His passion is art. But his purpose is strengthening the community of Eastside.
Juan Navarro, a Riverside native, says his studio is a place to foster growth and collectivity in a neighborhood in need of unity.
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Riverside County shelter for human trafficking survivors is a sanctuary for hope and transformation
Protected with an undisclosed address, Rebirth Homes utilizes mentors and faith-based volunteer services to strengthen the lives of young women who have survived the horrors of sex trafficking.
Historic, annual Mission Inn Run draws in thousands during in-person weekend festivities
Participants of the annual run show out in large numbers, many accompanied with their pet dogs, despite concerns of the spread of COVID-19.
Community spotlight: The Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
MSRPAC is known across the Riverside community for its services to both pets and local residents.
Festival of Lights switch-on ceremony canceled for second consecutive year
For the second year in a row, the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa will host its Festival of Lights without the traditional Switch-On Ceremony, the City of Riverside said in a press release on Monday. The decision to cancel the Switch-On Ceremony came amid COVID-19 related public health concerns. While the t
Local non-profit gives away free, new school supplies to Riverside students
Nearly three dozen students scored backpacks and other in-demand supplies with the help of local volunteers last weekend.
Community Highlight: Riverside serves the globe
While screens around the world depict a devastated Afghanistan, one Riverside non-profit sets its sights on the work yet to be done for refugee families in the Inland Empire and those who might soon arrive. Dr. Selin Nielsen is the co-founder and president of Glocally Connected, an organization that
A new building for historic Riverside church
In December 2018, the Magnolia Presbyterian Church caught fire days before their Christmas Eve and Christmas services. In the Cultural Heritage Board’s meeting this Wednesday, the church is asking for the approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness to finally rebuild its sanctuary. Established 142
An update on Riverside’s Main Library
The new Main Library in downtown Riverside has been open for almost two months and the $43.3 million, more than 42,000-square-foot facility offers city residents a host of modern amenities. The building contains 60,000 materials in the circulating collection and it also offers 60 laptops for public
New mosaic mural represents rising above hatred
Riverside unveiled a new mosaic yesterday with the faces of 32 prominent African Americans depicted in its tiles. It is installed on the Market Street public utilities parking structure and was designed by a 25-person team of artists and installation crewmembers. Figures from several eras are featur
Church seeks city permission to turn property into final home
A five-acre property left vacant for more than a decade, an eyesore to its neighbors, may finally see improvement as a local church hopes to move in and make it their permanent home. The final checkpoint between Orangecrest Community Church (OCC) and their hopeful, four-phase construction process is
Riverside lights the sky for Fourth of July
There are two locations Riversiders can enjoy fireworks displays this Independence Day, while any pyrotechnics set off illegally will result in no less than a $1,000 fine. The traditional Mt. Rubidoux fireworks show was deemed a risk too dangerous for a historically dry year by city staff and Rivers
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Riverside to Honor Dell Roberts With Day Celebrating His 90th Birthday
The city will hold a public ceremony Tuesday honoring Roberts' decades of civic leadership and community service.