Chapman: An early Riverside name that should be remembered
Uncovering the Chapman Legacy, from Orange Groves to a Street that Lights Up Every Christmas.
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The Bell Ringer of Mount Rubidoux: How Ike Logan Became Riverside's Morning Alarm Clock
Meet the man who turned a mountaintop into a timepiece, ringing in each new day for Riverside residents for nearly three decades.
Senator Roth Secures $500,000 for Civil Rights Institute
The funds, allocated from the 2023-24 state budget, will support an electronic archival system and enhancements to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Downtown Riverside.
Riverside’s Historic Seth Thomas clock in need of restoration
As time takes its toll, Old Riverside Foundation rallies to breathe new life into its cherished Main Street sentinel.
The Making of a Landmark: How the Glenwood Cottage Grew into Riverside’s Grand Mission Inn
historical journey that chronicles the rise of a Riverside icon, from its inception as the Miller family's home to the illustrious Mission Inn.
From Riverfront Celebrations to Mountaintop Spectacles: Riverside's Evolving Fourth of July
From humble beginnings with small fireworks and paper balloons to today's grand spectacles, Riverside's Fourth of July traditions have evolved, with Mount Rubidoux set to host another unforgettable fireworks display.
The St. Francis Fountain
A forgotten gem, at Riverside's "gateway," is need of repairs.
When Teddy Came to Riverside
One hundred and twenty years ago today President Teddy Roosevelt came to Riverside and planted two different trees
The Flyers’ Wall at the Mission Inn
Gazette Historian Glenn Wenzel shares a history of the famous Flyers’ Wall at The Mission Inn.
Three Days in Sendai
Two Riversiders visit Sendai, Japan, Riverside's first sister city relationship established in 1957.
1956 Rose Parade Float Honored Riverside’s First Award as an All-American City
Since 1949 the National Municipal League (now National Civic League) has sponsored the All-American City Award honoring each year
Christmas in Riverside 150 years ago
Riverside was a far different city 150 years ago than it is today. The small town was only two years