One of two murals depicting the artistic representation of Covina. Unlike the other across the street, this mural gives an old world feel to those who look at it.
Hometowns are the places that mold us. For better or worse, many people grow up creating memories and for some, that place is Covina, California. A city with a population of 51,268 as of the 2020 census. While some may call the city unremarkable, there’s a sense of community in the old town.
Founded in 1882, Joseph Swift Phillips and incorporated in 1901, Covina started as a town that made its livelihood by tending to the vast orange groves that surrounded the town. Nowadays, it stands as a town that is expanding and renovating.
The Daily Commute
Cars of various makes and models drive up and down Citrus Ave. to and from places of importance to each driver. (Kaeleb Hanson)
I’m working on it
Two maintenance personnel work on the roof of Sornoso Automotive repair shop while two men talk in the garage. (Kaeleb Hanson)
All aboard!
Residents of the area await the next time the Metrolink train will arrive at the Downtown Covina station. (Kaeleb Hanson)
Laying the foundation
A worker spends the early part of the afternoon sanding and polishing the floors of a new store called “Founders” in the heart of the Downtown Covina strip. (Kaeleb Hanson)
Yield to pedestrians
Covina residents enjoy time walking through Downtown Covina along citrus avenue. (Kaeleb Hanson)
Killing time
An employee of “The Fret House” relaxes for a moment before the door opens and he must switch into employee mode. (Kaeleb Hanson)
Do you want to play?
Covina Park, once a run-down park that attracted a much different crowd, now is a community center point as kids and adults alike come together to spend time with one another. (Kaeleb Hanson)
And, fetch!
A man and his dog share an exciting game of fetch in Covina Park on a somewhat warm afternoon. (Kaeleb Hanson)
Weewoo Weewoo Weewoo
In the wings of Downtown Covina lies Emanate Health’s Inter-Community hospital where residents are taken when they face the need for expanded care. (Kaeleb Hanson)
What’s on the ballot?
A city of Covina resident stands outside the city hall, looking at a signboard with various messages from the city government to its people. (Kaeleb Hanson)
As the world continues to spin, it’s easy to get wrapped up in everyday life.
Sometimes all it takes is to take a step back and go outside to experience what your local community may have waiting for you.
Hi! My name is Kaeleb Hanson and i’m an award winning student journalist. When i’m not in the News room, you can typically find me either at work or grinding away in whatever videogame i’m playing that day. With a slow start to my college career, i’m finally back on track and will still have another few semesters on staff. I hope to see you around campus!
