The birthplace of the California citrus industry, the current Riverside economy relies mostly on education, manufacturing, and retail activity. Situated next to the Santa Ana River, Riverside expanded its local technology economy by building Riverside Regional Technology Park.
The Riverside, Calif. Metro Area includes people in Riverside, Calif.; San Bernardino, Calif.; Ontario, Calif.; and the surrounding areas.
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