A Riverside Superior Court judge denied the legal bid March 30, leaving the Ward 2 candidate's ballot designation intact heading into the June primary.
'Hadestown' actor Nickolaus Colón on why the ancient myth of Hades still moves modern audiences — and why two nights at The Fox are worth clearing your calendar for.
The "ART" sculpture glows on the Riverside Art Museum lawn during February's Artswalk on February 5, the first of 2026. (Karin Jeske) Have a photo that captures the spirit of Riverside? Share it with us and help celebrate the beauty of our community!
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!
"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.
The community connection that makes Mikey G's more than just a coffee shop – where friendships happen over great drinks. (Courtesy of Mikey G's)
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."
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.
Aerial view of the State Route 91 and Adams Street interchange in Riverside, where Caltrans has begun a $31 million pavement rehabilitation project expected to continue through summer 2027. (Titus Pardee)
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.
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.
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