🍊Your Riverside Weekend- September 5, 2026

Your Riverside Weekend- September 5, 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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Meet the Candidates Running for Riverside Unified’s School Board this November

Here’s what the candidates for Riverside Unified’s school board say about their priorities — and why one race won’t be decided by voters.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

Council Moves to Restore Ward 6 Representation, Seating Hernandez on Three Committees

Councilmember Clarissa Cervantes’s motion overturned a unanimous screening committee recommendation, handing the newly elected Ward 6 representative a committee chairmanship over more senior colleagues’ objections.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

Riverside Seeks Renewal of Prohousing Status Amid State Review of City’s Housing Decisions

State officials are examining whether Riverside’s rejection of a supportive housing project jeopardizes its Prohousing status as the city moves to reapply.

The Raincross GazetteMicaela Ricaforte

A Possible Path to the Return of the Mission Inn Artifacts Laid Out in Council Comments Session

The Old Riverside Foundation says three removed objects were designated by the city in the 1970s, which would make their removal a question of city code rather than contract law.

The Raincross GazetteKen Crawford

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Raincross Rundown: The Best of Riverside in September 2026

Townhalls, mural unveilings, moon cakes, and a crosstown rivalry with new stakes — here’s what’s worth your time in Riverside this September.

The Raincross GazetteGazette Staff

A Third Match Made All the Difference

A Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor helped rebuild a young woman’s confidence and set her sights on college.

The Raincross GazetteErik Chen

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Weather Forecast

☔ Sun, Sep 6 — 85° / 68° · Overcast with rain showers
⛅ Mon, Sep 7 — 94° / 67° · Partly Cloudy
🌤️ Tue, Sep 8 — 96° / 68° · Mostly Sunny
⛅ Wed, Sep 9 — 96° / 69° · Partly Cloudy
⛅ Thu, Sep 10 — 95° / 66° · Partly Cloudy
☀️ Fri, Sep 11 — 92° / 64° · Sunny
⛅ Sat, Sep 12 — 91° / 65° · Partly Cloudy

🌧️ That Sunday rain isn't a random fluke — it's moisture riding in from Tropical Storm Marie, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane off Mexico this week. It's not tracking straight at us, but it's close enough to bring real downpours, so keep an umbrella handy and don't be shocked if it comes down heavy at times. On the plus side, an 85° high will feel downright cool. After that, we climb back into the mid-90s for the rest of the week — but compared to our recent triple-digit stretch, that's basically a breeze.

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

🎃 Ken has noticed that Labor Day no longer signals back-to-school — it signals the start of Halloween decorating season, whether anyone's ready or not.

⚽ Larry's enjoying the last weekend of sweet, unlabored freedom before the Fall AYSO season starts.

🤸‍♀️ Rosy is looking forward to a busy weekend with friends and family. 

🥾 Norm has spent the week stretching his legs on stretches of the Camino de Santiago in Portugal and Spain (and eating great food!).

🙏 Amy is loving the cooler temps this week — and she'd like to formally apologize for all that complaining about the heat.

Save the Date

• Sep 5: FREE YOGA - The Art of Vinyasa with Catherine Murray at Community Yoga Center
• Sep 5: FREE YOGA - Yin Yoga with Kristin Varner at Community Yoga Center
• Sep 6: FREE YOGA - The Evolution of Ashtanga with Kristin Varner at Community Yoga Center
• Sep 7: FREE YOGA - Moody Mondays with Cherie Amour at Community Yoga Center
• Sep 9: FREE Beginning Square Dance Lessons with Line Dancing at Cowtown Square Dance Center
• Sep 9: FREE YOGA - Seated Yoga with Kristin Varner at All Saints Episcopal Church
• Sep 11: Riverside Sunrise Rotary Club Meeting at Zacatecas Café 
• Sep 13: Welcome Back Party! at First Congregational Church of Riverside
• Sep 18: Open Mic Night at Riverside Baha'i Center
• Sep 25: Moon Festival at Heritage House
• Oct 3: Aquamotion Aquathon at Shamel Pool
• Oct 7: Fifty & Better Health Fair at Janet Goeske Center
• Nov 14: Riverside Veterans Parade - Downtown Riverside/Market St.

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