Poinsettias, Southern California’s Christmas Gift
Known as "Flor de Nochebuena" in Mexico, the plant holds deep roots in Aztec traditions.
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Raincross Rundown: The Best of Riverside in December 2024
A curated list of upcoming events and happenings The Gazette team is most excited about.
Neighbor of the Week: Lori Rich
Each week, we will introduce a new neighbor. This is not a who's who list. These are regular Riversiders doing exceptional things.
Crafts Blossoming for Good in Riverside on December 1
Riverside’s Alternative Gift Fair showcases handmade treasures that support local and global causes, blending creativity with compassion this holiday season.
Holiday Opportunities to Give Locally
Brighten someone’s holiday with a simple act of kindness.
Neighbor of the Week: Mary Ann MacVey
Each week, we will introduce a new neighbor. This is not a who's who list. These are regular Riversiders doing exceptional things.
Color Run Comes to Bordwell Park
The first annual Raincross Color Run Caps Thanksgiving weekend with a 4k run and community festival.
The Mission Inn Foundation Cuts the Ribbon on their New Home
The Ceremony marks a new beginning just in time for the downtown holiday crowds.
Kathy Allavie Receives Frank Miller Civic Achievement Award
The Award, given by the Mission Inn Foundation, celebrates the spirit of community service.
Neighbor of the Week: Seth Zurer
Each week, we will introduce a new neighbor. This is not a who's who list. These are regular Riversiders doing exceptional things.
Riverside Breaks Ground on Tim Strack Park, Honoring the Fallen Fire Captain on what would have been his 55th Birthday
The park, formerly El Dorado Park, will feature a fire department-themed playground and is set to open next summer.
Riverside Veterans Benefit from Habitat for Humanity's "A Brush With Kindness" Initiative
Bank of America volunteers and grant support no-cost exterior home improvements for those in need.
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Neighbor of the Week: Carol McDoniel
Neighbor of the Week is a series profiling the hidden heroes of Riverside, doing incredible works of service throughout our different neighborhoods.
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Riverside Fire and ABC7 are teaming up again this year for the Spark of Love Toy Drive to bring holiday cheer to local kids in need.
Family Service Association is collecting 3,000 handmade or store-bought Thanksgiving cards for homebound seniors in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, each delivered with a turkey meal, and cards are due by Nov. 14
Fans can score two discounted tickets to UCR Men’s Basketball’s season opener on Monday, Nov. 2, by donating $10 or more to Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino, with a promo code emailed after giving.