Tuesday Gazette: May 27, 2025

Hello Riverside, and Happy Tuesday! Today’s forecast brings clear skies and a warm 82°F—just right for easing back into the week. If you're looking for a tasty midday break, head to the new Magnolia Farmers Market at Riverside Community Hospital. Seth stopped by recently—here’s what he ate and what you should try, too.

GOVERNMENT

Perry Won't Seek Reelection After Three Terms on Council

Longtime Ward 6 representative reflects on career, hopes for successor as he prepares to step away from public office.

Riverside's Ward 6 Councilmember Jim Perry will not seek reelection in 2026, giving potential candidates over a year to prepare for the race. Perry, a three-term representative, made the announcement to allow ample time for interested individuals to consider the responsibilities of public office.

Driving the news: Perry's decision stems from his belief that candidates need significant time to prepare for the rigors of campaigning and serving in public office.

• He started planning his own campaign a year and a half in advance.

Why it matters: Ward 6, a minority-majority area in southwestern Riverside, will see new leadership after more than a decade under Perry's representation.

• The ward includes neighborhoods such as Arlanza, La Sierra, and portions of Arlington.

The big picture: Perry's political journey began at 14 during the 1972 presidential campaign, leading to a career in law enforcement before entering public office.

• He won his first election in 2013 with a strong majority in a six-candidate race.

What's next: Perry is focusing on addressing homelessness in his ward, particularly along the Magnolia Avenue corridor, during his final year in office.

• He credits the city's Public Safety and Engagement Team (PSET) with making significant progress on homelessness issues citywide.

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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
• Trivia Night at The Stable at The Stable (at The Barn)
• Tuesday Karaoke at The Hideaway

Tomorrow

• Certified Farmers Market at 10th & Lemon Streets
• Riverside East Rotary Club at Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern
• Community Police Review Commission at Riverside City Hall
• Museum of Riverside Board at Riverside City Hall
• National Senior Health & Fitness Day at Janet Goeske Center
• Deep Creek Fly Fishers Club Meeting at Izaak Walton Bldg at Fairmount Park
• Paint n Sip Party- Beach Vibes at Riverside Food Lab
• Riverside Open Mic Music Series at Back to the Grind

Save The Date

• May 28: National Senior Health & Fitness Day at Janet Goeske Center
• May 29: Lunch & Learn: Values Based Investing at Virtual: Zoom
• June 27: Museum of Riverside Groundbreaking at 3580 Mission Inn Avenue

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