🍊Your Riverside Weekend- October 17, 2026

Your Riverside Weekend- October 17, 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 Committee Sends Data Center Pause, Backup Resolution to City Council

The City Council is expected to consider a 45-day data center moratorium Nov. 10 — or, failing that, a resolution blocking permits under existing zoning.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

Inland Mayors Rally for Prop 1 Housing Bond at Riverside's Mulberry Gardens

Mayors from Riverside, San Bernardino and Moreno Valley spoke at a 209-unit senior and family development rising on former Cal Fire land near Downtown.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

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Ward 2 and 4 Candidates Outline Positions on Accountability, Ethics and Campaign Finance

Two of four candidates respond to questions on misconduct, oversight, ethics and campaign money — including follow-ups to Ayra on police and business group support.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

At STEPCon, Inland Empire Students Chase Their Dreams of Scientific Discovery

High school researchers shared their passion for science with younger students at the Bourns Technology Center, showing them anyone can pursue research.

The Raincross GazetteErik Chen

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Arlington Girls Flag Football Is Paving the Way

In his second season, coach Michael Zaremba has the Lions off to their best start in program history. Now the team just needs someone in the stands.

The Raincross GazetteAnthony Solorzano

Native Plant Sale and Free Garden Workshops Return to Riverside Nov. 7

The California Native Plant Society chapter will offer 140 species suited to Inland Empire yards, plus advice on lawn alternatives and container gardens.

The Raincross GazetteGazette Staff

Weather Forecast

☀️ Sunday, October 18 — 88° / 61° · Sunny
☀️ Monday, October 19 — 85° / 59° · Sunny
☀️ Tuesday, October 20 — 80° / 58° · Sunny
🌧️ Wednesday, October 21 — 70° / 54° · Rain
⛈️ Thursday, October 22 — 67° / 52° · Scattered Thunderstorms
☀️ Friday, October 23 — 73° / 54° · Sunny
☀️ Saturday, October 24 — 78° / 56° · Sunny

🌧️ The coming week starts warm and sunny, with highs in the upper 80s Sunday, then steadily cools before rain moves in Wednesday (72% chance), followed by a shot at scattered thunderstorms Thursday (52%). Thursday’s 67° high is the coolest we’ve seen in a while, so it might finally be time to find out where that jacket ended up. Since this would be some of the first real rain of the season, expect slick roads as months of built-up oil lift off the pavement: give yourself extra stopping distance and maybe check those wipers before Wednesday. Sunshine is back Friday and Saturday, with highs rebounding into the 70s.

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 is feeling grateful for all of the encouragement and even poetry in response to our 20,000 subscriber milestone announcement this week.

🎟️ Ken says Riverside has become a town where you have to choose one of many great events happening at the same time — this Saturday you could see a show, check out an NCAA soccer match or go see a great band, so find a reason to get out of the house.

🫠 Anthony was promised cooler weather! He doesn’t know what type of shorts to wear.

 🍻 Amy is toasting Oktoberfest this weekend with friends, pretzels and schnitzel, and will be leaving the lederhosen to the professionals.

Save the Date

• Oct 17: 14th Annual Good Neighbor Awards Dinner at The Old Spaghetti Factory ($35) 
• Oct 17: Dark Carnival at Heritage House
• Oct 17: FREE YOGA - The Art of Vinyasa with Catherine Murray at Community Yoga Center
• Oct 17: FREE YOGA - Yin Yoga with Kristin Varner at Community Yoga Center
• Oct 17: Knights of Columbus Annual Italian Dinner! at St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church ($20- $35) 
• Oct 17: Spooky Music Organ Concert at First Congregational Church of Riverside ($30) 
• Oct 18: FREE YOGA - The Evolution of Ashtanga with Kristin Varner at Community Yoga Center
• Oct 19: FREE YOGA - Moody Mondays with Cherie Amour at Community Yoga Center
• Oct 21: FREE YOGA - Seated Yoga with Kristin Varner at All Saints Episcopal Church
• Oct 22: Experience RUSD, Riverside Unified State of the District at Riverside Municipal Airport
• Oct 23: Riverside Sunrise Rotary Club Meeting at Zacatecas Café
• Oct 24: When the Science of Reading Meets the Science of Motivation at Ruth Lewis Center at Reid Park
• Oct 24: Fall Festival at the R'Garden! at R'Garden
• Oct 24: Magic Underground at Back to the Grind ($30- $45) 
• Oct 24: Skeleton Keys at First United Methodist Church of Riverside
• 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 1: BIG BROADWAY BINGO at Avila’s Historic 1929 ($125- $150) 
• Nov 4: Medicare EXPO at Janet Goeske Center
• Nov 5: LEAC Comedy and Magic Show at The Box Theater ($60)
• 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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