> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.raincrossgazette.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🍊 Sunday Gazette: May 4, 2025 - URL: https://www.raincrossgazette.com/sunday-gazette-may-4-2025/ - Published: 2025-05-04T12:00:04.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-09T02:22:26.000Z - Author: Gazette Staff - Tags: Newsletter ![silhouette of man standing on sand during night time](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1614921689322-a6dbc926e893?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDF8fGxpZ2h0JTIwc2FiZXJ8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzQ2MjMwMzgzfDA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000) ([jonathan Arreola](https://unsplash.com/@arreola?ref=raincrossgazette.com)/[Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm%5Fsource=ghost&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=api-credit)) **Sunday Gazette: May 4, 2025** Hello Riverside, and Happy Sunday! May the Fourth be with you. If you are looking for a way to celebrate, [Farm House Collective is hosting a family-friendly screening](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/outdoor-movie-screening-star-wars-the-force-awakens/15737887/2025-05-04T18) of *Star Wars:* *The Force Awakens* this evening. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/2023/12/author_banner-justin-pardee.jpg)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/about/) --- 🧡 Thank you to the Subscribers who became paid supporters this week: Suzanne Anderson, Caroline Davis Guerrero, MaryAnn Legan, Martin Stout and Kristi Walseth. Your ongoing [financial support](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/sunday-gazette-january-12-2025/#/portal/account/plans) is vital to our success in serving Riverside with the news it deserves! --- #### [HISTORY](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/tag/history/) ## Postcards from the Past: How Four Historic Homes Rose Beneath Mount Rubidoux A collector’s postcards reveal the slow, deliberate development of Seventh Street—now Mission Inn Avenue—from 1906 to 1914, tracing the stories behind the Densmore, Logan, and Lewis homes at the mountain’s base. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/2025/05/1-1.jpg)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/postcards-from-the-past-how-four-historic-homes-rose-beneath-mount-rubidoux) Postcard of View from Mount Rubidoux looking down on Seventh Street with no houses along the street. (Author’s Collection) Recently, while preparing a talk on the history surrounding Mount Rubidoux, I came across once more four postcards in my collection showing the development of houses below Mount Rubidoux along Seventh Street (today, Mission Inn Avenue). They show how, from late 1906 until 1914, four historic homes appeared at the mountain's base. The first postcard is from late 1906\. By October 1906, Huntington Drive, the road up and down Mount Rubidoux, was finished enough for limited access. According to several sources, Billy Herbert, Mission Inn doorman and greeter, drove the first automobile up the mountain over the new road. Naturally, Frank A. Miller was one of the passengers. Herbert often chauffeured Miller on his excursions. A similar photograph to my postcard is credited to Billy Herbert’s scrapbook in one collection. Huntington Drive was formally dedicated in a ceremony at Fort Chittenden on Feb. 22, 1907. [Read or share the complete story...](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/postcards-from-the-past-how-four-historic-homes-rose-beneath-mount-rubidoux) --- Advertisement ([Become an advertiser](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/advertise/)) [![Advertisement](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/169513/image/0?seed=)](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/169513/click/0?seed=&ref=raincrossgazette.com) --- #### [NEIGHBOR OF THE WEEK](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/tag/neighbor-of-the-week/) ## Neighbor of the Week: Brock Cavett Each week, we will introduce a new neighbor. This is not a who's who list. These are regular Riversiders doing exceptional things. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/2025/05/RG-Feat-Image-Template-41-1.jpg)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/neighbor-of-the-week-brock-cavett) Brock stands under the White Park arch, representing Riverside with pride and purpose as a dedicated advocate and community leader. (Brenda Flowers) Brock is a proud Riverside resident who brings both heart and hustle to everything he does. By day, he serves in UC Riverside’s Alumni Engagement Office, helping connect Highlander alumni back to campus and supporting student success. But his community impact stretches far beyond his day job. Brock is a passionate advocate for underserved communities, especially LGBTQ+ residents. He currently serves as Chair of the City of Riverside’s Human Relations Commission, Vice President and Advocacy Director for Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride, and a member of the California Department of Education’s LGBTQ+ Statewide Advisory Task Force. Among his many contributions, Brock led Inland Empire efforts for the “Yes on Prop 3” campaign, working to enshrine marriage equality in the state constitution—a milestone he considers his proudest accomplishment. [Get to know Brock...](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/neighbor-of-the-week-brock-cavett) --- Advertisement ([Become an advertiser](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/advertise/)) [![Advertisement](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/169515/image/0?seed=)](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/169515/click/0?seed=&ref=raincrossgazette.com) --- #### [CREATIVE PROMPTS](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/tag/creative-prompts/) ## Open Secret A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns. [![closeup photo of white box](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1573376671570-bc0e9aab13a1?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDN8fG9wZW4lMjBib3h8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzQ2MjIxMTE0fDA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/open-secret) ([Kelli McClintock](https://unsplash.com/@kelli%5Fmcclintock?ref=raincrossgazette.com)/[Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm%5Fsource=ghost&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=api-credit)) This week marks [a special occasion](https://summer.harvard.edu/blog/why-celebrating-small-wins-matters/?ref=raincrossgazette.com#How-Can-You-Recognize-Achieving-a-Small-Win), a century of nudges designed to spark your imagination and propel you toward unexpected artistic territories. For a bit north of two years, this column has been a space for playful exploration of our creative sides. Procrastination is a regular part of my creative process; having a weekly practice such as this is how I keep what matters front and center in my life. Reaching this milestone feels like a shared secret unlocked—a hundred unique prompts brought to life through your engagement and open minds. I started this column to explore ways that generative AI (GenAI) can be used in my creative work. To that end, this column allowed me to experiment with this vastly transformative technology and learn how creative people can adapt and thrive in this unprecedented period in human history. [Read or share the complete story...](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/open-secret) --- Advertisement ([Become an advertiser](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/advertise/)) [ ![Advertisement](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/169514/image/0?seed=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/169514/click/0?seed=&ref=raincrossgazette.com) --- ## This Week in Riverside ### Sunday, May 4 - [UCR Botanic Gardens plant & swag Pop Up Shop](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/ucr-botanic-gardens-plant-swag-pop-up-shop/15581661/2025-05-04T09) at UCR Botanic Gardens - [Free Workouts and Recovery at Planet Fitness for National Fitness Day](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/free-workouts-and-recovery-at-planet-fitness-for-national-fitness-day/15671035/2025-05-04T00) at Planet Fitness - [Architectural Walking Tour of Downtown Riverside](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/architectural-walking-tour-of-downtown-riverside/15309490/2025-05-04T13) at Mission Inn Foundation ($28.52) - [First Sundays](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/first-sundays/14993439/2025-05-04T13) at Downtown Riverside - [Family First Sunday: Text in Art](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/family-first-sunday-text-in-art/15711866/2025-05-04T13) at UCR Arts - [Traveling Tidepools with Captain Carl - Museum of Riverside First Sundays Special Guest](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/traveling-tidepools-with-captain-carl-mor-first-sundays-special-guest/15314585/2025-05-04T13) at Main Library - [Tours en español de Lost in the Wilderness: Ansel Adams in the 1960s](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/tours-en-espaol-de-lost-in-the-wilderness-ansel-adams-in-the-1960s/15711861/2025-05-04T14) at California Museum of Photography - [909 Ultimate Brawl: Battle of Distinction 2025](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/909-ultimate-brawl-battle-of-distinction-2025/15744495/2025-05-04T17) at Riverside Municipal Auditorium - [A Midsummer Night's Dream](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/a-midsummer-nights-dream/15242145/2025-05-04T00) at Riverside Community Players - [Outdoor Movie Screening - Star Wars: The Force Awakens](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/outdoor-movie-screening-star-wars-the-force-awakens/15737887/2025-05-04T18) at Farm House Collective ### Monday, May 5 - [Human Resources Board](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/human-resources-board/15035836/2025-05-05T17) at Riverside City Hall - [Beginners Round Dance Class Two Step](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/beginners-round-dance-class-two-step/15467800/2025-05-05T17) at Cowtown Square Dance Center (Free- $10) - [Cinco De Mayo Celebration](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/cinco-de-mayo-celebration/15746582/2025-05-05T16) at Farm House Collective - [Cinco Feels Better with Tacos: Chronic Tacos Offers $5 Off $20+](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/cinco-feels-better-with-tacos-chronic-tacos-offers-5-off-20/15660443/2025-05-05T08) at Chronic Tacos - [Flamingo in Bloom- Paint and Sip](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/flamingo-in-bloom-paint-and-sip/15684195/2025-05-05T18) at The Old Spaghetti Factory - [Monday Carillon Recitals](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/monday-carillon-recitals/14971029/2025-05-05T12) at UCR Bell Tower - [Paint Nite Brand Creative Events](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/paint-nite-brand-creative-events/15242144/2025-05-05T19) at El Patron Downtown Riverside ### Tuesday, May 6 - [Volunteer Interest Hour](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/volunteer-interest-hour/14995048/2025-05-06T09) at Riverside Meals on Wheels, Inc - [City Council](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/city-council/15355694/2025-05-06T13) at Riverside City Hall - [Family Business Workshop & Seminar](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/family-business-workshop-seminar/15493749/2025-05-06T12) at Riverside County Office of Economic Development - 4th Floor - [Inland Empire Chorus Rehearsal](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/inland-empire-chorus-rehearsal/14934551/2025-05-06T18) at Temple Beth El Synagogue - [Insidious: The Further You Fear](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/insidious-the-further-you-fear/14524017/2025-05-06T19) at Fox Performing Arts Center ($39- $99) - [Tuesday Karaoke](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/tuesday-karaoke/12771587/2025-05-06T19) at The Hideaway ### Wednesday, May 7 - [**Senior Conference**](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/senior-conference/15583795/2025-05-07T09) at Janet Goeske Center - [Certified Farmers Market](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/certified-farmers-market/12112242/2025-05-07T08) at 10th & Lemon Streets - [Stretch & Dance Class](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/stretch-dance-class/15032946/2025-05-07T09) at Janet Goeske Senior Center - [Transportation Board](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/transportation-board/15035837/2025-05-07T17) at Riverside City Hall - [Riverside Open Mic Music Series](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/riverside-open-mic-music-series/15529475/2025-05-07T17) at Back to the Grind - [Where does distance begin?](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/where-does-distance-begin/15711883/2025-05-07T19) at Culver Center of the Arts ### Thursday, May 8 - [Airport Commission](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/airport-commission/14678658/2025-05-08T15) at Riverside City Hall - [Emerging Voices : A New Play Festival](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/emerging-voices-a-new-play-festival/15700045/2025-05-08T19) at The Box Theatre Riverside ($10 - $22) ### Friday, May 9 - [Riverside Sunrise Rotary](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/riverside-sunrise-rotary/13854741/2025-05-09T07) at Zacatecas Mexican Cafe - [Local History Presentation: The Formation of Riverside County](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/local-history-presentation-the-formation-of-riverside-county/14999427/2025-05-09T18) at Main Library - [Baseball vs. Long Beach State](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/baseball-vs-long-beach-state/14962484/2025-05-09T18) at Riverside Sports Complex - [The Cure live tribute @ The Hideaway in Riverside!](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/the-cure-live-tribute-the-hideaway-in-riverside/15483776/2025-05-09T21) at The Hideaway Cafe & Lounge - [Stan Society Presents Best Song Ever: A One Direction Dance Party](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/stan-society-presents-best-song-ever-a-one-direction-dance-party/15444756/2025-05-09T20) at Riverside Municipal Auditorium - [UCR East African Student Association Culture Show](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/ucr-east-african-student-association-culture-show/15684069/2025-05-09T17) at Highlander Union Building ### Saturday, May 10 - [Downtown Certified Farmers Market](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/downtown-certified-farmers-market/12112312/2025-05-10T08) at Main Street at 5th - [Riverside’s Inland Empire Pride Festival 2025](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/riversides-inland-empire-pride-festival-2025/15746124/2025-05-10T12) at White Park - [The Greatest American Clean-Up](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/the-greatest-american-cleanup/15219373/2025-05-10T09) at Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce - [Riverside People's Free Market](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/riverside-people-s-free-market/12238477/2025-05-10T10) at Fairmount Park near the tennis courts - [Brad Williams: The Growth Spurt Tour](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/brad-williams-the-growth-spurt-tour/13952001/2025-05-10T18) at Fox Performing Arts Center ($30 - $60) - [Joke & Stroke with Jaq and Jill at Back to the Grind](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/joke-stroke-with-jaq-and-jill-at-back-to-the-grind/15684196/2025-05-10T11) at Back to the Grind - [Pearl Jam Tribute by Vitalogy](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/pearl-jam-tribute-by-vitalogy/15483771/2025-05-10T21) at The Concert Lounge - Romano's Mission Grove - [Penrose Records Presents Los Yesterdays, Vicky Tafoya, & Penrose DJs](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/penrose-records-presents-los-yesterdays-vicky-tafoya-penrose-djs/15720316/2025-05-10T19) at Farm House Collective ### Save The Date - May 14: [Mt. Rubidoux/Peace Tower Paint and Sip - Riverside Museum Associates](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/mt-rubidouxpeace-tower-paint-and-sip-riverside-museum-associates/15698648/2025-05-14T18) at Eden Lutheran Fellowship Hall ($50) - May 15: [CBU Family Business Center Morning Meetup](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/cbu-family-business-center-morning-meetup/15490657/2025-05-15T07) at CBU - Copenbarger Room - May 17: [Ananda Yoga Festival](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/ananda-yoga-festival/15397192/2025-05-17T09) at White Park ($20 - $40) - May 17: [Blue Zones Project - Riverside Kickoff Festival](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/blue-zones-project-riverside-kickoff-festival/15407813/2025-05-17T10) at Riverside Airport - May 17: [Vintage Home Tour](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/vintage-home-tour/15610902/2025-05-17T10) at Throughout Riverside ($30) - May 18: [Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social at Heritage House](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/oldfashioned-ice-cream-social-at-heritage-house/15725698/2025-05-18T12) at Heritage House 🗓️ [See More Events](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/)📝 [Submit Your Event](https://hub.cityspark.com/Event/Submission/Raincross?ref=raincrossgazette.com) 📸 [Submit a photo](http://raincrossgazette.com/submitphoto?ref=raincrossgazette.com) to be featured in our newsletters and social media accounts. 🏆 [Nominate a remarkable Riversider](https://rgnotw.paperform.co/?ref=raincrossgazette.com) as Neighbor of the Week.