> ## 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. # 🍊Your Riverside Weekend- June 27, 2026 - URL: https://www.raincrossgazette.com/your-riverside-weekend-june-27-2026/ - Published: 2026-06-27T13:48:28.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-09T02:13:00.000Z - Author: Gazette Staff - Tags: Newsletter ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/2026/02/_DSC5738.jpg) **Your Riverside Weekend- June 27, 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. --- Advertisement ([Become an advertiser](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/advertise/)) [![Advertisement](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/169513/image/0?seed=20260627)](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/169513/click/0?seed=20260627&ref=raincrossgazette.com) --- [Neighbor of the Week: Lisa DiggsNeighbor of the Week is a series profiling the hidden heroes of Riverside, doing incredible works of service throughout our different neighborhoods.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/icon/rg-1-9612666b-c6dd-44b6-945e-7ebff87211d2.png)The Raincross GazetteGazette Staff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/thumbnail/NotW---Lisa-Diggs--1--7ecfc245-f62d-4b05-ac0a-a30e7544488e.jpg)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/neighbor-of-the-week-lisa-diggs/) [The Cowboy Aviator’s Daring FeatOne hundred years ago, a barnstorming pilot flew under a 16-foot bridge span and into Riverside history.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/icon/rg-1-5de61b81-b5d5-45a3-90d4-4b7aae6102d9.png)The Raincross GazetteGlenn Wenzel![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/thumbnail/4-Roman-flying-under-bridge--June-13--1926-ad98acb6-a321-4132-b868-a372d31d1350.jpg)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/the-cowboy-aviators-daring-feat/) [City Investigation Finds Director Created Hostile Workplace, City Manager Discouraged ComplaintsThe 901-page report found former director Jennifer Lilley retaliated against employees who complained, and that then-city manager Mike Futrell discouraged them from coming forward.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/icon/rg-1-4a501812-8d99-473a-aa48-c27b5ed092da.png)The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/thumbnail/RG-Feat-Image-Template-3-4-016bab5c-1638-4ba6-ae52-1e4a55c1ce98.jpg)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/city-investigation-finds-director-created-hostile-workplace-city-manager-discouraged-complaints/) [Council Approves $9 Million in Federal Funding for Housing, Homelessness and HealthNonprofit leaders and service providers testified Tuesday that HUD entitlement funding keeps critical programs running as federal support shrinks.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/icon/rg-1-96834402-4673-46f5-84d7-1c9139e55c56.png)The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/thumbnail/RG-Feat-Image-Template-8-4-af657f9f-8908-4eda-8342-2d7825a19954.jpg)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/council-approves-9-million-in-federal-funding-for-housing-homelessness-and-health/) --- Advertisement ([Become an advertiser](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/advertise/)) [![Advertisement](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/169515/image/0?seed=20260613)](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/169515/click/0?seed=20260613&ref=raincrossgazette.com) --- [From Chone to Main Street: ProAbition’s New Executive ChefRoddy Barberan, who joined the downtown restaurant in 2025, draws on family cooking traditions from coastal Ecuador.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/icon/rg-1-c28f6d70-cec1-4e10-9f0f-1ddb1c8bc532.png)The Raincross GazetteSponsored Story![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/thumbnail/1-10-e49e3a29-71d2-42b1-a4c1-0776b160d9b9.jpg)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/from-chone-to-main-street-proabitions-new-executive-chef/) [A New Conductor Brings Pops, Patriotism and Personal Stakes to Concert for HeroesA new conductor, a new orchestra and a pops-heavy program bring fresh energy to the July 3 concert at Riverside National Cemetery.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/icon/rg-1-a39f5f67-412c-4918-86a5-2795b47da823.png)The Raincross GazetteKen Crawford![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_1096-068d4870-7b91-478c-ad3d-6b559b4a9142.JPEG)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/a-new-conductor-brings-pops-patriotism-and-personal-stakes-to-concert-for-heroes/) [Fireworks Photos: The Smartphone MethodBefore the show starts, most of the work is already done. Here’s how to set up for fireworks photos that actually work.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/icon/rg-1-2eb49ff7-7629-4118-9561-08c891462777.png)The Raincross GazetteCommunity Contributor![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/b3/b2/b3b29e3b-298e-485f-86ca-3034c21e3784/content/images/thumbnail/RG-Feat-Image-Template-4-7-2bb34f19-ddb8-4517-b16b-25ef07e5569f.jpg)](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/fireworks-photos-the-smartphone-method/) --- Advertisement ([Become an advertiser](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/advertise/)) [ ![Advertisement](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone_static/169514/image/0?seed=20260627) ](https://ad.broadstreetads.com/zone%5Fstatic/169514/click/0?seed=20260627&ref=raincrossgazette.com) --- ## Weather Forecast ⛅ Sun, June 28 — 79° / 57° · AM Clouds, PM Sun 🌤️ Mon, June 29 — 83° / 57° · Partly Cloudy 🌤️ Tue, June 30 — 84° / 57° · Partly Cloudy ☀️ Wed, July 1 — 84° / 57° · Sunny ☀️ Thu, July 2 — 86° / 59° · Sunny 🌤️ Fri, July 3 — 90° / 61° · Mostly Sunny 🌤️ Sat, July 4 — 93° / 64° · Mostly Sunny A lovely week ahead, with temperatures building to a warm Fourth of July celebration. 🎆 **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 wondering if he can still say, with integrity, he’s “in his early 40s” after he turns 44 next week. 🥳 **Amy** is in full celebration mode this weekend — her husband's birthday means friends, family, good food, good drinks, a baseball game, and a bike ride. --- ## Save the Date - June 28: [FREE ASHTANGA VINYASA YOGA](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/free-ashtanga-vinyasa-yoga/19060739/2026-06-28T08) at Community Yoga Center - July 3: [Riverside Sunrise Rotary Club Meeting](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/riverside-sunrise-rotary-club-meeting/18634391/2026-07-03T07) at Zacatecas Café - July 4: [Fourth of July Water Fun and Fireworks](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/fourth-of-july-water-fun-and-fireworks/19248234/2026-07-04T17) at First United Methodist Church of Riverside (free- $5) - July 4: [Front Row Fireworks - Celebrating America 250](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/front-row-fireworks-celebrating-america-250/18824158/2026-07-04T17) at Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery (free- $10) - July 5: [Patriotic Tours](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/patriotic-tours-heritage-house/19187294/2026-07-05T10) at Riverside Heritage House - July 11: [The Stars and Pipes Forever](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/the-stars-and-pipes-forever/19188125/2026-07-11T19) at First United Methodist Church of Riverside - July 13: [River Camp with IE Kids Outdoors](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/river-camp-with-ie-kids-outdoors/19031148/2026-07-13T08) at Martha McLean Park ($235) - July 20: [Camp Riverside with IE Kids Outdoors](https://www.raincrossgazette.com/calendar/#/details/camp-riverside-with-ie-kids-outdoors/19031395/2026-07-20T09) at California State Citrus Heritage Park ($200) 🗓️ [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.