Frank B. Devine: Pioneer of Riverside's Citrus Packing Industry
From New York businessman to Sunbeam brand founder, Devine shaped local citrus shipping for nearly four decades.
Frank B. Devine: Pioneer of Riverside's Citrus Packing Industry
From New York businessman to Sunbeam brand founder, Devine shaped local citrus shipping for nearly four decades.
Three Poly Grads Turn Holiday Window Painting Into Year-Round Business
RCC students Jewell, Ariel and Felicity bring hand-painted nostalgia to neighborhood windows.
Share Your Favorite Holiday Light Displays: Riverside Family Shines on National TV
The Kopatz family brought holiday cheer to national television this week, competing on ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight" on Dec. 4.
Jessica Qattawi Announces Bid for Ward 4 City Council Seat
2024 mayoral candidate and neighborhood organizer challenges incumbent Conder in three-way race.
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Straight Outta Maytag
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Bar Ni Modo Brings the "All Day Bar" Concept to Riverside
Mexican-inspired cocktail bar and restaurant now open seven days a week at Farm House Collective.
Riverside History Walk Returns to Main Street After 13 Years in Storage
Commemorative stones marking city's defining moments will be rededicated Dec. 9.
Council Delegates Gage Canal Voting Power to Staff Weeks After Judge Allows Lawsuit to Proceed
Move delegates voting power to Public Utilities staff for five mutual water companies.
March Field Museum Names New Director, Provides Documentation on Staff Cuts
Michael D. Ellzey previously led Nixon Library and worked at Sunnylands; board provides documentation, says Executive Committee had authority for personnel decisions.
La Sierra University Launches $2 Million Endowment for Foster Youth
The Home@LaSierra fund aims to provide debt-free college education to young people aging out of the foster care system.
Riverside Financial Advisors Guide Clients Through Local Commercial Real Estate Investment
Tricord Advisors partners with commercial real estate experts to educate community on smart property investment strategies.
Rebirth Homes Wins Tower Agency's $5,000 Giving Tuesday Challenge
The human trafficking survivor support organization received the most votes in a community-driven initiative funding three Riverside nonprofits.
Government
Council Delegates Gage Canal Voting Power to Staff Weeks After Judge Allows Lawsuit to Proceed
Move delegates voting power to Public Utilities staff for five mutual water companies.
This Week in City Hall: December 1, 2025
City Council will review representation on mutual water company boards, the Transportation Board considers parking restrictions, turn limits, and speed management measures.
City Council Approves $16.8 Million Animal Services Agreement Despite Cost Concerns
Three-year contract with Riverside County includes community programs aimed at reducing shelter intake.
Council Approves Inspector General After Resolving Independence Concerns
Council votes 6-1 to establish independent watchdog with power to hire outside counsel
Events
Riverside History Walk Returns to Main Street After 13 Years in Storage
Commemorative stones marking city's defining moments will be rededicated Dec. 9.
Alternative Gift Fair Returns to Riverside with Handmade Gifts Supporting Local Charities
The annual event features vendors from Ten Thousand Villages, Inlandia Institute and dozens of nonprofits, with all proceeds benefiting community causes.
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.
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.
History
Riverside History Walk Returns to Main Street After 13 Years in Storage
Commemorative stones marking city's defining moments will be rededicated Dec. 9.
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.
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.
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.