Amid the summer lull of browns and grays, the tuxedoed Black Phoebe stands out—active, distinctive and ever-present—embodying Riverside’s resilience and charm year‑round.
Clarissa Cervantez, Ward 2 Councilmember and a candidate in the open-seat race for Assembly District 58, pleaded guilty to Driving Under the Influence on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
According to court records, Cervantes is sentenced to 57 days in a work release program, which she must report to on or before September 15, 2023. Additionally, Cervantes must install an ignition interlock, also known as an in-car breathalyzer, by September 25, 2023, and pay a fine of $1,948.
Cervantes was arrested by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) on Saturday, July 1, 2023, on charges of driving under the influence. On May 9, 2023, Cervantes petitioned for the dismissal of a 2015 DUI conviction.
The Riverside Police Department is using commercial drones to catch illegal fireworks users this Fourth of July, issuing $1,500 citations to property owners without officers physically present at violation sites.
