This Week in City Hall: August 17, 2026
Aging and Park and Recreation commissions weigh in on the city's 2050 general plan, and economic development leaders consider a Pepsi pouring rights deal.
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Riverside Approves Casa Blanca Land Sale for Storage, Affordable Homes Project
The deal replaces an earlier, larger residential proposal with four affordable homes and a self-storage complex along Railroad Avenue.
Council Supports Statewide Housing Bond, Citing Homelessness Needs
Proposition 1 would fund affordable housing, homeownership programs and homelessness solutions across California.
City Council Greenlights Construction Contract for Fairmount Park Armory Brewery Conversion
The $2.73 million contract with Cal-City Construction moves the historic building toward its new life as a family gathering space and beer garden.
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Land Use Committee Eyes Crackdown on Pallet Yards Following Fire, Code Violations
Staff outlined three options, from no changes to a citywide ban, as officials weigh fire safety and enforcement concerns.
This Week in City Hall: August 10, 2026
Council weighs Fairmount Park Armory contract, crosswalk signal funding and a 3.7-acre land sale, while committees take up pallet storage safety rules, library donations and a Linden Street lane reduction pilot.
Runoff Election Prompts Faster Charter Review Appointment Process
The Governmental Processes Committee says a Wards 2 and 4 runoff has squeezed the timeline for seating the next Charter Review Committee.
This Week in City Hall: August 3, 2026
A citizen panel that could reshape the city charter, a new ranking system for traffic signal requests, and an annual checkup on the city's ethics code.
Utility Board Approves $5 Million Battery Storage Rebate Plan
Rebate would offer up to $10,000 per household, with a higher tier for low-income customers, pending City Council approval.
Third-Quarter Budget Update Reports Stable Finances Despite Cannabis Tax, Development Fee Shortfalls
Officials say the city remains financially stable, though cannabis tax revenue and development-related income continue to lag.
Midweek Update: City Hall Moves on Housing, Roads, and Leadership
The city tapped an interim city manager, cleared the way for new housing and road work, and rolled out a rebate program for home energy storage.
City Council Taps Tom Hatch as Interim City Manager
Hatch, who has led interim transitions in four Southern California cities, begins the role July 31.
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Riverside Approves Casa Blanca Land Sale for Storage, Affordable Homes Project
The deal replaces an earlier, larger residential proposal with four affordable homes and a self-storage complex along Railroad Avenue.