Seven Honorees Recognized for Downtown Contributions at RDP's 38th Annual Ceremony
Annual ceremony honors bookstore owner, volunteer fundraiser, and five programs shaping Downtown.
City Awards $1.9M Contract to Preserve 11.6 Miles of Streets
Project will extend pavement life on streets across all seven wards.
Community Groups Hold 'People's State of the City' Outside City Hall
Advocates criticized the city's housing policies and called for reconsideration of the rejected Homekey+ grant.
This Week in City Hall: February 2, 2026
Council will consider a 117-unit apartment development in La Sierra, award $1.95 million for street maintenance, while the Park and Recreation Commission reviews design plans for a two-mile Gage Canal trail connecting Northside to UC Riverside.
State of the City Recognizes Community Impact, Innovation and Beautification
Civil Rights Institute named Riverside Hero, Edge Sound Research wins innovation honor, 15 projects earn beautification awards at annual address.
Mayor Declares Riverside is "Leveling Up" in State of the City Address
Mayor reports crime down 35%, jobs up 18,000, and major healthcare expansion in fifth annual address to business community.
City, Five Education Partners Launch Aviation Workforce Initiative
Learning Institute for Flight Technology aims to prepare students for high-paying careers as demand for pilots, mechanics, and air traffic controllers soars.