Riversiders Raise Ethics, Watchdog Concerns at City Council
From a missing watchdog to conflict-of-interest questions, residents raised pointed concerns — and on one item, got results.
Council will consider an agreement with the State to fund the clean up of homeless encampments along the 60, 91 and 215 freeways, and the Governmental Process Committee takes first steps toward forming a Charter Review Committee in preparation for the 2028 election.
Council to weigh freeway encampment cleanup funding, charter review planning begins, and the mayor shares a bold vision for Riverside’s future.
Ukrainian girl’s lemonade stand bridges cultures, Riverside bells recall a historic peace event, and a creative prompt on borrowed library books.
Baseball memories wanted for a special history project, August brings art, sports, and parades, and Riverside seeks final input on future housing designs.
Perseid meteor shower lights up August nights, new exhibit highlights Riverside’s Koreatown roots, and Dr. J shares back-to-school health tips.
Nonprofits see rising back-to-school needs, and food bank’s resource center marks one year helping thousands with CalFresh.
Your ideas wanted for Riverside history coverage, where to donate school supplies before classes start and St. Michael’s Apartments faces ongoing community concerns.
Housing committee hears from frustrated neighbors about increased police calls, unregistered vehicles, and quality of life impacts since 50-unit affordable housing project opened in 2023.
Back-to-school input requested, city boards tackle housing and water treatment, and Harada House rehab adds interpretive center.
City Council meets in closed session for labor disputes. Other boards and committees meet about community safety concerns about a 50-unit affordable housing complex and planning for $110 million in water treatment facilities to remove forever chemicals.
Part two of a series on seeing Riverside through new eyes, Neighbor of the Week Margie Haupt, and an “anticipatingly” good creative prompt.
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