Letter to the Editor: Former Mayor commends Council’s support for RTRP
“RTRP is the most important infrastructure investment Riverside will make in this generation and for many generations to come.”
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Letter to the Editor: A glut of warehouses: Why we don’t need the West Campus Upper Plateau project
"Building warehouses in Riverside neighborhoods makes no sense. Even teenagers playing SimCity know that you don’t build warehouses next to homes. It decreases the health and quality of life of residents. We already have the worst air pollution of any region in the country."
Casting ‘Riverside Magic’: exceptional service shapes our city’s future
Emphasizing the role of exceptional customer service in economic development, Riverside recently hosted a training academy teaching our employees to infuse everyday interactions with ‘Riverside Magic’.
Clear Waters Ahead: How Riverside's desalters transform local and downstream water quality
"Metropolitan is in the undesirable position of having high fixed costs for maintenance of its extensive water system and construction of needed new facilities but low fixed revenue."
Letter to the Editor: Rethinking Riverside’s Economic Development
"It’s time to confront a difficult reality: Riverside’s economy is not operating at its full potential," Miles Ward writes, "As a lifelong Riversider, I truly want the best for my city... I am deeply passionate about Riverside’s prosperity and the opportunities that it can unlock."
Fighting for Home: Riverside’s push for continued funding to combat homelessness
“On April 23, I stood with the Big City Mayor’s Coalition to urge state legislators not to cut vital funding that has significantly reduced homelessness in Riverside.”
Fiscal Flows: How Metropolitan Water District's budget adjustments affect Riverside
"Metropolitan is in the undesirable position of having high fixed costs for maintenance of its extensive water system and construction of needed new facilities but low fixed revenue."
Why do we care about the eclipse?
Monday’s eclipse has people talking. In a good way.
One Year On: Riverside's Youth Job Corps Celebrates Milestone Success
Celebrating its first anniversary, Riverside's Youth Job Corps has transformed $4.4 million of state funding into life-changing job opportunities for the city's youth.
Fluid Futures: Riverside's water outlook for the coming years
"Overall, the water picture for California and the Inland Empire is good for the next couple of years, and we are positioning ourselves for the next drought, which will surely come."
From Potholes to Progress: The Impact of 20 Years of 311 in Riverside
"As we celebrate 20 years of Riverside's 311 call center, I'm proud to highlight how this vital service has become a cornerstone of our city's responsiveness and community engagement."
Bringing Safety Home: Mayor's Public Safety Tour Hits Riverside Streets
Facing the challenges of retail theft and homelessness, I'm bringing the conversation on public safety to your front door, ready to tackle these issues together with our community.
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Disagreeing Better: Should Homeless Housing Require Treatment?
Two Riversiders who see politics differently answered the same question about homelessness and mental health in this monthly exchange with the Braver Angels Riverside Alliance.