> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.raincrossgazette.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🍊 Tuesday Gazette: October 7, 2025 - URL: https://www.raincrossgazette.com/tuesday-gazette-september-30-2025-2/ - Published: 2025-10-07T12:00:20.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-09T02:17:44.000Z - Description: In today's edition, learn about yesterday's City Hall 50 celebration and nominate the best looking business in town for the beautification awards. - Author: Gazette Staff - Tags: Newsletter ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/2025/10/494207318_1230299082439448_7266913056966116547_n.jpg) **Tuesday Gazette: October 7, 2025** **Hello Riverside, and Happy National Taco Day!** The Gazette staff is biased because we love meeting there, but Taco Station (4088 Mission Inn Ave) is probably our favorite taco spot in town– just barely squeaking past Taqueria 2 Potrillos (10088 Magnolia Ave). Where will you be celebrating tonight? Reply to this email and let us know your favorite taco place in Riverside. --- #### [GOVERNMENT](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/tag/government/) ## City Hall celebrates golden anniversary with officials spanning five decades Ceremony held 50 years to the minute after 1975 dedication launches initiative to bring 50 school tours to newly landmarked building [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/2025/10/251006-ch50-falcone-1.jpg)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/city-hall-celebrates-golden-anniversary-with-officials-spanning-five-decades/) Councilmember Philip Falcone speaks at Monday's City Hall 50th anniversary celebration, marking five decades since the building's dedication to the people of Riverside. Riverside celebrated the 50th anniversary of its City Hall on Monday, bringing together the largest group of current and former local elected officials since the building's 1975 dedication. **Driving the news**: The ceremony mirrored the original dedication, featuring honor guards and student performances, while launching a year-long initiative to expand access to local government. - Ward 1 Councilmember Philip Falcone announced plans for 50 tours over the next 12 months, starting with Fremont Elementary School on Friday. **Why it matters**: The event highlighted City Hall's significance as a symbol of local democracy and its recent designation as a local landmark. - Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson emphasized the building's role as "our local version of the People's House." **What's new**: The ceremony unveiled a new Raincross sculpture by Rico Alderette. [Read and share the complete story...](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/city-hall-celebrates-golden-anniversary-with-officials-spanning-five-decades/) --- Advertisement ([Become an advertiser](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/advertise/)) [![Advertisement](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/169513/image/0?seed=20251007)](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/169513/click/0?seed=20251007&ref=raincrossgazette.com) --- #### [BUSINESS](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/tag/business/) ## Nominations open for 40th annual Beautification Awards Riverside residents can nominate businesses and properties through Nov. 14 across six categories [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/2025/10/251007-krcbawards-1.jpg)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/nominations-open-for-40th-annual-beautification-awards) El Pollo Taco Peruvian Cuisine at Chestnut and University won third place in the Small Business Curb Appeal category of the 2025 Beautification Awards. (Courtesy Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful) Keep Riverside Clean & Beautiful is seeking nominations for its annual awards honoring businesses and properties that enhance the city's appearance. Winners will be announced at the Mayor's State of the City Address on January 28, 2026. **Driving the news**: Nominations are open through November 14 for six categories recognizing excellence in property maintenance, design, and community impact. - Categories include Small Business Curb Appeal, Sustainable Design & Innovation, and Historic and Cultural Preservation. **Why it matters**: The awards program encourages community pride and supports local businesses by highlighting properties that elevate Riverside's aesthetic appeal. - Past winner El Pollo Taco Peruvian Cuisine boosted foot traffic to its entire shopping center through improved landscaping and outdoor spaces. **The bottom line**: Residents can nominate deserving properties at krcb.com, providing the business name, address, and reasons for recognition. 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If you know of something newsworthy happening in our city, please [share it with us](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/contact/). --- Advertisement ([Become an advertiser](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/advertise/)) [ ![Advertisement](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/169514/image/0?seed=20251007) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/169514/click/0?seed=20251007&ref=raincrossgazette.com) --- ## What's Happening in Riverside ### Tuesday, Oct 7 - [2025 National Night Out](https://riversideca.gov/press/national-night-out-2025?ref=raincrossgazette.com) at multiple locations across the city - [Let's Get Ready, Riverside! Program Launch: Fire Department Conversation](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/lets-get-ready-riverside-program-launch-fire-department-conversation/16942697/2025-10-07T16) at Casa Blanca Library ### Wednesday, Oct 8 - [**2025 Pick Group’s IMPACT Awards**](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/2025-pick-groups-impact-awards/16801684/2025-10-08T18) at Life Arts Center ($50.00 - $75.00) - [A Taste of Ireland](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/a-taste-of-ireland-the-irish-music-dance-sensation/16360223/2025-10-08T19) at Fox Performing Arts Center - [Building Our Region's Korean Communities Exhibition Opening](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/building-our-regions-korean-communities-exhibition-opening/16243296/2025-10-08T12) at Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern - [Finance Committee](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/finance-committee/16978368/2025-10-08T15) at Riverside City Hall - [Men's Soccer vs. UC San Diego](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/mens-soccer-vs-uc-san-diego/16168269/2025-10-08T19) at UCR Soccer Stadium - [Riverside East Rotary Club](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/riverside-east-rotary-club/13565436/2025-10-08T07) at Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern - [Riverside Mission Belles](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/riverside-mission-belles/16691431/2025-10-08T09) at Victoria Presbyterian Church - [Riverside Open Mic Music Series](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/riverside-open-mic-music-series/15529475/2025-10-08T17) at Back to the Grind - [UC San Diego Men's Soccer](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/uc-san-diego-mens-soccer-at-uc-riverside/16388480/2025-10-08T19) at UC Riverside ### Save The Date - Oct 15: [Fifty & Better Health Fair](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/fifty-better-health-fair/16670536/2025-10-15T10) at Janet Goeske Center - Oct 18: [Pink on Parade Breast Cancer Awareness Walk](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/pink-on-parade-breast-cancer-awareness-walk/16729842/2025-10-18T07) at Ryan Bonaminio Park - Oct 18: [The Riverside Citrus Classic Bike Ride](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/the-riverside-citrus-classic-bike-ride/16132674/2025-10-18T06) at Riverside Plaza - Oct 18: [ARToberfest](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/artoberfest/16126885/2025-10-18T18) at Riverside Art Museum - Oct 25: [Aquamotion Aquathon](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/aquamotion-aquathon/16835922/2025-10-25T09) at Shamel Park Pool - Oct 25: [Friends of the Mission Inn Present: Nosferatu](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/friends-of-the-mission-inn-present-nosferatu-a-silent-movie/16686682/2025-10-25T12) at The Mission Inn - Nov 15: [NORA's 44th Annual Dinner & Auction Gala](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/noras-44th-annual-dinner-auction-gala/16951555/2025-11-15T17) at Victoria Club ($175.00) 🗓️ [See More Events](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/)📝 [Submit Your Event](https://hub.cityspark.com/Event/Submission/Raincross?ref=raincrossgazette.com) --- 📸 [Submit a photo](http://raincrossgazette.com/submitphoto?ref=raincrossgazette.com) to be featured in our newsletters and social media accounts. 🏆 [Nominate a remarkable Riversider](https://rgnotw.paperform.co/?ref=raincrossgazette.com) as Neighbor of the Week.