Opinion: Riverside, State Lawmakers Target Missing Middle Housing to Boost Homeownership
Mayor Lock Dawson points to nearly 3,000 homes in the pipeline and backs AB 1903 as tools to close Riverside's homeownership gap.
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Opinion: Improved Weather Forecasting May Allow More Storm Water Capture While Protecting Flood Control Operations
From Prado Dam to Seven Oaks, improved weather forecasting is opening a new era of water capture in Southern California
Two Former Mayors, Two Parties: What Makes a Great Councilmember
To launch a new monthly column on disagreeing better, we asked Dr. Ron Loveridge and Rusty Bailey what they look for in a councilmember.
Opinion: A Former Councilmember's Case Against Riverside's VMT Bank
A former councilmember argues the program lets developers pay fees instead of fixing dangerous intersections.
Opinion:Your Summer in Riverside Starts Now
The City has packed this summer with free events, activities, and programs for families of all ages across Riverside.
Opinion: Riversiders Deserve a Break This Summer
A water rights attorney and ratepayer advocate argues the City should suspend the General Fund Transfer and Public Benefit Fund charges — moves she says would save ratepayers money without affecting City services.
Opinion: Colorado River Supply, The Continuing Saga
Reservoirs are falling, deadlines have passed, and the clock is running out on a deal to keep the Colorado River alive.
Opinion: How Outside Partnerships are Shaping Riverside's Economic Future
A nonprofit "do-tank," Bloomberg Philanthropies and a Harvard fellowship are among the collaborations the mayor says are moving the city forward.
Letter to the Editor: A Call for Higher Standards in Public Comment at City Council Meetings
We can debate policy without demeaning people.
Opinion: 2026 is Shaping Up to Be a Mixed Bag in the Water World
Full reservoirs and a drought-free California offer short-term relief, but a vanished snowpack and unresolved Colorado River negotiations signal rougher water ahead.
Opinion: How Riverside Is Becoming a Hub for the Jobs of Tomorrow
From electric buses to hydrogen rail, the mayor makes the case for homegrown economic momentum.
Opinion: Historic Regional Water Exchange Signed
A landmark deal between two Southern California water agencies puts cooperation over competition - and could save Western Water customers more than $49 million by 2047.