🍊Your Riverside Weekend- May 16, 2026
Your Riverside Weekend- May 16, 2026 Happy Saturday, Riverside! We hope your week treated you well. Before you head into
Ward 2
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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.
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.
Dan Florez Enters Ward 2 City Council Race
Retired sheriff's lieutenant brings 28 years of law enforcement experience to five-way field.
Mike Vahl Announces Bid for Ward 2 City Council Seat
IT consultant enters four-way race with private-sector experience, emphasizing results-driven approach.
Gracie Torres Announces Bid for Ward 2 City Council Seat
Water board member becomes third candidate vying for Cervantes' seat.
Christen Montero Announces Bid for Ward 2 City Council Seat
Montero joins Aram Ayra in race for seat currently held by Clarissa Cervantes, who is not seeking re-election.
Aram Ayra Announces Bid for Ward 2 City Council Seat
After unsuccessful 2021 bid, Ayra returns with experience as Budget Commissioner and nonprofit director.