> ## 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: September 14, 2025 - URL: https://www.raincrossgazette.com/sunday-gazette-september-14-2025/ - Published: 2025-09-14T12:00:34.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-09T02:18:11.000Z - Description: Canvas Pizza rolls out a new food trailer, meet Neighbor of the Week Ernesto Rodriguez, and a Creative Prompt on dryer lint. - Author: Gazette Staff - Tags: Newsletter ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/2025/09/sunset8-23-25.png) The sun sinks behind the hills, casting a warm August glow over Hillcrest Overlook in Riverside. (Jim Orens) Have a photo that captures the spirit of Riverside? [Share it with us](https://goldstandardca.notion.site/13eef165d2ee80fa91c3de069cc9ec29?ref=raincrossgazette.com) and help celebrate the beauty of our community! **Sunday Gazette: September 14, 2025** **Hello Riverside, and Happy Sunday!** Today is [National Coloring Day](https://nationaltoday.com/national-coloring-day/?utm%5Fsource=chatgpt.com), a reminder that even simple things like coloring can help ease stress and bring a little calm. Life comes with plenty of pressure and the "Sunday Scaries" don’t make it any easier, so why not grab some crayons or markers and give your mind a break? If you’re looking to celebrate, [World Coloring Day – Color Palooza](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/world-coloring-day-color-palooza/16661701/2025-09-14T10) runs today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with pages, supplies and a chance to relax with your neighbors. Take care and see you tomorrow! --- 🧡 Thank you to the Subscribers who became paid supporters this week: Carl Pongs. [Your ongoing financial support](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/#/portal/account/plans) is vital to our success in serving Riverside with the news it deserves! --- #### [BUSINESS](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/tag/business/) ## Canvas Pizza Upgrades to Food Trailer After Five Years of Pop-Ups Riverside pizza operation transitions from portable ovens to mobile kitchen, targeting November launch. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/2025/09/DSC08981-1.jpeg)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/canvas-pizza-upgrades-to-food-trailer-after-five-years-of-pop-ups) Arthur White and his peel are ready to take the next step. (Ken Crawford) Riverside's Canvas Pizza is transitioning from pop-up to mobile food service with a custom trailer, set to launch by year-end. The upgrade will triple production capacity, enabling the company to cater events more efficiently. **Driving the news:** The new trailer features a double-deck oven capable of producing 11 pizzas simultaneously, reaching 150 pizzas per hour with full staff. - This marks a significant operational upgrade for the five-year-old business, which evolved from founder Arthur White's driveway experiments. **Why it matters:** The expansion reflects the growth of Riverside's artisanal food scene, showcasing how local businesses can scale while maintaining quality and community connections. - Canvas Pizza's success stems from customer demand for White's sourdough pizzas, which began as a hobby. **The big picture:** The company plans to expand its catering services within a 25-mile radius of Riverside, maintaining its cook-to-order approach and simple menu philosophy. - The menu includes vegan options using Miyoko's oat-based mozzarella cheese to ensure broad accessibility. **What's next:** White views the trailer as a stepping stone toward opening a brick-and-mortar location in Riverside, with potential for additional mobile units as the business grows. [Read and share the complete story...](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/canvas-pizza-upgrades-to-food-trailer-after-five-years-of-pop-ups) --- Advertisement ([Become an advertiser](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/advertise/)) [![Advertisement](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/169513/image/0?seed=20250914)](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/169513/click/0?seed=20250914&ref=raincrossgazette.com) --- #### [NEIGHBOR OF THE WEEK](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/tag/neighbor-of-the-week/) ## Neighbor of the Week: Ernesto Rodriguez 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/2025/09/RG-Feat-Image-Template-50.jpg)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/neighbor-of-the-week-ernesto-rodriguez) Ernesto at Kindful Restoration, where lived experience meets compassionate mentorship to transform lives. (Brenda Flowers) Ernesto is a long-time Riverside resident whose work is fueled by kindness and lived experience. Once justice-involved himself, he turned his own journey of incarceration, addiction and self-doubt into a mission to help others rewrite their stories. Alongside his wife, Kathleen, Ernesto co-leads Kindful Restoration, a Riverside nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals affected by addiction, trauma, and involvement with the justice system. Through mentorship, education, and emotional guidance, he helps clients develop empathy, accountability, and practical life skills, breaking cycles of generational violence and providing hope for a brighter future. Beyond his nonprofit work, Ernesto is deeply connected to his community. He draws strength and perspective from daily walks and reflections on Mt. Rubidoux, embraces Riverside’s local culture, and celebrates the city’s history and people in his work. Known for his compassion, patience, and dedication, he strives to make Riverside a place where every individual has access to support, opportunity, and a second chance. Through Kindful Restoration, Ernesto has expanded Riverside County’s reentry and youth programs, partnering with local agencies and schools to create pathways to recovery, employment, housing, and leadership for those most at risk. His work has empowered countless individuals to reclaim their agency and rebuild their lives, exemplifying how one person’s commitment to empathy and service can ripple throughout a community. [Get to know Ernesto...](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/neighbor-of-the-week-ernesto-rodriguez) --- Advertisement ([Become an advertiser](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/advertise/)) [![Advertisement](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/169515/image/0?seed=20250914)](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/169515/click/0?seed=20250914&ref=raincrossgazette.com) --- #### [CREATIVE PROMPTS](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/tag/creative-prompts/) ## Fluff and Fold A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns. [![a close up of a pile of white wool](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1553107235-dbe8e4c23d12?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDJ8fGNvdHRvbiUyMGZsdWZmfGVufDB8fHx8MTc1NzcxMTY5Mnww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/fluff-and-fold) ([Crystal de Passillé-Chabot](https://unsplash.com/@cchabot?ref=raincrossgazette.com)/[Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm%5Fsource=ghost&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=api-credit)) This week, we’re shifting our attention to something you can get your hands on: dryer lint. As someone who finds themselves doing laundry between teaching online classes, I've realized that for many who work from home, doing laundry isn't a hindrance but a much-needed mental reset. The tactile effort provides a break from the computer screens most of us spend eight hours in front of. That’s why I thought dryer lint would make a suitable object to nudge our creative efforts for a few minutes today. Dryer lint is a compressed history of our week, a fibrous collection of every sock, towel, and shirt. Each load adds another distinct layer to that compressed history, much like the laws of [stratification in geology](https://www.nps.gov/articles/geologic-principles-superposition-and-original-horizontality.htm?ref=raincrossgazette.com) where layers of sediment are built up over time. The lint from Monday's workout clothes might be a distinct stratum atop Sunday's bedsheets and towels, each layer a clue to our activities and habits. [Read and share the complete story...](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/fluff-and-fold) --- Advertisement ([Become an advertiser](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/advertise/)) [ ![Advertisement](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/169514/image/0?seed=20250914) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/169514/click/0?seed=20250914&ref=raincrossgazette.com) --- 📣 ****See something? Say something.** Your tips and ideas are what fuel The Raincross Gazette. If you know of something newsworthy happening in our city, please [share it with us](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/contact/). --- ## This Week in Riverside ### Sunday, September 14 - [World Coloring Day | Color Palooza](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/world-coloring-day-color-palooza/16661701/2025-09-14T10) at Marcy Library - [Prayers and Public Information Meeting](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/prayers-and-public-information-meeting/16726617/2025-09-14T11) at Riverside Baha'i Center - [Jose Luis Zagar y Kevyn Contreras (18+)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/jose-luis-zagar-y-kevyn-contreras-18/16175919/2025-09-14T19) at Fox Performing Arts Center - [**Meet Ludmila Pawlowska, the artist behind Icons in Transformation**](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/meet-ludmila-pawlowska-the-artist-behind-icons-in-transformation/16715244/2025-09-14T13) at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Schools - [Towards Zero](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/towards-zero/16679143/2025-09-14T14) at Riverside Community Players ($20) ### Monday, September 15 - [Assistance League Thrift Shop Accepting Donations](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/assistance-league-thrift-shop-accepting-donations/1615922277/2025-09-15T09) at Assistance League Riverside Thrift Shop - [Commission on Aging](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/commission-on-aging/16832108/2025-09-15T16) at Riverside City Hall - [Men's Soccer vs. Northwestern](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/mens-soccer-vs-northwestern/16168260/2025-09-15T11) at UCR Soccer Stadium - [Park and Recreation Commission](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/park-and-recreation-commission/16323664/2025-09-15T18) at Riverside City Hall ### Tuesday, September 16 - [Inland Empire Chorus Rehearsal](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/inland-empire-chorus-rehearsal/14934551/2025-09-16T18) at Temple Beth El Synagogue - [Saund vs Cochran Filmmaker Talk](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/riverside-ca-saund-vs-cochran-filmmaker-talk/16794592/2025-09-16T17) at Civil Rights Insitute of Inland Southern California - [Riverside County Board of Supervisors Meeting](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/riverside-county-board-of-supervisors-meeting/15774373/2025-09-16T09) at County Administrative Center - [Tuesday Karaoke](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/tuesday-karaoke/12771587/2025-09-16T19) at The Hideaway ### Wednesday, September 17 - [Riverside East Rotary Club](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/riverside-east-rotary-club/13565436/2025-09-17T07) at Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern - [Stretch & Dance Class](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/stretch-dance-class/16576923/2025-09-17T09) at Janet Goeske Senior Center - [Hispanic Heritage Month | Pan Dulce Felting](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/hispanic-heritage-month-pan-dulce-felting/16662836/2025-09-17T13) at Marcy Library - [Free Reading Assistance Program](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/free-reading-assistance-program/16504263/2025-09-17T15) at My Learning Studio - [Beginning Square Dance Lessons with Line Dancing](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/beginning-square-dance-lessons-with-line-dancing/16544377/2025-09-17T18) at Cowtown Square Dance Center ($5- $7) - [Riverside Mission Belles](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/riverside-mission-belles/16691431/2025-09-17T09) at Victoria Presbyterian Church - [Riverside Open Mic Music Series](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/riverside-open-mic-music-series/15529475/2025-09-17T17) at Back to the Grind ### Thursday, September 18 - [Architectural Walking Tour of Downtown Riverside](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/architectural-walking-tour-of-downtown-riverside/16462116/2025-09-18T10) at Mission Inn Foundation & Visitor Center ($21.20) - [Women's Soccer vs. Loyola Marymount](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/womens-soccer-vs-loyola-marymount/16168261/2025-09-18T19) at UCR Soccer Stadium - [The Mission Inn's Atrio Wine Dinner](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/the-mission-inns-atrio-wine-dinner-featuring-little-boat-wines/16377214/2025-09-18T18) at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa ### Friday, September 19 - [Propagation Station Debut: Plant Swap](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/arlington-library-propagation-station-debut-plant-swap/16387663/2025-09-19T10) at Arlington Library - [The Emo Night Tour - (18+)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/the-emo-night-tour-18/16197327/2025-09-19T20) at Riverside Municipal Auditorium - [Noche de Cumbia in Riverside!](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/noche-de-cumbia-in-riverside/16752853/2025-09-19T21) at The Hideaway Cafe & Lounge ### Saturday, September 20 - [DeaFestival 2025](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/deafestival-2025/16566497/2025-09-20T10) at Riverside City Hall breezeway - [Blue Zones Project Riverside: Mindful Movement Moai](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/blue-zones-project-riverside-mindful-movement-moai/16799746/2025-09-20T10) at Zhu Strength Downtown Riverside Studio - [IE Alumni Street Cleanup](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/ie-alumni-street-cleanup-university-ave/16795808/2025-09-20T09) at University Ave. - [Ward 5 Beautification Project - Sign-Up to Volunteer!](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/ward-5-beautification-project-signup-to-volunteer/16609168/2025-09-20T08) at Arlington Park - [Olivewood Cemetery Tour](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/olivewood-cemetery-tour/16557323/2025-09-20T10) at Olivewood Cemetery ($21.20) - [Historic Churches of Downtown Riverside](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/historic-churches-of-downtown-riverside/16582250/2025-09-20T10) at The Chinese Pavilion at the corner of Mission Inn Ave and Orange Street ($21.20) - [Bill Burr Live](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/bill-burr-live/16832335/2025-09-20T19) at Fox Performing Arts Center ## Save the Date - September 24: [Beginning Square Dance Lessons with Line Dancing](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/beginning-square-dance-lessons-with-line-dancing/16544377/2025-09-24T18) at Cowtown Square Dance Center ($5- $7) - September 26: [Concert Under the Stars](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/concert-under-the-stars/16627855/2025-09-26T18) at Private Residence ($200) - October 5: [Local History Book Fair and Silent Auction](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/local-history-book-fair-and-silent-auction/16816536/2025-10-05T11) at Riverside City Hall - October 6: [Moon Festival](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/moon-festival/16535469/2025-10-06T18) at Heritage House - October 15: [Fifty & Better Health Fair](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/fifty-better-health-fair/16670536/2025-10-15T10) at Janet Goeske Center - October 18: [Pink on Parade Breast Cancer Awareness Walk](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/pink-on-parade-breast-cancer-awareness-walk/16729842/2025-10-18T07) at Ryan Bonaminio Park ($22.20 - $32.80) - October 18: [The Riverside Citrus Classic Bike Ride](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/the-riverside-citrus-classic-bike-ride/16132674/2025-10-18T06) at Riverside Plaza ($15- $80) - October 25: [Aquamotion Aquathon](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/aquamotion-aquathon/16835922/2025-10-25T09) at Shamel Park Pool - October 25: [Friends of the Mission Inn Present: Nosferatu - a Silent Movie](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/friends-of-the-mission-inn-present-nosferatu-a-silent-movie/16686682/2025-10-25T12) at The Mission Inn ($30- $35) 🗓️ [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. ---