Council Strengthens Ethics Defenses for Accused Officials After False Complaints
Board of Ethics must now give equal weight to evidence from both complainants and accused officials during preliminary review.
History
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Frank B. Devine: Pioneer of Riverside's Citrus Packing Industry
From New York businessman to Sunbeam brand founder, Devine shaped local citrus shipping for nearly four decades.
Riverside History Walk Returns to Main Street After 13 Years in Storage
Commemorative stones marking city's defining moments will be rededicated Dec. 9.
When Peace Flags Flew: How Mount Rubidoux Honored U.S.-Canada Friendship in 1927
For 17 years, Frank Miller hosted Armistice Day services atop Mount Rubidoux, raising flags from nations around the world. In 1927, Canada took center stage in a ceremony featuring bagpipes, doves and a tribute to cross-border friendship that endures today.
Riverside's Hidden Fort: The Story of Fort Chittenden on Mt. Rubidoux
How a road engineer's tribute became a whimsical military installation complete with San Francisco cannons and earthquake-surviving anchor chains.
On Halloween Morning, Remembering Riverside's Real Ghosts
Five heartbreaking stories from 1893 to 1938 reveal the human tragedies that shaped our city's history.
From Swedish Immigrant to Mount Rubidoux Master Builder: The Gunnar Kjellberg Story
How a 17-year-old zanjero became the foreman who shaped Riverside's most iconic landmark and built the infrastructure that still serves the city today.
The Voice That Enchanted Riverside: Elsie Younggren-Carlstrom's Musical Legacy
From Iowa farm girl to Mission Inn's beloved soloist, one woman's extraordinary voice graced Mount Rubidoux's Easter services and captivated Swedish royalty.
Buena Vista Bridge Endures as Gateway to Riverside’s Past
Built in 1907 and rebuilt in 1932, the Buena Vista Bridge connected travelers to Mt. Rubidoux and remains a city landmark nearly a century later.
A Costly Outing: Riverside Family’s Fishing Trip Ends in Fiery Disaster
Ransom B. Shelden and his family learned the hard way in 1909 that even a well-packed White Steamer can’t escape misfortune. From a backfiring gas tank to a total loss, their fishing trip to San Antonio Canyon became an unforgettable adventure.
Sixty Years Later, Lowell School Arson Remains Unsolved as Eastside Gets First New School
Unsolved arson sparked integration that transformed American education; new school opens six decades later.
From 'Russell Park Saga' to Hunt Park: How a Naming Controversy Shaped Riverside's Arlington Treasure
A 1955 land purchase sparked months of debate over whether to honor Hollywood royalty or local civic leaders—until theater mogul Roy C. Hunt's legacy won the day.
Bell Rings for Peace Happening: Riverside Joins National Call for Nuclear Disarmament
On Aug. 4, 1985, Riverside’s bells, including Mount Rubidoux’s Peace Tower, rang out in solidarity with a nationwide “Peace Happening” marking the 40th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.