Noteworthy

UC Riverside received $8 million from the Department of Defense to develop AI-driven network technology that adapts during disasters and battlefield scenarios, building on a 2020 research phase that engaged nearly 100 students.

Riverside cardiologist Dr. Ramy Sadek recommends filling half your plate with vegetables and taking a 10-15 minute post-meal walk to help maintain heart health during Thanksgiving, while using simple ingredient swaps like olive oil instead of butter.

UCR psychology professor Misaki Natsuaki will lead a four-year child abuse prevention research program funded by a $1 million gift from the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center Foundation, addressing the more than 2 million U.S. children reported abused annually.

KTLA featured a viewer video showing ceiling tiles and water pooling at an L.A. Fitness on Arlington Avenue during Sunday's storm that dropped over 1.5 inches of rain on Riverside, with the gym remaining open despite damage.

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease cases are rising across the country and in the Inland Empire, with UCR Health pediatrician Dr. E. Caroline McGowan noting the highly contagious viral illness primarily affects children under 5 and typically resolves within 7-10 days with supportive care.

UC Riverside research analyzing over 4,300 bee behaviors found that invasive Argentine ants distract bumble bees from foraging, forcing already-stressed pollinators into energy-wasting fights rather than collecting food for their hives.

Riverside City College hosted its first annual Community College to CPA event on October 23, bringing together over 50 students with RCC alumni, local CPAs, and university faculty through panel discussions on transfer pathways and professional development in accounting.

UCR researchers partnered with City of Hope to advance "molecular crowbar" compounds that successfully suppressed pancreatic cancer peritoneal metastases in mice, offering hope for patients who currently face a mean survival of less than three months with this devastating complication.

ABC7 featured community volunteers who independently placed flags at Riverside National Cemetery on Veterans Day after the government shutdown canceled the annual Flag for Every Hero ceremony that typically covers 900 acres with nearly 250,000 flags.

RCC's men's track and field team received State Assembly recognition from Assemblymember Leticia Castillo for winning their ninth state championship under coach Jim McCarron while maintaining a 3.14 team GPA across 83 student-athletes.

The entire McCollum family will cross graduation stages simultaneously in 2026 after Marine veteran Michael Sr. used his military education benefits to enable his wife and three children to pursue degrees at four different universities.

John W. North High School's Blue Star Regiment hosts the Blue Star Classic Field Show Tournament today, featuring performances by 16 regional high school marching bands.