Mucho Music, Murals, and Something Sinister for September
September ArtsWalk is more night than you have hours for.
Meet the Candidates Running for Riverside Unified's School Board this November
Here's what the candidates for Riverside Unified's school board say about their priorities — and why one race won't be decided by voters.
Raincross Rundown: The Best of Riverside in September 2026
Townhalls, mural unveilings, moon cakes, and a crosstown rivalry with new stakes — here's what's worth your time in Riverside this September.
A Third Match Made All the Difference
A Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor helped rebuild a young woman's confidence and set her sights on college.
Latest
RTA Unveils Hydrogen Fueling Station, First Zero-Emission Buses
The new station and buses mark the start of the agency's shift away from natural gas-powered vehicles toward a fully zero-emission fleet.
This Week in City Hall: August 31, 2026
Council eyes a purchasing threshold hike, a Motel 6 conversion for senior housing, and a state grant for Anza Narrows Park, while the Board of Ethics reviews prohibited endorsements.
What a Teenage Racecar Driver Taught Me About My Daughter's Future
A rising karting star from Riverside is teaching parents like me what success outside the usual sports can look like.
The Best Thing: The Gazette Newsroom on the Best Thing They Experienced in Riverside This Month
August's scorcher had everyone chasing shade — cold drinks and good company pulled them through.
Culture
Bean There
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Museum of Riverside Expands Community Programs Ahead of 2028 Reopening
Heritage House hosts new nature programs, fall events and school tours while the museum's Downtown site awaits renovation.
Museum Board Approves Removal of Victorian Laundry Collection, Bird Specimens
Board unanimously approved removing washing machines, wringers, and other Victorian-era items from Heritage House, along with bird specimens and animal bones no longer suited for the permanent collection.
Trash Novel
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
City Hall
Council Approves $7.7M in Street Repairs, Advances Third Street Rail Underpass Project
A $7.7 million repaving contract will fix miles of city streets, while nearly $10 million in new agreements keeps the Third Street rail underpass on track for a 2027 start.
Board Recommends Ending Underused EV Rate, Lifting Solar Cap
The board also recommended updates to rules on ADUs, master metering and utility property access, sending all changes to City Council for final approval.
Council Approves Veterans Tech Training Deal with Data Center Piece Scrapped
Council members split 4-0-3 on the iVETS/StemWorx workforce deal after staff cut a data center provision that had stalled it.
Riverside Council Delays Vote on Water Rules for Decorative Grass
The council voted unanimously to give staff up to 90 days to detail the cost of complying with a 2023 state law banning irrigation of nonfunctional grass.
Community
Lighthouse of Hope Foundation Honored as City Marks National Nonprofit Day
The Ward 5 nonprofit was honored for its food and clothing distributions across the city.
City Proclaims Dell Roberts Day at Packed Council Meeting
A large crowd filled council chambers to honor Adrian Dell Roberts for decades of service to Riverside.
From Dead End to Third Space, Downtown Alley Set for Revival
A once-abandoned alleyway on Main Street is getting new life as a hub for events and everyday use.
Janet Goeske Foundation Wins $100,000 Grant After Community Rallies
The Riverside senior services nonprofit overcame a voting setback to claim first place in Harrah's All-In 4 Change Grant Contest.