🗞️ Riverside News- February 10, 2026

Tuesday Gazette: February 10, 2026

Hello Riverside, and Happy Tuesday! Thank you to the 377 readers who completed our annual Reader Survey! Your feedback is already shaping our 2026 plans.

Congratulations to our five giveaway winners: Gary Hunt, Karin Westerling, Francie Johnson, Hillary Bard and Robert Nelson. We'll be contacting each of you this week to among the prizes from My Learning Studio, Riverside Art Museum, Bar Ni Modo, Mission Inn Museum Foundation, and Old Riverside Foundation.

Thank you to all our local partners who donated these incredible prizes!

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COMMUNITY

"Doing My Best for Those I Love": How Riverside's Valentine's Scene Celebrates Community

From coffee shops with Saturday markets to couples yoga and early morning runs, local businesses are redefining romance with creativity and heart.

At Mikey G's, love isn't just a February theme – it's literally written into their business model. "I'm doing my best, for those I love" reads the tagline at this Arlington Avenue coffee spot, and owner Mikey G means every word.

What started as a family business has grown into one of Riverside's most community-focused gathering spaces, where every Saturday feels like an event. This Saturday's Valentine's Market captures their approach perfectly – curated vendors selling thrift finds, florals, permanent jewelry, and chocolate-covered strawberries converge from 9 a.m. to noon at 6115 Arlington Ave.

For Valentine's week, they're embracing strawberry season with their signature "chocolate covered strawberry" cold brew topped with strawberry cold foam, alongside their popular strawberry matcha. "Mikey G's exists for those we love," they explain. "And if you're here, that includes you."

Read about the local spots doing Valentine's their own way...

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TRANSPORTATION

Caltrans Begins $31 Million Pavement Project on 91 Freeway

The work zone stretches from Van Buren Boulevard to Madison Street and will continue through summer 2027.

Caltrans started a $31 million pavement project on SR-91 in Riverside that will cause lane closures and delays for the next 18 months.

Why it matters: If you commute on SR-91 between Van Buren and Madison, expect delays through summer 2027 — especially this week, when striping work closes multiple lanes and ramps from Monday night through Thursday morning.

What's happening: Crews are replacing outside lanes in both directions, repairing concrete slabs and overlaying ramps.

• Work occurs during day and night hours, with occasional weekend and extended 55-hour closures.

This week's closures: 8 p.m. Monday through 5 a.m. Thursday (Feb. 9-11):

• Middle lane, right lane and shoulders closed eastbound and westbound from Tyler to Madison
• Eastbound Indiana off-ramp closed
• Eastbound and westbound Adams on-ramps closed
• Eastbound Madison off-ramp closed
• Westbound Van Buren on-ramp closed

What's next: Caltrans will notify residents and businesses before 55-hour mainline closures. Schedule depends on weather and equipment availability.

Go deeper: Sign up for Caltrans District 8 commuter alerts.

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Noteworthy

UCR alumna Anthea Hartig, director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and the first woman in that role since 1964, presented the Super Bowl LX coin toss—a silver medal commissioned by Benjamin Franklin—at Levi's Stadium on Sunday.

UCR Health cardiologist Dr. Ramy Sadek explains that nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure—the most underestimated heart disease risk factor—which causes no symptoms until damage occurs.

This Week in Riverside

Today

• 2026 Lean By Design: A Financial Strategy Forum for Manufacturers at Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce
• The Price of Legacy and Daring to be Different: Author talk with J. Strube at Main Library
• Inland Empire Chorus Rehearsal at Temple Beth El Synagogue

Tomorrow

• Galentine's Women's Health Event at Janet Goeske Center
• History on the Rocks - Round Two! Presented by The Mission Inn Foundation at Mission Inn Foundation ($60)
• Mardi Gras Masks at Marcy Library
• Reading Assistance Program at My Learning Studio
• Riverside East Rotary Club at Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern
• Riverside Mission Belles at Victoria Presbyterian Church
• Riverside Open Mic Music Series at Back to the Grind

Save the Date

• Feb 14: Valentine's Day at Heritage House at Heritage House
• Feb 19: Empowered Leadership: Cultivating Influence and Impact at Work Well ($165) 
• Feb 21: Woodcrest Market Collective at Woodcrest Public Library
• Feb 23: Sip with a Scientist at Bar Ni Modo
• Mar 9: REEF's Best Event Ever! Take 9! at Fox Performing Arts Center ($10 - $75)

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