Council Finalizes Cannabis Rules, Clearing Path for First Retail Dispensaries
Council votes 4-1 to limit dispensaries to one per ward, prohibit locations in Downtown and Midtown areas, and increase distance requirements from parks.
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Dutch Bros Opens First Riverside Location
Oregon-based chain continues Southern California expansion with drive-thru at 9604 Magnolia Ave.
Spirit Halloween to Open Temporarily in Future High-End Liquor Store Location
Local entrepreneur Jazz Patel plans premium retail concept for Magnolia Avenue space after party store vacates.
Aram Ayra Announces Bid for Ward 2 City Council Seat
After unsuccessful 2021 bid, Ayra returns with experience as Budget Commissioner and nonprofit director.
Braver Angels Forms New Riverside Alliance to Bridge Political Divides
Local chapter launches with commitment to fostering civil dialogue across political divides.
Back from the Road: There is Magic on the Highways
Traveling by car offers freedom of movement and also forces you to go through what is usually passed over.
City Council to Reconsider Cannabis Location Restrictions After Failed June Vote
After cutting permits in half, Council considers rules that would ban retailers from Downtown and Midtown, create 1,000-foot buffers around parks.
This Week in City Hall: July 14, 2025
After a week off meetings, Council has a full plate revising retail cannabis regulations, $1.53 million in road resurfacing, and reviewing the final report on the City's 2025 Strategic Plan.
Eat This Riverside: Outstanding Italo-Argentine Ice Cream at Benedetto Gelato
There’s a new gelateria in town, Benedetto Gelato, founded by Argentine expats who missed the gelato they used to get at home. Seth took a spin through the freezer case and is happy to report it’s a great spot for ice cream and a great reason to visit the Farm House Collective.
Water Water Everywhere
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Drone Crackdown on Illegal Fireworks Yields 65 Citations, $97,500 in Fines
New aerial surveillance program shows mixed results across neighborhoods as complaints increase.
Riverside Summer Bucket List: Local Insiders Share Their Must-Do Picks
From sunset picnics at Sycamore Highlands to legendary Zambian rock at the Farmhouse, community leaders reveal their favorite ways to make the most of long summer days in the City of Arts & Innovation.
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