Riverside's Top 5 Stories of 2025
From community milestones to stories of accountability, these five articles captured Riverside's attention in 2025.
Riverside Woman's Portrait to Ride Rose Parade Float for Organ Donation Gift
Jenny Fedele-Fennell's portrait will appear on OneLegacy's 2026 float after her cornea donation restored sight to four people.
The Raincross Gazette is on Holiday Break
The Gazette's 2-person newsroom is on a publishing break through holidays. Regular publishing will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.
William Smith Announces Bid for Ward 6 City Council Seat
Engineer and nonprofit leader enters open-seat race emphasizing technical approach to development and infrastructure decisions.
RUSD Ethnic Studies Requirement Survives Challenge After Community Pushback
Board backs away from eliminating graduation mandate as 15 speakers defend 2020 policy district adopted years before state law.
Photographer's Guide to Riverside's Best Holiday Light Displays
From synchronized shows to blue-hour viewing tips, Bob Sirotnik reveals where to find the magic.