City Council will consider a 45-day moratorium on new tobacco retail permits following widespread illegal drug sales at smoke shops and award a $19.7 million contract to renovate the nearly century-old Cesar Chavez Community Center.
This week’s agendas include a Council vote on a 45-day smoke shop moratorium and a $19.7M Chavez Center renovation, plus earthquake prep tips and a water update.
From securing furniture to retrofitting homes and weighing insurance, here’s how Riversiders can prepare for the next big quake—plus an update on California’s latest water bill.
Monday Gazette: October 14, 2024
Hello Riverside, and Happy Monday!
We're only three weeks away from the election. I'll be honest and share that I've failed to serve you with a quality election guide like the one we produced for the March election. Please forgive me.
Putting together an election guide is a massive amount of work, and I've spent most of the last two months strengthening The Gazette's operational side. I still want to serve you well with the time left, so please hit reply and let me know what information would be most helpful to you in feeling confident about your vote on Riverside matters on November 5. While I don't reply to every email, I do read every one, and your input will be helpful.
PS. Yesterday's newsletter incorrectly stated The Gazette has 6,5000 subscribers because Amy López, our Content Manager, was off last week celebrating her 25th anniversary so no one was fact-checking or copyediting my work. The correct number is 6,515. And Amy returns on Wednesday :)
The Foundation is optimistic that the storefront is the beginning of a new era with great things to come.
The Mission Inn Foundation is making a comeback with a new storefront at 3750 Market Street in Riverside, California. The organization is set to open its doors on October 14, offering a retail store, museum collections, and a base for downtown tours.
Driving the news: After nearly six months without a home, the Foundation is embracing the opportunity to broaden its focus beyond the Mission Inn to include more of Riverside's rich history.
Why it matters: This move allows the Foundation to expand its role in preserving and sharing Riverside's heritage.
What's next: The storefront opens on October 14 at 9 a.m., initially featuring a retail collection of Riverside and Mission Inn souvenirs.
The big picture: While the Foundation settles into its new home, the Mission Inn has secured alternate docent services for tours inside the building.
Read or share the complete story..
Advertisement (Become an advertiser)
It will be a quiet week at City Hall, with no City Council meeting and two canceled commission meetings. The Cultural Heritage Board will review the City's plan to convert historic district streetlights to LED technology.
Welcome to our weekly digest on public meetings and agenda items worthy of your attention in the next week. This guide is part of our mission to provide everyday Riversiders like you with the information to speak up on the issues you care about.
The Cultural Heritage Board meets on Wednesday, October 16, at 3:30 p.m. (agenda) to review the City's plans to convert streetlights in historic districts to LED technology.
The Commission on Disabilities meets on Thursday, October 17, at 5:30 p.m. (agenda) for regular business.
Read or share the complete story...
Advertisement (Become an advertiser)
🗓️ See More Events 📝 Submit Your Event
📸 Submit a photo to be featured in our newsletters and social media accounts.
🏆 Nominate a remarkable Riversider as Neighbor of the Week.
This week’s agendas include a Council vote on a 45-day smoke shop moratorium and a $19.7M Chavez Center renovation, plus earthquake prep tips and a water update.
Canvas Pizza rolls out a new food trailer, meet Neighbor of the Week Ernesto Rodriguez, and a Creative Prompt on dryer lint.
91 Freeway-Adams Street interchange project advances with 2028 construction on the horizon, and Riverside TV delivers network-quality sports coverage to the community.
This week’s sports lineup is packed with action. Plus, the Mission Inn Museum launches its Halloween season with a dinner-and-cemetery tour honoring fallen officers.
Let us email you Riverside's news and events every morning. For free!
