Noteworthy

Riverside's self-proclaimed "five-star dive bar" Arts Bar & Grill announces its annual vacation closure from June 30 through July 7, reopening for regular service on July 8.

Riverside Public Library transitions its entire digital collection from CloudLibrary to Libby, with CloudLibrary shutting down July 1st and all active holds and checkouts disappearing, prompting patrons to switch to the new platform immediately.

The Rotary Club of Riverside awarded $52,000 in scholarships to 52 deserving seniors from Poly and Ramona High Schools, providing each student $1,000 to support their college education.

Los Angeles City Council declared June 20 as Cheech Marin Day, honoring the actor whose expansive Chicano art collection and museum have revolutionized Riverside's art scene and transformed Ward 1 into a cultural destination.

The Residential Electric Lawn & Garden Equipment Exchange Event scheduled for June 28 at Riverside City College has been canceled, though residents can still participate in the year-round online rebate program to exchange gas-powered equipment for electric alternatives.

The new 71/91 interchange will open June 23 following a full weekend closure of the eastbound 91 Green River Road on-ramp in Corona, marking completion of the $92 million project that includes a 2,500-foot connector bridge over the Santa Ana River.

Riverside's Mobile Library adds Patterson Park as a new Friday afternoon stop starting June 20, visiting from 2:30-5:30 PM at 1846 W. Linden St., while continuing morning service at Ameal Moore Nature Center with 9:30 AM storytime.

UC Riverside researchers discovered that mitochondrial dysfunction in brain cells contributes to MS-related mobility problems, affecting 80% of patients worldwide, according to findings published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for Riverside County through tonight, Wednesday at 8 PM, warning of 90-degree temperatures that pose moderate heat illness risks across the Inland Empire valleys and mountains below 4,500 feet.

Riverside police arrested a 58-year-old man for allegedly striking a protester with his SUV on University Ave. Saturday night, leaving the woman in critical condition, while also charging a 39-year-old woman for destroying evidence; anyone with additional information should contact Detective Mike Smith.

Kevin Craft, whose offense averaged 53 points per game as RCC's offensive coordinator, is expected to succeed his father Tom as Riverside City College's head football coach pending Board of Trustees approval on June 17.

A woman participating in Saturday night's "No Kings" protest in Downtown was hospitalized with significant injuries after being struck by a vehicle around 9:40 p.m. on University Avenue in what police are investigating as a felony hit-and-run, with the suspect still at large.