Emoji Seasoning
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Politics
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Wards 2, 4 and 6 Candidates Outline Housing Priorities as City Lags State Targets
With Riverside far behind on state housing targets, candidates in three ward races outlined their approaches to growth, density and neighborhood character.
'We Have a Spending Problem': Candidates Debate Cuts, Taxes at Ward 2, 4 and 6 Forums
Candidates for three open council seats answered the same question: If the money runs out, what do you protect and what do you cut?
Watch – Ward 2 Candidate Forum: Aram Ayra, Christen Montero, Gracie Torres, Mike Vahl
Four candidates, one stage, more than 100 Ward 2 voters in the room at UC Riverside. Watch the full forum on demand.
Watch – Ward 6 Candidate Forum: Luis Hernandez, Oz Puerta
Two candidates, one stage, at the Altura Credit Union Magnolia Branch. Watch the full forum on demand.
Watch – Ward 4 Candidate Forum: Chuck Conder, Jessica Qattawi, Rich Vandenberg
Three candidates, one stage, at California Citrus State Historic Park. Watch the full forum on demand.
Where Do Candidates Stand on Homelessness? Ward 2, 4 and 6 Hopefuls Weigh In
From housing first to stricter enforcement, Ward 2, 4 and 6 candidates outlined their approaches to the city's homelessness challenge.
Two Ward 6 Candidates Square Off on Homelessness, RTRP and the Galleria's Future
With Norma Berrellez absent, Oz Puerta and Luis Hernandez faced questions on the Magnolia Corridor, RTRP construction and the future of the Galleria at Tyler.
Ward 4 Candidates Clash Over Warehouses, Taxes and Public Safety at Gazette Forum
Incumbent Chuck Conder, Jessica Qattawi and Richard Vandenberg faced off Wednesday on the issues defining the race.
Ward 2 Candidates Weigh In on Warehouses, Wildfire and UCR
The Gazette posed four Ward 2-specific questions that didn't make it into last week's forum.
Four Candidates, One Room: Ward 2 Voters Get a Closer Look
The Gazette brought Ward 2's City Council race to UCR, where four candidates faced questions from more than 100 residents.
Raincross Gazette Hosts First-Ever Candidate Forum for Ward Seat
Four Ward 2 hopefuls square off on homelessness, housing and public safety.
Judge Rejects Torres Challenge to Ayra's 'Educator' Ballot Label
A Riverside Superior Court judge denied the legal bid March 30, leaving the Ward 2 candidate's ballot designation intact heading into the June primary.