Noteworthy

Riverside residents can receive rebates of $150-$250 per ton when upgrading to energy-efficient air conditioning systems, with higher incentives for units rated 16 SEER or above that can significantly reduce monthly electricity bills.

If you're traveling this summer, TSA's tongue-in-cheek announcement confirms you can now keep your shoes on at security checkpoints, thanks to new technological advancements—though footwear may still need removal if issues are detected.

Riverside Neighborhood Partnership hosts a lunch fundraiser Saturday, July 12 from 11am-4pm at Antone's Italian Eatery, featuring music and raffles, with 15% of proceeds benefiting RNP's Good Neighbor Awards Gala.

UC Riverside business professor Kyle Ingram's "Carry the Class" method transforms student engagement by having students lead discussions and teach course content, fostering equity and developing public speaking skills while creating more inclusive classroom dynamics.

Riverside residents should prepare for extreme heat as temperatures soar to 102°F Thursday, with highs reaching 101°F Wednesday and remaining in the high 90s through the weekend according to the city's emergency preparedness forecast.

Riverside County Animal Services joins the national Empty the Shelters event July 5-19, offering reduced adoption fees of $70 for dogs and $30 for cats thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation sponsorship.

The SUN Bucks program provides $120 per eligible school-aged child to help families buy groceries during summer months when school meals are unavailable, addressing food insecurity that affects nearly 1 in 7 California children.

Postal Service facilities will be closed July 4 with no regular mail deliveries except Priority Mail Express, though stamps and 24/7 postal services remain available online, with normal operations resuming July 5.

UC Riverside climate scientist Robert Allen co-authored groundbreaking research showing how microorganisms create cloud-forming particles, with findings suggesting tree restoration's climate benefits may be significantly underestimated in current models.

Riverside Arts Academy's Mariachi Campana needs $5,000 by June 30 (today) to compete at the Mariachi Nationals in Anaheim, rallying community support to "show the nation what Riverside can do" on this prestigious stage.

Unofficial results from the June 24 Assembly District 63 special primary election show Republican Natasha Johnson and Democrat Chris Shoults advancing to a runoff, with vote counting still underway in the race for the open seat.

The Riverside Arts and Music Festival teases its September 27 headliner, with many fans speculating that hometown ska-punk legends Voodoo Glow Skulls will take the main stage, though attendees must stay tuned for the official announcement.