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A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
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This week at City Hall: March 1
The City Council to receive summary of all California Legislature housing bills, a special joint meeting will be held with the Board of Ethics, and affordable housing projects will receive updates.
Booker T. Washington was known to captivate a crowd. His special visit to Riverside proved no different.
The respected Black educator drew in hundreds of listeners during his famously eloquent speeches. Riversiders remained upfront and center.
Largest local food bank in need of volunteer support amid recent shortage due to Omicron variant surge
A representative for Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino said any type of support 'truly makes a difference.'
Riverside currently receives over 20% of its electricity from coal. Now it’s aiming for zero.
By 2025, the city is looking to become fully powered by renewable energy and natural gases.
This week at City Hall: Feb. 22
After a three-day weekend, things will be a little less busy at City Hall this week. The city council will consider increasing the police department's vehicle purchase fund, retiring the city's police service dog, and revising city regulations concerning firearm dealer licenses.
Interested in donating blood? Read this guide to find your local blood drive.
Blood is in critically high demand due to a persisting national shortage. We rounded up local blood drives happening in Riverside where appointment slots are currently available for the remainder of February and March.
The small business community has a chance to breathe. A new relief grant program is here.
Businesses that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic can now receive COVID-19 relief funds, thanks to a new Riverside County grant program.
This week at City Hall: Feb. 15
A $3.1 million Urban Area Security Initiative grant seeks approval in the City Council, municipal code changes are considered concerning the sale of cannabis, and PSET may see expansion.
State of the City Sneak Peek 
An early preview of Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson's 2022 State of the City Address.
Riverside County Superior Court currently accepting Civil Grand Jury applications
Selected jurors will serve one year starting July 2022.
This week at City Hall: Feb. 8
The mayor looks to maintain Riverside's global sister cities, local food trucks to see tightened regulations, and American Rescue Plan Act spending plans updated in the Budget Engagement Commission.
Residents provided honest positive, negative feedback during mayor’s get-to-know-you meeting
Downtown and Northside residents praise city improvements but criticize housing and homelessness crises during Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson's eighth tour date.