> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.raincrossgazette.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🗞️ Riverside News- April 17, 2026 - URL: https://www.raincrossgazette.com/riverside-news-april-17-2026/ - Published: 2026-04-17T12:00:38.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-09T02:14:26.000Z - Description: Walking Placentia Ave; two homes may exit historic district... - Author: Gazette Staff - Tags: Newsletter ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/2026/04/RG-Feat-Image-Template-6-1.jpg) Billowing white clouds fill the sky over Riverside ahead of a recent storm, as seen from Via Vista and Shakespeare Drive. (Mary Figueroa) Have a photo that captures the spirit of Riverside? [Share it with us](https://goldstandardca.notion.site/13eef165d2ee80fa91c3de069cc9ec29?ref=raincrossgazette.com) and help celebrate the beauty of our community! **Friday Gazette: April 17, 2026** **Hello Riverside, and Happy Friday!** Today is World Haiku Day, a global celebration of one of poetry's most precise and meditative forms: three lines, a single moment, a little space to breathe. We thought it was only fitting to mark it with one of our own, written with this city and this moment in mind. *Voices fill the room* *your questions shape what comes next* *a door swings open* That room is almost full. [The Raincross Gazette's candidate forums](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/the-gazette-is-hosting-its-first-ever-candidate-forums-wards-2-4-and-6/) for Wards 2, 4, and 6 are coming up, and seats are going fast. Ward 2 and Ward 4 are nearly sold out, and Ward 6 is filling up quickly. These forums are free, open to every Riverside resident, and built around your questions. [Register today](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/the-gazette-is-hosting-its-first-ever-candidate-forums-wards-2-4-and-6/) before your spot is gone. --- Advertisement ([Become an advertiser](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/advertise/)) [![Advertisement](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/169513/image/0?seed=20260417)](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/169513/click/0?seed=20260417&ref=raincrossgazette.com) --- #### [COMMUNITY](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/tag/community/) ## Placentia Avenue: Found Objects, Found Neighbors A monthly stroll through Riverside's everyday neighborhoods, one step at a time. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/2026/04/paino-man-mylar-1.jpg)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/placentia-avenue-found-objects-found-neighbors/) Columnist Larry Burns sits at an upright piano left roadside on Placentia Avenue, against the wall of a newly finished warehouse — a found object in an in-between landscape. (Larry Burns) Late morning is a good time for Placentia Avenue. Between eight and eleven, before the sun turns insistent, the air is still cool enough that a jacket feels optional and a hat feels wise. The sky is clear except for a few high clouds. One block over on Center Avenue, trucks pass now and then, and somewhere in the distance a piece of equipment keeps working. But on Placentia itself the main impression is quiet. I start at the corner of Orange Street and Placentia Avenue; my plan is to walk to where the road dead ends at Center Avenue and turn around and walk back same way, a little under two miles in all. It is not a dramatic walk, and it is pretty flat. That is part of why I like it. Center Avenue is a corridor. It carries traffic, deliveries, errands, and the daily rush between the 215 and downtown. Placentia is where the pace slows. It is where people who live nearby walk, where cyclists come through to get a few miles in before the day warms up, where small birds work the edges of the fields without too much interruption by commerce. [Read and share the complete story...](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/placentia-avenue-found-objects-found-neighbors/) --- Advertisement ([Become an advertiser](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/advertise/)) [![Advertisement](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/169515/image/0?seed=20260417)](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/169515/click/0?seed=20260417&ref=raincrossgazette.com) --- #### [GOVERNMENT](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/tag/government/) ## Heritage Board Recommends Removing Two Orange Street Properties from Historic District The Riverside County Office of Education requested the de-designations after one structure was demolished and another received a demolition permit earlier this year. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/2026/04/RG-Feat-Image-Template-8-2.jpg)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/heritage-board-recommends-removing-two-orange-street-properties-from-historic-district/) A demolition notice is posted outside the fire-damaged building at 4472 Orange St., which the Riverside Cultural Heritage Board has recommended removing from the Prospect Place Historic District. (File photo) Riverside's Cultural Heritage Board recommended removing two Orange Street properties from the Prospect Place Historic District — one already demolished, one permitted for demolition. **Why it matters:** The Riverside County Office of Education owns both sites and plans to replace them with a parking lot and shade trees. Future changes there won't require historic preservation review. **Driving the news:** The properties at 4480 and 4472 Orange Street no longer qualify for protection — the first was demolished in the late 1980s, and a demolition permit for the second was issued in March. **Yes, but:** Board member Derrick Nelson raised concerns about whether shrinking historic districts sets a precedent. Historic Preservation Officer Scott Watson said the decision is case-specific. - One resident asked the board to consider erecting a sign or plaque where the demolished house once stood. Board members said they'd consider it. **What's next:** The de-designation and boundary change go to City Council for final action. The appeal period is 10 days. 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[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/2026/04/RG-Feat-Image-Template-7-1.jpg)](mailto:fostercare@petsadoption.org) Raya is a sweet, 5yr old girl who has been waiting since November to find the right fit. She’s good with other dogs, loves to play with toys, and will never say no to affection (once she gets to know you that is). Raya is crate trained and house trained, so she’d easily fit right into your household and routine. Are you ready to open your heart up to a gal who will give you nothing but unconditional love in return? Please consider adopting Raya – she’s currently in a foster home, email [fostercare@petsadoption.org](mailto:fostercare@petsadoption.org) to set up a meet and greet. --- 📣 ****See something? Say something.** Your tips and ideas are what fuel The Raincross Gazette. If you know of something newsworthy happening in our city, please [share it with us](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/contact/). --- ## What's Happening in Riverside ### Friday, April 17 - [Volunteer Interest Hour](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/volunteer-interest-hour/18161070/2026-04-17T09) at Riverside Meals on Wheels - [Certified Farmers Market](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/new-certified-farmers-market-january-9-at-farm-house-collective/17808448/2026-04-17T10) at Farm House Collective - [Eastside Library at Lincoln Park | Rubberband Model Airplane Craft](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/eastside-library-at-lincoln-park-rubberband-model-airplane-craft/18330771/2026-04-17T16) at Eastside Library at Lincoln Park - [Brain Awareness Day 2026](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/brain-awareness-day-2026/18543110/2026-04-17T09) at Breezeway - [Beer Tasting Speed Dating by Comedy Cupids](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/beer-tasting-speed-dating-by-comedy-cupids/18450282/2026-04-17T19) at Carbon Nation Brewing ($17.85) - [**Frozen: The Broadway Musical**](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/frozen-the-broadway-musical/18267129/2026-04-17T19) at Woodcrest Christian School Royals Pavilion ($15- $20) - [In Conversation with Carlos Mejía Godoy](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/in-conversation-with-carlos-meja-godoy/18543112/2026-04-17T19) at Culver Center of the Arts - [Into the Breeches! by George Brant at Riverside Community Players](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/into-the-breeches-by-george-brant-at-riverside-community-players/18450344/2026-04-17T19) at Riverside Community Players ($20.00 - $22.24) - [The Life of Galileo](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/the-life-of-galileo/18331308/2026-04-17T19) at The Box Riverside ($23) - [Mundanity Band Live](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/mundanity-band-live/18094935/2026-04-17T19) at The Barn - [R'Hours at the R'Garden](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/rhours-at-the-rgarden/18094958/2026-04-17T08) at R'Garden ### Saturday, April 18 - [Sherman Indian High School Pow wow 2026](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/sherman-indian-high-school-pow-wow-2026/17903591/2026-04-18T10) at Sherman Indian High School - [13th Annual Riverside Tamale Festival](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/13th-annual-riverside-tamale-festival/18222593/2026-04-18T11) at White Park (free - $100) - [**Blue Zones Project Riverside: Moai Launch Party**](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/blue-zones-project-riverside-moai-launch-party/18380677/2026-04-18T10) at North Park - [Spring Fling at Parkview on Chicago](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/spring-fling-at-parkview-on-chicago/18433867/2026-04-18T09) at Parkview Nursery - [Grow with Us Earth Day at the R'Garden](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/grow-with-us-earth-day-at-the-rgarden/18543114/2026-04-18T09) at R'Garden - [Mt. Rubidoux Walking Tour](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/mt-rubidoux-walking-tour/17492780/2026-04-18T10) at Mt. Rubidoux Trailhead, a short walk from Ryan Bonaminio Park. ($21.20) - [Goeske Bingo](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/goeske-bingo/17920930/2026-04-18T09) at Janet Goeske Center ($20- $100) - [Layers of Me: Painting Our Truths](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/layers-of-me-painting-our-truths/18508656/2026-04-18T13) at Civil Rights Institute Inland Southern California - [**MAGIC UNDERGROUND**](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/magic-underground/18337412/2026-04-18T19)at Back To The Grind ($30- $45) - [**Frozen: The Broadway Musical**](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/frozen-the-broadway-musical/18267129/2026-04-17T19) at Woodcrest Christian School Royals Pavilion ($15- $20) - [Rage Against the Machine Tribute by Renegades of Rage](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/rage-against-the-machine-tribute-by-renegades-of-rage/18120564/2026-04-18T21) at The Concert Lounge - Romano's Mission Grove ($20.23) - [**Fant-A-She’s**](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/fantashes/18337803/2026-04-18T20) at Riverside Municipal Auditorium ($37.- $97) - [Ultra Sunn](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/ultra-sunn/17499184/2026-04-18T19) at Farm House Collective - [Women's Soccer vs. San Diego](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/womens-soccer-vs-san-diego/18543115/2026-04-18T19) at UCR Soccer Stadium ### Sunday, April 19 - [Gardening for Butterflies](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/gardening-for-butterflies/18543239/2026-04-19T09) at Botanic Gardens - [Prayers and Public Information Meeting](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/prayers-and-public-information-meeting/16726617/2026-04-19T11) at Riverside Baha'i Center - [The Bonner Singers](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/the-bonner-singers/18563572/2026-04-19T17) at Trinity Lutheran Church - [Curator-led Tour of From Here to the Horizon](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/curatorled-tour-of-from-here-to-the-horizon/18543116/2026-04-19T13) at California Museum of Photography - [Dancing for Fun](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/dancing-for-fun/18329491/2026-04-19T14) at Janet Goeske Center - [Family Concert - Maracas & Magic, with UCR Orchestra and Chamber Singers](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/family-concert-maracas-magic-with-ucr-orchestra-and-chamber-singers/18508800/2026-04-19T15) at University Theatre, University of California, Riverside - [Hideaway Lounge History & Paranormal Tours](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/hideaway-lounge-history-paranormal-tours/18450284/2026-04-19T16) at The Hideaway Cafe & Lounge ($44.52) - [Sunday Experiment After Dark](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/sunday-experiment-after-dark/14528750/2026-04-19T21) at Downtown Experiment ### Save the Date - April 23-25: [Frozen: The Broadway Musical](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/frozen-the-broadway-musical/18267129/2026-04-17T19) at Woodcrest Christian School Royals Pavilion ($15- $20) - April 23: [Raincross Gazette: Ward 2 Community Forum](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/raincross-gazette-ward-2-community-forum/18495178/2026-04-23T18) at UCR Alumni & Visitors Center - April 25: [78th Annual Riverside Flower Show and Garden Tour](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/78th-annual-riverside-flower-show-and-garden-tour/18520936/2026-04-25T09) at Riverside Elks Lodge (free - $10) - April 29: [Raincross Gazette: Ward 4 Community Forum](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/raincross-gazette-ward-4-community-forum/18495206/2026-04-29T18) at Riverside Citrus State Park - Sunkist Center - April 30: [Raincross Gazette: Ward 6 Community Forum](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/raincross-gazette-ward-6-community-forum/18495207/2026-04-30T18) at \*\*\*\*Altura Credit Union (10725 Magnolia Ave.) - May 3: ["The Sound of Riverside" - The 2026 Riverside Arts Academy Gala](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/the-sound-of-riverside-the-2026-riverside-arts-academy-gala/18503772/2026-05-03T17) at UCR University Theatre ($150- $325) - May 6: [Senior Conference](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/senior-conference/18498792/2026-05-06T10) at Janet Goeske Center - May 13: [Level Up Your Network: The Pick Group 2026 Membership Summit](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/level-up-your-network-the-pick-group-2026-membership-summit/18625198/2026-05-13T18) at Killer Queens Social House - May 17: [Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/oldfashioned-ice-cream-social/18378314/2026-05-17T12) at Riverside's Heritage House - June 1: [REEF's 27th Annual Golf Tournament](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/reefs-27th-annual-golf-tournament/18542190/2026-06-01T07) at Canyon Crest Country Club ($140- $175) 🗓️ [See More Events](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/)📝 [Submit Your Event](https://hub.cityspark.com/Event/Submission/Raincross?ref=raincrossgazette.com) 📸 [Submit a photo](http://raincrossgazette.com/submitphoto?ref=raincrossgazette.com) to be featured in our newsletters and social media accounts. 🏆 [Nominate a remarkable Riversider](https://rgnotw.paperform.co/?ref=raincrossgazette.com) as Neighbor of the Week.