🗞️ Riverside News- April 20, 2026
Ward 2 forum days away, packed City Hall agenda, water outlook mixed bag...
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Free cultural celebration marks 26 years of building community awareness.
Annual DeaFestival returns to City Hall Sept. 20, Council targets false emergency calls with new fees, and trims Budget Engagement Commission to resolve quorum issues.
Chronic meeting cancellations prompt reduction from 18 to 9 members.
Ordinance allows charges for repeated false alarms while protecting legitimate callers.
New La Sierra food hub connects local farmers and restaurants, undefeated Ramona Rams face Riverside Poly in Friday’s Solar Bowl, and Fire Department seeks input on its 10–15 year master plan (survey open through Sept. 29).
Survey open through Sept. 29 to guide department priorities for next 10-15 years.
Riverside company's treatment targets aggressive tumors including pancreatic cancer.
Council enacts smoke shop permit moratorium, approves $19.7M Cesar Chavez Center renovation.
Mission Inn organ revived for silent film and D’Elia’s Grinders marks 70 years with throwback pricing.
City Council will consider a 45-day moratorium on new tobacco retail permits following widespread illegal drug sales at smoke shops and award a $19.7 million contract to renovate the nearly century-old Cesar Chavez Community Center.
This week’s agendas include a Council vote on a 45-day smoke shop moratorium and a $19.7M Chavez Center renovation, plus earthquake prep tips and a water update.
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