Noteworthy

Six UCR students have had their student visas terminated by federal authorities, as announced by Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox on April 7, part of a nationwide action affecting over 965 students and recent graduates across 170 institutions.

Alvord Unified School District Board unanimously appointed Reggie Thompkins as superintendent effective May 1 with a $315,000 salary, following his assistant superintendent role at Corona-Norco Unified.

UCR's Developmental Psychology Department invites parents to register their children (birth to 18 years) in the Collaborative Database for participation in paid research studies.

Pierce Street Jazz returns with acclaimed saxophonist Michael Zilber performing at La Sierra University's Troesh Conference Center on April 24 at 7 p.m., offering free admission to this alumni weekend kickoff event.

Democrat Christopher Shoults announced his candidacy for California's vacant Assembly District 63 seat against Republican Natasha Johnson in a district that includes southern portions of Riverside, following Republican Bill Essayli's resignation to become U.S. attorney for the Central District of California.

Tickets are now on sale for California Baptist University's 2025-26 theatre season featuring five productions, including "A CBU Christmas" which sold out the past two years.

Norte Vista High School teachers organized a free clothing event on campus, creating excitement that students like Rosalio Gomez appreciated the opportunity to acquire necessities that some families struggle to afford.

The Los Angeles Times featured Riverside's new Farm House Collective, highlighting how the $4 million renovation transformed the 1953 motel into a thriving mini-mall and entertainment venue while preserving its distinctive midcentury character.

Prominent Riversider Shirley Coates recently discussed her empowerment work through the California Society of Extraordinary Women on the latest SoCal Voices podcast episode, highlighting how her STEM Academy helps girls envision themselves as extraordinary leaders.

A coalition of civil rights groups is urging Riverside County to separate the sheriff and coroner offices after 226 in-custody deaths from 2011 to 2022, citing inherent conflicts of interest in death investigations.

Riverside County health officials report the first confirmed measles case since 2018 in an adult.

Students in Riverside County are getting automatic admission to their choice of 10 Cal State campuses, through a pilot program that aims to boost university enrollment.