Staple Gun
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
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Little Free Libraries Outlast Pandemic Fads as Community Fixtures
Neighborhood book exchanges showcase local creativity while fostering lasting connections.
Riverside Rescue Team Returns from Texas Flood Response
Five firefighters, two search dogs spent 15 days assisting with recovery efforts after July 4 flooding.
Riverside City Council Unanimously Designates City Hall as Historic Landmark
The civic building, constructed between 1973-1975, receives recognition for its unique blend of brutalism and new formalism architectural styles designed by prominent local firm.
City Launches 'Insider' Sessions to Teach Residents Government Process
About 30 residents attended inaugural meeting where the City Clerk demonstrated how citizens can address policy concerns through existing mechanisms.
'Where have you been?' The Question That Launched Riverside Airport Cafe's Free Lunch Movement
When Leimamo Taylor learned financial struggles kept families from dining out, she created free weekday kids' meals. Now US Foods is pitching in, and her community is coming back together.
Australian Band Surprise Chef to Play Riverside's Farm House Collective Thursday
Instrumental group brings jazzy, psychedelic-tinged R&B to restored 1953 motel venue.
Construction Begins on Riverside Transmission Project Nearly Two Decades After 2007 Outage
Underground work underway on $730 million effort to provide city's second connection to state power grid.
Meals on Wheels Riverside Launches Corporate Partnership Program Combining Donations with Volunteer Service
"Together, Serving Smiles" initiative pairs financial support with hands-on meal delivery, as HomeStreet Bank contributes $5,000 and ongoing volunteer hours to serve homebound seniors
Pull Back the Curtain at City Hall This Tuesday
City Hall Insider invites Riverside residents to learn how local government works—and how to make their voices heard—during a free, interactive workshop on July 22.
One Year After Hawarden: How Riverside Strengthened Its Fire Response
In part two of this series, fire officials detail the strategic changes made after last summer's devastating blaze—and what they mean for future emergencies.
This Week in City Hall: July 21, 2025
City Council Committee to Hold First Meeting on Riverside's New Inspector General Position.
California Water Outlook Remains Strong Despite Reservoir Setback
A third consecutive wet year boosts water security, but Delta pumping restrictions and cloud seeding setbacks highlight the system’s vulnerabilities.
