🍊 Friday Gazette: June 6, 2025
Friday Gazette: June 6, 2025 Hello Riverside, and Happy Friday! Friday is here, let’s party. The Cheech will be
The Third Space: Vixen and Beard Brings Barbershop and General Store Together
Marvin and Ana Sandoval created the shop Riverside men didn't know they needed – until now.
Bank of America Employees Deliver 13,000 Diapers and Wipes to Inland Empire Families
Diaper insecurity in the Inland Empire is an often overlooked issue and Diaper Bank IE provides a tremendous community service for our local families.
Energy Storage Innovator SPT Relocates to Riverside, Strengthening City's Clean Tech Hub Ambitions
AI-powered battery company's move from Corona highlights Riverside's strategic push to become sustainable technology center.
Canyon Crest Ice Cream Counter Sits Empty as Rite Aid Faces Bankruptcy
Riverside's last Thrifty ice cream counter starts summer behind an 'out of order' sign.
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Riverside Teen Stars in New Documentary About Homeschooling
Tilly Paasch and her sisters share their experience being filmed for "Homeschooled," now streaming nationwide.
Summer Lawn Season Brings Electric Equipment Exchange Opportunity
South Coast AQMD offers up to 75% savings on electric lawn tools in trade for old gas-powered equipment.
Opinion: Riverside County’s Mental Health Crisis Meets a Turning Point — Thanks to You
With voter-approved Proposition 1 funding, Riverside County is set to dramatically expand its mental health infrastructure—offering long-overdue care for children, teens, and adults, and marking a major shift in how the region addresses behavioral health.
I Hear Footprints
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Citrus Belle: A Joyful Farewell
With Animated Merry May #13, artist Sebraé Harris wraps his final Citrus Belle panel for the Gazette. His vibrant storytelling and deep love for Riverside have left a lasting mark—and we can’t wait to see what he creates next.
Chroma Chameleon
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Opinion: Reservoirs Are Full, but California Still Needs New Water Infrastructure
With state reservoirs well stocked for the third year in a row, water leaders urge investment in projects like the Delta Conveyance and Sites Reservoir to ensure supply keeps pace with future droughts and environmental demands.
Cap No Cap
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Government
Riverside Sets Community Meeting for $200M Adventure Park Project
City seeks resident input on Northside development featuring Olympic-caliber sports facilities and affordable housing.
Riverside Tightens Screws on Metal Theft with Strict Dealer Regulations
Millions in damages prompt Council to target cash payments, require extensive record-keeping.
Regional Elected Officials Urge Riverside to Bury Power Lines Amid Wildfire Concerns
Letter urges Riverside to reconsider approved transmission line project due to wildfire risks, without addressing additional costs.
City Manager Highlights Achievements, Outlines Vision for 2025
Public safety improvements, infrastructure investments, and economic development initiatives take center stage in an annual update from Mike Futrell.
Events
Classic Cruisers Take Over Downtown Streets
Annual Show and Go draws thousands as over 1,000 vehicles parade through Downtown course.
2025 Grow Conference: Cultivating Knowledge, Building Resilience
The 2025 Grow Conference Returns with Insightful Sessions, Farm Tours, and a Rooftop Feast.
Mission Inn Foundation Hosts Monopoly Tournament at Citrus Park
Play the official Riverside Edition Monopoly for real prizes for a great cause.
La Sierra University’s Brandstater Gallery Hosts Collection of Biblical Movie Posters
The collection is an exploration of media and genre. A reception will be held on Sunday Night.
History
Hollywood Comes to Riverside: Fox Film Shoots "David Harum" at Local Fairgrounds
Will Rogers stars in adaptation of bestselling novel, bringing 150-person crew and hiring hundreds of local extras.
Riverside in 1924
As we enter 2025, we look back 100 years to Riverside in December 1924, offering a glimpse of life through local businesses, entertainment, and everyday purchases.
Remembering “The Happy Side Is Riverside”Campaign
Riverside’s "Happy Side" campaign set out to showcase the city’s charm, foster community pride, and draw in visitors—despite some local controversy.
Museum of Riverside Celebrates 1920s Fashion in ‘Roaring Riverside’ Exhibit
Exhibition highlights carefree, sparkling styles of the decade.
Art & Entertainment
Riverside's Nightlife Evolution Creates Gap for Mid-Sized Music Venues
New 'Garden Room' at RMA aims to showcase local talent in intimate setting.
Riley O’Neill Tells The Story of His Grandfather’s Iconic Watercolors on YouTube
Don O’Neill is a watercolor pioneer and a civic legend. His unique vision of our city is an enduring treasure.
La Sierra University’s Brandstater Gallery Hosts Collection of Biblical Movie Posters
The collection is an exploration of media and genre. A reception will be held on Sunday Night.
Maurice 'Gold' Hunter Brings His Soulful Voice for a One Night Only Concert
Something different at the Riverside Community Players Theater.