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Eight Months After Voter Approval, Inspector General Implementation Finally Begins
The three-member committee met Tuesday to begin establishing the voter-approved government watchdog position, focusing on recruitment and appointment processes.
Congress Passes Budget Bill with SNAP, Medicaid Reductions
Local food bank warns cuts could affect millions in California, Inland Empire.
Riverside City Council Unanimously Designates City Hall as Historic Landmark
The civic building, constructed between 1973-1975, receives recognition for its unique blend of brutalism and new formalism architectural styles designed by prominent local firm.
City Launches 'Insider' Sessions to Teach Residents Government Process
About 30 residents attended inaugural meeting where the City Clerk demonstrated how citizens can address policy concerns through existing mechanisms.
Construction Begins on Riverside Transmission Project Nearly Two Decades After 2007 Outage
Underground work underway on $730 million effort to provide city's second connection to state power grid.
Pull Back the Curtain at City Hall This Tuesday
City Hall Insider invites Riverside residents to learn how local government works—and how to make their voices heard—during a free, interactive workshop on July 22.
This Week in City Hall: July 21, 2025
City Council Committee to Hold First Meeting on Riverside's New Inspector General Position.
Council Finalizes Cannabis Rules, Clearing Path for First Retail Dispensaries
Council votes 4-1 to limit dispensaries to one per ward, prohibit locations in Downtown and Midtown areas, and increase distance requirements from parks.
City Council to Reconsider Cannabis Location Restrictions After Failed June Vote
After cutting permits in half, Council considers rules that would ban retailers from Downtown and Midtown, create 1,000-foot buffers around parks.
This Week in City Hall: July 14, 2025
After a week off meetings, Council has a full plate revising retail cannabis regulations, $1.53 million in road resurfacing, and reviewing the final report on the City's 2025 Strategic Plan.
State Senator Cervantes Issues Statement on 2025-26 State Budget
Riverside legislator highlights funding for firefighters, immigrant children services and homelessness programs.
This Week in City Hall: July 7, 2025
Expect a quiet week at City Hall. City Council does not meet, and most other commission meetings are cancelled.