Moreno Valley is a city in

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, United States, and is part of the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario metropolitan area. It is the second-largest city in Riverside County by population and one of the

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's population centers. The city's population was 208,634 at the 2020 census. Moreno Valley is also part of the

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. The city derived its name from the small community of Moreno, which became part of the city of Moreno Valley when the city was incorporated in 1984. Frank E. Brown, one of the founders of the community of Moreno in 1882, declined to have the town named after him, but to honor him, the town was named Moreno, Spanish for ''brown''.

History

Indigenous period

The Moreno Valley area was first inhabited 2,300 years ago. There are at least 200 prehistoric archaeological locations within the city. The majority of the sites are milling stations - where chaparral seed was the dominant milling activity. Rock art, consisting of

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, and

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are present - though most of the petroglyphs in Moreno Valley consist of

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with "cupules", or cup-shaped holes pecked into them.

Spanish & Mexican periods

Spanish scouts initially came across descendants of the

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, and

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tribes; although other groups, such as the Serrano and

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were in the area. The late prehistoric

and

were semi-sedentary, meaning that they wintered in villages, then spread out in family groups during the spring and summer months to harvest seeds and acorns. Spanish scouts blazed a number of trails in the area, including the Anza Trail, which runs through the Edgemont area of present-day Moreno Valley.

Post-Conquest period

When California was admitted to the

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as a state in 1850, Americans began to move into the area. The

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-to-

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route of John Butterfield's Overland Mail Company passed through it. Some farmers began to occupy the area, relying upon water from Frank E. Brown's Bear Valley Land and Water Company. Beginning in 1883, the company collected and pumped water from Bear Valley in the San Bernardino Mountains to the north. The area first acquired its current name, Moreno Valley, at this time, referring to Frank Brown (''moreno'' is Spanish for "brown" or "brunet"). In 1899, the city of Redlands won a lawsuit in which the city claimed

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over the Bear Valley water. The resulting loss of service forced most of the area's inhabitants to move. Riverside Raceway

Incorporation and growth

By 1984, the population was 49,702 (compared to 18,871 residents in 1970). The state economic boom fueled the construction of new houses and businesses, leading to a push for the area to incorporate as a city. Although similar measures had failed previously in 1968 and 1983, the measure to form the city of Moreno Valley was approved by the area's voters in 1984. On December 3, 1984, the communities of Edgemont, Sunnymead, and Moreno united along with nearby areas to form the general law city of Moreno Valley. The first city council was also elected in 1984. It was composed of Bob Lynn, Judith A. Nieburger, Steven Webb, J. David Horspool (first Mayor Pro Tem), and Marshall C. Scott (first Mayor). The city seal and motto were adopted the following year.

March Air Reserve Base

In November 2008, DHL announced it was leaving the U.S. market and would shut its operation associated with March Air Field in January 2009.

21st century

On February 13, 2007, the city council passed, by a vote of 4–1, a resolution christening the eastern half of the city (roughly from Lasselle Street to Gilman Springs Road) "Rancho Belago", a

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of Spanish and Italian words. The city council's resolution includes the 92555 ZIP Code within the boundaries of the area, as reported by the ''Press Enterprise'' newspaper.

Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water. Moreno Valley-Kitching view

Moreno Valley is located at a geographic crossroad. To the east lies the

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and

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; to the south are Lake Perris, Perris, and the

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; to the north are the

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and San Bernardino Mountains. To the west lies neighboring Riverside. It is relatively close to Ontario International Airport. One of the most visible geographical features in Moreno Valley is Box Springs Mountain. This mountain at the northwest end of the city rises over the city, providing a concrete landmark. The section of the mountain that faces the city has a large letter "M" constructed upon it. This was built privately at the encouragement of the city council, which argued it would foster unity. The letter is located on public land and is maintained entirely by charity. The letter had lights installed on December 3, 2005, to celebrate Moreno Valley's 21st anniversary of its incorporation. The completion of the repairs of heavy damage to the letter, due to extreme rain the year before. The mayor at that time, Bonnie Flickinger, has said that the citizens liked it that way and that the council would try to get it to light up regularly. Between December 2, 2009, and December 6, 2009, Moreno Valley, along with Edison lit up the letter in celebration of the city's 25th anniversary. Several Eagle Scout projects have been dedicated to maintaining the "M".

Climate

Moreno Valley has a mild

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(

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''BSh''), with

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characteristics. The summer temperatures average in the high 90s, though many days reach well above 100°. * On average, the warmest month is August. * The highest recorded temperature was in July 2018. * On average, the coolest month is December. * The lowest recorded temperature was in 1974. * The maximum average precipitation occurs in December.

Demographics

2020

2010

The racial makeup of Moreno Valley was 36,546 (18.9%)

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, 34,889 (18.0%)

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, 1,721 (0.9%) Native American, 11,867 (6.1%) Asian, 1,117 (0.6%)

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, 51,741 (26.8%) from other races, and 11,061 (5.7%) from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 105,169 persons (54.4%). The Census reported that 192,811 people (99.7% of the population) lived in households, 471 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 83 (0.1%) were institutionalized. There were 51,592 households, out of which 28,586 (55.4%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 29,000 (56.2%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 9,990 (19.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, 4,191 (8.1%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 3,627 (7.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 375 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 6,094 households (11.8%) were made up of individuals, and 1,611 (3.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.74. There were 43,181

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(83.7% of all households); the average family size was 3.99. The population was spread out, with 62,496 people (32.3%) under the age of 18, 23,563 people (12.2%) aged 18 to 24, 53,726 people (27.8%) aged 25 to 44, 41,446 people (21.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 12,134 people (6.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males. There were 55,559 housing units at an average density of , of which 33,393 (64.7%) were owner-occupied, and 18,199 (35.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.4%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.5%. 123,863 people (64.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 68,948 people (35.7%) lived in rental housing units. During 2009–2013, Moreno Valley had a median household income of $54,918, with 19.5% of the population living below the federal poverty line.

2000

There were 43,381 households, out of which 54.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.6% were

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living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.9% were non-families. 11.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.6 and the average family size was 3.9. In the city, there were 36.8% under the age of 18; 10.5% from 18 to 24; 29.5% from 25 to 44; 17.7% from 45 to 64; and 5.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males. The median

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for a household in the city was $47,387, and the median income for a family was $48,965 (these figures had risen to $55,604 and $57,385 respectively as of a 2007 estimateMoreno Valley 2005-2007 Census Estimate
Retrieved March 23, 2009.). Males had a median income of $38,620 versus $26,492 for females. The

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for the city was $14,983. 14.2% of the population and 11.6% of families were below the

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. 18.1% of those under the age of 18 and 9.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Economy

According to the city's 2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:

Government

Local

Moreno Valley incorporated in 1984 as a general law city. It currently uses the council-manager form of government. The city is divided into four council districts, each of which elect a representative to the city council. The mayor is directly elected at-large. The council chooses one of its members to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. The council also selects the city manager, the city attorney, and city clerk. The current City Council consists of: * Mayor: Ulises Cabrera * District 1: Elena Baca-Santa Cruz * District 2: Ed Delgado * District 3: David Marquez * District 4: Cheylynda Barnard

State and federal

In the state legislature, Moreno Valley is in , and in . In the

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, Moreno Valley is in .

Education

Moreno Valley's

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and

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needs are fulfilled by two school districts: the majority of the city is in the Moreno Valley Unified School District, while a portion is in the Val Verde Unified School District. A part of the city's territory extends into the San Jacinto Unified School District.
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s: Moreno Valley High School, Canyon Springs High School, Valley View High School, March Mountain High School, and Vista del Lago High School. Val Verde District serves part of southern and eastern Moreno Valley, in addition to parts of Perris, Mead Valley, and unincorporated areas. It serves about 13,000 students and maintains 12 schools; one of its high schools,

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, is located in Moreno Valley. Some

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s exist, including the local Valley Christian Academy, established in 1979, and Calvary Chapel Christian School, which serves students Kindergarten to twelfth grade. There is also growing number of

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within Moreno Valley area including Excel Prep Charter School – Inland Empire, a K–6 school, Riverside County Educational Academy, and Audeo Charter School, a 6–12 independent study program. The Riverside Community College District, RCCD, serves 6,500 students at their Moreno Valley College campus. The city is also the location of one of the twenty-six

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campuses. In neighboring Riverside, students may opt to attend RCCD's main campus, Riverside Community College, the

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, La Sierra University or

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is another popular school for city high school graduates. Moreno Valley has three

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Infrastructure

Transportation

The heavily traveled routes of State Route 60 (locally called the Moreno Valley Freeway) and Interstate 215 both pass through the city. Metrolink offers

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transit via the Moreno Valley/March Field station, located just west of the city limits. Monday through Friday service is provided on the

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connecting the Moreno Valley area with Riverside and

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to the north and Perris to the south. The Riverside Transit Agency provides local and express/commuter bus services.

Healthcare

There are two hospitals in Moreno Valley: *

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Community Hospital, formerly Moreno Valley Community Hospital, is a General Acute Care

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with Basic Emergency Services as of 2008. Kaiser Permanente officially acquired the Moreno Valley Community Hospital and took complete control in July 2008. Current Kaiser Permanente members began receiving notification of the purchase in March 2008. Moreno Valley residents will not feel the effects of the acquisition immediately, as Kaiser Permanente members were asked to continue using the nearby Riverside facility and the Moreno Valley Clinic for hospital services while the transition process is completed. Kaiser Permanente is planning to increase the size and capacity of the new hospital by adding a new 80+ patient tower and expanding the main facility, as well as increasing the size of the emergency and operating rooms. * Riverside County Regional Medical Center is a General Acute Care

with Basic Emergency Services and a Level I

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Public safety

Moreno Valley is served by its own regional station of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department for law enforcement. The sheriff's station is currently commanded by Sheriff's Captain Joel Ontiveros, who also functions as Moreno Valley's Chief of Police. The city of Moreno Valley contracts for fire and paramedic services with the Riverside County Fire Department through a cooperative agreement with

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. 7 paramedic engines and a truck company provide both fire and paramedic services to the city. American Medical Response is responsible for transports to emergency departments via paramedic ambulance.

Notable people

* Mark Contreras: Baseball outfielder * Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith:

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for the

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, graduated from

in 2005
Dr. Douglas M. DeWitt
Associate Professor, department chair, Salisbury University, Maryland. Graduated from Moreno Valley High School in 1976. * Greg Dobbs: Third baseman for

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graduated from Canyon Springs High School in 1996 * Natalie Duran: Rock climber * Lindsay Ellingson: Model, graduated from Canyon Springs High School * Danny Figueroa, serial killer known as The Backwoods Sniper *

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: Singer and actress, partially lived in Moreno Valley * Andrew Garcia: Singer-songwriter * Elisabeth Harnois: American actress, attended Canyon Springs High School * Ray Haynes: Politician * Sumaya Kazi: Award-winning Entrepreneur, graduated from Canyon Springs High School in 2000 * Bobby Kielty: Professional baseball player with the

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, graduated from Canyon Springs High School *

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: Professional basketball player with the Los Angeles Clippers, attended Palm Middle School and Canyon Springs High School * Bob Lynn: Politician * Ryan Madson:

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pitcher, graduated from Valley View High School in 1998 * Andre McGee: College basketball player for the

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, (Jersey Number 33), graduated from Canyon Springs High School in 2005 * Charlotte Morgan: Softball player, played for the

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and was drafted first overall in the 2010 National Pro Fastpitch Senior Draft
Leonard A. Patrick
Major General, United States Air Force, operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Graduated from Moreno Valley High School in 1977. * Rick Ortiz, football player * Troy Percival: Former Anaheim Angels All-Star Pitcher, World Series Champion, attended Moreno Valley High School * Ronald Powell: Professional football player, graduated from

in 2010 *

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, Filipino-American singer-songwriter * D'Aundre Reed: 2011 NFL Draftee to the

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, graduated from

in 2006 * Terrelle Smith: Fullback for

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graduated from Canyon Springs High School in 1996 was also made the Pro Bowl * Tyron Smith:

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offensive lineman, graduated from

in 2008 * Michael Snaer: American

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player for

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, Graduated from

in 2009* * Michael Sorich: American actor, writer and director, a prominent and ever-present voice actor in the

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franchise, Graduated from Moreno Valley High School in 1975. * Kyle Turley:

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star graduated from Valley View High School * Derrick Ward:

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running back graduated from Valley View High School * Beverly Yanez: Former American professional soccer forward and midfielder who played for Reign FC in the

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. Raised in Moreno Valley and attended Moreno Valley High School in 2004.

Sister cities

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, Mexico

References

External links

* *
Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce
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