A quiet moment at Andulka Park's ball fields before the day's games get underway. (Benicio Aranda) Have a photo that captures the spirit of Riverside? Share it with us and help celebrate the beauty of our community!
Tuesday Gazette: May 12, 2026
Hello Riverside, and Happy Tuesday! It's Bike to Work Week, and if there's ever a time to dust off the two-wheeler and skip the commute traffic, this is it. Whether you're a regular rider or just curious, the week is a great nudge to give it a try.
And if biking isn't your thing, there may still be a perk in it for you. IE Commuter has Commuter Incentives for anyone who rides the bus, train, carpools, vanpools, teleworks, bikes, or walks to work. Worth checking out if you're already making the switch.
Riverside Celebrates 250 Years at the Mission Inn Museum
"Riverside: An All-American City" gathers presidential artifacts, bicentennial kitsch and Frank Miller's peace flag under one small roof.
Councilmember Philip Falcone examines a pair of America 250 flags bearing the official logo of the national semiquincentennial celebration, on display at the Mission Inn Museum. (Ken Crawford)
A Riverside councilmember turned first-time curator opens a gallery celebrating the city's American story — timed to the country's 250th anniversary.
Why it matters: If you're drawn to Riverside history, presidential lore, or bicentennial Americana, this small but dense exhibition at the Mission Inn Museum is worth a detour before it closes August 3.
Driving the news: "Riverside: An All-American City" — curated by Councilmember Philip Falcone alongside Daniela Guzman and Arman Agahi — draws from the Mission Inn Foundation's archive, local collectors, and Falcone's personal collection.
The title references Riverside's All-America City designations in 1955 and 1998, awarded for civic engagement and innovation.
By the numbers: The show breaks into three sections — artifacts from Frank Miller's era, items tied to presidential visits, and objects from the 1976 bicentennial.
Presidential history alone spans Nixon and Pat's 1940 wedding at the Inn, the Reagans' 1952 honeymoon, and Kennedy's 1960 Riverside County campaign headquarters in the International Rotunda.
Between the lines: Falcone frames the exhibition as a reclamation of patriotism — not as a political signal, but as a baseline open to all backgrounds and viewpoints.
"I think we've allowed this general idea of patriotism to be co-opted," he said.
What's next: "Riverside: An All-American City" is on view at the Mission Inn Museum, 3696 Main Street, through August 3, 2026. Hours and admission at missioninnmuseum.org.
No More Warehouses: Ward 2, 4 and 6 Candidates Debate Riverside's Economic Path
At forums hosted by the Raincross Gazette, candidates for Wards 2, 4 and 6 found common ground on warehousing — and sharp disagreements on what comes next.
The Raincross Gazette hosted candidate forums for Riverside City Council Wards 2, 4, and 6, bringing together candidates and community members for an open exchange ahead of the election. (Bob Sirotnik/Raincross Gazette)
Candidates running for City Council seats in Wards 2, 4 and 6 found rare common ground at Raincross Gazette-hosted forums last month: Riverside has too many warehouses and not enough good jobs. But agreement largely ended there, with candidates offering competing visions for what kinds of industries the city should pursue — and how much risk it should take to get them.
Moderator Dan Bernstein, a former Press-Enterprise columnist and longtime Riversider, posed the same question to candidates at all three forums:
There probably isn't a single candidate in these City Council races who doesn't want to bring good jobs and better businesses to Riverside. What kinds of jobs and businesses does the city, especially your ward, need the most? And what does a council member actually do to attract these jobs and businesses?
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