🍊 Friday Gazette: February 7, 2025 (Corrected Calendar)
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Wednesday Gazette: January 29, 2025
Hello Riverside, and Happy Wednesday!
Tomorrow evening is the Mayor's State of the City address at the Convention Center. Amy and I will be there representing the Gazette; if you will be there, please come say hi because we love meeting readers. If you cannot attend, the event will be live-streamed on the City's social channels, and we'll have a recap for you on Friday morning.
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The Housing and Homelessness Committee reviewed successful programs in other cities as potential models for Riverside's provision of secure lots, basic amenities, and pathways to permanent housing for unhoused community members.
The Riverside Housing and Homelessness Committee is exploring the implementation of a safe parking program to provide secure overnight parking and services for individuals living in their vehicles.
Driving the meeting: City officials presented an overview of safe parking programs operating throughout California, highlighting successful models in Santa Barbara, San Diego, and Los Angeles.
Why it matters: The initiative aims to address the growing issue of vehicle homelessness in Riverside while providing essential services and support to those in need.
Proposed program features include:
What's next: City staff will develop proposals with different tiers and cost estimates within 60 days, focusing on specific subpopulations as requested by the committee.
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The People's History Conference is returning for its second year at CSUSB, aiming to enhance the resolution and perspectives of the Inland Empire's historical record.
Driving the news: The conference aims to uncover "histories-from-below," focusing on marginalized communities' experiences in the Inland Empire, a region with over 4.6 million diverse residents.
Why it matters: The conference bridges academic research, creative expression, and community activism, fostering collaboration among scholars, historians, artists, activists, and students.
The big picture: The Inland Empire plays a pivotal role in the development of California, the American West, and the United States.
What's next: Organizers plan to produce an edited volume of essays from conference participants, further solidifying the event's contribution to scholarship on the Inland Empire.
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A Scion exchange and a seminar on Fruit Cocktail Trees are among the planned activities.
The California Rare Fruit Growers Inland Empire Chapter is hosting a free workshop on scion exchange and backyard fruit growing this Saturday in Riverside. The event offers hands-on learning opportunities for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Driving the news: The workshop, held at the Land Use Learning Center, will feature two informative sessions on fruiting vines, cocktail trees, and scion exchange techniques.
Why it matters: This event provides a unique opportunity for local gardeners to expand their knowledge and connect with the gardening community.
The details: The workshop takes place on Saturday, February 1st, from 10:00 AM to 1:45 PM at 4500 Glenwood Dr., Riverside, CA 92501.
Go deeper: Interested participants can contact the Land Use Learning Center at (951) 683-7691 ext. 207 for more information.
What they're saying: "We are happy to have Inland Empire Rare Fruit Growers here at the Land Use Learning Center. They are an excellent resource and present a great opportunity for local gardeners," says Jenny Iyer, Public Affairs Manager at RCRCD.
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