This Week in City Hall: June 23, 2025
Richard Roth will receive the 2024 City Spirit Award; Council will consider updates to the Senior Rental Assistance Program and updates to speed up the review of new project development plans.
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Neighbor of the Week: Dominic Luna
Each week, we will introduce a new neighbor. This is not a who's who list. These are regular Riversiders doing exceptional things.
Cheech Marin Finds His Comedy Mirrored in Chicano Art
Museum founder draws parallels between humor that commanded reactions and paintings that "flip" cultural tropes as The Cheech approaches third anniversary.
Riverside Police Deploy Drones for Fireworks Enforcement with $1,500 Fines
The Riverside Police Department is using commercial drones to catch illegal fireworks users this Fourth of July, issuing $1,500 citations to property owners without officers physically present at violation sites.
Riverside Teen Wins National Gun Violence Playwriting Competition
Payton Aurora Jones, 19, selected from 127 submissions nationwide for play examining community care and systemic racism.
Riverside CEO Appointed to State Workforce Development Board
Angel Sanchez Jr. brings experience in inclusive employment practices and manufacturing innovation to statewide role advising governor on workforce policy.
City Council Rejects Cannabis Location Restrictions in Split Vote
Council deadlock preserves current cannabis zones; Downtown, Midtown remain open to dispensaries.
Souls of Mischief to perform at Farm House Collective
Oakland hip-hop group brings golden age sound to converted Riverside motel venue.
RCCD Board Unanimously Terminates RCC President Dr. Claire Oliveros
RCCD Board Unanimously Terminates RCC President Claire Oliveros.
Riverside Organizations Host Juneteenth Events Celebrating History and Emphasizing Ongoing Struggle
B.L.A.C.K. Collective and Inland Civil Rights present celebrations this week combining historical reenactments, performances and calls to action.
MLK Graduate Joseph Or Takes Leadership Philosophy to Yale
From founding debate club to pioneering climate education research, the incoming Yale freshman has spent four years creating opportunities and driving change.
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