Government
This week at City Hall: Feb. 22
After a three-day weekend, things will be a little less busy at City Hall this week. The city council will consider increasing the police department's vehicle purchase fund, retiring the city's police service dog, and revising city regulations concerning firearm dealer licenses.
This week at City Hall: Feb. 15
A $3.1 million Urban Area Security Initiative grant seeks approval in the City Council, municipal code changes are considered concerning the sale of cannabis, and PSET may see expansion.
This week at City Hall: Feb. 1
City Council looks to fill open committee seats, Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson and other councilmembers request attention to the Santa Ana River bottom and RUSD seeks to rent two office spaces.
Update: Final arguments made in Measure C lawsuit
On Tuesday, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Harold Hopp heard final arguments in the Measure C trial.
This week at City Hall: Jan 25
The city considers a transitional housing grant, the Housing And Homelessness Committee reviews housing barriers, and trail project updates review.
This week at City Hall: Jan. 18
The City Council reviews city financial reports, the mayor's veto power gets reviewed, and an affordable housing block in Casa Blanca is considered.
This week at City Hall: Jan. 4
A new onboarding process for election officials is considered, Riverside roads may see a speed limit decrease, and the Transportation Board considers a no-parking zone near UCR.
This week at City Hall: Dec. 14
Multiple library projects are awarded American Rescue Plan Act funding, City Council reviews construction updates for the CHEECH, and a multi-million dollar grant is considered for the Harada House.
Riverside councilmember looking to legalize the commercial sale of cannabis in the city
In 2016, California voters legalized recreational marijuana for all individuals over the age of 21. Despite that vote and 54% of Riverside residents voting to legalize recreational use, Riversideās City Council banned all commercial selling and cultivation of marijuana in 2018. Three years later, th
This week at City Hall: Dec. 7
City Council Meeting Item 4: Update on the Downtown Metrolink Station Improvements Project On Tuesday, the City Council will receive aĀ presentation and updateĀ on the Riverside Downtown Metrolink Station Improvements Project from David Lewis with the Riverside County Transportation Commission. The pr
This week at City Hall: Nov. 30
Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee Item 2: Review of Riversideās Participation in the SoCal Public Power Authority On Wednesday, the committee will be receivingĀ a draft forensic reportĀ on Riversideās participation in theĀ Southern California Public Power Authori
This week at City Hall: Nov. 16
The City Council considers options for firework shows in 2022, the Riverside Police Department requests two new helicopters, and former Councilmember Andy Melendrez may get community room in his name.