This is the same sky at the same time as yesterday’s beautiful rainbow over downtown but turned toward Jurupa Valley. (Ken Crawford)
Friday Gazette: June 6, 2025
Hello Riverside, and Happy Friday! Friday is here, let’s party. The Cheech will be unveiling Cheech Collects IV this Saturday. This is the latest rotaion of Cheech’s personal collection which is too large to display at one time. You can see it at no cost as part of Free Summer Sundays. Our friends at Riverside Community Players present their fifth annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday. Have a great weekend, and Eid Mubarak to our Muslim friends!
Bank of America Employees Deliver 13,000 Diapers and Wipes to Inland Empire Families
Diaper insecurity in the Inland Empire is an often overlooked issue and Diaper Bank IE provides a tremendous community service for our local families.
More than 100 Bank of America employees volunteered by donating diapers and wipes to the Diaper Bank of the Inland Empire. (Courtesy of Diaper Bank IE)
More than 100 Bank of America employees from Riverside and San Bernardino counties collected over 13,000 diapers and wipes for the Diaper Bank of the Inland Empire. The donation drive, spanning 25 local branches, addresses a critical need as one in two families with infants struggle to afford adequate diapers.
Driving the news: The Diaper Bank of the Inland Empire, recently becoming a standalone nonprofit due to overwhelming demand, distributes over 30,000 diapers monthly to families in need.
The organization operates under the philosophy that "access to diapers is a right, not a privilege."
Why it matters: Rising costs have made it increasingly difficult for families to afford basic necessities, with diaper insecurity affecting half of the families with infants in the region.
The donated supplies will directly support families relying on the organization's services throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
The impact: Jessica Adams, consumer vice president at Bank of America and employee volunteer coordinator, describes the gratitude and relief expressed by families receiving these essential items.
The experience has inspired the team to start planning their next drive.
Go deeper: Families in need of assistance or individuals interested in volunteering or donating can visit the Diaper Bank of the Inland Empire at www.diaperbankie.org.
Riverside Teen Stars in New Documentary About Homeschooling
Tilly Paasch and her sisters share their experience being filmed for "Homeschooled," now streaming nationwide.
The Paasch Family (Left to Right): Jay, Sailor, Tilly, Kristi, and Lilah on the red carpet. (Courtesy of Kristi Paasch)
A Riverside family takes center stage in "Homeschooled," a new documentary exploring the world of home education. The film, now streaming on major platforms, offers an intimate look at families who choose to educate their children outside traditional school systems.
Driving the news: Tilly Paasch, a Riverside teenager, is one of the main subjects featured in the documentary directed by Forbes 30 Under 30 alum Niki Koss and produced by multi-Academy Award winner J. Todd Harris.
The film follows several families, including the Paasches, who live on a citrus farm in Riverside.
Why it matters: The documentary provides a "thoughtful, grounded look" at homeschooling, according to associate producer Cheryl Bauder, offering viewers insight into the real-life implications of this educational choice.
The impact: Participating in the film has had varying effects on the Paasch sisters: • Tilly, now applying to colleges, describes seeing herself on screen as "very weird and kind of cringe" but acknowledges it as a unique experience. • Sailor, the youngest, felt like "an absolute celebrity" and has since developed an interest in acting.
What's next: "Homeschooled" is available on all major streaming platforms through Roco Films, allowing viewers to explore the diverse experiences of homeschooling families across the country.
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.
California Adopt a Pet Day is this Saturday, and adoption fees will be waived at shelters across the state—including Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center.
One of the standouts waiting to meet you is Kitana! At two years old, Kitana is smart, affectionate, and always eager to be part of the action. She’s great with other dogs, loves having kids in her pack, and will be the first to greet them when they come home from school. Her quick learning and playful personality make her a great match for just about any household. She’s been patiently waiting more than three months—come say hello this week, and if Saturday’s the day, take her home with no adoption fee.
Visit petsadoption.org for more information on Kitana and all adoptable pets.
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