Committee Delays Charter Review Appointments to Avoid Lame-Duck Selections
Concerns about outgoing Councilmembers making appointments for successors prompts discussion to wait until after 2026 elections.
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Art Laboe's 100th Birthday Celebration Honors Radio Legend's Lasting Legacy
Angel Baby Rodriguez continues iconic dedication show as community gathers to remember pioneering DJ.
City Approves $400,000 Agreement with Caltrans to Clear Homeless Encampments From State Highways
Public Safety Engagement Team will remove encampments and debris from 18.4 miles of freeway system through 2027 under pilot program.
August ArtsWalk Features Literary Celebrations, Gallery Debuts and Jazz by the Riverside Concert Band
One last weeknight event before the kids go back to school. Pro tip: The Cheech might have the best air conditioning in Downtown.
New Wayfinding Signs Enrich Experience on Santa Ana River Trail
Nearly 250 markers installed along 20-mile Riverside County section help riders navigate cross-county route.
Downtowne Bookstore Expands With a New Concept Location at Former Salvaged Treasures Storefront
Chapter Two debuts curated gift shopping for bibliophiles during August 7th ArtsWalk.
Summer's Drama Queens Take the Stage
Riverside's crape myrtles put on their annual show, transforming from bare winter sticks to the city's most spectacular bloomers.
This Week in City Hall: August 4, 2025
Council will consider an agreement with the State to fund the clean up of homeless encampments along the 60, 91 and 215 freeways, and the Governmental Process Committee takes first steps toward forming a Charter Review Committee in preparation for the 2028 election.
Opinion: Riverside’s Bold Vision for 2050: Building a Safer, Smarter, More Creative City
From cutting-edge crime prevention and ending youth homelessness to arts investment and economic growth, Riverside is shaping a future rooted in innovation and community pride.
Ukrainian Refugee Girl Finds American Dream One Cup at a Time
Young entrepreneur's journey from trials to triumph on neighborhood bike path.
Bell Rings for Peace Happening: Riverside Joins National Call for Nuclear Disarmament
On Aug. 4, 1985, Riverside’s bells, including Mount Rubidoux’s Peace Tower, rang out in solidarity with a nationwide “Peace Happening” marking the 40th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Something Borrowed
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
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