Early morning sherbet colors paint the Riverside sky, as the city awakens. (Luke LĂłpez) Have a photo that captures the spirit of Riverside? Share it with us and help celebrate the beauty of our community!
Monday Gazette: September 29, 2025
Hello Riverside, and Happy Monday! Today we celebrate National Coffee Day, and what better way to mark the occasion than recognizing those special baristas who brighten our mornings with more than just caffeine. Whether it's the friendly face at your neighborhood cafe who remembers your order or the skilled coffee artist who crafts your perfect latte, today's the day to give them a shout-out and nominate the for Neighbor of the Week! Let's fill our feeds with appreciation for these community members who help us start each day with warmth and a smile. Who's the barista that makes your coffee run feel like visiting an old friend?
School Board Approves $24.5 Million Office Purchase
District commits to Iowa Avenue buildings despite questions about process; partnership details remain unclear.
The Grove office complex on Iowa Avenue. (File photo)
The Riverside Unified School District Board of Education voted 5-0 to purchase two Iowa Avenue buildings for up to $24.5 million, despite criticism over lack of public discussion. The controversial decision aims to address the district's long-standing need for a new office space.
Driving the news: The board authorized the purchase of 102,000 square feet of office space, appraised at $820,000 above the purchase price, to replace currently leased facilities.
Board President Brent Lee abstained due to a business conflict with a potential partner in the deal.
What's next: The district will proceed with the property purchase while continuing to negotiate partnership arrangements.
Any partnership agreement would require separate board approval, possibly at the Oct. 16 meeting.
City Council continues the hiring process for a new City Attorney and the Transportation Board will review local traffic improvements.
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Welcome to our weekly digest on public meetings and agenda items worth your attention in the coming 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.
City Council
City Council will meet in a closed session on Monday, Sep. 29, at 12 p.m. (agenda) to consider candidates in the hiring process for a new City Attorney.
A lawsuit alleging a transgender student’s participation on the Martin Luther King High School cross country team violates Title IX was partially dismissed on Sept. 24.
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Professional men’s and women’s soccer coming to Riverside through USL expansion, plus Games of the Week: water polo all weekend and the city’s top matchup.
Chamber honors young entrepreneur’s lemonade stand and the Housing Committee revisits mobile home rent control despite Council’s recent 2.8% cap approval.
