Your Riverside Weekend- June 20, 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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From the Kitchen Garden: June, The Summer Transition Edition

Tips on what to plant, when to pick, and what to watch out for in your home garden.

The Raincross GazetteCommunity Contributor

A Bona Fide Major League Star

John “Jack” Tortes Meyers was Riverside’s own — a Cahuilla catcher who rose to become a bona fide major league star and never forgot where he came from.

The Raincross GazetteCommunity Contributor

Council Hires New City Attorney, Waives Public Notice Rule to Do so

The council filled a vacancy open since April 2025, but critics say it sacrificed transparency to do so.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

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In Arlanza, There’s Something for Everyone

A monthly stroll through Riverside’s everyday neighborhoods, one step at a time.

The Raincross GazetteLarry Burns

Riverside Hires Engineers to Study Future Water Rates

A new cost-of-service analysis will help determine how water costs are distributed among customers when the city’s current rate plan ends in 2028.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

Council Extends Pallet Storage Moratorium Through 2027 Amid Fire Concerns

The urgency ordinance keeps restrictions on new and expanded pallet yards in place through May 2027 while staff develops zoning and safety standards.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

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Weather Forecast

☀️ Sun, June 21 — 87° / 58° · Sunny
☀️ Mon, June 22 — 91° / 61° · Sunny
☀️ Tue, June 23 — 95° / 65° · Sunny
⛅️ Wed, June 24 — 95° / 66° · Partly Cloudy
🌤️ Thu, June 25 — 96° / 65° · Mostly Sunny
☀️ Fri, June 26 — 94° / 63° · Sunny
☀️ Sat, June 27 — 94° / 64° · Sunny

Happy summer, Riverside — expect long, bright days and that deep dry heat that settles in by afternoon all week long. 🍊

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 way more excited to see Toy Story 5 this weekend than he should probably feel comfortable admitting to 16k of his neighbors.

👔 Amy isn't taking this Father's Day for granted. Grateful for the man she married, who makes this whole parenting-through-every-season thing feel like an adventure, and a dad who can spot a fake "I'm fine" from a mile away — she knows how lucky that is.

Save the Date

• June 20: Summer Market at Amber Leigh’s Kitchen
• July 4: Front Row Fireworks - Celebrating America 250 at Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery (free- $10)
• July 5: Patriotic Tours - Heritage House at Riverside Heritage House
• July 11: The Stars and Pipes Forever at First United Methodist Church of Riverside
• July 13: River Camp with IE Kids Outdoors at Martha McLean Park ($235)
• July 20: Camp Riverside with IE Kids Outdoors at California State Citrus Heritage Park ($200)

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