🗞️ Riverside News- January 27, 2026
Public comment on housing, Florez in Ward 2, UCR orchestra opens...
2026 Election
13 articles
Dan Florez Enters Ward 2 City Council Race
Retired sheriff's lieutenant brings 28 years of law enforcement experience to five-way field.
City Council Candidates Unite Behind Underground Power Lines at Second Forum
Ten candidates across three wards voiced support for burying RTRP transmission lines to reduce fire risk.
Ward 4 Challengers Break With Incumbent on Homeless Housing Vote at First Candidate Forum
First of three neighborhood forums draws 13 candidates across Wards 2, 4, and 6.
Neighborhood Groups Schedule Three Candidate Forums Starting Wednesday
Two neighborhood organizations will host candidate forums for the three City Council races, beginning Wednesday with the Ward 4 forum at Orange Terrace Community Center.
William Smith Announces Bid for Ward 6 City Council Seat
Engineer and nonprofit leader enters open-seat race emphasizing technical approach to development and infrastructure decisions.
Arlington Business Partnership Director Oz Puerta Enters Ward 6 Council Race
Executive director vows to recuse himself from votes affecting organization he leads.
Jessica Qattawi Announces Bid for Ward 4 City Council Seat
2024 mayoral candidate and neighborhood organizer challenges incumbent Conder in three-way race.
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Mike Vahl Announces Bid for Ward 2 City Council Seat
IT consultant enters four-way race with private-sector experience, emphasizing results-driven approach.
Gracie Torres Announces Bid for Ward 2 City Council Seat
Water board member becomes third candidate vying for Cervantes' seat.
Christen Montero Announces Bid for Ward 2 City Council Seat
Montero joins Aram Ayra in race for seat currently held by Clarissa Cervantes, who is not seeking re-election.
Aram Ayra Announces Bid for Ward 2 City Council Seat
After unsuccessful 2021 bid, Ayra returns with experience as Budget Commissioner and nonprofit director.