Can Do Attitude
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Environment
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RPU Board Advances $34M Plan for Solar, Battery and Efficiency Programs
The Board of Public Utilities backed a working group's six-project spending plan, though some members questioned whether city-facility investments would deliver enough direct benefit to customers.
Volunteers Plant 250 Native Trees at Hidden Valley Nature Center
The Dec. 5 restoration project aimed to improve habitat along the Santa Ana River and protect against erosion and flooding.
Riverside Signs Agreement With Korean EV Company Exploring U.S. Expansion
Chaevi Co. plans to open a Riverside office in January as part of a potential $100 million investment in the city.
Wild Pigs: Riverside's Most Unwanted Neighbors?
Descended from domestic swine that escaped during 1930s floods, feral pigs emerge cyclically from the Santa Ana River to transform suburban yards into "rototilled" landscapes—and city regulations leave residents with few options beyond creative deterrents.
Riverside Utility Board Recommends $1.7M Electric Truck Purchase from Local Manufacturer
Board unanimously backs recommendation for City Council to approve 10 Voltu 3 trucks, supporting fleet electrification and new Riverside-based company.
Summer Lawn Season Brings Electric Equipment Exchange Opportunity
South Coast AQMD offers up to 75% savings on electric lawn tools in trade for old gas-powered equipment.
Energy Storage Innovator SPT Relocates to Riverside, Strengthening City's Clean Tech Hub Ambitions
AI-powered battery company's move from Corona highlights Riverside's strategic push to become sustainable technology center.
Historic Riverside Church Completes Innovative Solar Installation
How All Saints Episcopal Church designed a solution that preserves architectural heritage while advancing sustainability and creating a new community space.
City Seeks Public Input on Future Land Use and Climate Plan
Interactive tool allows residents to shape city growth through 2050.
Riverside Selected for 2025 LEED for Cities Cohort
City to measure sustainability efforts against national standards.
A Walk Through Riverside’s Living Plant Museum
Celebrate Earth Day with a visit to the UCR Botanic Gardens, a 40-acre oasis of natural beauty, winding trails, and plant collections from around the world.
Earth Day 2025: Riverside Celebration Guide
From community clean-ups to insect fairs and garden tours, Riverside offers meaningful ways to celebrate sustainability this Earth Day, April 22.