🍊 Thursday Gazette: May 22, 2025
Thursday Gazette: May 22, 2025 Hello Riverside, and Happy Thursday! Tonight at 5 p.m., neighbors will gather for a
City Seeks Public Input on Future Land Use and Climate Plan
Interactive tool allows residents to shape city growth through 2050.
From Punk Rocker to Film Curator: Riverside's New Underground Cinema Event
Fernando Ochoa brings cult classics to Back to the Grind's basement.
Battle Over Transparency Erupts at Gage Canal Company
Watchdog files Brown Act petition while company seeks restraining order against him.
Raincross Master Chorale Awards Scholarships to Young Sopranos
Two vocalists receive $1,000 awards at "Poetry in Motion" concert; 2020 winner returns to perform.
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Opinion: Reservoirs Are Full, but California Still Needs New Water Infrastructure
With state reservoirs well stocked for the third year in a row, water leaders urge investment in projects like the Delta Conveyance and Sites Reservoir to ensure supply keeps pace with future droughts and environmental demands.
Cap No Cap
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Riverside's White Sentinels: How to Tell Your Egrets Apart
Two elegant white birds grace our waterways, but telling a Snowy from a Great Egret requires knowing where to look.
California Launches Major Service Corps Expansion
State program offers paid community service positions while building career pathways amid federal cuts.
Spacetime Continuum
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Eastside Library Facility Project Advances with Temporary Move to Lincoln Park
Interim site provides walkable access for residents while new facility is constructed at Bobby Bonds Park.
Riverside May Day March Blends Labor Rights, Culture and Politics
Hundreds gather for peaceful demonstration Downtown, indigenous dancers lead procession.
Classic Cruisers Take Over Downtown Streets
Annual Show and Go draws thousands as over 1,000 vehicles parade through Downtown course.
Government
Riverside Sets Community Meeting for $200M Adventure Park Project
City seeks resident input on Northside development featuring Olympic-caliber sports facilities and affordable housing.
Riverside Tightens Screws on Metal Theft with Strict Dealer Regulations
Millions in damages prompt Council to target cash payments, require extensive record-keeping.
Regional Elected Officials Urge Riverside to Bury Power Lines Amid Wildfire Concerns
Letter urges Riverside to reconsider approved transmission line project due to wildfire risks, without addressing additional costs.
City Manager Highlights Achievements, Outlines Vision for 2025
Public safety improvements, infrastructure investments, and economic development initiatives take center stage in an annual update from Mike Futrell.
Events
Classic Cruisers Take Over Downtown Streets
Annual Show and Go draws thousands as over 1,000 vehicles parade through Downtown course.
2025 Grow Conference: Cultivating Knowledge, Building Resilience
The 2025 Grow Conference Returns with Insightful Sessions, Farm Tours, and a Rooftop Feast.
Mission Inn Foundation Hosts Monopoly Tournament at Citrus Park
Play the official Riverside Edition Monopoly for real prizes for a great cause.
La Sierra University’s Brandstater Gallery Hosts Collection of Biblical Movie Posters
The collection is an exploration of media and genre. A reception will be held on Sunday Night.
History
Hollywood Comes to Riverside: Fox Film Shoots "David Harum" at Local Fairgrounds
Will Rogers stars in adaptation of bestselling novel, bringing 150-person crew and hiring hundreds of local extras.
Riverside in 1924
As we enter 2025, we look back 100 years to Riverside in December 1924, offering a glimpse of life through local businesses, entertainment, and everyday purchases.
Remembering “The Happy Side Is Riverside”Campaign
Riverside’s "Happy Side" campaign set out to showcase the city’s charm, foster community pride, and draw in visitors—despite some local controversy.
Museum of Riverside Celebrates 1920s Fashion in ‘Roaring Riverside’ Exhibit
Exhibition highlights carefree, sparkling styles of the decade.
Art & Entertainment
Riverside's Nightlife Evolution Creates Gap for Mid-Sized Music Venues
New 'Garden Room' at RMA aims to showcase local talent in intimate setting.
Riley O’Neill Tells The Story of His Grandfather’s Iconic Watercolors on YouTube
Don O’Neill is a watercolor pioneer and a civic legend. His unique vision of our city is an enduring treasure.
La Sierra University’s Brandstater Gallery Hosts Collection of Biblical Movie Posters
The collection is an exploration of media and genre. A reception will be held on Sunday Night.
Maurice 'Gold' Hunter Brings His Soulful Voice for a One Night Only Concert
Something different at the Riverside Community Players Theater.