Ukrainian Refugee Meliia's Disneyland Dream Comes True Thanks to Riverside
Community support helps young lemonade entrepreneur and her family enjoy magical trip before moving to Orange County.
Games of the Week: November 16-23
UCR @ CBU Basketball may be the best sports event in Riverside all year.
When Peace Flags Flew: How Mount Rubidoux Honored U.S.-Canada Friendship in 1927
For 17 years, Frank Miller hosted Armistice Day services atop Mount Rubidoux, raising flags from nations around the world. In 1927, Canada took center stage in a ceremony featuring bagpipes, doves and a tribute to cross-border friendship that endures today.
Festival of Lights Returns This Saturday
Whether you're a Switch On night regular or prefer quieter evenings, here's everything happening Downtown from this Saturday through early January.
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This Week in City Hall: November 17, 2025
City Council set to establish the Inspector General office after concerns about protecting its independence delayed approval, consider a $16.8 million animal services agreement, and establish a $7,511 cannabis testing laboratory permit fee.
A Scanner Darkly
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Mike Vahl Announces Bid for Ward 2 City Council Seat
IT consultant enters four-way race with private-sector experience, emphasizing results-driven approach.
Passions Soar Over March Field Air Museum's Flight Path
Debate over governance and direction highlights museum's importance to Riverside.
Riverside Signs Agreement With Korean EV Company Exploring U.S. Expansion
Chaevi Co. plans to open a Riverside office in January as part of a potential $100 million investment in the city.
Riverside Community College District Partners with Phenix Gateway on Job Training Program
The initiative will help neurodivergent students and those with developmental disabilities transition to employment starting in November.
Riverside Police Cite 57 Violations in Commercial Truck Checkpoint
The enforcement action on Central Avenue targeted trucks illegally using city streets as freeway shortcuts.
Deconstructing Pumpkin Pie
A culinary journey reveals that America's most iconic Thanksgiving dessert is a delicious melting pot of ingredients from around the globe.
Government
This Week in City Hall: November 17, 2025
City Council set to establish the Inspector General office after concerns about protecting its independence delayed approval, consider a $16.8 million animal services agreement, and establish a $7,511 cannabis testing laboratory permit fee.
Land Use Committee Cancels Meeting After Failing Quorum, Delays Smoke Shop Policy Review
The City Council's Land Use Committee failed to achieve quorum Monday, extending the wait for regulatory changes aimed at smoke shops linked to illegal drug activity.
This Week in City Hall: November 10, 2025
City Council does not meet this week. Other agendas include a review of smoke shop regulations after police seized illegal products at 13 locations and a pilot program connecting Deaf residents to sign language interpreters via QR codes.
Cannabis Businesses Drop Ethics Complaints Against Four Councilmembers
Attorney admits sworn declaration incorrectly identified Perry at Chamber event, undermining Brown Act allegations.
Events
La Sierra University Hosts Free Archaeology Weekend Exploring Alexander the Great
The Nov. 15-16 event features international scholars, hands-on activities, and a children's archaeological dig at the university's archaeology center.
Peace Tower's 100th Anniversary Sparks Exhibit, Commemorative Walk
The Mission Inn Foundation will host a new exhibit opening Nov. 16, with a commemorative walk up the mountain scheduled for Dec. 13.
Veterans Parade Returns Saturday with 'Music Across the Eras' Theme
Event features free Downtown parking, complimentary lunch for veterans.
Doors Open Riverside Returns Oct. 25 With Free Tours of 14 Historic Sites
Eighth annual event provides rare public access to Harada House, Trujillo Adobe and other architectural landmarks.
History
Riverside's Hidden Fort: The Story of Fort Chittenden on Mt. Rubidoux
How a road engineer's tribute became a whimsical military installation complete with San Francisco cannons and earthquake-surviving anchor chains.
On Halloween Morning, Remembering Riverside's Real Ghosts
Five heartbreaking stories from 1893 to 1938 reveal the human tragedies that shaped our city's history.
From Swedish Immigrant to Mount Rubidoux Master Builder: The Gunnar Kjellberg Story
How a 17-year-old zanjero became the foreman who shaped Riverside's most iconic landmark and built the infrastructure that still serves the city today.
The Voice That Enchanted Riverside: Elsie Younggren-Carlstrom's Musical Legacy
From Iowa farm girl to Mission Inn's beloved soloist, one woman's extraordinary voice graced Mount Rubidoux's Easter services and captivated Swedish royalty.
Art & Entertainment
Grown-Up Punk Rock Kids Document Their Community's Underground Musical Legacy
Lifelong friends bring "60 Miles East" to Riverside Art Museum, celebrating the city's hardcore, punk and ska scenes from the late 1980s to early 2000s.
November ArtsWalk In the Dark After Daylight Savings Time Change
Several gallery openings and a preview of the Mission Inn lights make this ArtsWalk a must-see.
'I Haven't Made It Until I Sell Out the Fox': Brandon Joseph's Riverside Dream
While many musicians claim vague 'LA area' roots, the 27-year-old proudly represents his Inland Empire hometown on debut album.
UCR ARTS Exhibit of Sherman Indian High School Student Photography Closes Nov. 2
Two-year collaboration between artist and students documents contemporary Native American boarding school life.