Merrill K. Nelson 1943-2026
Riverside says goodbye to the Peanut King, whose decades on Tyler Avenue gave the city far more than peanuts.
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Online survey to measure quality of life in Riverside; results later in 2022
City residents, workers and college students are invited to share their opinions on essential issues like work, education, arts and culture, and public safety.
This Week at City Hall: June 2
City Council (Special Meeting) Item 2: Recruitment of new city manager On Thursday, June 2, the council will discuss in a closed session whether to initiate a search for a new city manager to replace the current city manager, Al Zelinka, who will leave the position on June 3. Board of Ethics Items 3
Raincross Weekend: May 27-29
Friday, May 27, 2022 39th Annual UC Riverside Pow Wow Times: 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Friday; 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Saturday; 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. SundayLocation: Riverside Sports ComplexCost: Free After a two-year hiatus, the 39th UC Riverside Pow Wow, hosted by the UCR Native American Student Programs
Historic White Park Tribute to Riverside Mothers of WWI Soldiers
In 1919, Riversiders from 'the French colony' dedicated a tablet in White Park to honor the mothers of soldiers who served in World War I
This Week at City Hall: May 23
Item 6a The council will vote on a motion to waive the usual notification requirements of the Sunshine Ordinance, also known as the Brown Act, to allow the addition of a resolution supporting the Mulberry Garden Apartments Project. The Sunshine Ordinance requires 72 hour notification for any additio
Raincross Weekend: May 21-22
Visit the new CARB headquarters, hear renowned Riverside author Susan Straight read from her latest book, and tour Frida Kahlo's Mexico City house this weekend.
RPU customers offered repayment program for past-due utility bills
On Tuesday, the Riverside City Council voted unanimously to require residential and commercial utility customers with large past-due balances to enroll in a bill repayment program which will allow them to pay their delinquent charges over an 18-month period. In his presentation to the council, River
Installation of city-wide fiber-optic network planned for 2025
SiFi Networks will install its fiber-optic networking system city-wide at its own cost, estimated at $300,000,000, then sell access to internet service providers for homes and businesses.
This Week at City Hall: May 16
City Council Item 8: SiFi Networks proposal for fiber-optic network On Tuesday the Council will review the recommendation of the Mobility and Infrastructure Committee to enter into a development agreement with SiFi Networks to create a city-wide fiber-optic network. SiFi Networks is proposing that i
Raincross Weekend: May 14-15
Marinate in mid-century style, solve an unsolve-able murder, drink in some show tunes and get your blood pressure checked all in one weekend.
Council: Consultant will study alternatives to transmission project
Outside consultant will study project over 6-8 months and present findings before work begins on overhead transmission lines.
This Week at City Hall: May 10
On Tuesday, the City Council will hold its annual recognition ceremony of the 25 Most Remarkable Teens in Riverside. Members will also consider adopting new smoking regulations for multi-unit housing, and weigh the purchase of over 12,000 new trash bins for residents.
