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Riverside Adopts Cautious $382 Million Budget Amid Economic Uncertainty

City defers spending and cuts revenue projections while preserving reserves to weather inflation and federal policy changes.

Gazette Staff Jun 23, 2025

Government

This Week in City Hall: June 23, 2025

Richard Roth will receive the 2024 City Spirit Award; Council will consider updates to the Senior Rental Assistance Program and updates to speed up the review of new project development plans.

Gazette Staff Jun 23, 2025

Neighbor of the Week

Neighbor of the Week: Dominic Luna

Each week, we will introduce a new neighbor. This is not a who's who list. These are regular Riversiders doing exceptional things.

Gazette Staff Jun 22, 2025

Art

Cheech Marin Finds His Comedy Mirrored in Chicano Art

Museum founder draws parallels between humor that commanded reactions and paintings that "flip" cultural tropes as The Cheech approaches third anniversary.

Ken Crawford Jun 22, 2025

Creative Prompts

Air Dry

A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.

Larry Burns Jun 21, 2025

Public Safety

Riverside Police Deploy Drones for Fireworks Enforcement with $1,500 Fines

The Riverside Police Department is using commercial drones to catch illegal fireworks users this Fourth of July, issuing $1,500 citations to property owners without officers physically present at violation sites.

Ken Crawford Jun 20, 2025

Community

Riverside Teen Wins National Gun Violence Playwriting Competition

Payton Aurora Jones, 19, selected from 127 submissions nationwide for play examining community care and systemic racism.

Ken Crawford Jun 20, 2025

Community

Riverside CEO Appointed to State Workforce Development Board

Angel Sanchez Jr. brings experience in inclusive employment practices and manufacturing innovation to statewide role advising governor on workforce policy.

Ken Crawford Jun 19, 2025