Two jack-o'-lanterns rest against a tree at Lake Evans in Fairmount Park, bringing unexpected Halloween spirit to the lakeside trails.(Marc Goldstein) Have a photo that captures the spirit of Riverside? Share it with us and help celebrate the beauty of our community!
Wednesday Gazette: October 15, 2025
Hello Riverside, and Happy Wednesday! Here at The Gazette, we're looking for your favorite decorated Halloween houses - whether spine-tingling spooky or family-friendly fun! Do you have a neighbor whose Halloween display makes you smile? Even better if you know them - we'd love to connect and share their creativity with the community. Send us the address and homeowner's contact info (if you have it) to newsroom@raincrossgazette.com. Let's celebrate the neighbors who make Halloween special!
City Council Passes Resolution on Immigration Enforcement Transparency
Resolution calling for clear identification of federal agents passes 4-3 despite concerns about jurisdictional limits and symbolic nature.
Councilmember Clarissa Cervantes presents the Safe Communities Resolution during a Tuesday night City Council meeting that drew more than 60 public speakers. (File photo)
The Riverside City Council approved a resolution calling for transparency and identification standards in federal immigration enforcement activities within the city. The measure passed 4-3 after three hours of public testimony from over 60 speakers.
Driving the news: The resolution addresses concerns about federal agents operating in unmarked vehicles with masked faces, directing immigration enforcement personnel to use clearly marked vehicles, wear visible identification, and follow transparent protocols.
It also tasks the Riverside Police Department with monitoring suspected federal enforcement activity when legally permissible.
Why it matters: The measure aims to protect residents' rights and increase accountability in federal immigration operations within Riverside.
Many speakers shared personal stories about fear within immigrant communities and urged council action.
The opposition: Three council members argued the resolution exceeds the city's jurisdiction and could potentially increase federal enforcement activity.
What's next: The resolution takes effect immediately, directing the city attorney and manager to monitor federal enforcement activities and explore legal challenges to practices that violate residents' rights.
UCR Historians Document Transformation of Inland Communities by Warehousing Industry
New public history project traces how logistics development has reshaped neighborhoods from Valley Truck Farms to Bloomington.
A view of Norman Rd. today. “Norman Road” by Tamara Cedré, 2024, from “Remembering the Valley,” (Courtesy of the artist and A People’s History of the I.E.)
A UC Riverside-led initiative is chronicling the transformation of Inland Southern California communities due to decades of warehouse development. The "Live From the Frontline" project combines research, oral histories, and art to document the "slow violence of the supply chain" across the region.
Driving the news: The project extends its focus to warehouse-impacted communities throughout the Inland Empire, including Valley Truck Farms and Bloomington.
Researchers trace the region's logistics industry to World War II, with subsequent local officials actively courting industrial development.
Why it matters: These communities now experience some of the worst air quality in the country, with high rates of asthma and other respiratory illnesses.
The project aims to educate young people about their communities' histories and empower them to influence future development decisions.
The big picture: Researchers warn that warehouse jobs marketed to communities may prove temporary, potentially replaced by automation in the future.
What's next: The team hopes their work will be incorporated into local K-12 ethnic studies curricula.
A June 2024 event in Bloomington invited residents to express their feelings about the area's transformation through art installations.
Riverside Unified showcased student innovations in robotics, digital media, music, and film during its "Navigating the Classroom of Tomorrow" State of the District celebration at the Convention Center.
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