Council Puts Sales Tax Increase on June Ballot to Fund Fire Staffing
Measure would raise Measure Z from 1% to 1.25%; residents raise concerns over spending accountability.
Council Puts Sales Tax Increase on June Ballot to Fund Fire Staffing
Measure would raise Measure Z from 1% to 1.25%; residents raise concerns over spending accountability.
March ArtsWalk Celebrates Mano, Honors Women’s History Month
Riverside Arts Council names Alejandro “Mano” Mirandé its March Artist of the Month as Downtown comes alive for the first ArtsWalk just before spring.
Legal Firms, Community Urge Council to Reconsider $20.1 Million Homekey Grant
Advocates warn Riverside's rejection of a grant to house 114 homeless residents may violate fair housing law — but the window to reconsider may have closed.
HMI Brings Community Together for International Women's Day at Fairmount Park
The Human Migration Institute is hosting a free, family-friendly afternoon of creative activities and cross-cultural connection on March 8.
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A Homecoming: Kristofferson San Pablo Brings "For All the Ghosts" to Downtown
The Filipino-American artist returns to the region that shaped him with an exhibition exploring identity, memory, and the Southern California experience.
Opinion: Riverside Cannot Be Pressured Into a $30 Million Commitment
With reconsideration deadline passed, councilmember argues litigation shouldn't override democratic vote on University Terrace.
This Week in City Hall March 2, 2026
City Council weighs revenue options for fire staffing, while boards take up speed limits and ethics rules.
Opinion: Fixing the Roads Beneath Your Feet and the Bridges and Crossings That Connect Us
From pothole repairs to a new Mission Boulevard Bridge and a long-awaited Third Street railroad solution, the city is making major investments in its transportation infrastructure.
The Writer Who Told Frank Miller's Story
Zona Gale won the Pulitzer Prize, planted a tree in Riverside, and became the first to chronicle the life of Mission Inn founder Frank Miller.
Raincross Rundown: The Best of Riverside in March 2026
A curated list of upcoming events and happenings The Gazette team is most excited about.
Pivot Player
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Chalk Artists Want RUSD Students to Feel 'Brave About Trying' at Downtown Chalk Day
Professional artists Gloria Ing and Graciela Rodriguez will join about 200 middle and high schoolers on Main Street on March 3 to turn the pedestrian mall into a living, collaborative dream.
Government
Opinion: Riverside Cannot Be Pressured Into a $30 Million Commitment
With reconsideration deadline passed, councilmember argues litigation shouldn't override democratic vote on University Terrace.
This Week in City Hall March 2, 2026
City Council weighs revenue options for fire staffing, while boards take up speed limits and ethics rules.
Raised Median, Friction Treatment Coming to Mission Inn Avenue Near Buena Vista Bridge
A $1.54M federally funded contract will bring the improvements to the stretch beneath the landmark bridge at the Riverside-Jurupa Valley gateway.
Riversiders Raise Ethics, Watchdog Concerns at City Council
From a missing watchdog to conflict-of-interest questions, residents raised pointed concerns — and on one item, got results.
Events
Chalk Artists Want RUSD Students to Feel 'Brave About Trying' at Downtown Chalk Day
Professional artists Gloria Ing and Graciela Rodriguez will join about 200 middle and high schoolers on Main Street on March 3 to turn the pedestrian mall into a living, collaborative dream.
Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair Opens to Public Saturday at the Convention Center
More than 500 students will display projects ranging from cookie chemistry to brain cancer research during the free event.
Mission Inn Foundation Marks Raincross Day With New Exhibit, Community Reception
The Mission Inn Foundation and Museum kicks off a new annual celebration with a free public reception Wednesday evening.
Riverside Philharmonic Hosts Intimate Jazz and Conversation Event Feb. 28
The salon-style gathering at Loft .84 will feature live music and a candid discussion about the orchestra's future direction.
History
The Writer Who Told Frank Miller's Story
Zona Gale won the Pulitzer Prize, planted a tree in Riverside, and became the first to chronicle the life of Mission Inn founder Frank Miller.
A Peace Tower Built of Oranges
How Riverside honored Frank A. Miller's legacy with a citrus-covered replica at the 1926 National Orange Show.
A Voice from the Mission Inn: Ormonde Wilson's Journey from Watchman to War Hero
The tenor soloist who sang at Booker T. Washington's memorial service traded his Mission Inn post for the battlefields of World War I, earning a place on Frank Miller's banner of heroes.
Joseph Schneider Rode Into Flames for 46 Years
Riverside's longest-serving fire chief modernized the department, survived smoke inhalation and a bicycle crash, and never asked his men to face dangers he wouldn't confront himself.
Art & Entertainment
Kadir Nelson Finds Joy, History and Inclusion Through Basketball
The award-winning author and illustrator explores basketball's history and its power to bring people together in his new book "Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game"
Community Musicians Join Students in UCR Orchestra Concerts
The 70-member ensemble features Mozart, Bizet and Mexican folk traditions with tickets starting at $6.
Riverside Art Museum's Fourth Fridays Celebrates Underground Music History
Jan. 23 event includes DJ, new additions to '60 Miles East' exhibit, food and beverages.
RUSD Honors Musical Brings Students Together Under the Spotlight
High schoolers from across the district transform from strangers to collaborators through months of rehearsals, gaining professional theater experience and life skills that extend far beyond the stage.