New State Laws Affect Riverside Renters, Shoppers, Patients
Dozens of new California laws taking effect this week impact housing, insulin costs, food delivery and schools.
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Downtown Street to Get Honorary Name for Late Fire Captain Tim Strack
Captain Tim Strack Parkway" will appear on signs along Lime Street but won't change addresses.
John W. North High School Completes $61.5 Million Campus Renovation
The project added new science and gymnasium buildings to the campus that first opened in 1965.
Time to Say Goodbye to Your Christmas Tree
City collects trees curbside through Jan. 24, plus a handy refresher on what goes in which bin.
This Week in City Hall: January 5, 2026
Council will consider eminent domain for a quiet zone project stopping train horns sounded 31 times daily at two crossings, award $5.56 million for street resurfacing, and review Riverside Alive Project environmental certification appeals.
After Five Years, The Raincross Gazette Is Just Getting Started
New investment brings dedicated City Hall reporter, expanded coverage, and sustainable operations to Riverside's local newsroom.
Opinion: Riverside Is Leveling Up — And You’re Invited to Be Part of It
Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson invites the community to the 2026 State of the City address, highlighting Riverside's progress in public safety, economic development, and quality of life.
Riverside's Building Boom: Four Landmarks from 1925
A century ago, the city issued more than $2 million in building permits for the third straight year, transforming downtown with structures that still shape our landscape.
Downtown Has Quirks. The Perks Win.
After nearly a decade Downtown, I've learned the gap between Downtown's reputation and its reality. Here's what living here has taught me.
Mark Your Calendar: 50+ Annual Events Coming to Riverside in 2026
From the Festival of Lights to Día de los Muertos, here are the annual celebrations, cultural festivals and community gatherings to pencil into your calendar now. Details will be added to our community calendar as they become available.
City Manager's Year in Review: $4.3 Billion in Growth Highlights Economic Momentum and Emerging Public Safety Pressures
Futrell highlights manufacturing, teaching hospital plans, and convention center expansion in second annual Chamber address.
Mission Inn's Future, Immigration Fears Top Readers' Picks for 2025's Biggest Stories
Gazette readers weighed in on the year's defining moments—and their answers reveal a city questioning its identity.
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