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Public Safety
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Police Alert Downtown Businesses to Weekend Demonstrations
City Hall, Main Library among facilities closing early Friday in response.
Community Police Review Commission Files RIPA Report Amid Concerns Over Racial Disparities
The latest traffic stop data reveals persistent disparities, with Black drivers stopped at more than double their population share. Commissioners called for further review, but formal discussion is still pending.
Fire Maps: Riverside Identifies 'Very High' Hazard Zones
New California wildfire risk assessment places thousands of homes in danger areas as fire chief urges residents to understand defensible space requirements.
New “Daylighting” Law: What Drivers Need to Know
A new California law bans parking near crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety. Here's how it is now affecting Riverside drivers in 2025.
Regional Elected Officials Urge Riverside to Bury Power Lines Amid Wildfire Concerns
Letter urges Riverside to reconsider approved transmission line project due to wildfire risks, without addressing additional costs.
Crime Rates Drop Significantly in Riverside, Police Report Shows
Police department's 2024 RIPA data reveals double-digit percentage drops in robbery, burglary, and vehicle theft; Chief Gonzalez credits staffing increases and community engagement.
RFD on High Alert as Riverside Prepares and Supports Los Angeles
Fire Chief McKinster emphasizes readiness for wildfires while Riverside helps with LA's recovery efforts.
City of Riverside Offers Tips for Wildfire Preparation and Prevention
As fires burn across Southern California, here are a few tips for keeping your home and family as safe as possible
Riverside Fire Department Recognized for Excellence in Public Safety
Reaccreditation by the Center for Public Safety Excellence highlights the department's handling of 43,000+ incidents, placing it among the top five fire agencies in California.
Hawarden Hills Fire Damages Houses and Displaces Residents
Emergency services ask residents to heed evacuation orders and avoid the area while crews work to control the blaze
Police Seize 1000 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks
Joint operation with Riverside Fire Department and state agencies recovers destructive devices and firearms
Riverside Fire Department to conduct prescribed burn in Sycamore Canyon
Drift smoke from operation to be expected Tuesday and Thursday