Council Extends Pallet Storage Moratorium Through 2027 Amid Fire Concerns
The urgency ordinance keeps restrictions on new and expanded pallet yards in place through May 2027 while staff develops zoning and safety standards.
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Riverside Hires Engineers to Study Future Water Rates
A new cost-of-service analysis will help determine how water costs are distributed among customers when the city's current rate plan ends in 2028.
Fireworks Photos: The DSLR and Mirrorless Method
Before the show starts, most of the work is already done. Here's how to set up for fireworks photos that actually work.
Futrell Steps Down as City Manager as Wife Settles Defamation Claim Against City
Futrell's departure follows a defamation claim filed by his wife and a closed-session agenda item listing a possible censure.
A Bona Fide Major League Star
John "Jack" Tortes Meyers was Riverside's own — a Cahuilla catcher who rose to become a bona fide major league star and never forgot where he came from.
Council Hires New City Attorney, Waives Public Notice Rule to Do so
The council filled a vacancy open since April 2025, but critics say it sacrificed transparency to do so.
'Passing the Torch': Riverside Celebrates Juneteenth
Local events honor the holiday's history while challenging a new generation to carry the movement forward.
From Family Farm to Nonprofit: The Ungers Are Growing Opportunity in Riverside
Nestled in the Historic Citrus Preserve, Gable Farms offers adults with cognitive disabilities a chance to work, learn and grow.
This Week in City Hall: June 15, 2026
In late additions to Tuesday's agenda, the Council will consider "public employee discipline" of the City Manager, whose wife has filed a claim against the city, and appoint a new City Attorney.
Opinion: Improved Weather Forecasting May Allow More Storm Water Capture While Protecting Flood Control Operations
From Prado Dam to Seven Oaks, improved weather forecasting is opening a new era of water capture in Southern California
From the Kitchen Garden: June, The Summer Transition Edition
Tips on what to plant, when to pick, and what to watch out for in your home garden.
Neighbor of the Week: Jill Johnson-Young
Neighbor of the Week is a series profiling the hidden heroes of Riverside, doing incredible works of service throughout our different neighborhoods.
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