Gracie Torres Announces Bid for Ward 2 City Council Seat
Water board member becomes third candidate vying for Cervantes' seat.
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Lemonade Stand Brings Community Together
Young entrepreneur's Disney dream shows local impact of community action.
Committee Advances Time Limits for Council Debate, Public Comment Flexibility
Proposed changes would establish 15-minute caps for initial Councilmember remarks and allow presiding officers to shorten public comment during crowded meetings.
This Week in City Hall: August 11, 2025
City Council does not meet this week. The Inspector General Committee will meet Tuesday afternoon to work toward establishing Riverside's New Inspector General office.
Smudge Pots Secure New Home Field at Arlington Heights
Vintage baseball team finds excellent local facility after losing previous venue.
Artists Transform Junk Into Social Commentary at Division 9 Gallery
Richie "Deladeso" Velazquez and Cosme Cordova's "Yonque" exhibition uses discarded materials to critique consumer culture and personal complicity.
Neighbor of the Week: Dr. Mark Harris
Each week, we will introduce a new neighbor. This is not a who's who list. These are regular Riversiders doing exceptional things.
Bristling Brilliance
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Casa Blanca Elementary Opens as District's First Purpose-Built STEM School
New campus restores neighborhood anchor lost during 1965 desegregation, featuring labs with 3D printers and robotics.
Committee Delays Charter Review Appointments to Avoid Lame-Duck Selections
Concerns about outgoing Councilmembers making appointments for successors prompts discussion to wait until after 2026 elections.
Art Laboe's 100th Birthday Celebration Honors Radio Legend's Lasting Legacy
Angel Baby Rodriguez continues iconic dedication show as community gathers to remember pioneering DJ.
City Approves $400,000 Agreement with Caltrans to Clear Homeless Encampments From State Highways
Public Safety Engagement Team will remove encampments and debris from 18.4 miles of freeway system through 2027 under pilot program.
August ArtsWalk Features Literary Celebrations, Gallery Debuts and Jazz by the Riverside Concert Band
One last weeknight event before the kids go back to school. Pro tip: The Cheech might have the best air conditioning in Downtown.