Agricultural innovation, immigration, preservation efforts, and industrial expansion trace the evolution of Riverside and the Inland Empire from rural roots to a modern economic region.

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San Bernardino grew from a Spanish mission outpost into a major transportation and economic hub, shaped by railroads and industry. Narrated by Brian.

San Bernardino: Railroads and Resilience

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As a &#34;Model Colony,&#34; Ontario evolved into a significant economic and transportation center while preserving its agricultural heritage. Narrated by Brian.

Ontario: From Model Colony to Industry Hub

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Rancho Cucamonga evolved from a historic vineyard town into a thriving suburban and economic center while preserving its cultural heritage. Narrated by Brian.

Rancho Cucamonga: Vineyards and Progress

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Fontana transformed from a rural farming town into an industrial and motorsports powerhouse, shaping the economy of the Inland Empire. Narrated by Brian.

Fontana: Steel, Speed, and Growth

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Riverside is hot and that’s perfect for the Marsh Grapefruit. Narrated by Sarah Prather.

First Ever Marsh Grapefruit Tree

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The second California Gold Rush was actually orange! Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Riverside’s Citrus Growing Legacy

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A look back: working to save Chinatown. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Riverside’s Asian-American Story

Agricultural innovation, immigration, preservation efforts, and industrial expansion trace the evolution of Riverside and the Inland Empire from rural roots to a modern economic region.