Baseball memories wanted for a special history project, August brings art, sports, and parades, and Riverside seeks final input on future housing designs.
Baseball memories wanted for a special history project, August brings art, sports, and parades, and Riverside seeks final input on future housing designs.
1972 Colt League World Series Champions team photo. (Courtesy of the Riverside Historical Society)
Friday Gazette: August 1, 2025
Hello Riverside, and Happy Friday! The Riverside Historical Society is working on its 2026 special publication focused on Riverside’s baseball history—and they’re looking for your stories and memories.
From championship teams like the 1972 Colt League World Series winners, to the long-running RBI Tournament, to Riverside players who went on to the major leagues, every piece of history helps. Even stories of hosting RBI players in your home are welcome.
If you have a memory, a name, or even a photo to share, email Committee Member Rob Reul at devoreul@aol.com by Aug. 31, 2025, and help make sure Riverside’s baseball legacy is remembered.
A curated list of upcoming events and happenings The Gazette team is most excited about.
Riverside Electric Light Parade takes a spin around Ryan Bonaminio Park. (Ken Crawford)
August in Riverside is full of reasons to get out and explore. From the Riverside Arts Walk on Aug. 7—featuring 22 galleries, museums, and live jazz—to the start of high school sports under the Friday night lights and Division I soccer matches at CBU and UCR, there’s no shortage of community energy. Add in free Sundays at The Cheech and Riverside Art Museum, concerts at the Farmhouse Collective, and the glowing Riverside Electric Light Parade, and August is shaping up to be a month to remember.
Riverside Seeks Final Community Input on Future Housing Design
City needs feedback before creating pre-approved plans to address shortage of 18,458 units.
New construction townhomes in Highgrove, now selling and starting in the high $300,000s. (Ken Crawford)
The City of Riverside is hosting its final community workshop tomorrow to gather input on pre-approved building plans aimed at addressing the city's housing shortage. Residents can also provide feedback through an online survey.
Driving the news: Riverside must plan for 18,458 new housing units under state requirements, with 40% of households currently spending over 30% of their income on housing costs.
The $500,000 project, funded by a SCAG grant, focuses on "Missing Middle" housing types like duplexes and townhouses.
Why it matters: The initiative aims to reduce costs and permitting delays by creating pre-approved architectural plans within existing zoning regulations.
Only 6.4% of Riverside's current housing stock consists of 2-4 unit buildings, a type of housing that was common before 1940.
What's next: After Saturday's workshop, city staff will work with a Technical Advisory Committee to finalize design specifications.
A second round of community workshops is planned for May-June 2026 to promote the completed plans.
The bottom line: The project supports Riverside's 6th Cycle Housing Element goals and its obligation to meet state housing requirements.
Meet this week’s featured furry friend from the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center. Dedicated to eliminating pet homelessness, the center provides compassionate care and facilitates adoptions for animals in need of loving homes. Find your new companion and help support their mission of humane care and responsible pet ownership.
Ollie is ready to find a place to land—even if it’s just for now. This 2‑year‑old social boy is adventurous, curious, brave and full of fun. After six months at the Riverside Shelter and another month at MSRPAC, he’s ready for a break. Interested in fostering? Email fostercare@petsadoption.org (all supplies provided!). Ready to adopt? Come meet Ollie in person today.
A magnitude-4.3 earthquake near Rialto at 9:30 a.m. Thursday produced shaking felt across Riverside and other inland areas, part of a cluster that included four quakes of magnitude-2.5 or greater. Don't forget what to do during an earthquake: Drop, Cover, and Hold On is the usual best practice! (City of Riverside Fire Department Office of Emergency Management)
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