Holiday Giving Guide: Ways to Support Neighbors This Season
Organizations throughout the city are gathering donations to help families, children, seniors and pets during the holidays.
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Council Approves Inspector General After Resolving Independence Concerns
Council votes 6-1 to establish independent watchdog with power to hire outside counsel
Committee Pushes Ethics Reforms After False Complaints Against Councilmembers
Committee advances equal evidence standards after false complaints advanced to hearings despite sworn testimony proving innocence.
Mission Inn Foundation Celebrates Return to Main Street with Opening Weekend
Hundreds visit new location featuring Peace Tower centennial exhibit.
Late November Raincross Rundown: Updates & New Events
A curated list of rescheduled events and new happenings for the final weeks of November.
This Week in City Hall: November 17, 2025
City Council set to establish the Inspector General office after concerns about protecting its independence delayed approval, consider a $16.8 million animal services agreement, and establish a $7,511 cannabis testing laboratory permit fee.
Ukrainian Refugee Meliia's Disneyland Dream Comes True Thanks to Riverside
Community support helps young lemonade entrepreneur and her family enjoy magical trip before moving to Orange County.
Games of the Week: November 16-23
UCR @ CBU Basketball may be the best sports event in Riverside all year.
When Peace Flags Flew: How Mount Rubidoux Honored U.S.-Canada Friendship in 1927
For 17 years, Frank Miller hosted Armistice Day services atop Mount Rubidoux, raising flags from nations around the world. In 1927, Canada took center stage in a ceremony featuring bagpipes, doves and a tribute to cross-border friendship that endures today.
Festival of Lights Returns This Saturday
Whether you're a Switch On night regular or prefer quieter evenings, here's everything happening Downtown from this Saturday through early January.
A Scanner Darkly
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Mike Vahl Announces Bid for Ward 2 City Council Seat
IT consultant enters four-way race with private-sector experience, emphasizing results-driven approach.
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