Noteworthy

Mayor Lock Dawson, as chair of California's Big City Mayors coalition, pledged accountability for Governor Newsom's $920 million in state homelessness funding.

Former California Baptist University standout Taran Armstrong has signed a two-way contract with the Golden State Warriors, becoming the first Lancer to earn an NBA contract and the first Tasmanian-born player to make an NBA roster.

UC Riverside received a record 70,578 freshman applications for fall 2025—a 23.2% increase driven by the new UCR Choice Program—maintaining its position as a top UC campus for California, low-income, and first-generation student applicants.

Riverside City College's Viewpoints’ profiled Tom Craft, RCC's most successful football coach, who is retiring after 15 years with a remarkable 146-22 record, including two state championships and 12 conference titles.

UC Riverside experts, including professors from public policy, economics, veterinary science, and microbiology, explain why egg prices have surged to $9 per dozen.

Riverside Demonstrators Joined Nationwide Trump Protest Movement at City Hall Feb. 17.

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco launched his 2026 gubernatorial campaign Monday in downtown Riverside as the first major Republican candidate.

This Saturday’s free bulky item drop-off at the City Corporation Yard has been canceled due to rain. Stay tuned for updates on future disposal events.

UCR researchers have developed a new light-activated treatment for aggressive breast cancers, allowing for precise targeting of tumors while minimizing side effects and reducing recovery time.

Amazon will end air operations at March Air Field in May, affecting around 400 jobs.

The RUSD Board has declined to advance discussions on a controversial parental notification policy similar to one adopted by Chino Valley Unified, despite support from Trustee Amanda Vickers.

Average Riverside County gas prices jumped 3.1 cents to $4.555 per gallon this yesterday, marking the largest single-day increase since April and the highest amount since July 31 continuing a two-week upward trend driven by West Coast refinery issues.