Merrill K. Nelson 1943-2026
Riverside says goodbye to the Peanut King, whose decades on Tyler Avenue gave the city far more than peanuts.
human interest
42 articles
Neighbor of the Week: Lisa Diggs
Neighbor of the Week is a series profiling the hidden heroes of Riverside, doing incredible works of service throughout our different neighborhoods.
Neighbor of the Week: Jill Johnson-Young
Neighbor of the Week is a series profiling the hidden heroes of Riverside, doing incredible works of service throughout our different neighborhoods.
Riverside 4-Year-Old Is One Vote Away From a National Wildlife Win
Zephyr Bolaños, born and raised in Riverside, is in first place in the Ranger Rick Jr. Ranger contest — but the voting window closes Thursday.
Downtown Lime Street Portion Named to Honor Fallen Riverside Firefighter
Signs honoring Captain Tim Strack went up Tuesday along the stretch of Lime between 3rd and 14th streets, where Strack once served at Station 1.
Placentia Avenue: Found Objects, Found Neighbors
A monthly stroll through Riverside's everyday neighborhoods, one step at a time.
A Seat at the Movies, A Glimpse of Fatherhood
A series by Anthony Solorzano exploring Riverside through the eyes of a transplant, as the memory of a hometown slowly fades.
The Mortgage Already Branded Me
A series by Anthony Solorzano exploring Riverside through the eyes of a transplant, as the memory of a hometown slowly fades.
A 12-Year-Old Folded Newspapers and Read Dan Bernstein's Column; Now He's Naming a Writing Room After Him
Bob Marshall's Typewriter Muse expands with a dedicated space honoring Riverside's longtime Press-Enterprise columnist.
Downtown Has Quirks. The Perks Win.
After nearly a decade Downtown, I've learned the gap between Downtown's reputation and its reality. Here's what living here has taught me.
The Trials of the House in Riverside
A series by Anthony Solorzano exploring Riverside through the eyes of a transplant, as the memory of a hometown slowly fades.
Riverside Woman's Portrait to Ride Rose Parade Float for Organ Donation Gift
Jenny Fedele-Fennell's portrait will appear on OneLegacy's 2026 float after her cornea donation restored sight to four people.