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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Why the Hass Variety Reigns as Avocado Royalty
From ugly duckling to Super Bowl favorite, a Whittier postman's discovery transformed California agriculture.
Council Rejects $20 Million State Grant for Homeless Housing Project
4-3 vote kills 114-unit conversion of University Avenue motel; Homekey+ funds return to state.
Mission Bridge Replacement Set to Begin After Council OKs $4M Funding Boost
Construction begins this spring on 67-year-old span; city's share of $91 million project rises to $5.2 million.
Neighborhood Groups Schedule Three Candidate Forums Starting Wednesday
Two neighborhood organizations will host candidate forums for the three City Council races, beginning Wednesday with the Ward 4 forum at Orange Terrace Community Center.
Arts Council Seeks Input on Creative Economy Plan at Town Hall
Free event at The Cheech on Jan. 15 will gather local perspectives to shape statewide arts and culture policies.
Council to Vote on $30 Million Homeless Housing Project After State Awards Funding
114-unit conversion of University Avenue motel would be city's largest permanent supportive housing development.
This Week in City Hall: January 12, 2026
City Council will consider $20.1 million in state funds to convert a motel into 114 affordable apartments, review a fire service study recommending 84 new firefighters and two stations, and approve a $4 million increase for Mission Boulevard Bridge replacement.
Riverside Backyards Feed Neighbors Through Gleaning Program
Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino collects excess produce from residential properties to distribute to families in need.
Neighbor of the Week: Jim Palmer
Neighbor of the Week is a series profiling the hidden heroes of Riverside, doing incredible works of service throughout our different neighborhoods.
It’s a Date
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Downtown Valet Parking Launches Next Week at Nine Locations
The six-month pilot begins Jan. 16 and operates Friday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. for $20 per vehicle.
You Don't Have to Quit on Quitters Day
January 9 is when most New Year's resolutions fall apart. Here's why yours doesn't have to.