After 5 Years of Preparation, Parkview Legacy Foundation Launches Grants Program for Local Nonprofits
Foundation created from hospital sale unveils three-tiered funding approach targeting housing, health, economic mobility.
Subcommittee Advances Inspector General Framework to City Council
New oversight position would replace Internal Audit Division with expanded duties including ethics oversight and operational efficiency reviews.
Committee Advances Time Limits for Council Debate, Public Comment Flexibility
Proposed changes would establish 15-minute caps for initial Councilmember remarks and allow presiding officers to shorten public comment during crowded meetings.
Committee Delays Charter Review Appointments to Avoid Lame-Duck Selections
Concerns about outgoing Councilmembers making appointments for successors prompts discussion to wait until after 2026 elections.
City Approves $400,000 Agreement with Caltrans to Clear Homeless Encampments From State Highways
Public Safety Engagement Team will remove encampments and debris from 18.4 miles of freeway system through 2027 under pilot program.
Food Bank's Hunger Resource Center Marks First Year, Assists 2,100 with CalFresh Applications
New facility served 200 households monthly through pantry, created 100-plus volunteer positions.
Help Fill Backpacks: Where to Donate School Supplies Before Classes Start
Riverside nonprofits prepare to equip students for success.
Congress Passes Budget Bill with SNAP, Medicaid Reductions
Local food bank warns cuts could affect millions in California, Inland Empire.
'Where have you been?' The Question That Launched Riverside Airport Cafe's Free Lunch Movement
When Leimamo Taylor learned financial struggles kept families from dining out, she created free weekday kids' meals. Now US Foods is pitching in, and her community is coming back together.
Pull Back the Curtain at City Hall This Tuesday
City Hall Insider invites Riverside residents to learn how local government works—and how to make their voices heard—during a free, interactive workshop on July 22.
Braver Angels Forms New Riverside Alliance to Bridge Political Divides
Local chapter launches with commitment to fostering civil dialogue across political divides.
Riverside Summer Bucket List: Local Insiders Share Their Must-Do Picks
From sunset picnics at Sycamore Highlands to legendary Zambian rock at the Farmhouse, community leaders reveal their favorite ways to make the most of long summer days in the City of Arts & Innovation.