A California county court ruled earlier this month that the City of Corona must stop construction on a wastewater project to protect Native American remains uncovered at the site.
In March 2022, the City of Corona, Calif., unearthed human remains during construction on a project to expand the city’s wastewater infrastructure. The Riverside County Coroner confirmed the remains were prehistoric Native American. Under state law, government agencies are required to consult with the tribe affected and mutually agree on ways to mitigate the damage done.
The California Native American Heritage Commission determined the remains were most likely the ancestors of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, along with the Kizh Nation, Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians and the Pechanga Band of Indians…