The City of Corning, California (pop 7220), was incorporated in 1907 and provides a full range of municipal services including Police, Fire, Parks and Recreation, Library, Public Works and Municipal Airport. Located just 25 miles northwest of Chico and 17 miles south of Red Bluff, Corning is perhaps best known for its award-winning olive products and Travelers' Landmarks like the "Olive Pit".

Agriculture plays an important role in this rural community. We are home to the Lindsay Olive Company & Bell Carter Foods. Corning Olive Oil's fine products are produced in Corning. Other important crops include Almonds, Walnuts and Peaches, as well as cattle and sheep ranching.

Situated directly on Interstate 5, two hours north of the State Capitol Sacramento, Corning is an ideal jumping-off point for "Upstate California" travelers. The South Avenue Freeway Interchange admits drivers to an enormous truck stop complex, able to service travelers and truckers 24 hours a day. The Corning Road/Solano Avenue Interchange flows directly into downtown Corning, offering a variety of goods and services, including gift shops, antiques, novelty stores and fine dining.

Corning has ten motels offering 357 rooms with a wide variety of prices. Also conveniently located are fuel stations and major fast food restaurants for travelers in a hurry. The Automotive, RV and Truck mechanics in Corning have an excellent regional reputation.

Corning's school system is nationally renowned for its excellent reading program. Click Here for more on Corning's schools.