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
Sight Unseen Returns to Riverside, Reframed for a New Generation
At the Civil Rights Institute, Douglas McCulloh's landmark exhibition on blind photographers reconsiders whose vision counts as sight.
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.
From Dead End to Third Space, Downtown Alley Set for Revival
A once-abandoned alleyway on Main Street is getting new life as a hub for events and everyday use.
At 93, Evelyn Shea Looks Back on a Life Built on Resilience
A turbulent childhood led Evelyn Shea to 33 years shaping young minds in Riverside Unified — and a belief that where you finish matters more than where you start.
Public Works Turns Traffic Boxes Into Public Art
The City has redesigned 38 traffic signal cabinets so far, with more planned near schools and sites of historic or cultural significance.
40 Years On, Project Food's Mission Remains Unfinished
The First Congregational Church program has served weekly meals for over 40 years, but volunteers say the need it addresses hasn't faded.
Riverside's Chief Innovation Officer Explores AI's Promise and Peril
George Khalil's presentation at the Main Library asked the community to lean into the conversation about artificial intelligence rather than away from it.
Where Every Cup Tells a Story: Notebook Cafe Opens in Downtown
Brothers John and Michael Leyba open a Downtown cafe rooted in guest service, a diverse menu, and a simple idea: everyone deserves a place to reset.
Four Candidates, One Room: Ward 2 Voters Get a Closer Look
The Gazette brought Ward 2's City Council race to UCR, where four candidates faced questions from more than 100 residents.
From Farm Stand to Farmers Market: Woodcrest Collective Takes Root
What started as a shuttered farm stand became the foundation for a thriving Riverside market.
Frozen in the Frame: Divola's Brandstater Show Made a Case for Riverside's Arts Scene
UCR artist John Divola turned century-old archival negatives into a meditation on control and stillness. The Brandstater Gallery brought it home to Riverside.