Midweek Update: City Hall Moves on Housing, Roads, and Leadership
The city tapped an interim city manager, cleared the way for new housing and road work, and rolled out a rebate program for home energy storage.
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City Council Taps Tom Hatch as Interim City Manager
Hatch, who has led interim transitions in four Southern California cities, begins the role July 31.
Public Forums Set on Renaming Chávez Community Center
Two community forums this weekend will gather feedback following sexual abuse allegations against the late labor union activist.
40 Years On, Project Food's Mission Remains Unfinished
The First Congregational Church program has served weekly meals for over 40 years, but volunteers say the need it addresses hasn't faded.
Riverside Now Requires 24-Hour Notice Before Dropping Off Unhoused Individuals
New ordinance targets organizations that transport unhoused people into the city without coordinating shelter or services first.
Mikey G's Feeling at Home in Midtown
The Elizabeth Street shop is thriving, and its new bagel line, inherited from the bakery it once shared a kitchen with, has customers coming in for reasons beyond the coffee.
Inspector General Search Narrows to Two Candidates
The watchdog position, created by voters in 2024, has drawn both support and criticism as the search continues.
Museum of Riverside Expands Community Programs Ahead of 2028 Reopening
Heritage House hosts new nature programs, fall events and school tours while the museum's Downtown site awaits renovation.
This Week in City Hall: July 27, 2026
Council considers an agreement to appoint an interim city manager, weighs Bridle Ridge bonds, historic property protections. Housing panel reviews state density laws, prohousing funding. Utilities board weighs battery rebates, turf rules.
Museum Board Approves Removal of Victorian Laundry Collection, Bird Specimens
Board unanimously approved removing washing machines, wringers, and other Victorian-era items from Heritage House, along with bird specimens and animal bones no longer suited for the permanent collection.
Riverside Is Filling Backpacks for Back-to-School
From backpacks to school supply wish lists, here's a list of local drives collecting donations before the bell rings.
Trash Novel
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.