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
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
The much anticipated grand opening ceremony for Riverside’s new Main Library is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at its new location on 3900 Mission Inn Avenue. The two-story, more than 42,000-square-foot facility will offer a range of modern amenities, including rooms for study and storytime, la
The Assistance League of Riverside chapter (ALR) awarded $49,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors across the city in what is their largest pool of recipients yet. In close cooperation with Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) class instructors, the ALR Career and College
For 17 years, the Riverside Youth Council (RYC) has awarded 25 of the city’s teenagers, “Most Remarkable Teen.” On Tuesday, in a ceremony hosted in the Riverside City Council Chambers, RYC recognized this year’s honorees. RYC was founded in 2004 and is coordinated in partnership between the mayor’s
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) will open their sixth office this summer in Riverside, making it easier for those in the surrounding areas to file in-person complaints. Riverside and San Bernardino Counties account for the third-highest number of DFEH complaints at ni
As an organization facing the continuing hunger crisis in the Inland Empire, Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino (FARSB) has implemented new ways of serving the food insecure during the pandemic. For months after March 2020, the uncertainty of COVID-19 meant FARSB had to turn away volunteers
Indian cyclist Somen Debnath rode into Riverside last week on his 17-year tour around the world, greeting Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson before heading to San Diego. What began as a trip to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS throughout India when he was 20-years-old, is now what he calls his worldwide mission
For the next three days, Inland Empire residents can sign up for mental health support sessions free of charge. A collaborative effort between the California Baptist University Department of Social Work and the apparel and lifestyle brand 1LoveIE turned concern for the community into a nine-day camp
Sometimes the difference between a student earning a highschool diploma or dropping out of school is determined by a mentor who is willing to befriend them. Two Riverside locals, Dr. Nathan Iverson and Estela Rubio, received the annual Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year awards last Friday on wha
What was once a dry, unused patch of land is now a garden sprouting seasonal produce that will feed a community. In a collaborative effort to address the rising food insecurity throughout Riverside county and draw surrounding constituents to take part in the cause, locally-based organizations came t
The neighborhoods of Riverside have a new opportunity to reach those impacted by food insecurity by adopting a Little Free Pantry, sponsored by the city. The city’s Community and Economic Development Department was granted funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) A
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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.
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