Business View Civil Municipal - July 2023

46 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 7 LURE IN A ETTING rom the moment you set foot in Banning, California, cloistered in the heart of the San Gorgonio Pass, you’ll sense the echoes of its storied past. With its vibrant local culture and rich historical tapestry, the city has a distinctive allure that’s impossible to ignore. Banning’s story began as a crucial stagecoach stop along the road to the American West. Today, it has evolved into a diverse, lively city that still retains its small-town charm. A stroll down its streets is a journey back in time, where the echoes of the city’s history reverberate through its well- preserved architectural relics and the fascinating stories shared by its residents. F F