The specialty coffee roaster behind three Riverside locations has built one of the most credible cups in the region — and the work behind it runs a lot deeper than most people realize.
Your Riverside Weekend- April 18, 2026 Happy Saturday, Riverside! We hope your week treated you well. Before you head into
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
It's a hectic time of year but maybe a night at the basketball arena with some nachos is a perfect break from shopping. We are butting up against Christmas break for both college and high school athletics but there are plenty of incredible events this week.
Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 14-15 at Riverside Aquatics Complex (RCC campus)
The Riverside Aquatics Complex hosts a major diving invitational this weekend featuring UCLA and other top programs. The Olympic-sized venue at 4800 Magnolia Ave on the RCC campus includes four 1-meter springboards, four 3-meter springboards, and platforms at 3, 5, 7.5, and 10 meters—it's one of the premier diving facilities in the region.
Monday, Dec. 15, 5:30 PM, Varsity Boys Soccer
Kevin Watson's Arlington squad opens their season against Harvard-Westlake. Watson is dynasty-building at Arlington and remains a tireless advocate for soccer excellence in both CIF and club soccer spaces. The Lions are looking to dominate again and make another run at Open Division CIF play. Tickets
Monday, Dec. 15, 5 p.m., Varsity Boys Soccer
Ramona travels to Poly for boys soccer action. Tickets
Monday, Dec. 15, 6:15 PM, Varsity Boys Basketball
Poly (5-5) travels to face King (10-4) in boys basketball. King has been strong out of the gate this season. Tickets
Monday, Dec. 15, 6 p.m., Women's Basketball at CBU Events Center
The Lancers host UC San Diego in Big West action. CBU returned from a grueling road trip with mixed results but there was a lot more by which to be encouraged than there was to be worried. CBU basketball games can be streamed on ESPN+. Tickets
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Men's Basketball
The Highlanders return home to host Stanton as they continue their non-conference schedule. UCR basketball games can be streamed on ESPN+. Tickets
Friday, Dec. 20, 5 p.m., Men's Basketball at CBU Events Center (Holiday Series)
The Lancers close out the pre-Christmas schedule with a Holiday Series matchup against Sacramento State. CBU basketball games can be streamed on ESPN+. Tickets
After thirteen years, Rick Croy leaves CBU with a WAC title, a tournament appearance, and a program built to last.
With CBU entering the Big West, UCR's new AD inherits a rare intracity, intraconference rivalry - and a fight for the Inland Empire's loyalty.
A favorable draw has both men's and women's teams playing close enough to home that the Lancer faithful are sure to make their presence known in the arenas.
Dave Siegel, who led global partnerships for the Los Angeles Dodgers, will guide sponsorship strategy as the club prepares for its inaugural season.
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