Riverside's annual planning session revealed big ambitions — and council frustration over homelessness, fire staffing and uneven investment across the city.
Mayor reports crime down 35%, jobs up 18,000, and major healthcare expansion in fifth annual address to business community.
Committee advances policy removing council member branding from $525,000 program while debating election-year restrictions.
Captain Tim Strack Parkway" will appear on signs along Lime Street but won't change addresses.
Board of Ethics must now give equal weight to evidence from both complainants and accused officials during preliminary review.
City releases bilingual Know Your Rights materials as first monthly report shows zero community-submitted reports through new 311 system.
Council votes 6-1 to establish independent watchdog with power to hire outside counsel
Committee advances equal evidence standards after false complaints advanced to hearings despite sworn testimony proving innocence.
City Council set to establish the Inspector General office after concerns about protecting its independence delayed approval, consider a $16.8 million animal services agreement, and establish a $7,511 cannabis testing laboratory permit fee.
Attorney admits sworn declaration incorrectly identified Perry at Chamber event, undermining Brown Act allegations.
Coalition Pushes for Sustained State Support on Homelessness, Housing.
Procedures updated for first time in two years give presiding officer broader discretion to curtail speaker time, with six-month review added after residents raise concerns about reduced public access.
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