Riverside Committee Backs Temporary Data Center Moratorium
The proposed 90-day pause would give city officials time to define data centers and develop permanent restrictions.
This Week in City Hall: September 14, 2026
City Council weighs a Midtown wine shop appeal, an AI policy working group and e-bike safety rules, while committees take up data center restrictions, library security incidents and the police department's military equipment policy.
Budget Engagement Commission Considers Broader Role in City Financial Decisions
A new five-member committee will examine whether the Budget Engagement Commission should advise the City Council on revenue proposals and take a larger role in public engagement.
How John Dixon Became Riverside's Plumber
After getting laid off from his union job, Dixon built a business — and a following — on hustle, heart and hometown loyalty
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From the Kitchen Garden: September, The Garden Reset
Tips on what to plant, when to pick, and what to watch out for in your home garden.
Beat the Spread
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Rosh Hashanah
Rabbi Guershon Kwasniewski of Temple Beth El Riverside explains what Jews celebrate on the holiday.
Riverside to Weigh New E-Bike Safety Rules Amid Rising Injuries
The proposed ordinance would target reckless riding, prohibit e-bikes on sidewalks and city trails, and allow parents to be held responsible for violations by minors.
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Culture
A Possible Path to the Return of the Mission Inn Artifacts Laid Out in Council Comments Session
The Old Riverside Foundation says three removed objects were designated by the city in the 1970s, which would make their removal a question of city code rather than contract law.
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.
City Hall
Civic Engagement Guide: Who to Call at City Hall
A guide to which officials, boards and commissions handle which concerns — and how residents can reach them.
Riverside Taps Two Retired City Managers as Interim Economic Development Deputies
Both retired city managers will be paid $128.43 an hour on contracts capped at $123,292.80 as Riverside searches nationally for permanent hires.
Council Holds Off on Expanding City Manager's Purchasing Power
Council members split on whether raising the city manager's contract approval limit to $220,000 would speed up projects or reduce public oversight.
This Week in City Hall: September 7, 2026
The Airport Commission reviews aircraft operations data and a proposed CAVU lease, while the Budget Engagement Commission weighs a CAL FIRE service agreement and its own advisory scope.
Community
March Field Air Museum to Mark 9/11's 25th Anniversary With Bell-Tolling Ceremony
Bells will toll at each attack's exact moment during the Sept. 11 remembrance at museum's Heritage Garden.
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.
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.
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.