🍊Your Riverside Weekend- March 14, 2026

Your Riverside Weekend- March 14, 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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Putting the ‘Lake’ Back in Riverside: Hole Lake Revitalization Project to Begin This Year

Councilmember Steve Hemenway envisions cafes, trails, and waterfront gathering spots where illegal dumping and overgrown brush now reign.

The Raincross GazetteCommunity Contributor

Citrus Festival Returns to California Citrus State Historic Park on March 28

The free-admission event features live music, citrus tastings, cooking demos, and activities for kids at the 247-acre Arlington park.

The Raincross GazetteGazette Staff

Blue Zones Project Names City Hall its First Approved Government Worksite in Riverside

The milestone is part of a broader effort to bring Blue Zones worksite certification to major employers across the city.

The Raincross GazetteGazette Staff

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City Council Clears Path for Railroad Quiet Zone Near Magnolia Center

The unanimous vote authorizes land acquisition at two Union Pacific crossings on Brockton and Palm avenues, where 31 trains pass daily.

The Raincross GazetteCommunity Contributor

City Falls Far Short of State Housing Mandate, Report Shows

Five years into an eight-year housing plan, the City has permitted no new very low-income housing since 2021 and faces a state investigation over a rejected grant.

The Raincross GazetteCommunity Contributor

The Night Isn’t Over for Downtown Experiment

Community support and commissioner skepticism of outright closure bought the nightclub three more months to work out a deal with the city.

The Raincross GazetteCommunity Contributor

Firefighters’ Pipe & Drum Hits Downtown for 6th Annual St. Paddy’s Pub Crawl

The Riverside City Firefighters Association Pipe & Drum Band marks St. Patrick’s Day with a three-stop Downtown tour, raising funds for firefighter memorials and band operations.

The Raincross GazetteAmy López

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Weather Forecast

⛅ Sunday, March 15 — 91° / 56° · Partly Cloudy
⛅ Monday, March 16 — 94° / 60° · Partly Cloudy
🌤️ Tuesday, March 17 — 98° / 62° · Mostly Sunny
☀️ Wednesday, March 18 — 97° / 62° · Sunny
☀️ Thursday, March 19 — 99° / 64° · Sunny
🌤️ Friday, March 20 — 101° / 63° · Mostly Sunny
⛅ Saturday, March 21 — 97° / 62° · Partly Cloudy

🌡️ Heat Wave Alert — Temperatures are expected to climb well above 95° through the week, with highs reaching triple digits Thursday and Friday. The National Weather Service may issue an Excessive Heat Warning for the Inland Empire — stay alert for updates.

💧Stay safe in the heat:

• Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don't feel thirsty
• Limit outdoor activity during peak heat hours (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
• Check on elderly neighbors, young children, and pets
• Never leave children or animals in parked cars
• Find cooling relief at a local library, mall, or cooling center

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

🙈 Justin is not quite ready for the 100 degree heat his weather app is showing for next week!

🍀 Amy may not have a drop of Irish in her, but she loves any excuse to celebrate — she's excitedly preparing a corned beef and cabbage dinner for her family before heading Downtown to check out the Riverside Firefighters Pipe & Drum Band at their annual pub crawl fundraiser!

Save the Date

• March 15: Fourth Annual Victoria Woods Neighborhood Garage Sale at Victoria Woods Neighborhood
• March 19: Empowered Leadership: Cultivating Influence and Impact at Work Well ($165)
• March 21: LiTEArature: A Fairy-Themed Afternoon Tea - SOLD OUT at Heritage House ($25)
• March 23: Sip with a Scientist at Bar Ni Modo
• March 26: She Built This City: Women and the Making of Riverside at Riverside Main Library
• March 28: Goeske Spring Festival at Janet Goeske Center
• April 5: Easter Celebration at First Congregational Church of Riverside
• April 11: Olivewood Cemetery Tour at Olivewood Cemetery ($21.20)
• April 12: The Expeditions of Juan Bautista de Anza through Riverside County at Riverside Medical Clinic Basement Meeting Room
• April 17: Frozen: The Broadway Musical at Woodcrest Christian School Royals Pavilion ($15- $20)
• April 18: Walk with the Animals - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center at Fairmount Park ($20 to $40)

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