Ward 2 and 4 Candidates Clash Over Housing, Campaign Money and Riverside’s Future
The Ward 2 race turned heated over University Terrace and a $1,500 donation, as all four candidates fielded questions on housing, jobs and polarization.
This Week in City Hall: September 28, 2026
Riverside officials consider a residential program for teen parents, review how the utility spent pollution allowance revenue and discuss new powers for the Board of Ethics.
Riverside Police Say 17 Smoke Shops Shut Down, Nine on Magnolia Corridor
Vice detectives cited drug sales, sales to minors and illegal gambling, and say more shops remain under investigation.
Sewer Rates Could Rise for First Time Since 2017 Under Five-Year Plan
Public Works says aging pipes and rising costs require the increases. Ratepayers can block them under Proposition 218.
Ward 2 Primary Rivals Vahl, Montero Endorse Aram Ayra Ahead of Runoff
The third- and fourth-place finishers from the June primary are backing Ayra against Gracie Torres in the Nov. 3 election for the open council seat.
E-bike Ordinance Heads Back to Committee After Councilmember Says Trail Ban Was a Mistake
Councilmember Sean Mill said banning e-bikes from the Santa Ana River Trail was never the intent. Another councilmember also asked for crash data broken down by e-bike class.
Nichols Park Center Could Triple in Size, Add Emergency Shelter and Deaf Cultural Space
The Park and Recreation Commission reviewed the expanded concept Monday, but how much gets built depends on grants the city has yet to win.
Riverside HR Board Approves First Reclassification Policy Overhaul Since 2014
The revised policy spells out when positions qualify for reclassification and how approved changes affect employees' pay and status.
Riverside Considers Body Cameras, New Tactics for Code Enforcement After Harassment Allegations
Proposed changes could change how the city responds to neighborhood complaints and records its officers' interactions with residents.
This Week in City Hall: September 21, 2026
Council weighs mobile home rent caps, EV rate closure and sewer hikes, plus Nichols Park redesign, police complaint review and two Planning Commission proposals.
Riverside Advances Special Tax District for 152 Planned Homes
The proposed district would fund infrastructure, maintenance and public safety services for three developments in Wards 5, 4 and 7.
Council Creates Working Group to Develop Citywide AI Strategy
The temporary panel will examine AI's impact on city services, the workforce and data centers ahead of a policy proposal.