🍊Your Riverside Weekend- October 10, 2026

Your Riverside Weekend- October 10, 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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Riverside Appoints First Inspector General to Oversee City Operations

Lori K.M. Cox, a longtime government auditor, starts Oct. 19 at the helm of the voter-approved office charged with rooting out fraud, waste and abuse.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

Riverside Backs State Housing Bond Aimed at Homelessness, Homeownership

The statewide measure would fund affordable housing, homebuyer aid and veterans’ housing — though how much would reach Riverside is unclear.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

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Ward 2 and 4 Candidates Outline Plans for Housing and Homelessness

Candidates answer the Gazette’s questions on affordable housing, University Terrace and Riverside’s response to homelessness.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

RUSD Trustee Area 1 Candidates Weigh Budget Cuts, Revenue and Possible School Consolidations

Challengers Jinane Annous and Duffy Atkinson and incumbent Noemi Hernandez Alexander explain how they would balance the district’s finances as enrollment declines.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

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Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE Restart U.S. Tour at Municipal Auditorium

The Sept. 30 show featured Inland Empire shout-outs, sets from two of Sweatshirt’s label signees and an onstage dance-off.

The Raincross GazetteMatthew Becerra

After UCR, Three Baseball Players Keep Chasing the Game They Love

Their college careers are over, but three former UCR players have found purpose and a fresh start with the independent Long Beach Coast.

The Raincross GazetteAnthony Solorzano

Weather Forecast

😮‍💨 Is that a cool breeze and moisture in the air? Rain? After a brutal summer, Riverside finally gets a breather. Showers move in Sunday and carry into Monday, when rain chances hit 70% and the high only reaches 64°, numbers we haven't seen in months. First rains of the season bring built-up oil to the surface, so leave extra stopping distance on Monday's commute. The warmth isn't gone for good, with highs climbing back toward 90° by Saturday, but upper 80s in mid-October feels like progress. We'll take it.

🌧️ Sunday, October 11 — 76° / 55° · Showers
🌧️ Monday, October 12 — 64° / 50° · Showers
🌤️ Tuesday, October 13 — 72° / 51° · Mostly Sunny
☀️ Wednesday, October 14 — 81° / 55° · Sunny
☀️ Thursday, October 15 — 87° / 58° · Sunny
🌤️ Friday, October 16 — 88° / 60° · Mostly Sunny
☀️ Saturday, October 17 — 89° / 62° · Sunny

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.

💬 The Watercooler — Gazette staff, freelancers, and community contributors share what's on their minds this week

🐻 Justin loves Poly homecoming weekend — mostly because the parade down Central Avenue and the student vendor carnival on campus hit those classic small-town nostalgia vibes that are the perfect way to kick off the fall and holiday season, except for the outrageous October heat!

🍟 Sarah is often a late adopter of kitchen gadgets, but after getting her first air fryer this week, she’s wondering: What else can you air fry?!

🎸 Ken has been teaming up with the arts council on an idea for a shared performance space, picture the food lab but for theatre troupes and bands — which has him asking readers whether more affordable entertainment options would get them out of the house more often.

🩳 Anthony is excited to put his summer shorts away and bring out his warm fall shorts. 

🌌 Larry is excited to attend the "Dr Edmund C. Jaeger Palaver" #144 at the Mission Creek Preserve near Desert Hot Springs this weekend to hear a talk about cultural revitalization and to sleep under the stars

👻 Amy has been holding the Halloween inflatables hostage until the triple digits let up, and with relief finally arriving this week, they're coming out — the Downtown kids on their evening walks have waited long enough!

Save the Date

• Oct 10: FREE YOGA - The Art of Vinyasa with Catherine Murray at Community Yoga Center
• Oct 10: FREE YOGA - Yin Yoga with Kristin Varner at Community Yoga Center
• Oct 10: The Riverside Citrus Classic Bike Ride at Riverside Plaza ($15- $80) 
• Oct 11: FREE YOGA - The Evolution of Ashtanga with Kristin Varner at Community Yoga Center
• Oct 12: FREE YOGA - Moody Mondays with Cherie Amourat Community Yoga Center
• Oct 14: FREE YOGA - Seated Yoga with Kristin Varner at All Saints Episcopal Church
• Oct 16: Riverside Sunrise Rotary Club Meeting at Zacatecas Café 
• Oct 17: 14th Annual Good Neighbor Awards Dinner at The Old Spaghetti Factory ($35) 
• Oct 17: Knights of Columbus Annual Italian Dinner! at St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church at 3680 Arlington Ave., Riverside, CA 92 ($20- $35) 
• Oct 17: Spooky Music Organ Concert at First Congregational Church of Riverside ($30) 
• Oct 17: Victorian Dark Carnival at Heritage House
• Oct 22: Experience RUSD, Riverside Unified State of the District at Riverside Municipal Airport
• Oct 24: Magic Underground at Back to the Grind ($30- $45) 
• Oct 24: Vintage Car and Warbird Show at Riverside Airport - Commemorative Air Force Hanger and Museum
• Oct 25: A Glorious Celebration of America at 250 at Calvary Presbyterian Church ($15- $25) 
• Nov 5: Les Miserables at Woodcrest Christian School ($15- $20) 
• Nov 7: Art in the Gardens at UCR Botanic Gardens
• Nov 14: Riverside Veterans Parade - Downtown Riverside/Market St.

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