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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Love at First Bite: How Riverside Created the Perfect Valentine's Day Fruit
The 'Valentine' pummelo - with its heart-shaped red flesh and mid-February harvest - took 50 years to go from UCR research cross to the iconic citrus that promises to become as synonymous with Valentine's Day as pumpkins are with Halloween.
Riverside Dog Bakery Raises Funds for Rescue Animals with Valentine's Cake Sale
Three Dog Bakery will donate $10 from each heart-shaped cake purchase to Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center through Feb. 14.
Café de Oro Aztecas Brings Mexican Coffee to Downtown
Ricardo Gallegos opens brick-and-mortar shop after years of pop-ups, bringing Veracruz coffee and culture to Main Street.
Caltrans Begins $31 Million Pavement Project on 91 Freeway
The work zone stretches from Van Buren Boulevard to Madison Street and will continue through summer 2027.
"Doing My Best for Those I Love": How Riverside's Valentine's Scene Celebrates Community
From coffee shops with Saturday markets to couples yoga and early morning runs, local businesses are redefining romance with creativity and heart.
This Week in City Hall: February 9, 2026
City Council will discuss two potential lawsuits related to the rejected University Terrace homeless housing project and review the 2026 Book of Work outlining major city priorities.
Neighbor of the Week: Katie Greene
Neighbor of the Week is a series profiling the hidden heroes of Riverside, doing incredible works of service throughout our different neighborhoods.
Kitchen Gardens: February's Quiet Work Pays Off in Spring
Tips on what to plant, when to pick, and what to watch out for in your home garden.
Yabba Dabba Doo
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Why Four Councilmembers Voted Against University Terrace
Two potential lawsuits loom as elected officials explain their positions on the rejected $20.1 million homeless housing project.
UCR's Famous Tango Mandarin Now Open to Home Growers—With Caveats
Those seedless Cuties you pack in your kid's lunchbox? UCR scientists helped create them. Now anyone can plant the trees—if they can find them.