Latino Network Weighs Path Forward for César Chávez Memorial
Months after Dolores Huerta's abuse allegations against the labor leader, the nonprofit is surveying the community on the downtown statue's future.
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Mariachi Campana Becomes First California Ensemble to Win Nationals
The Riverside Arts Academy ensemble took the 2026 Mariachi Nationals title in Anaheim after a strong spring showing at the Tucson International Mariachi Conference.
Riverside Airport Cafe to Host Private Casino Night Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Patients
The event on August 8 will raise money for The CARE Project's assistance programs for local men and women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Public Forums Set on Renaming Chávez Community Center
Two community forums this weekend will gather feedback following sexual abuse allegations against the late labor union activist.
40 Years On, Project Food's Mission Remains Unfinished
The First Congregational Church program has served weekly meals for over 40 years, but volunteers say the need it addresses hasn't faded.
Riverside Is Filling Backpacks for Back-to-School
From backpacks to school supply wish lists, here's a list of local drives collecting donations before the bell rings.
Father-Son Duo Drives Family Legacy at Riverside Transit Agency
Steven Sparks Sr. and Jr. both work as coach operators for the Riverside-based transit agency.
Riverside OKs $4.3M Contract for Gage Canal Trail's First Phase
After years of delays, the city has secured funding and a contractor for the historic canal corridor's transformation into a trail.
Food Bank's Health Partnership Model Draws National Praise
A new national report shows how FARSB's FoodRx program is helping Inland Empire neighbors eat better and stay healthier close to home.
Zonta Club Distributes Trafficking Hotline Soap to Local Hotels
Volunteers labeled bars with the National Human Trafficking Hotline number and trained hospitality staff to spot warning signs.
Neighbor of the Week: We The People...
This Independence Day, we set aside our usual single profile to gather the voices of nine Riversiders: different ages, different roots, different neighborhoods, all reflecting on what this city means to them.
Merrill K. Nelson 1943-2026
Riverside says goodbye to the Peanut King, whose decades on Tyler Avenue gave the city far more than peanuts.
