🍊 Sunday Gazette: August 24, 2025
Neighbor of the Week Noah Valencia shines on and off the court and this week’s creative prompt explores the curious world of spam emails.
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Opinion: Riverside’s Bold Vision for 2050: Building a Safer, Smarter, More Creative City
From cutting-edge crime prevention and ending youth homelessness to arts investment and economic growth, Riverside is shaping a future rooted in innovation and community pride.
Ukrainian Refugee Girl Finds American Dream One Cup at a Time
Young entrepreneur's journey from trials to triumph on neighborhood bike path.
Bell Rings for Peace Happening: Riverside Joins National Call for Nuclear Disarmament
On Aug. 4, 1985, Riverside’s bells, including Mount Rubidoux’s Peace Tower, rang out in solidarity with a nationwide “Peace Happening” marking the 40th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Something Borrowed
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
August Raincross Rundown
A curated list of upcoming events and happenings The Gazette team is most excited about.
Riverside Seeks Final Community Input on Future Housing Design
City needs feedback before creating pre-approved plans to address shortage of 18,458 units.
New Exhibit Reveals Riverside as Home to America's First Koreatown
'Building Our Region's Korean Communities' exhibit highlights 1905 Pachappa Camp discovery by UC Riverside researcher.
'Dr. J' Shares Back-to-School Health Tips for Local Families
Kaiser's pediatrics chief emphasizes sleep schedules, vaccinations and mental wellness as students return to classrooms.
Community Nonprofits See Growing Need During Back-to-School Season
Family Promise of Riverside serves 5,000 local unhoused children while partnering with faith communities to transform unused Sunday school rooms into family shelters.
Food Bank's Hunger Resource Center Marks First Year, Assists 2,100 with CalFresh Applications
New facility served 200 households monthly through pantry, created 100-plus volunteer positions.
Help Fill Backpacks: Where to Donate School Supplies Before Classes Start
Riverside nonprofits prepare to equip students for success.
St. Michael's Apartments Faces Ongoing Community Concerns Over Parking, Safety Issues
Housing committee hears from frustrated neighbors about increased police calls, unregistered vehicles, and quality of life impacts since 50-unit affordable housing project opened in 2023.