Learning Institute for Flight Technology aims to prepare students for high-paying careers as demand for pilots, mechanics, and air traffic controllers soars.
A waxing gibbous moon appears to rest in the scales of Lady Justice atop the Riverside County Historic Courthouse on Oct. 30. The statue, flanked by two attendant figures, holds a sword and the scales of justice against the evening sky in this forced perspective photograph. (Hal Robert Myers) Have a photo that captures the spirit of Riverside? Share it with us and help celebrate the beauty of our community!
What started as a way to practice English and make new friends became something extraordinary. Check back tomorrow for the heartwarming update on what she's been up to.
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When Peace Flags Flew: How Mount Rubidoux Honored U.S.-Canada Friendship in 1927
For 17 years, Frank Miller hosted Armistice Day services atop Mount Rubidoux, raising flags from nations around the world. In 1927, Canada took center stage in a ceremony featuring bagpipes, doves and a tribute to cross-border friendship that endures today.
Photo of Mount Rubidoux with Flags flying from various Points. (Courtesy of the Mission Inn Foundation/Museum)
This past week on Tuesday, we observed another Veterans Day with not as much fanfare as in the past. Originally called Armistice Day to commemorate the armistice or agreement to cease fighting between the Allied nations and Germany, and to honor the World War I veterans, in 1954 the day was renamed Veterans Day to honor all veterans. In Canada, it is called Remembrance Day.
For Frank A. Miller, the promoter of world peace and friendship, Armistice Day was special. Starting in 1919 and for 17 years, he sponsored an Armistice Day Sunset Service on top of his beloved Mount Rubidoux. The service was simple, similar to the early Easter Sunrise Services. Flags of various nations were raised at different points on the mountain. Each year, a particular country or group was chosen to be honored.
Whether you're a Switch On night regular or prefer quieter evenings, here's everything happening Downtown from this Saturday through early January.
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa illuminated during the Festival of Lights. The 33rd annual celebration begins Saturday, Nov. 22. (Bob Sirotnik)
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa's 33rd annual Festival of Lights returns this Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, through Jan. 6, 2026, transforming Downtown into Southern California's premier holiday destination with over 10 million lights, family activities and festive entertainment.
For some, the Switch On Ceremony is an unmissable tradition. For others, opening night's crowds are a bit much. Whatever your preference, we've put together a complete guide to help you make the most of the season. Be sure to check your favorite Downtown restaurants and stores on social media: many offer special holiday treats and deals throughout the season.
This week’s nudge sends us to a new place on the creative map; from the personalized and disorganized to its opposite: the universal, perfectly ordered barcode. I chose the barcode because it is ubiquitous on all our products, an easy nudge to find indoors or out. I bet a few are literally within reach of your hand, or your phone’s camera right now.
While barcodes aid smooth transactions and erase obstacles, I wonder if they’ve made life too smooth, removing not just friction, but meaningful human interaction and problem solving. When we are grabbing, scanning, and moving along, what small moments of connection or critical thought are we losing?
The simple black and white lines of a barcode represent a shortcut, a fast, efficient way to identify and process information with minimal human oversight. Scanning (poorly) my own groceries recently, my thoughts turned to how the barcode had brought me here. How did the efficiency of the barcode “empower” me to unpack, scan, and repack my own groceries?
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