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.
Cal State Students Launch Community Drive for Riverside's Homeless Youth
Social work project partners with Operation SafeHouse to collect essentials for transitional youth.
UCR Ranks 33rd Nationally Among Public Universities for Best Value
Campus also places 5th for making an impact, 11th for financial aid in Princeton Review's 2025 rankings.
Trash Pickup Changes and Holiday Closures for July 4th
City offices will be closed this Friday for Independence Day, and trash pickup will shift one day later.
Magnolia Center Post Office to Reopen Monday After 20-Month Fire Closure
Riverside location resumes service June 30 following November 2022 fire damage.
City Council Rejects Cannabis Location Restrictions in Split Vote
Council deadlock preserves current cannabis zones; Downtown, Midtown remain open to dispensaries.