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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Extra “Merry” Artswalk Helps Connect Last-Minute Shoppers and Local Artists
Thursday December, 18 brings a second “Merry” Artswalk Downtown this December.
Riverside Nonprofit Expands Support for Breast Cancer Patients, Including Men
The CARE Project launches new programs while reminding the community that one in 726 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
Riverside Unified Expands Career Training Programs with $5.5 Million State Grant
The district will use the five-year Golden State Pathways Program award to strengthen health care, construction, computer science and other career pathways at local high schools.
This Week in City Hall: December 15, 2025
City Council does not meet this week. Cultural Heritage Board to review the Riverside 2050 Plan's historic preservation policies and Planning Commission considers of a 117-unit apartment development.
Opinion: Agreement on Reduced Diversion of Colorado River Water Proving Elusive
Seven states, tribal nations and Mexico face August 2026 deadline to agree on managing 4-million-acre-foot annual water deficit before federal government imposes allocation plan.
Sweet Fridays: Meals on Wheels and Riverside Cookie Shoppe Hit 100,000-Cookie Milestone
Partnership between nonprofit and bakery brings weekly joy to homebound seniors, with volunteers reporting "tears of joy" on cookie delivery days.
Games of the Week: December 14-20
It's a hectic time of year but maybe a night at the basketball arena with some nachos is a perfect break from shopping. We are butting up against Christmas break for both college and high school athletics but there are plenty of incredible events this week.
Time Stamped
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Council Strengthens Ethics Defenses for Accused Officials After False Complaints
Board of Ethics must now give equal weight to evidence from both complainants and accused officials during preliminary review.
Volunteers Plant 250 Native Trees at Hidden Valley Nature Center
The Dec. 5 restoration project aimed to improve habitat along the Santa Ana River and protect against erosion and flooding.
Riverside Reports Five Federal Immigration Notifications in First Two Months of Tracking System
City releases bilingual Know Your Rights materials as first monthly report shows zero community-submitted reports through new 311 system.
Friends of Mt. Rubidoux Launch Photo and Art Contest for Peace Tower's 100th Anniversary
Contest offers $250 prizes in two categories, with winning entries to be displayed at Mission Inn Foundation exhibit space.