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.

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Neighbor of the Week: Lisa Diggs

Neighbor of the Week is a series profiling the hidden heroes of Riverside, doing incredible works of service throughout our different neighborhoods.

The Raincross GazetteGazette Staff

The Cowboy Aviator’s Daring Feat

One hundred years ago, a barnstorming pilot flew under a 16-foot bridge span and into Riverside history.

The Raincross GazetteGlenn Wenzel

City Investigation Finds Director Created Hostile Workplace, City Manager Discouraged Complaints

The 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.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

Council Approves $9 Million in Federal Funding for Housing, Homelessness and Health

Nonprofit leaders and service providers testified Tuesday that HUD entitlement funding keeps critical programs running as federal support shrinks.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

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From Chone to Main Street: ProAbition’s New Executive Chef

Roddy Barberan, who joined the downtown restaurant in 2025, draws on family cooking traditions from coastal Ecuador.

The Raincross GazetteSponsored Story

A New Conductor Brings Pops, Patriotism and Personal Stakes to Concert for Heroes

A new conductor, a new orchestra and a pops-heavy program bring fresh energy to the July 3 concert at Riverside National Cemetery.

The Raincross GazetteKen Crawford

Fireworks Photos: The Smartphone Method

Before the show starts, most of the work is already done. Here’s how to set up for fireworks photos that actually work.

The Raincross GazetteCommunity Contributor

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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 at Community Yoga Center
• July 3: Riverside Sunrise Rotary Club Meeting at Zacatecas Café 
• July 4: Fourth of July Water Fun and Fireworks at First United Methodist Church of Riverside (free- $5) 
• July 4: Front Row Fireworks - Celebrating America 250 at Evergreen Memorial Historic Cemetery (free- $10) 
• July 5: Patriotic Tours 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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