Riverside Police Say 17 Smoke Shops Shut Down, Nine on Magnolia Corridor
Vice detectives cited drug sales, sales to minors and illegal gambling, and say more shops remain under investigation.
Public Safety
Riverside to Weigh New E-Bike Safety Rules Amid Rising Injuries
The proposed ordinance would target reckless riding, prohibit e-bikes on sidewalks and city trails, and allow parents to be held responsible for violations by minors.
CPRC Extends Racial Profiling Review Committee to 2027
The extension gives the ad hoc committee more time to meet with police staff on stop-data disparities affecting Black residents before recommendations reach City Council.
Riverside Fireworks Crackdown Yields 79 Citations, 51 Pounds Seized
Drone surveillance helped enforcement teams document violations across the city before and during the Fourth of July holiday.
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Riverside to Expand Drone Fireworks Enforcement for Fourth of July
City will add fire department ground teams and deploy upgraded drones after last year's program generated nearly $60,000 in fines.
Court Orders Receiver to Take Over Crime-Plagued La Sierra Motel
Riverside Inn & Suites has been the site of drug sales, assaults and unrepaired code violations for years, according to city court filings.
Plumbing Work Sparked University Riverside Gardens Fire that Displaced 150 Residents
The accidental blaze burned undetected through the attic for hours before breaking through the roof of the Iowa Avenue complex.
City Commission Acts on Data Showing Black Residents Stopped at Twice Their Population Share
The Community Police Review Commission voted unanimously to send four policy recommendations to the Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee after years of data showing Black residents are stopped at more than double their share of the population.
Riverside's Police Review Commission Delays Recommendations on Racial Disparities in Stops
The Community Police Review Commission voted unanimously to delay recommendations on 2024 RIPA data showing Black residents were stopped at more than twice their share of the population.
The Night Isn't Over for Downtown Experiment
Community support and commissioner skepticism of outright closure bought the nightclub three more months to work out a deal with the city.
City Pushes Wildfire Preparedness With Free Inspections, Firewise Program
The city is offering free home assessments and encouraging neighborhoods to form Firewise communities to reduce wildfire risk.
Fire Department Unveils Water-Saving Pump Pod for Training Exercises
The new equipment will save approximately 4.5 million gallons annually by recirculating water during firefighter drills.
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Court Orders Receiver to Take Over Crime-Plagued La Sierra Motel
Riverside Inn & Suites has been the site of drug sales, assaults and unrepaired code violations for years, according to city court filings.