UCR Startup Receives $2.25 Million to Test New Cancer Drug
Riverside company's treatment targets aggressive tumors including pancreatic cancer.
City Council Awards $19.7 Million Contract for Cesar Chavez Community Center Renovation
Century-old Eastside facility to receive new roof, windows, elevator and expanded arts spaces in state-funded restoration.
City Council Approves Emergency Moratorium on New Smoke Shop Permits
45-day ban targets establishments selling illegal products including cannabis, psilocybin mushrooms and nitrous oxide tanks amid rising criminal activity.
Historic Mission Inn Organ Returns to Life with Silent Film Classic
Century-old Kimball pipe organ makes debut after latest restoration with live accompaniment to 1922's 'Nosferatu'.
D'Elia's Grinders Celebrates 70 Years with Throwback Pricing Saturday
Riverside's oldest family-owned restaurant offers 65-cent grinders to mark milestone.
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UCR Startup Receives $2.25 Million to Test New Cancer Drug
Riverside company's treatment targets aggressive tumors including pancreatic cancer.
Earthquakes: Why We’re at Risk and What We Can Do About It
From securing furniture to retrofitting homes and weighing insurance, here’s how Riversiders can prepare for the next big quake—plus an update on California’s latest water bill.
Fluff and Fold
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Your Nocturnal Backyard Zoo: The Thrilling Three
From opossums to raccoons to skunks, Riverside backyards come alive after dark with a cast of nocturnal neighbors worth knowing.
Get the Vapors
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Opinion: Smarter Tools, Stronger Service
From Rivy the chatbot to smarter city operations, digital tools are making city government more efficient and accessible.
New Paint Job
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Planning Commission Advances Riverside Alive Project Despite Air Quality Concerns
The proposed Downtown redevelopment could bring 168 residential units, 376 hotel rooms, and expanded convention center to 10.2-acre site.
Government
Planning Commission Advances Riverside Alive Project Despite Air Quality Concerns
The proposed Downtown redevelopment could bring 168 residential units, 376 hotel rooms, and expanded convention center to 10.2-acre site.
Riverside Sets Community Meeting for $200M Adventure Park Project
City seeks resident input on Northside development featuring Olympic-caliber sports facilities and affordable housing.
Riverside Tightens Screws on Metal Theft with Strict Dealer Regulations
Millions in damages prompt Council to target cash payments, require extensive record-keeping.
Regional Elected Officials Urge Riverside to Bury Power Lines Amid Wildfire Concerns
Letter urges Riverside to reconsider approved transmission line project due to wildfire risks, without addressing additional costs.
Events
Classic Cruisers Take Over Downtown Streets
Annual Show and Go draws thousands as over 1,000 vehicles parade through Downtown course.
2025 Grow Conference: Cultivating Knowledge, Building Resilience
The 2025 Grow Conference Returns with Insightful Sessions, Farm Tours, and a Rooftop Feast.
Mission Inn Foundation Hosts Monopoly Tournament at Citrus Park
Play the official Riverside Edition Monopoly for real prizes for a great cause.
La Sierra University’s Brandstater Gallery Hosts Collection of Biblical Movie Posters
The collection is an exploration of media and genre. A reception will be held on Sunday Night.
History
Hollywood Comes to Riverside: Fox Film Shoots "David Harum" at Local Fairgrounds
Will Rogers stars in adaptation of bestselling novel, bringing 150-person crew and hiring hundreds of local extras.
Riverside in 1924
As we enter 2025, we look back 100 years to Riverside in December 1924, offering a glimpse of life through local businesses, entertainment, and everyday purchases.
Remembering “The Happy Side Is Riverside”Campaign
Riverside’s "Happy Side" campaign set out to showcase the city’s charm, foster community pride, and draw in visitors—despite some local controversy.
Museum of Riverside Celebrates 1920s Fashion in ‘Roaring Riverside’ Exhibit
Exhibition highlights carefree, sparkling styles of the decade.
Art & Entertainment
Plan Ahead for a Season of Spectacle: Tickets for A CBU Christmas and 2025–26 Theatre Now Available
California Baptist University opens ticket sales earlier than ever for its popular performing arts lineup, encouraging Riverside families to secure seats now for a season of musicals, plays, and a beloved holiday tradition.
Riverside's Nightlife Evolution Creates Gap for Mid-Sized Music Venues
New 'Garden Room' at RMA aims to showcase local talent in intimate setting.
Riley O’Neill Tells The Story of His Grandfather’s Iconic Watercolors on YouTube
Don O’Neill is a watercolor pioneer and a civic legend. His unique vision of our city is an enduring treasure.
La Sierra University’s Brandstater Gallery Hosts Collection of Biblical Movie Posters
The collection is an exploration of media and genre. A reception will be held on Sunday Night.