Tuesday Gazette: June 3, 2025
Hello Riverside, and Happy Tuesday! Today’s the day—our June Raincross Rundown is out! 🎉 Check out our curated list of events and happenings we’re most excited about this gateway-to-summer month. Don’t see something that interests you? Browse even more options on our community calendar.
RAINCROSS RUNDOWN
June Raincross Rundown
A curated list of upcoming events and happenings The Gazette team is most excited about.
June in Riverside brings big names, bold art, and plenty of community connection. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson kicks things off with a science-meets-cinema event at the Fox, followed by ArtsWalk, Pride Month programming, and new exhibitions at The Cheech. Celebrate Juneteenth at Hunt Park, enjoy free museum Sundays, groove at Concerts in the Park, or catch an outdoor film at Farm House Collective. From weird (hello, “Weird Al”) to wonderful (hello, RCC Film Festival and classic car meet-ups), there’s no shortage of reasons to get out and explore.
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HOUSING
Riverside Reports Success in Curbing Homelessness Growth Through Prevention Programs
City officials credit collaboration with county partners and targeted prevention efforts for stabilizing homeless population, achieving "functional zero" for youth homelessness.
Riverside has achieved "functional zero" for youth homelessness and is making strides in addressing the issue across all demographics. The city's collaborative efforts with local organizations and focus on prevention have led to a decrease in overall homelessness numbers.
Driving the news: The 2024 Point in Time Count revealed 473 homeless individuals in shelters, an improvement from previous years.
- Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson credits the success to intentional, demographic-specific resource allocation and partnerships with 18 different organizations.
Why it matters: The city's approach serves as a model for other municipalities in Riverside County, demonstrating the effectiveness of multi-faceted strategies in combating homelessness.
- Mayor Pro Tem Sean Mill emphasizes that no single approach can solve the issue, highlighting the importance of diverse tactics.
The big picture: Seniors over 55 now represent the largest homeless demographic in Riverside, prompting officials to apply successful youth-focused strategies to this age group.
- 21% of unsheltered individuals have been homeless for less than a year, with job loss, low income, and housing disruptions as primary causes.
What's next: City officials urge those facing economic crises to seek help from the Family Research Center at Riverside Unified School District or the city's Housing and Human Services department.
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COMMUNITY
Riverside Middle School Students Advance to National History Day Finals
Georgia Nunez-Corvera and Layla Wescott won state championships with projects on Sesame Street's educational impact and disability rights protests.
Two Riverside Unified School District students will compete at the National History Day competition in Maryland after winning state championships in Sacramento.
Driving the news: Georgia Nunez-Corvera of Sierra Middle School and Layla Wescott of Amelia Earhart Middle School won in their respective categories, advancing from a pool of 1,500 participants across California.
- The national competition will take place June 8-12 at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Why it matters: These students' projects tackle significant social issues, showcasing Riverside's commitment to education and social awareness.
- Nunez-Corvera's exhibit explores Sesame Street's role in educational rights, while Wescott's website documents the 1977 disability rights protests.
The big picture: Nearly 3,000 students from across the U.S. and international schools will compete at the national level.
- Winners receive cash prizes and special recognition, with first-place winners earning $1,000 and the title of National Endowment for the Humanities Scholars.
What's next: Judging will occur on June 9, with an awards ceremony on June 12 at the Xfinity Center.
- The Riverside community eagerly anticipates the results, proud of its students' dedication to historical research and social justice issues.
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What's Happening in Riverside
Today
- Riverside Magnolia Farmers Market at Riverside Magnolia Farmers Market
- Volunteer Interest Hour at Riverside Meals on Wheels, Inc
- Inland Empire Chorus Rehearsal at Temple Beth El Synagogue
- Neon in the Gutters: Cyberpunk Visions of the Future at UCR
- She Counts: A Data-Driven Conversation about IE Women's Well-Being at UCR Alumni & Visitors Center
- Tuesday Karaoke at The Hideaway
Tomorrow
- Certified Farmers Market at 10th & Lemon Streets
- Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies Part II at Fox Performing Arts Center ($50- $250)
- Father's Day Keychains at Marcy Library
- Main Library Summer Reading Program. Brettso the Great Magic & Balloon Show at Main Library
- Riverside Open Mic Music Series at Back to the Grind
- Stretch & Dance at Janet Goeske Senior Center
- UCR Chorale and Chamber Singers at University Theatre
Save The Date
- June 7: Yard Sale at 3754 Elmwood Court
- June 27: Museum of Riverside Groundbreaking at 3580 Mission Inn Avenue
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