Council Eases Litigation Ban for Board Appointments, But ACLU Says It's Still Unconstitutional
The 4-1 vote came over the objection of Councilmember Cervantes, who sought to delay the vote and refer the matter to closed session.
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City Council Awards Contract for Riverside Civil Rights Walk
The Downtown trail will link 24 civil rights history sites, with construction set to break ground in May and a ribbon-cutting planned for fall.
City Council Modernizes Billboard Rules, Opens Door to Relocations
For the first time, advertising companies can request to move or modernize existing billboards under a framework giving the City Council sole discretion over each deal.
City Pulls César Chávez Honors, Calls for Review of Chávez-Named Facilities
The City removed a César Chávez Day proclamation from this week's Council agenda and called for community input on facilities bearing his name, as local organizations respond to sexual abuse allegations against the late farmworker leader.
Midtown Signs Signal New Identity for Magnolia Center
Area keeps historic neighborhood names while unifying business district under recognizable brand.
Controversial Mission Grove Housing Project Gets Green Light from City Council
Council cites housing needs in 6-1 vote to approve 347 units at Mission Grove Plaza, overruling density restrictions
This Week in City Hall: May 6, 2024
Riverside's twenty-five most remarkable teens, the potential return of "speed humps," and considering costs for implementing a real-time crime center are all up for discussion this week at City Hall.
This Week in City Hall: April 15, 2024
The new Council sits for its first full meeting, which includes reallocating $7 million during a budget update and considering a 22-unit affordable housing complex at Five Points.
Riverside’s three new City Council members start their terms with a twist
Philip Falcone, Steven Robillard, and Sean Mill were elected in March. Their first vote was to undo action taken by the outgoing council during their final session earlier in the day.
Philip Falcone Launches Campaign for Riverside City Council's Ward 1 Seat
Councilmember Erin Edwards confirms she will not seek re-election for the office she has held since 2019.
2024 Election: Patrick Maloney joins race for Ward 1 City Council Seat
Maloney follows Hass Ratnayake in running for the seat currently held by Erin Edwards.
2024 Election: Anisa Escobedo announces her run for Ward 3 City Council Seat
Escobedo is the third candidate running for the Ward 3 seat in the 2024 election.