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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83-year-old Inland Empire Author Wins Inlandia Institute's 2025 Eliud Martínez Prize
Soledad Rivera's debut novel "Candido" will be published by Inlandia Books in 2027.
Council Members Move to Strip Their Names from Taxpayer-Funded Ward Events
Committee advances policy removing council member branding from $525,000 program while debating election-year restrictions.
Fairmount Park Armory to Become Brewery, Beer Garden Under New Lease
Thompson Brewing Co. will convert vacant 1959 military building into brewery, beer garden and event space under deal approved Tuesday.
Council Unanimously Certifies Convention Center EIR, Denies Union-backed Appeals
Decision clears environmental hurdle for Riverside Alive project after seven-year process.
Civil Rights Institute Receives Riverside Hero Award from Chamber
The honor recognizes CRIISC's work preserving local civil rights history and offering educational programming across Riverside County.
New State Laws Affect Riverside Renters, Shoppers, Patients
Dozens of new California laws taking effect this week impact housing, insulin costs, food delivery and schools.
Downtown Street to Get Honorary Name for Late Fire Captain Tim Strack
Captain Tim Strack Parkway" will appear on signs along Lime Street but won't change addresses.
John W. North High School Completes $61.5 Million Campus Renovation
The project added new science and gymnasium buildings to the campus that first opened in 1965.
Time to Say Goodbye to Your Christmas Tree
City collects trees curbside through Jan. 24, plus a handy refresher on what goes in which bin.
This Week in City Hall: January 5, 2026
Council will consider eminent domain for a quiet zone project stopping train horns sounded 31 times daily at two crossings, award $5.56 million for street resurfacing, and review Riverside Alive Project environmental certification appeals.
After Five Years, The Raincross Gazette Is Just Getting Started
New investment brings dedicated City Hall reporter, expanded coverage, and sustainable operations to Riverside's local newsroom.
Opinion: Riverside Is Leveling Up — And You’re Invited to Be Part of It
Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson invites the community to the 2026 State of the City address, highlighting Riverside's progress in public safety, economic development, and quality of life.
