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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Free Nutrition Program for Kids Returns in March With Cooking Demo, Farm Field Trip
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino's TGIF: The Goodness in Food runs four consecutive Saturdays, designed for grades 2-5.
This Week in City Hall: Feb. 23, 2026
City Council meets Tuesday with $1.8 million in spending approvals and a Fire Department defensible space discussion. The Planning Commission will consider revoking a Downtown bar's permits after repeated code violations and emergency calls.
Incomplete Chapters: Gaps in the Museum of Riverside's Collections
How decades of bias shaped what was — and wasn't — preserved.
The Mortgage Already Branded Me
A series by Anthony Solorzano exploring Riverside through the eyes of a transplant, as the memory of a hometown slowly fades.
Open Says Me
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Notre Dame High School Wins Riverside County Mock Trial for Second Time
The Titans defeated crosstown rival Martin Luther King High School to earn a trip to the state competition in March.
Riverside Walks: The Arroyo Behind the Ordinary
A monthly stroll through Riverside's everyday neighborhoods, one step at a time.
City Manager Rolls Out 465 Objectives for 2026; Council Zeroes in on Homelessness, Fire and Equity
Riverside's annual planning session revealed big ambitions — and council frustration over homelessness, fire staffing and uneven investment across the city.
Stray Dogs Coffee Marks One Year With a Month of Celebrations
The Downtown dog-friendly café is celebrating its first anniversary with events through the end of February, including a movie night, a matcha class and a two-day anniversary weekend.
Riverside Philharmonic Hosts Intimate Jazz and Conversation Event Feb. 28
The salon-style gathering at Loft .84 will feature live music and a candid discussion about the orchestra's future direction.
Council Committee Cracks Down on Nitrous Oxide, Kratom Sales
The committee's vote sends both bans to the full City Council, putting Riverside ahead of state lawmakers who failed to pass kratom regulations last year.
Photo Essay: Riverside Celebrates 46th Annual Black History Month with Parade and Expo
The annual parade, founded by two high school students in 1980, brought together community leaders, performers, and families for a day of celebration on February 14.