The City of West Covina, California was incorporated in 1923 to prevent the City of
Covina from establishing a sewage farm within the current city boundaries. The
507 residents of the area banded together to maintain local control of their
land. Walnut and orange groves continued to flourish during the following
decades.
The City of West Covina began the second-half of the 20th century with
exciting new developments and projects. The City Hall and Police facility were
built in 1969 as an example of a Joint Powers Authority in the County of Los
Angeles. The Civic Centre Joint Powers Authority, consisting of the County of
Los Angeles and the City of West Covina, also completed a three-level parking
structure in the Civic Centre complex. The Civic Centre complex includes the Los
Angeles County Regional Library, the Citrus Municipal Court building and the
City Hall offices.
The city is substantially "built out" with few major vacant development sites
remaining. The city is a residential and commercial centre with limited
industry. Retail merchandising is the principal business activity.
