Riverside Appoints First Inspector General to Oversee City Operations
Lori K.M. Cox, a longtime government auditor, starts Oct. 19 at the helm of the voter-approved office charged with rooting out fraud, waste and abuse.
Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE Restart U.S. Tour at Municipal Auditorium
The Sept. 30 show featured Inland Empire shout-outs, sets from two of Sweatshirt’s label signees and an onstage dance-off.
Ward 2 and 4 Candidates Outline Plans for Housing and Homelessness
Candidates answer the Gazette’s questions on affordable housing, University Terrace and Riverside’s response to homelessness.
RPU Taps More Climate Auction Money for Power Costs as Board Debates Refunds
Board members debate whether to amend the city charter so customers can get direct refunds from the utility's greenhouse gas allowance sales.
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Leave the Porch Light On for National Night Out Tuesday
Neighbors across Riverside gather Tuesday for National Night Out, with six free events and plenty of fun for kids.
This Week in City Hall: October 5, 2026
City Council considers a resolution supporting Proposition 1, hiring an inspector general and a pilot to narrow Linden Street, while the Transportation Board reviews traffic changes in Fairmount Park.
Opinion: I Chose Riverside and Want the Next Generation to Choose It Too
From UCR's upcoming innovation park to the Crosstown Showdown, we are working to make sure today's students see their future in Riverside.
The Missing Link in Riverside Baseball History
A Hall of Famer makes his professional debut in Riverside.
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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
Charter School, 48-bed Assisted-Living Facility Win Planning Commission Approval
The Planning Commission unanimously cleared an Alta Vista Innovation High School location in Magnolia Center and a senior care facility in Orangecrest.
This Week in City Hall: September 28, 2026
Riverside officials consider a residential program for teen parents, review how the utility spent pollution allowance revenue and discuss new powers for the Board of Ethics.
Sewer Rates Could Rise for First Time Since 2017 Under Five-Year Plan
Public Works says aging pipes and rising costs require the increases. Ratepayers can block them under Proposition 218.
E-bike Ordinance Heads Back to Committee After Councilmember Says Trail Ban Was a Mistake
Councilmember Sean Mill said banning e-bikes from the Santa Ana River Trail was never the intent. Another councilmember also asked for crash data broken down by e-bike class.
Community
Riverside Poly Grad Finishes 13th in Age Group at World Triathlon Championships
Aidan Christopher, 18, completed the Olympic-distance race in Pontevedra, Spain, in just over three hours.
Cati Porter Turns the Page With Mile Square Press
Funded by pre-orders rather than outside money, Mile Square Press will debut with a children's history of Riverside, followed by a poetry collection from UCR's Carlos Cortés.
LULAC to Host Riverside City Council Candidate Forum for Wards 2, 4
The nonpartisan forum will take place Oct. 1 at UDW Hall, giving residents a chance to hear directly from candidates.
Zonta Club Volunteers Pack Care Bags for Meals on Wheels Seniors
The Riverside service organization filled the bags with personal care items and notes of encouragement for homebound residents.