Noteworthy

LA Times features Riverside Gazette contributor Anthony Solorzano's article on the Mucho Gusto Festival, billed as "a celebration of music without borders," which draws thousands for cumbia, reggaeton, and Latin American cultural connection.

Riverside's Planning Division will offer three public workshops on streamlining first-time homeownership to gather community input on pre-approved "Missing Middle" housing plans designed to fill gaps in affordable housing options.

Old Riverside Foundation hosts Salvage Saturday at The Weber House July 26 from 9 a.m.-noon, featuring architectural salvage including a historic Stalder Building skylight plus free wood and trim giveaways.

Riverside's emergency management teams will conduct full-scale multi-threat training exercises at California Baptist University's Health Science Campus on Monroe Street from Monday through Wednesday, involving multiple Inland Empire public safety agencies and funded by a U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant.

Virtual Master Composter Training teaches residents how beneficial insects aid decomposition while warning about unwanted pests like ants, spiders, and rodents that can invade backyard compost piles.

Ramona High School student Gavin McGowan, recently honored at City Hall's rooftop Grier Pavilion, was named a 2025 High School Mentor of the Year by Big Brothers Big Sisters.

UCR entomologist Doug Yanega explains why mosquitoes bite some people more than others and shares prevention tips in his "Bugs With Doug" YouTube series.

Riverside County animal shelters, operating at 240% capacity with over 1,000 dogs, will extend hours until midnight on Saturday, July 19, offering free adoptions through BISSELL's Empty the Shelters event to prevent euthanasia.

Riverside County's Youth Advisory Council is recruiting high school students, including homeschoolers, for its annual retreat featuring motivational speakers, interactive activities, and opportunities to influence county youth policies.

Fox 11 spotlighted Riverside's Altura Credit Union Community Gallery Tuesday, showcasing local artists' works on display at The Cheech, where the dedicated gallery space features rotating exhibitions celebrating homegrown talent.

CBU outfielder Nicholas Dumesnil, the 2025 WAC Player of the Year, was selected by the Detroit Tigers with the 249th overall pick in the eighth round of the MLB Draft.

RCRCD educator Erin Snyder, who spent 24 years teaching environmental stewardship through programs like California Naturalist courses and Project Learning Tree, has passed away, with the district planning a scholarship in her honor.