The 901-page report found former director Jennifer Lilley retaliated against employees who complained, and that then-city manager Mike Futrell discouraged them from coming forward.
Council authorizes application for three-year outreach and housing program targeting corridor between Central and La Sierra.
Sunday Gazette: February 2, 2025
Hello Riverside, and Happy Sunday!
Riverside is a great place to live during Black History Month. This coming Saturday marks our city's 45th annual Black History Parade & Expo, and later this month, we'll see a new tablet on Mt. Rubidoux commemorating Booker T. Washington's 1914 visit to our city. Our calendar has a few other Black History Month events, and if you know of some that should be included, please add them to the calendar.
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A new tablet will commemorate Booker T. Washington’s visit to Mount Rubidoux, where he stood with Frank A. Miller to take in Riverside’s landscape.
During Frank A. Miller's lifetime, several historic tablets were installed in various locations on Mount Rubidoux. Later this month, a new tablet will be dedicated in honor of Miller and Booker T. Washington. This tablet fits well with the mountain's history and Miller's legacy.
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Each week, we will introduce a new neighbor. This is not a who's who list. These are regular Riversiders doing exceptional things.
John and Gigi have created a fun, inclusive, and safe space where riders of all levels can come together and experience the joy of movement through Riverside. Every last Saturday of the month, they lead the free community ride known as the Riverside Electric Light Parade, welcoming participants on bikes, scooters, rollerblades, and anything on wheels. With bright lights, energetic music, and a welcoming atmosphere, they ensure that everyone—whether a seasoned cyclist or a first-time rider—feels supported and included.
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A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
This week, we're turning our attention to another everyday object we barely register unless it's missing or locked: the doorknob. Found on doors of all purposes, they guide us, connect us, and symbolize transitions and new beginnings. Doorknobs can both help and hinder your entrance into another room.
At my house, I had to replace most of the interior doors because they had a handle you could push down and push open – a dog-friendly technology! Switching to round knobs made sure that only mammals with opposable thumbs could invade our privacy and steal our socks.
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Your Riverside Weekend- June 20, 2026 Happy Saturday, Riverside! We hope your week treated you well. Before you head into
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