Council Greenlights 45 New Public EV Chargers, Waives Competitive Bidding
The council voted to purchase chargers from Chaevi Co. Ltd. and fund a rebate program for installations, over some residents' objections to the no-bid contract.
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This Week in City Hall: June 22, 2026
City Council takes up a $3.16 billion two-year budget, an adaptive reuse ordinance and a transit-oriented development plan among a packed agenda; other boards and commissions meet throughout the week.
Of Moths and Men
A 3.5-inch pencil in the Museum of Riverside holds the story of how the city began.
The Cowboy Aviator's Daring Feat
One hundred years ago, a barnstorming pilot flew under a 16-foot bridge span and into Riverside history.
Neighbor of the Week: Lisa Diggs
Neighbor of the Week is a series profiling the hidden heroes of Riverside, doing incredible works of service throughout our different neighborhoods.
Can Do Attitude
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
In Arlanza, There's Something for Everyone
A monthly stroll through Riverside's everyday neighborhoods, one step at a time.
Council Extends Pallet Storage Moratorium Through 2027 Amid Fire Concerns
The urgency ordinance keeps restrictions on new and expanded pallet yards in place through May 2027 while staff develops zoning and safety standards.
Riverside Hires Engineers to Study Future Water Rates
A new cost-of-service analysis will help determine how water costs are distributed among customers when the city's current rate plan ends in 2028.
Fireworks Photos: The DSLR and Mirrorless Method
Before the show starts, most of the work is already done. Here's how to set up for fireworks photos that actually work.
Futrell Steps Down as City Manager as Wife Settles Defamation Claim Against City
Futrell's departure follows a defamation claim filed by his wife and a closed-session agenda item listing a possible censure.
A Bona Fide Major League Star
John "Jack" Tortes Meyers was Riverside's own — a Cahuilla catcher who rose to become a bona fide major league star and never forgot where he came from.