> ## 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. # 🍊 Wednesday Gazette: July 2, 2025 - URL: https://www.raincrossgazette.com/wednesday-gazette-july-2-2025/ - Published: 2025-07-02T12:00:32.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-09T02:21:29.000Z - Description: Help us reach our summer membership campaign goals, see what’s coming up in July, and don’t miss tomorrow’s ArtsWalk downtown. - Author: Gazette Staff - Tags: Newsletter ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/2025/07/515437667_10163309354598619_6827246776589827185_n.jpg) A packed house turned out for Monday evening’s Toast to 10,000 celebration, where Justin, the team, and a Bar Ni Modo full of readers and supporters raised a glass in celebration. (Michael J. Elderman) **Wednesday Gazette: July 2, 2025** **Hello Riverside, and Happy Wednesday!** Yesterday, we kicked off our summer membership campaign! **We're aiming for 109 readers to become paid supporters.** If The Gazette helps you stay informed and connected with your city, I'm asking you to help us keep your neighbors informed by becoming a monthly Supporter by clicking the button below ⬇️ [Become a Supporter](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/2023/12/author_banner-justin-pardee.jpg)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/about/) --- #### [RAINCROSS RUNDOWN](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/tag/raincross-rundown/) ## July Raincross Rundown A curated list of upcoming events and happenings The Gazette team is most excited about. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/2025/07/RG-Feat-Image-Template-74.jpg)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/july-raincross-rundown) (Bob Sirotnik) From Broadway musicals and West Coast punk to international food, fireworks, and free museum days, July is packed with performances, community celebrations, and art experiences across Riverside. Downtown’s biggest monthly arts celebration returns July 3, and the Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour makes a stop at UCR. Whether it’s live music at Fairmount Park or free backpacks at the library, there’s something for everyone this month. [Read and share the complete July Raincross Rundown...](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/july-raincross-rundown) --- Advertisement ([Become an advertiser](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/advertise/)) [![Advertisement](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/169513/image/0?seed=)](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/169513/click/0?seed=&ref=raincrossgazette.com) --- #### [ART](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/tag/art/) ## ArtsWalk Returns July 3rd with Live Music, Gallery Openings, and Holiday Weekend Vibes Come early, stay late—you can sleep in Friday. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/2025/07/IMG_8726-1.jpeg)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/artswalk-returns-july-3rd-with-live-music-gallery-openings-and-holiday-weekend-vibes) While you’re out on Thursday, check out the new mural on Lemon and University. It’s right across the street from the Division 9 and RCAA galleries. (Ken Crawford) Here’s the perfect excuse to kick off your holiday weekend right! With July 4 just the next day, you’ve got zero reason not to come early and stay late at this month’s ArtsWalk. No work tomorrow means you can truly relax, take your time exploring every gallery, catch all the live music, and soak in everything downtown Riverside has to offer. Evening temps are perfect for strolling the Main Street walking mall, and with that holiday spirit in the air, it’s going to be a night to remember. [Read and share the full guide to July ArtsWalk...](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/artswalk-returns-july-3rd-with-live-music-gallery-openings-and-holiday-weekend-vibes) --- Advertisement ([Become an advertiser](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/advertise/)) [![Advertisement](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/169515/image/0?seed=)](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/169515/click/0?seed=&ref=raincrossgazette.com) --- ## Noteworthy [Two men were arrested for murder](mailto:AWatkins@RiversideCA.gov) after 58-year-old Michael Pope was fatally stabbed during a Sunday morning fight and robbery on Magnolia Avenue in Riverside's Arlington neighborhood. More than a dozen Fire Department vehicles gathered Sunday at the historic courthouse to [recreate a 1987 photograph](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/riverside-fire-department-trucks-recreate-historic-photo-at-courthouse) marking the department's 100th anniversary for *Riversider* magazine's August tribute to first responders. Postal Service facilities will be closed July 4 with no regular mail deliveries except Priority Mail Express, though stamps and [24/7 postal services remain available online](https://www.usps.com/?ref=raincrossgazette.com), with normal operations resuming July 5. The SUN Bucks program provides $120 per eligible school-aged child to help families [buy groceries during summer months](https://www.summerebt.org/?ref=raincrossgazette.com) when school meals are unavailable, addressing food insecurity that affects nearly 1 in 7 California children. 📣 ****See something? Say something.** Your tips and ideas are what fuel The Raincross Gazette. 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=) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/169514/click/0?seed=&ref=raincrossgazette.com) --- ## What's Happening in Riverside ### Today - [Stretch & Dance](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/stretch-dance/15821200/2025-07-02T09) at Janet Goeske Senior Center - [Riverside Open Mic Music Series](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/riverside-open-mic-music-series/15529475/2025-07-02T17) at Back to the Grind ### Tomorrow - [Reading + Math = Fun!](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/reading-math-fun/15976970/2025-07-03T15) at My Learning Studio ($57- $67) - [ArtsWalk- Free Admission](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/free-admission-first-thursday-of-every-month-during-riverside-artswalk/13230799/2025-07-03T18) at Riverside Art Museum ### Save the Date - July 5: [Bingo at the Janet Goeske Center](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/bingo-at-the-janet-goeske-center/16155655/2025-07-05T12) at Janet Goeske Center ($20 - $100) - October 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 ($15- $80) 🗓️ [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.