The Colorado River: No Longer As Reliable A Source of Water
Diminishing flow and low reservoir levels in the Colorado River spark urgent negotiations among states for a sustainable water future.
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WANTED: Responsible Governance—Now More Than Ever
With the passage of Labor Day, the political election season begins and representation at the city, state, and federal level will be on everyone’s mind.
Introducing Project Connect
How Riverside is connecting formerly incarcerated individuals with services and a path forward to prevent homelessness.
PFAS: What are they and why are they a concern?
From common household items to our very water supply, the pervasive presence of PFAS — the 'forever chemicals' — underscores a growing environmental concern, now brought to light with advanced detection technology.
Who can do what about misbehavior by an elected official?
Former city councilmember Mike Gardner explains what can and cannot be done when a sitting councilmember is accused of a crime.
Retaining Water: The Key to Solving California's Water Crisis
California's water shortage cannot be solved through conservation alone; capturing stormwater and spring snowmelt runoff and updating infrastructure is essential for a resilient water system.
We’re Winning the Fight for Our Fair Share
How “getting our fair share” of state and federal funding translates to enhanced infrastructure and quality of life for Riversiders.
Introducing "The Gardner Gauge"
Former Riverside City Councilmember and current Western Municipal Water District board member Mike Gardner will write a monthly column for The Raincross Gazette.
Just Business: Canyon Crest Towne Centre and Cellar Door Books
Balancing a property owners’ right to make decisions about which tenants to rent to against the community’s needs is what is at stake in the current controversy over the lease cancellation that is forcing Cellar Door Books to pull up stakes precipitously. Whose priorities should take precedence? And
Riverside should treat parking as a city service
Former Ward 1 councilmember Mike Gardner argues the City should leave Downtown parking rates alone.
State of the City 2023 Sneak Peak – Riverside By Design
Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson previews her State of the City Address scheduled for Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the Riverside Convention Center.
Mayor’s Year in Review: 2022 Edition
December 8, 2022 marked two years as mayor of my hometown—the halfway point in my first term. I ran
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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.