🗞️ Riverside News- April 7, 2026

Tuesday Gazette: April 7, 2026

Hello Riverside, and Happy Tuesday! We've had our eyes on the city council races lately, but there's more on the June 2 ballot than Ward seats. Our friends at Inland Empire Law Weekly (IELW) are hosting free public forums this week with each of the three candidates running for Riverside County judge, right here in downtown Riverside. Jennifer Loflin, a criminal defense attorney and former public defender, is up first on Wednesday (5–7 p.m.), followed by prosecutor-turned-county-executive Michelle Paradise on Thursday (5:30–7:30 p.m.), and immigration law specialist Andrea Garcia on Sunday (5–7 p.m.). Each two-hour event includes a sit-down interview with IELW editor Aidan McGloin, audience questions, and a meet and greet, all at the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce on University Ave. Tickets are free and you can register for one or all three at eventbrite.com.

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EVENTS

Riverside Concert Band Celebrates 150 Years of Music at Fairmount Park

A free, all-day festival on April 25 brings together eight bands to mark the oldest all-volunteer band in America.

The Riverside Concert Band — founded in 1876 and the oldest all-volunteer band in the country — celebrates its 150th anniversary with a free, all-day festival at Fairmount Park on April 25.

Why it matters: This is a rare, milestone community event — free, family-friendly, and rooted in 150 years of Riverside history. Eight ensembles perform across six hours.

Driving the news: Festival at Fairmount runs Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fairmount Park, 2601 Fairmount Blvd.

• Seven guest ensembles join the Concert Band, including groups from Long Beach, Pomona, Temecula, and San Bernardino.

The backstory: The band has performed at some of Riverside's most defining moments — the first Mission Inn Festival of Lights, the Easter Sunrise Service on Mt. Rubidoux, and President Theodore Roosevelt's campaign tour through the city. Its members, ages 16 to 90, are unpaid volunteers.

What they're saying: "Knowing our purpose helps to keep us focused on serving our community," said band president Charles Anderson.

What's next: Arrive early and bring a lawn chair. Food trucks will be on site; no alcohol permitted. Free admission. More at riversideconcertband.org.

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COMMUNITY

RUSD to Host Free "You Are Enough" Wellness Event at Ramona High School April 11

The seventh annual community event brings mental health resources, activities, and more than 30 organizations to Riverside families.

Riverside Unified School District's seventh annual "You Are Enough" Community Event brings free mental health resources, activities, and food to Ramona High School this weekend.

Why it matters: The event is open to all families — not just RUSD students — and connects attendees with more than 30 community organizations offering mental health, nutrition, and fitness resources at no cost.

Driving the news: The April 11 event kicks off RUSD's broader Mental Health Awareness Month observance and launches a six-session caregiver workshop series running through mid-May.

What's happening Saturday:

• Interactive wellness activities, arts and crafts, face painting, dance, and yoga
• Access to 30+ community resource organizations
• Free food and giveaways
• Saturday, April 11 | 9 a.m.–noon | Ram Stadium, Ramona High School, 7675 Magnolia Ave.

What's next: A free six-session caregiver workshop series runs April 15–May 13, offered in-person and virtually. Topics include building positive mindsets, co-regulation techniques, suicide warning signs, and managing challenging behaviors in young children.

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Noteworthy

A UCR research team has developed a robot that maps soil moisture tree by tree across entire orchards, giving California growers a precise tool to combat overwatering amid tightening groundwater regulations and rising costs.

La Sierra University's marketing creative director Cynthia Tapia Leyva earned a silver Addy Award at the American Advertising Federation Inland Empire chapter's March 26 ceremony for designing an admissions welcome box being mailed to 2,000 admitted students

Both RCC tennis teams qualified multiple players for the 3C2A State Championship after a strong Orange Empire Conference Tournament showing, with sisters Angelina and Julianna Capraro — named OEC Doubles Team of the Year — among those advancing to the April 23–26 event in Ojai.

This Week in Riverside

Today

• Magnolia Farmers Market at Riverside community hospital
• Volunteer Interest Hour at Riverside Meals on Wheels
• Financial Aid Awareness Week: Application Assistance at Welcome Center
• Goeske Bingo at Janet Goeske Center ($20- $100)
• Monday Carillon Recitals at UCR Bell Tower

Tomorrow

• Orange Terrace Library | Lego Club at Orange Terrace Library
• ScotSurplus Public Sale at ScotSurplus, UCR Corporation Yard
• Karaoke Tuesday Competition at The Hideaway
• Humbe at Riverside Municipal Auditorium

Save the Date

• April 11: 11th Annual Riverside Art Market at White Park
• April 11: Olivewood Cemetery Tour at Olivewood Cemetery ($21.20)
• April 12: The Expeditions of Juan Bautista de Anza through Riverside County at Riverside Medical Clinic Basement Meeting Room
• April 17: Frozen: The Broadway Musical at Woodcrest Christian School Royals Pavilion ($15- $20)
• April 18: Blue Zones Project Riverside: Moai Launch Party at North Park
• April 18: Fant-A-She’s at Riverside Municipal Auditorium ($37- $97)
• April 23: Raincross Gazette: Ward 2 Community Forum at UCR Alumni & Visitors Center
• April 29: Raincross Gazette: Ward 4 Community Forum at Riverside Citrus State Park - Sunkist Center
• May 6: Senior Conference at Janet Goeske Center
• May 17: Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social at Riverside's Heritage House

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