Riverside Seeks Renewal of Prohousing Status Amid State Review of City's Housing Decisions
State officials are examining whether Riverside's rejection of a supportive housing project jeopardizes its Prohousing status as the city moves to reapply.
Motel 6, Days Inn Could Become 148 Units of Affordable Senior Housing
The projects still need financing and city approval, with one carrying an unresolved multimillion-dollar funding gap.
Council Moves to Restore Ward 6 Representation, Seating Hernandez on Three Committees
Councilmember Clarissa Cervantes's motion overturned a unanimous screening committee recommendation, handing the newly elected Ward 6 representative a committee chairmanship over more senior colleagues' objections.
Meet the Candidates Running for Riverside Unified's School Board this November
Here's what the candidates for Riverside Unified's school board say about their priorities — and why one race won't be decided by voters.
This Week in City Hall: August 31, 2026
Council eyes a purchasing threshold hike, a Motel 6 conversion for senior housing, and a state grant for Anza Narrows Park, while the Board of Ethics reviews prohibited endorsements.
Council Approves $7.7M in Street Repairs, Advances Third Street Rail Underpass Project
A $7.7 million repaving contract will fix miles of city streets, while nearly $10 million in new agreements keeps the Third Street rail underpass on track for a 2027 start.
Board Recommends Ending Underused EV Rate, Lifting Solar Cap
The board also recommended updates to rules on ADUs, master metering and utility property access, sending all changes to City Council for final approval.
Council Approves Veterans Tech Training Deal with Data Center Piece Scrapped
Council members split 4-0-3 on the iVETS/StemWorx workforce deal after staff cut a data center provision that had stalled it.
Riverside Council Delays Vote on Water Rules for Decorative Grass
The council voted unanimously to give staff up to 90 days to detail the cost of complying with a 2023 state law banning irrigation of nonfunctional grass.
City Panel Advances Plan for Green-Tech Loan Fund, Grant-Funded Lender Deal
First Community Capital would administer state-funded loans for startups and small businesses under a proposed five-year deal.
This Week in City Hall: August 24, 2026
City Council weighs veteran tech training, Scout land deal and street repaving as utilities and museum boards also convene.
Homegrown: How Two Riverside Plant Lovers Built Plant Bingo
What began as informal plant-shopping visits in a Riverside apartment has grown into a regional game-night business with DJing, prizes and a loyal following.