Christmas in Riverside: Your weekend guide to holiday events for Dec. 10-12
The Gazette compiled six festivities happening across Riverside for you and your family to enjoy.
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The history of Mount Rubidoux’s Peace Tower and Bridge is an homage to prominent Riverside leader
On Sunday, Dec. 13, 1925, a cold wind from the north buffeted an estimated 2,000 people who climbed atop Mount Rubidoux. Led by Professor Arthur Bostick, the vast group, positioned near the newly raised peace tower, sang in unison a patriotic song and were filled with delight despite having trudged
Riverside councilmember looking to legalize the commercial sale of cannabis in the city
In 2016, California voters legalized recreational marijuana for all individuals over the age of 21. Despite that vote and 54% of Riverside residents voting to legalize recreational use, Riverside’s City Council banned all commercial selling and cultivation of marijuana in 2018. Three years later, th
This week at City Hall: Dec. 7
City Council Meeting Item 4: Update on the Downtown Metrolink Station Improvements Project On Tuesday, the City Council will receive a presentation and update on the Riverside Downtown Metrolink Station Improvements Project from David Lewis with the Riverside County Transportation Commission. The pr
Riverside’s ‘Hollywood’ orchestra to perform live shows this weekend in surprise comeback
The critically-acclaimed group is scheduled to play its popular holiday sets at Riverside City College this weekend. A separate live show will be performed at the Cesar E. Chavez Community Center.
Maintenance work set for this weekend on the 91 Freeway announcement says
Drivers heading west on the 91 Freeway may experience traffic near the Galleria at Tyler mall Saturday. A section of the freeway will be closed due to maintenance work.
UCR exhibit shares history of Riverside’s unknown Koreatown
To some, the significance behind the first known Korean American settlement in the United States’ mainland remains an unsung mystery. The town, known as Pachappa Camp, once existed in Downtown Riverside from 1905 to 1918, housing many of the city’s citrus industry workers. But after studying a map d
This week at City Hall: Nov. 30
Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee Item 2: Review of Riverside’s Participation in the SoCal Public Power Authority On Wednesday, the committee will be receiving a draft forensic report on Riverside’s participation in the Southern California Public Power Authori
This church gained a prayer labyrinth. Riverside gained a tool to connect one’s spirituality.
Rich in their history and purpose, Mother Kelli Grace Kurt says labyrinths invite people to 'experience their souls.'
New program to deploy trained civilians in Riverside parks as the ‘eyes and ears’ for city police
As many as 20 unsworn officers will patrol the city's busiest parks where concerns of public safety and security have continued to grow throughout the community.
This week at City Hall: Nov. 16
The City Council considers options for firework shows in 2022, the Riverside Police Department requests two new helicopters, and former Councilmember Andy Melendrez may get community room in his name.
Riverside’s new parks director has plans to innovate. But first she wants to hear from you.
Galera said she’s ‘listening to the concerns of the community’ before making any big moves.
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