Two Homes Approved as Landmarks, a Third Named Structure of Merit
The Cultural Heritage Board also heard early feedback on a proposed ordinance that would ban chain link fencing on historic properties citywide.
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Neighbor of the Week: Martha Burns
Neighbor of the Week is a series profiling the hidden heroes of Riverside, doing incredible works of service throughout our different neighborhoods.
Point Taken
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Council Applies for $1.44 Million Pro-Housing Grant Amid State Scrutiny
The City Council voted to approve a grant application for affordable housing funding as state regulators raise questions about Riverside's commitment to its housing targets.
City Libraries Double as Social Service Hubs as Homeless Outreach Program Eyes Expansion
Library-based social work program served 329 people last year and is seeking two more years of funding.
Council Eases Litigation Ban for Board Appointments, But ACLU Says It's Still Unconstitutional
The 4-1 vote came over the objection of Councilmember Cervantes, who sought to delay the vote and refer the matter to closed session.
City Council Awards Contract for Riverside Civil Rights Walk
The Downtown trail will link 24 civil rights history sites, with construction set to break ground in May and a ribbon-cutting planned for fall.
Restaurant Week Returns With 20 Participating Eateries
Diners can explore specially priced menus at restaurants across the Downtown core from March 28 through April 5.
City Council Modernizes Billboard Rules, Opens Door to Relocations
For the first time, advertising companies can request to move or modernize existing billboards under a framework giving the City Council sole discretion over each deal.
Frozen in the Frame: Divola's Brandstater Show Made a Case for Riverside's Arts Scene
UCR artist John Divola turned century-old archival negatives into a meditation on control and stillness. The Brandstater Gallery brought it home to Riverside.
Nacho Ann's Is Riverside's New Fabric and Creative Reuse Shop
Teresa Buelna's shop on 12th Street grew from thrifted tubs of fabric into a creative hub for the community.
Community Came Together at Fairmount Park to Mark International Women's Day
The Human Migration Institute's annual event offered a space for creativity, connection, and cultural exchange for women rebuilding their lives in Riverside.
UCR Names Greg Paules Athletics Director as CBU Rivalry Looms
With CBU entering the Big West, UCR's new AD inherits a rare intracity, intraconference rivalry - and a fight for the Inland Empire's loyalty.
