🍊Your Riverside Weekend- July 25, 2026

Your Riverside Weekend- July 25, 2026

Happy Saturday, Riverside! We hope your week treated you well. Before you head into your weekend, we've gathered the stories that defined life in our city this week — from City Hall to community happenings. You're in the right place to catch up — your weekend starts here.

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Royalty Visits the Mission Inn

In July 1926, Swedish royalty stopped at the Mission Inn for a concert, a banquet, and an impromptu tribute to California oranges.

The Raincross GazetteGlenn Wenzel

A Culture Change Could Be the Reset UCR Baseball Needs

Gregg Wallis wants to change how UCR baseball thinks before he changes how it wins.

The Raincross GazetteAnthony Solorzano

Father-Son Duo Drives Family Legacy at Riverside Transit Agency

Steven Sparks Sr. and Jr. both work as coach operators for the Riverside-based transit agency.

The Raincross GazetteGazette Staff

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Inspector General Search Continues as Council Holds Second Closed Session

Two residents weighed in on the closed-door process as the council’s search for an inspector general continues.

The Raincross GazetteGazette Staff

Council Extends Path of Life Shelter Contract Through 2027

Rising costs prompted the funding increase, which will push the total contract value to about $2.32 million.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

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Weather Forecast

☀️ Sun, July 26 — 103° / 73° · Mostly Sunny
☀️ Mon, July 27 — 100° / 71° · Mostly Sunny
⛅ Tue, July 28 — 99° / 71° · Partly Cloudy
⛅ Wed, July 29 — 99° / 73° · Partly Cloudy
☀️ Thu, July 30 — 100° / 73° · Mostly Sunny
☀️ Fri, July 31 — 102° / 73° · Sunny
☀️ Sat, Aug 01 — 102° / 72° · Mostly Sunny

🥵 We're basically living inside a sauna this week — triple digits by day, and even the "cool down" overnight feels sticky rather than crisp. Get outdoor stuff done early, keep those blinds shut, and stay on top of the water. Stay cool out there!

Fair warning: we're not meteorologists! Our forecasts are pulled from public weather data as a little extra for our readers. For the most current conditions, your favorite weather app knows more than we do — but we'll always do our best to help you plan your weekend. ☀️

💬 Staff Picks — What we're talking about around the Gazette this week

📰 Justin is stepping away from the newsroom for the month of July, so our amazing reporters and freelancers will be taking over his staff picks — a fun chance to get to know them through their random thoughts and one-liners!

🍅 Larry is picking the last of the melons, tomatoes, and squashes from the garden and building more boxes to grow even more food in the fall. He sees mason jars in his future.

🌺 Amy's turning a year older next week, and her family's throwing her a tiki-themed dinner — and the weather had the same idea, delivering a muggy, sweaty heat wave right on cue.

Save the Date

• July 27: FREE ASHTANGA VINYASA YOGA at Community Yoga Center
• July 27: Sip with a Scientist at Bar Ni Modo
• July 31: Riverside Sunrise Rotary Club Meeting at Zacatecas Café
• October 7: Fifty & Better Health Fair at Janet Goeske Center

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