From Chone to Main Street: ProAbition's New Executive Chef
Roddy Barberan, who joined the downtown restaurant in 2025, draws on family cooking traditions from coastal Ecuador.
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One City Council Candidate Drops Out After June Primary
Candidates respond to June primary results as council races in Wards 2, 4 and 6 move toward November.
Board of Ethics Explores Charter Protections, Independent Appointments
An ad hoc committee is examining ways to insulate the board from political influence, including shifting appointment power to a future inspector general.
Inspector General Search Advances to Interview Stage
The city is working with its executive recruiter to finalize interview dates for a position created after voters approved Measure L in 2024.
City Names Miranda Evans as Community and Economic Development Director
Evans, who has served as interim director since February, oversaw efforts that brought six international companies and more than 700 jobs to the city.
Two Former Mayors, Two Parties: What Makes a Great Councilmember
To launch a new monthly column on disagreeing better, we asked Dr. Ron Loveridge and Rusty Bailey what they look for in a councilmember.
This Week in City Hall: June 8, 2026
City Council takes up a homeless transfer notice ordinance, a police body camera contract, and proposed utility rate changes as six boards and commissions hold their regular meetings June 8–11.
Riverside's Oldest Church Building Still Stands on Magnolia Avenue
Founded in 1879, the church that became Magnolia Presbyterian holds the distinction of housing Riverside's oldest existing church building.
Post Modern
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
End-of-Week Results Roundup for June 2 Election
Residents weigh in on failing Measure Z, and the top two candidates from each race gear up for a run-off election in November.
Vista Norte Charter School Gets Planning Commission OK to Keep Operating — and Grow — in Casa Blanca
The conditional use permit formalizes an operation that has run without city approval since 2015, while capping enrollment at 450 students.
Free Regatta on Lake Evans Kicks Off Youth Sailing Season Saturday
The Riverside Community Sailing Program opens its 2026 season with races featuring local donors and a councilmember alongside youth sailors.
City Code Snag Delays Downtown Experiment Permit Case Another 90 Days
Commissioners pushed back after city staff notified the nightclub owner less than 24 hours before the hearing that the case needed to stay open another six months.