Noteworthy

Riverside County marks a historic moment as Latinos hold the majority on the Board of Supervisors for the first time. Jose Medina’s swearing-in as District 1 Supervisor highlights this milestone.

This year, Red Cross teams responded to local disasters like the Airport, Bridge, and Line Fires in our region, providing critical aid to impacted families. Donors will receive two pairs of custom FRIENDS + Red Cross socks (while supplies last)—celebrating 30 years of the iconic show. Book an appointment at the Riverside Blood Donation Center or find a local drive.

The Riverside Art Museum invites you to its annual Las Posadas celebration on December 15! This cherished festival offers an afternoon of music, entertainment, and tradition. Bring your loved ones to enjoy tamales, pan dulce, and chocolate Mexicano, and even make your own star piñata.

Congratulations to the California School for the Deaf football team on their historic three-peat championship win! This was a hard-fought win requiring a 14-0 fourth quarter to squeak out a 44-42 overall victory. Senior quarterback Kaden Adams threw four touchdowns and ran for 130 yards in his final game as a Cub. Their incredible achievement was featured on ABC 7 News. These boys have won twenty straight games and are returning more than half of the squad for next season. See you next year, boys!

Our friends at Riverside Community Players are embarking on an ambitious 100th season. If you would like to participate in any of their upcoming shows, you can learn about them and sign up for auditions here. Auditions for A Christmas Carol and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest are happening within the next few weeks; hone your skills and break a leg.

Adopted Riversider, Cheech Marin is featured in the PBS documentary series Collectors. The episode features the collection housed at the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture. Watch for local screenings and the general release date on PBS.

On Friday, October 4, UC Riverside will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Facility, a new instructional building that will feature a seating capacity of 1,700. This facility aims to enhance student success by providing modern classrooms and labs for high-demand courses.

Daptone and Penrose Recordings superstars Thee Sacred Souls are releasing Got a Story to Tell today. The Sacred Souls are about to ignite stage two on their rocket to success, having sold out three nights at the Wiltern Theater on their current tour. Stop by the Penrose Record Room in the basement of the Life Arts Building on University and Lemon to pick up a copy on shop-exclusive, red translucent vinyl.

The new documentary “The Cheech” premieres in the new season of ARTBOUND today at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal and next Wednesday at 9 p.m. on PBS SoCal Plus. Following the broadcast, each of the new ARTBOUND films will stream on the free PBS app. Visit The Cheech this Sunday, October 6th for free during First Sundays to experience our exhibition, Shifting Perspectives: Cheech Collects, which includes works by artists featured in the documentary.

This mid-October heatwave will affect our student-athletes since a change in California law has set new rules for when young athletes can play and practice in high temperatures, affecting schools and teams across the state.

Bushfire Kitchen, a small family-owned restaurant chain based in Riverside County, opened a location in the Canyon Crest Town Centre last week.

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors hired an outside consultant to conduct a thorough evaluation to work "through some challenges" in the Department of Animal Services.