This site is intended to be an informal snapshot for one of California's most often overlooked regions. A region so rich in early California romanticism, heritage and historical significance that at one time - thanks to a sweet and succulent navel orange - indeed was the epicenter of life in Southern California.

Some have forgotten, while others have simply never known.

With that said...

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primary city demographic info: the business press, us census bureau

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