🍊Your Riverside Weekend- September 26, 2026

Your Riverside Weekend- September 26, 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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Ward 2 Primary Rivals Vahl, Montero Endorse Aram Ayra Ahead of Runoff

The third- and fourth-place finishers from the June primary are backing Ayra against Gracie Torres in the Nov. 3 election for the open council seat.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

Riverside Considers Body Cameras, New Tactics for Code Enforcement After Harassment Allegations

Proposed changes could change how the city responds to neighborhood complaints and records its officers’ interactions with residents.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

Riverside HR Board Approves First Reclassification Policy Overhaul Since 2014

The revised policy spells out when positions qualify for reclassification and how approved changes affect employees’ pay and status.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

Nichols Park Center Could Triple in Size, Add Emergency Shelter and Deaf Cultural Space

The Park and Recreation Commission reviewed the expanded concept Monday, but how much gets built depends on grants the city has yet to win.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

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Poly High Opens ‘Grizzly Grill’ Culinary Classroom for Career Technical Students

The new kitchen classroom gives students in the school’s culinary pathway professional-grade equipment and a demonstration area with cameras and screens.

The Raincross GazetteGazette Staff

Camping With Hoover: A Riverside Family’s 1928 Summer

Ninety-eight years ago, E. N. Fairchild’s family vacation to the Redwoods turned into a front-row seat to history.

The Raincross GazetteGlenn Wenzel

Zonta Club Volunteers Pack Care Bags for Meals on Wheels Seniors

The Riverside service organization filled the bags with personal care items and notes of encouragement for homebound residents.

The Raincross GazetteGazette Staff

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Weather Forecast

🍂 Fall officially arrived this week, and if you were hoping for pumpkin-spice weather, Riverside has other plans. Six of seven days sit at 90°+ — this is just what a So Cal fall looks like, folks.

☀️ Sun 27 — Partly Cloudy — 65° / 90°
⛅ Mon 28 — Mostly Sunny — 62° / 85°
☀️ Tue 29 — Sunny — 65° / 92°
☀️ Wed 30 — Sunny — 65° / 92°
☀️ Thu 01 — Sunny — 66° / 92°
☀️ Fri 02 — Sunny — 66° / 92°
☀️ Sat 03 — Sunny — 66° / 92°

Monday's the one break — mid-80s and a bit more cloud cover — before it's right back to 92° highs practically every day. Save the sweaters for December; for now, morning and evening are still your best bet outdoors.

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's excited to start a staycation at Hyatt Place Riverside Downtown this weekend. I've lived in several parts of the city, but never Downtown; I can't wait to walk to the Library and the Hyat Albi pop up event Saturday like a local. 

🍂 Micaela is enjoying the crisper air and golden hour sunsets as fall begins.

☔️ Anthony is confused about “El Super Niño” — just tell me if I need a raincoat.

🥂 Amy is celebrating her anniversary this week. She's grateful, she's in love, and she's not going to pretend otherwise.

🏕️ Justin is feeling the feels with his oldest child somehow old-enough to be off at Senior Retreat this weekend.

Save the Date

• Sep 26: FREE YOGA - The Art of Vinyasa with Catherine Murray at Community Yoga Center
• Sep 26: FREE YOGA - Yin Yoga with Kristin Varner at Community Yoga Center
• Sep 26: Titus Andronicus presented by Full Circle Players at The Box Theater ($23- $30) 
• Sep 27: FREE YOGA - The Evolution of Ashtanga with Kristin Varner at Community Yoga Center
• Sep 28: FREE YOGA - Moody Mondays with Cherie Amour at Community Yoga Center
• Sep 30: FREE YOGA - Seated Yoga with Kristin Varner at All Saints Episcopal Church
• Oct 2: 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 17: Spooky Music Organ Concert at First Congregational Church of Riverside ($30) 
• 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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