Evening views of Downtown from the top of Mt. Rubidoux. (Alison Presser) Have a photo that captures the spirit of Riverside? Share it with us and help celebrate the beauty of our community!
Tuesday Gazette: October 28, 2025
Hello Riverside, and Happy Tuesday! Today is National First Responders Day, honoring those who keep our community safe. Here in Riverside, we're grateful for our firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and dispatchers who answer the call every day.
A simple "thank you" when you see a first responder at the store or on duty goes a long way. These everyday heroes face tough challenges, and knowing their community appreciates them makes a real difference.
'A Breath, Not a Stop': Riverside Supper Club Wraps Successful First Year
Sunday gathering that evolved from family-style pasta to refined five-course experiences takes hiatus before 2026 wine-centered relaunch.
Chef Adrian Gamero (center, in black) pulls up a chair to join guests at the communal table, exemplifying the intimate connection between chef and diners that defined Riverside Supper Club's yearlong journey. (Amy López)
Sunday evening marked the end of an era. As sunlight filtered through trees onto the long communal table at Devereaux House, Riverside Supper Club prepared to serve its final dinner of the year before reimagining itself for 2026.
Host Kevin greeted arrivals warmly as we chose our seats at the simply but beautifully set table, menus at each place, glasses waiting to be filled. After hearing so much about these dinners, I was finally experiencing one myself.
As we settled in, I overheard a young woman to my left sharing with a solo diner that she had driven from Los Angeles with friends to enjoy supper tonight. This wasn't her first time making the journey. The friend group immediately welcomed the woman who'd arrived alone, and within minutes they were laughing and sharing stories like old friends. This was the magic Chef Adrian Gamero had been cultivating all year.
Riverside Paramedic to Receive National Award for Saving Toddler's Life
Jimi Estrada-Velazquez will be honored in Washington, D.C., next week.
Riverside paramedic Jimi Estrada-Velazquez stands beside an AMR ambulance at a local station. The five-year veteran will receive the national Stars of Life award for his role in saving a 2-year-old from drowning last summer. (Courtesy of Global Medical Response)
A Riverside paramedic receives national recognition for his quick response that saved a 2-year-old's life last summer. Jimi Estrada-Velazquez, an American Medical Response veteran, is among 147 EMS professionals nationwide to receive the prestigious Stars of Life award.
Driving the news: Estrada-Velazquez arrived at the scene within two minutes of a 911 call, performing rescue breathing on a nearly drowned child who later made a full recovery.
Drowning is the leading cause of death for young children in California.
Why it matters: The Stars of Life award, presented by the American Ambulance Association, highlights the critical role of EMS workers in saving lives.
Recipients will advocate for EMS funding and policy during a Washington, D.C. event from Nov. 3-5.
The big picture: National First Responders Day, observed annually on Oct. 28, recognizes EMTs, paramedics, 911 operators, firefighters, and police officers.
The day was officially established through a 2019 Congressional resolution.
What they're saying: "It's incredibly humbling to be recognized with the Stars of Life award," Estrada-Velazquez says. "I'm grateful I was in the right place at the right time to help that child."
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