This Week in City Hall: August 31, 2026
Council eyes a purchasing threshold hike, a Motel 6 conversion for senior housing, and a state grant for Anza Narrows Park, while the Board of Ethics reviews prohibited endorsements.
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What a Teenage Racecar Driver Taught Me About My Daughter's Future
A rising karting star from Riverside is teaching parents like me what success outside the usual sports can look like.
The Best Thing: The Gazette Newsroom on the Best Thing They Experienced in Riverside This Month
August's scorcher had everyone chasing shade — cold drinks and good company pulled them through.
Chances Are
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Council Approves $7.7M in Street Repairs, Advances Third Street Rail Underpass Project
A $7.7 million repaving contract will fix miles of city streets, while nearly $10 million in new agreements keeps the Third Street rail underpass on track for a 2027 start.
Board Recommends Ending Underused EV Rate, Lifting Solar Cap
The board also recommended updates to rules on ADUs, master metering and utility property access, sending all changes to City Council for final approval.
Riverside Unified's Early Learning Path: From Six Weeks to Kindergarten
Transitional kindergarten's eligibility date has finally stopped moving. Here's how it fits with Riverside Unified's preschool and infant programs — and how families choose.
Council Approves Veterans Tech Training Deal with Data Center Piece Scrapped
Council members split 4-0-3 on the iVETS/StemWorx workforce deal after staff cut a data center provision that had stalled it.
Riverside Council Delays Vote on Water Rules for Decorative Grass
The council voted unanimously to give staff up to 90 days to detail the cost of complying with a 2023 state law banning irrigation of nonfunctional grass.
Lighthouse of Hope Foundation Honored as City Marks National Nonprofit Day
The Ward 5 nonprofit was honored for its food and clothing distributions across the city.
City Proclaims Dell Roberts Day at Packed Council Meeting
A large crowd filled council chambers to honor Adrian Dell Roberts for decades of service to Riverside.
From Dead End to Third Space, Downtown Alley Set for Revival
A once-abandoned alleyway on Main Street is getting new life as a hub for events and everyday use.
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