Your Riverside Weekend- February 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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Raincross Rundown: The Best of Riverside in March 2026

A curated list of upcoming events and happenings The Gazette team is most excited about.

The Raincross GazetteGazette Staff

Legal Firms, Community Urge Council to Reconsider $20.1 Million Homekey Grant

Advocates warn Riverside’s rejection of a grant to house 114 homeless residents may violate fair housing law — but the window to reconsider may have closed.

The Raincross GazetteCommunity Contributor

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A Homecoming: Kristofferson San Pablo Brings “For All the Ghosts” to Downtown

The Filipino-American artist returns to the region that shaped him with an exhibition exploring identity, memory, and the Southern California experience.

The Raincross GazetteCommunity Contributor

Council Puts Sales Tax Increase on June Ballot to Fund Fire Staffing

Measure would raise Measure Z from 1% to 1.25%; residents raise concerns over spending accountability.

The Raincross GazetteCommunity Contributor

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Riverside Art Museum Celebrates Legacy of Leaders Who Shaped RAM and The Cheech

Seven leaders recognized for roles in building RAM and The Cheech, including four posthumous honorees.

The Raincross GazetteAmy López

Downtown Farmers Market Moves to New Main Street Location This Saturday

The weekly market relocates four blocks south to a larger space with more free parking, beginning March 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Raincross GazetteAmy López

Transportation Committee Moves to Lower Speed Limits Throughout the City

A new plan would reduce speed limits by five to ten miles per hour on more than 100 streets citywide, with a full city council vote expected in the coming weeks.

The Raincross GazetteCommunity Contributor

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

🪒 Justin is living the bleak midwinter with a Peaky Blinders rewatch of all six seasons before the finale drops later this month — fueled almost entirely by March’s Irish Cream latte from our friends at Arcade Coffee Roasters.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

☀️ Amy is living her best So Cal life this winter — while the East Coast is buried in ice and snow, she's soaking up high 70s weather with an iced coffee or fruity drink packed with crunchy ice!

Save the Date

• March 9: REEF's Best Event Ever! Take 9! at Fox Performing Arts Center ($10- $75)
• March 14: Riverside Sunrise Rotary 22nd Annual Black Tie Bingo at Riverside Convention Center ($130- $250)
• March 19: Empowered Leadership: Cultivating Influence and Impact at Work Well ($165)
• March 21: LiTEArature: A Fairy-Themed Afternoon Tea - JOIN WAITLIST at Heritage House ($25)
• March 28: Goeske Spring Festival at Janet Goeske Center
• March 30: Sip with a Scientist at Bar Ni Modo

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