Watch – Ward 2 Candidate Forum: Aram Ayra, Christen Montero, Gracie Torres, Mike Vahl
Four candidates, one stage, more than 100 Ward 2 voters in the room at UC Riverside. Watch the full forum on demand.
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Downtown Farmers Market Moves to New Main Street Location This Saturday
The weekly market relocates four blocks south to a larger space with more free parking, beginning March 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Transportation Committee Moves to Lower Speed Limits Throughout the City
A new plan would reduce speed limits by five to ten miles per hour on more than 100 streets citywide, with a full city council vote expected in the coming weeks.
Riverside County Superintendent Declares Students 'Future-Proof' at Annual Address
More than 800 people gathered Wednesday at the Riverside Convention Center for the Riverside County Office of Education's annual luncheon and showcase.
Riverside Art Museum Celebrates Legacy of Leaders Who Shaped RAM and The Cheech
Seven leaders recognized for roles in building RAM and The Cheech, including four posthumous honorees.
Council Puts Sales Tax Increase on June Ballot to Fund Fire Staffing
Measure would raise Measure Z from 1% to 1.25%; residents raise concerns over spending accountability.
March ArtsWalk Celebrates Mano, Honors Women’s History Month
Riverside Arts Council names Alejandro “Mano” Mirandé its March Artist of the Month as Downtown comes alive for the first ArtsWalk just before spring.
Legal Firms, Community Urge Council to Reconsider $20.1 Million Homekey Grant
Advocates warn Riverside's rejection of a grant to house 114 homeless residents may violate fair housing law — but the window to reconsider may have closed.
HMI Brings Community Together for International Women's Day at Fairmount Park
The Human Migration Institute is hosting a free, family-friendly afternoon of creative activities and cross-cultural connection on March 8.
A Homecoming: Kristofferson San Pablo Brings "For All the Ghosts" to Downtown
The Filipino-American artist returns to the region that shaped him with an exhibition exploring identity, memory, and the Southern California experience.
Opinion: Riverside Cannot Be Pressured Into a $30 Million Commitment
With reconsideration deadline passed, councilmember argues litigation shouldn't override democratic vote on University Terrace.
This Week in City Hall March 2, 2026
City Council weighs revenue options for fire staffing, while boards take up speed limits and ethics rules.
Opinion: Fixing the Roads Beneath Your Feet and the Bridges and Crossings That Connect Us
From pothole repairs to a new Mission Boulevard Bridge and a long-awaited Third Street railroad solution, the city is making major investments in its transportation infrastructure.
