The Raincross Gazette is on Summer Break
The Gazette's 2.5-person newsroom is on a publishing break through the end of July. Regular publishing will resume on Monday, August 4, 2024.
The Raincross Gazette is on Summer Break
The Gazette's 2.5-person newsroom is on a publishing break through the end of July. Regular publishing will resume on Monday, August 4, 2024.
This Week in City Hall: July 22, 2024
City Council does not meet this week. Instead, other boards and commissions will provide input on proposed spending and project plans.
Hawarden Hills Fire Damages Houses and Displaces Residents
Emergency services ask residents to heed evacuation orders and avoid the area while crews work to control the blaze
A Bell with a Past: San Juan Hill’s Legacy at Riverside’s Mission Inn
The San Juan Hill Bell at the Mission Inn not only adds to the hotel's eclectic charm but also commemorates a significant historical event.
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Riverside’s Pete Staylor Gears Up for 21st Ride in the California Coast Classic
At 70 years old, Pete Staylor continues his mission to raise funds and awareness for arthritis research, proving that age is no barrier to making a difference.
All That Gutters
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Mayor Lock Dawson Joins Other Local Mayors in Pushing for Park Funding at the National Level
Coalition advocates for increased federal support for the creation and expansion of local parks.
DAZE FEST comes to Raincross District on Friday night
Good Daze invites their friends to share the stage. Local multimedia artist Dela Deso is among the supporting acts.
Current Affairs: Moving forward with the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project
The Riverside Transmission Reliability Project, or RTRP, is a 230,000 Volt (230 kV) electric transmission line that will provide
Stone Fruit Loop
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Inlandia Institute to Host Memoir Launch Event
Renowned journalist Zita Arocha to discuss her new book "Guajira – the Cuba Girl”
Spanning History: Riverside’s Iconic 1904 Railroad Bridge
Constructed as the longest concrete bridge in the world in 1904, Riverside’s Railroad Bridge not only transformed local transportation but also became a landmark of architectural beauty.
Art & Entertainment
DAZE FEST comes to Raincross District on Friday night
Good Daze invites their friends to share the stage. Local multimedia artist Dela Deso is among the supporting acts.
World renowned jazz trumpeter to play La Sierra University Wednesday night
Nolan Shaheed has played with many of the greats. He brings his skills to Pierce Street Jazz at the Zapara School of Business.
Raincross Master Chorale Presents "Voices of the Future"
Raincross Master Chorale to Perform “Voices of the Future” Featuring College Scholarship Winners and Riverside Arts Academy Singers
La Tardeada Banda Festival brings food, music and, family fun to White Park
Cosme Cordova's Division 9 Gallery partners with Killer Queens Social House to transform the normally quiet park into an upbeat family festival ground.
Events
DAZE FEST comes to Raincross District on Friday night
Good Daze invites their friends to share the stage. Local multimedia artist Dela Deso is among the supporting acts.
Inlandia Institute to Host Memoir Launch Event
Renowned journalist Zita Arocha to discuss her new book "Guajira – the Cuba Girl”
Local band Vicky and the Vengents to close out UCR Barn concert series
The Barn is shutting down for the Summer and giving us one more night of Rock and Roll to hold us over until Fall comes back around
Old Riverside Foundation Vintage Home Tour offers an opportunity to visit historic homes
The tour includes five incredible local homes spanning several eras and genres.
History
Spanning History: Riverside’s Iconic 1904 Railroad Bridge
Constructed as the longest concrete bridge in the world in 1904, Riverside’s Railroad Bridge not only transformed local transportation but also became a landmark of architectural beauty.
Oranges on Parade: Recalling Riverside’s Navel Orange Pageant Parade
In 1933, Riverside's streets burst into vibrant citrus pride with the Navel Orange Pageant Parade, an ambitious attempt to rival Pasadena’s famed Tournament of Roses.
Closing Time: Uncovering the story behind Riverside Optical & Jewelry Co.'s final sale
A photograph from the Riverside Main Library archives reveals more than just a moment; it points toward the dramatic story of a local business bidding farewell.
Shadows of the Past: The Rise and Fall of Riverside's Iconic Pergolas
Riverside's Seventh Street, once lined with the shade of historic pergolas, tells a story of ambition, community effort, and the challenges of preserving a visionary's dream
Government
Riverside Public Utilities names David A. Garcia Interim General Manager
David A. Garcia, previously Assistant General Manager of Water Delivery, will step up as the new Interim General Manager.
City’s Non-Profit Collaborative holds inaugural meeting
Organizations representing the wide range of Riverside resident's needs gather to find ways to connect with solutions.
This Week in City Hall: February 26, 2024
Possible updates to street sweeping parking enforcement policies, including allowing first-time tickets to be reduced to a warning by appeal, are on the City Council's agenda for the week.
This Week in City Hall: December 18, 2023
An annual review of the City's efforts to reduce homelessness, the possible expansion of RPU's low-income assistance to cover trash pickup, and consideration towards the potential sale or donation of two decommissioned RPD helicopters are all on City Hall agendas this week.