Father-Son Duo Drives Family Legacy at Riverside Transit Agency
Steven Sparks Sr. and Jr. both work as coach operators for the Riverside-based transit agency.
A Culture Change Could Be the Reset UCR Baseball Needs
Gregg Wallis wants to change how UCR baseball thinks before he changes how it wins.
Inspector General Search Continues as Council Holds Second Closed Session
Two residents weighed in on the closed-door process as the council's search for an inspector general continues.
City Council Approves Overnight Parking Zone for Larkin Court, Pilot for Monroe Street
Yearlong pilot will test one-way traffic and diagonal parking on the Monroe Street frontage road.
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Riverside's Second Dispensary Opens on University Avenue
Embarc's University Avenue store opened July 13 under the city rule that caps dispensaries at one per council ward, spreading them across the city.
Royalty Visits the Mission Inn
In July 1926, Swedish royalty stopped at the Mission Inn for a concert, a banquet, and an impromptu tribute to California oranges.
Riverside Artists Among 54 to Win State Arts Fellowships
The California Arts Council awarded $560,000 total to artists across Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties this year.
Riverside Fireworks Crackdown Yields 79 Citations, 51 Pounds Seized
Drone surveillance helped enforcement teams document violations across the city before and during the Fourth of July holiday.
Downtown Valet Pilot Trims Stations, Days After Six Months
An 11-response business survey shows positive feedback, but the pilot's losses have grown since launch.
City Marks Park and Recreation Month With Funding Boost, Employee Honors
Council approves HUD funding for four park projects as department celebrates July observance.
The River In Riverside: An Unseen Inheritance
From Wanish and Qota'inat to a symbol of wealth and control, the Santa Ana River's history is also Riverside's own.
Board of Public Utilities Votes to Close Agricultural Water Rate to New Applicants
The 6-1 vote follows a 2025 staff decision to freeze new enrollment as the program nears its $684,000 subsidy cap.
City Hall
Planning Commission Approves 10-Home Development on Mary Street
Neighbors in Hawarden Hills raised traffic and density concerns, but commissioners cited the city's need for housing.
Planning Commission Approves 56-Home Subdivision Near La Sierra Hills
Commissioners added a median-opening requirement over staff's objection before unanimously approving the Meritage Homes project.
Council Weighs Inspector General Candidates in Closed Session, Deliberations Continue Tuesday
No decision was made Monday as council members continue vetting candidates for the independent oversight role; deliberations resume Tuesday morning.
This Week in City Hall: July 20, 2026
City Council meets twice on Inspector General recruitment, museum board reviews collection additions, police review panel considers extending stop-data probe.
Housing
Planning Commission Approves 10-Home Development on Mary Street
Neighbors in Hawarden Hills raised traffic and density concerns, but commissioners cited the city's need for housing.
Planning Commission Approves 56-Home Subdivision Near La Sierra Hills
Commissioners added a median-opening requirement over staff's objection before unanimously approving the Meritage Homes project.
City Council Clears Path for Office-to-Housing Conversions
New ordinance eases zoning and building rules for converting vacant offices and commercial buildings into housing.
Council Extends Timeline for Downtown Student Housing Project
Overland Pelican Riverside LLC takes over the project as the city extends deadlines for entitlement, escrow and construction.
Culture
Mat-ter of Fact
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
From the Kitchen Garden: July, The Summer Abundance Edition
Tips on what to plant, when to pick, and what to watch out for in your home garden.
Crumdiddlyumptious
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Tonight's the Night: Full Circle Players' Twelfth Night Tour Hits Riverside Parks
Full Circle Players' free Shakespeare in the Park tour lands in Riverside tonight, with Twelfth Night continuing through the weekend.
Community
Amateur Boxing Show Returns to Bryant Park July 24
Twelve bouts will feature boxing clubs from across Southern California at the Arlanza Community Center.
Riverside OKs $4.3M Contract for Gage Canal Trail's First Phase
After years of delays, the city has secured funding and a contractor for the historic canal corridor's transformation into a trail.
Food Bank's Health Partnership Model Draws National Praise
A new national report shows how FARSB's FoodRx program is helping Inland Empire neighbors eat better and stay healthier close to home.
Zonta Club Distributes Trafficking Hotline Soap to Local Hotels
Volunteers labeled bars with the National Human Trafficking Hotline number and trained hospitality staff to spot warning signs.