🍊Your Riverside Weekend- September 19, 2026

Your Riverside Weekend- September 19, 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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From Grant Applications to Permit Rules, a Busy Stretch at City Hall

Council authorized grant applications for Nichols Park and Eastside projects, a committee moved to ease entertainment permit rules for businesses with code violation histories, and staff will soon brief on code enforcement practices and a proposed manufacturing tax incentive.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

Committee Backs Second Chance for Businesses with Past Violations Seeking Entertainment Permits

The Land Use Committee also voted to keep permit appeals with a hearing officer rather than the City Council, over the dissent of its chair.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

Riverside Committee Backs Temporary Data Center Moratorium

The proposed 90-day pause would give city officials time to define data centers and develop permanent restrictions.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

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Mucho Gusto Returns to North Park With a Lineup Built to Cross Lines

The Annual Festival Brings Together Bands From Many Genres and From Across the Continent.

The Raincross GazetteKen Crawford

California Native American Day: The Fourth Friday of September

State holidays like Sept. 25 give the public a chance to learn about the tribal nations of their region and break the stereotypes they hold.

The Raincross GazetteRosy Aranda

Elidé Sanchez Paints Culture, Connection and Grief Into Every Canvas

Now on view at Division 9 Gallery, her paintings draw on Riverside roots, family loss and the mystical bond between women and cats.

The Raincross GazetteMaxen Olvera

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Weather Forecast

☁️ Sun, Sept 20 — 86° / 62° · AM Clouds/PM Sun
⛅ Mon, Sept 21 — 83° / 60° · Partly Cloudy
⛅ Tue, Sept 22 — 86° / 62° · Partly Cloudy
☀️ Wed, Sept 23 — 92° / 64° · Sunny
🌤️ Thu, Sept 24 — 91° / 67° · Mostly Sunny
🌤️ Fri, Sept 25 — 93° / 68° · Mostly Sunny
🌤️ Sat, Sept 26 — 93° / 68° · Mostly Sunny

☀️ We ease in with a mild, cloud-flecked Monday in the low 80s, but by midweek the thermometer starts climbing again — Wednesday through the weekend all land in the low-to-mid 90s, with overnight lows creeping up too, so those cooler mornings won't stick around. If you've got outdoor plans, front-load them early Monday or Tuesday before the heat comes back for round two.

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

🕊️ Larry is looking forward to a mix of action and reflection this weekend — he'll attend the International Day of Peace at the Arlington Library on Saturday, then observe the start of Yom Kippur at sunset on Sunday, the culmination of the 10 days of repentance that began on Rosh Hashanah.

🏡 Rosy is glad to be home soon after 4 days away from Riverside — ready to love on her kids and husband!

✈️ Norm is already researching places to go for his 75th birthday next year, fresh off his trip to Europe!

👵 Amy is gearing up to celebrate her oldest's birthday this week, watching the number creep closer to 30 has her wondering how the math even works.

Save the Date

• Sep 19: FREE YOGA - The Art of Vinyasa with Catherine Murray at Community Yoga Center
• Sep 19: FREE YOGA - Yin Yoga with Kristin Varner at Community Yoga Center
• Sep 19: Magic Underground at Back to the Grind ($30.00 - $45.00) 
• Sep 20: FREE YOGA - The Evolution of Ashtanga with Kristin Varner at Community Yoga Center
• Sep 21: FREE YOGA - Moody Mondays with Cherie Amour at Community Yoga Center
• Sep 23: FREE Beginning Square Dance Lessons with Line Dancing at Cowtown Square Dance Center
• Sep 23: FREE YOGA - Seated Yoga with Kristin Varner at All Saints Episcopal Church
• Sep 24: Where are Riverside County's Ballots and How Secure Are Its Elections? at The Cheech Marin Center
• Sep 25: Moon Festival at Heritage House
• Sep 25: Riverside Sunrise Rotary Club Meeting at Zacatecas Café 
• Oct 3: Aquamotion Aquathon at Shamel Pool
• Oct 4: Riverside Historical Society Local History Book Fair at Villegas Community Center 
• Oct 7: Fifty & Better Health Fair at Janet Goeske Center
• Oct 22: Experience RUSD, Riverside Unified State of the District at Riverside Municipal Airport
• Oct 24: Vintage Car and Warbird Show at Riverside Airport - Commemorative Air Force Hanger and Museum
• Nov 14: Riverside Veterans Parade - Downtown Riverside/Market St.

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