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Creative Prompts

Hip Chip Clip

A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.

Larry Burns Jul 6, 2024

Housing

June 2024 Housing Market Update: The Flight to Quality

Windermere Tower Properties provides insights into last month’s housing market.

The Casa Blanca community shows up big for a locally-made movie trailer premiere

¡RAZA!, written by Riversider Victor Adame, tells the story of a local family and their struggles with poverty and the justice system.

Ken Crawford Jul 3, 2024

Science

California’s Oldest Tree – A Riverside County Celebrity

California’s own “Jurupa Oak,” thriving for over 13,000 years in Jurupa Valley, showcases the state’s deep natural history just minutes from Riverside.

Norm Ellstrand Jul 3, 2024

Public Safety

Police Seize 1000 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks

Joint operation with Riverside Fire Department and state agencies recovers destructive devices and firearms

Gazette Staff Jul 2, 2024

Government

This Week in City Hall: July 1, 2024

Agendas are light and several meetings are cancelled this week due to the Fourth of July holiday. Council will consider updating pension contracts for Police leadership retirement cost sharing, and the Transportation Board will consider eliminating two permit-required street parking zones.

Gazette Staff Jul 1, 2024

From the Mayor's Desk

Riverside Rolls Out Summer Fun with Park Upgrades and Fresh Activities

"In a dedicated effort to enhance our city’s outdoor spaces, the City Council has green-lit several park improvements over the last few weeks."

Patricia Lock Dawson Jul 1, 2024

History

Celebrating a Century: The Making of Lake Evans and a Riverside Tradition

Riverside’s 1924 Fourth of July celebration was a spectacle of civic pride and joy, featuring the grand opening of Lake Evans, a gem in the heart of Fairmount Park.