reported that Riverside County had a population of 2,189,641. Racial makeup from Riverside County is 1,335,147 (61.0%) White (40.7% Non-Hispanic White), 140,543 (6.4%) African American, 23,710 (1,1%) Native Americans 130,468 (6, 0%) Asia (2.3% Philippines, 0.8% China, 0.7% Vietnam, 0.6% Korea, 0.5% India, 0.2% Japan, 0.1% Cambodia, 0.1% % Laotian, 0.1% Pakistan), 6,874 (0.3%) Pacific Islands, 448,235 (20.5%) of other races, and 104,664 (4.8%) of two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race is 995,257 people (45.5%); 39.5% of Riverside County is Mexico, 0.8% Salvador, 0.7% Honduras, 0.6% Puerto Rico, 0.3% Cuba, and 0.2% Nicaragua.
2000
At the 2000 census, there were 1,545,387 people, 506,218 households, and 372,576 families living in the area. Population density is 214 people per square mile (83/km²). There are 584,674 units of homes with an average density of 81 per square mile (31/km²). Racial makeup of the county is 65.6% White, 6.2% Black or African American, 1.2% Native Americans, 3.7% Asia, 0.3% Pacific Island, 18.7% of other races, and 4 , 4% of two or more races. 36.2% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race. 9.2% were German, 6.9% UK, 6.1% Irish and 5.0% of American descent according to the 2000 Census. 67.2% spoke English and 27.7% of Spanish as their first language.
In 2006 this area had a population of 2,026,803, up 31.2% since 2000. In 2005 45.8% of the population was non-Hispanic whites. The percentage of African Americans, Asians, and Native Americans is relatively the same as their 2000 figures. The percentage of the Pacific Islands has risen to 0.4. Hispanics now constitute 41% of the population.
There are 506,218 households of 38.90% who have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% are married couples living together, 12.0% have unmarried female households, and 26.4 % is not family. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size is 3.0 and the average family size is 3.5.
In this area, the population is spread by 30.3% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.7% 65 years or older. The mean age is 33 years. For every 100 women, there are 99.1 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 96.8 men.
The average income for households in the area is $ 42,887, and the average income for families is $ 48,409. Men have an average income of $ 38,639 versus $ 28,032 for women. The per capita income for the county is $ 18,689. About 10.7% of families and 14.2% of the population are below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under the age of 18 and 7.6% of those aged 65 and older.
Law and government
Government
Riverside County is governed as a General Law Area under the terms of the California Government Code. The district has five regency districts, and one supervisor is selected from each district every four years.
In 1999, the District Supervisory Board approved a multi-million-dollar planning effort to create a Riverside Integrated Area Plan (RCIP) that would include an entirely new General Plan, a regional transportation plan (CETAP) and a Habitat Conservation Plan. The resulting General Plan adopted in 2003 is considered a breakthrough for its multidisciplinary approach to land use and conservation planning.
Legal
The Riverside Superior Court is a state court for Riverside County with 14 courts: Riverside Historic Courthouse, Riverside Hall of Justice, Riverside Family Law Courts, Riverside Juvenile Court, Southwest Justice Center - Murrieta, Moreno Valley Court, Banning Court, Hemet Court, Corona Trial, Temecula Court, Larson - Indio Justice Center, Indio Children's Court, Palm Springs Court, and Blythe Court.
The main courthouse is the Riverside Historic Courthouse. This landmark, founded in 1903, was modeled after the Grand and Petit Palais in Paris, France. The courthouse, designed by Los Angeles architect Burnham and Bliesner, has a classic design - including a large hall connecting all departments (courtroom). In 1994, the courthouse closed for seismic retrofit due to Landers 1992 and the 1994 Northridge earthquake. The courthouse reopened and was rededicated in September 1998.
Riverside County lowered 1 in 6 death penalties in the US, despite having less than 1% of the population.
Politics
Voter registration
Cities by population and voter registration
Overview
Riverside has historically been regarded as a Republican region in presidential and congressional elections. In 1932, it was one of only two districts (the other being Benton County, Oregon) across the Pacific coast of the United States to vote for Roover over Roosevelt. In 2008, Barack Obama narrowly took the county, becoming the first Democrat to do so since Bill Clinton in 1992. In 2012, Obama again brought the county, this time with a plurality of votes.
In the United States House of Representatives, Riverside County is divided between 4 congressional districts:
- 36th congress district in California, represented by Democrat Raul Ruiz
- The 41st congress district in California, represented by Democrat Mark Takano
- California's 42nd congress district, represented by Republican Ken Calvert and
- California's 50th congress district, represented by Republican Duncan D. Hunter.
In the State Senate of California, the county is divided between 3 legislative districts:
- The 23rd Senate district, represented by Republican Mike Morrell,
- The 28th Senate district, represented by Republic of Jeff Stone, and
- The 31st Senate district, represented by Democrat Richard Roth.
In the California State Assembly, the county is divided between 7 legislative districts:
- The 42nd Assembly District, represented by Republican Chad Mayes,
- The 56th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Eduardo Garcia,
- The 60th Assembly District, represented by Democrat Sabrina Cervantes,
- The 61st District Assembly, represented by Democrat Jose Medina,
- District Representative 67, represented by Republican Melissa Melendez,
- The 71st District, represented by Republican Randy Voepel, and
- District Assembly 75, represented by Republic of Marie Waldron.
Riverside County voted 64.8% in favor of Proposition 8 that changed the California Constitution to ban same-sex marriage.
Crime
The following table includes the number of reported incidents and the rate per 1,000 people for each type of violation.
City by population and crime rate
Education
Universities and colleges
- Brandman University, part of Chapman University System - Moreno Valley, Palm Desert, Riverside, and Temecula
- California Baptist University - Riverside
- California Southern Law School - Riverside
- California State University, San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campaign - Palm Desert
- California State University, San Marcos, Temecula Satellite Campus - Temecula
- Desert College - Palm Desert and Indio
- La Sierra University - Riverside
- Mayfield College - Cathedral City
- Mt. San Jacinto College - Banning, Menifee, San Jacinto, Temecula
- Palo Verde College - Blythe
- Riverside Community College District - Moreno Valley, Norco, Riverside
- Santa Barbara Business Academy - Palm Desert
- The University of California, Riverside - Palm Desert and Riverside
- Phoenix University - Murrieta and Palm Desert
Transportation
Main highway
Public transport
- Riverside Transit Agency serves the western third of Riverside County, as far east as Banning.
- SunLine Transit Agency serves Palm Springs and Coachella Valley area.
- Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency provides services at Blythe, near the Arizona border.
- The Transit Pass serves the San Gorgonio Pass community.
- Corona Cruiser serves the town of Corona.
Riverside County is also served by the Greyhound bus. Amtrak trains stop at Riverside and Palm Springs, and Amtrak California provides bus connections to San Joaquins in Riverside, Beaumont, Palm Springs, Thousand Palms, Indio, Moreno Valley, Perris, Sun City, and Hemet. The Metrolink train serves five stations in Riverside County: Riverside-Downtown, Riverside-La Sierra, North Main-Corona, West Corona, and Pedley Station (in the Pedley, California community). This train provides services to Orange, San Bernardino and Los Angeles districts seven days a week, with commission-oriented mainly schedules.
In the late 2000s, local transport options expanded, such as the addition of a new railway station in Perris, California to connect travelers and passengers to or from the southwest of the Riverside area, as well as Perris stations serving the MetroLink train service in Corona, California.
Airport
Military airbase
- March Air Reserve Base (former Air Force Base March)
Commercial airport
- Palm Springs International Airport
- Ontario International Airport
General aviation airport
Military installation
- On
- Reach the Aeron Gunnery Brown Mountain
- March Air Reserve Base
- Navy Seal Beach Detachment Norco Weapon Station
- Sea Surface Warfare Center, Korona Division
- Historical
- Desert Training Center
- Blythe Army Airfield
- Desert Center Army Airfield
- Palm Springs Army Airfield
- Rice Air Force Base
- Shaver's Summit Army Airfield
- Thermal Army Airfield (Also called Naval Air Facility Thermal (historical))
- Hemet Army Airfield
- Desert Training Center
Destination
- List of museums in Inland Empire (California)
- Gold Base, international headquarters of the Church of Scientology and Golden Era Productions
- Wilderness Zoo and Zoo
- March Field Air Museum
- Mission Inn
- Orange Empire Railway Museum
- Orocopia Wilderness Mountains
- Palm Springs Desert Museum
- Ramona Bowl, Home of The Ramona Pageant
- Temecula Valley AVA Wine Region
- Western Science Center
Community
City
Unrelated communities
Ghost towns
Indian reservations
Riverside County has 12 Indian reservations recognized by the federal government, which tie it up with Sandoval County, New Mexico for the second area in the United States. (Sandoval County, however, has two additional areas of shared use, shared between reservations.) San Diego County, California has the most, with 18 bookings.)
Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Riverside County.
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