Opinion: A Familiar Glow and New Traditions Await at Festival of Lights
From the Switch-On Ceremony with Gavin DeGraw to a new illuminated maze at White Park, there is plenty to look forward to Downtown this season.
Opinion: I Chose Riverside and Want the Next Generation to Choose It Too
From UCR's upcoming innovation park to the Crosstown Showdown, we are working to make sure today's students see their future in Riverside.
Opinion: Riverside's Global Ties Make Us Stronger at Home
Sister city partnerships and international investment strengthen Riverside's economy and community as the city looks toward the 2028 Olympics.
Opinion: What We're Really Doing About Homelessness
Housing alone won't solve homelessness. It takes safety, partnerships, prevention and investment, the city's four-part approach.
Opinion: Riverside, State Lawmakers Target Missing Middle Housing to Boost Homeownership
Mayor Lock Dawson points to nearly 3,000 homes in the pipeline and backs AB 1903 as tools to close Riverside's homeownership gap.
Opinion:Your Summer in Riverside Starts Now
The City has packed this summer with free events, activities, and programs for families of all ages across Riverside.
Opinion: How Outside Partnerships are Shaping Riverside's Economic Future
A nonprofit "do-tank," Bloomberg Philanthropies and a Harvard fellowship are among the collaborations the mayor says are moving the city forward.
Opinion: How Riverside Is Becoming a Hub for the Jobs of Tomorrow
From electric buses to hydrogen rail, the mayor makes the case for homegrown economic momentum.
Opinion: Fixing the Roads Beneath Your Feet and the Bridges and Crossings That Connect Us
From pothole repairs to a new Mission Boulevard Bridge and a long-awaited Third Street railroad solution, the city is making major investments in its transportation infrastructure.
Opinion: Homelessness in Riverside — What We Can Do, What We Can't, and Why We Won't Give Up
Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson addresses common misconceptions about homelessness and explains the legal, financial, and systemic constraints cities face—while outlining Riverside's ongoing efforts to find solutions.
Opinion: Riverside Is Leveling Up — And You’re Invited to Be Part of It
Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson invites the community to the 2026 State of the City address, highlighting Riverside's progress in public safety, economic development, and quality of life.
Opinion: Mayor's Senior Forums Build Community, Combat Loneliness
Mayor Lock Dawson reflects on new outreach series connecting seniors with resources and support as part of effort to ensure no Riversider navigates challenges alone.