🍊 Monday Gazette: July 28, 2025
Back-to-school input requested, city boards tackle housing and water treatment, and Harada House rehab adds interpretive center.
This Week in City Hall: July 28, 2025
City Council meets in closed session for labor disputes. Other boards and committees meet about community safety concerns about a 50-unit affordable housing complex and planning for $110 million in water treatment facilities to remove forever chemicals.
Harada House Rehabilitation to Include New Interpretive Center
Museum of Riverside resumes design work to restore the historic landmark and share the Harada family’s enduring civil rights legacy.
Transplant and the City–Running Toward Home
A series by Anthony Solorzano exploring Riverside through the eyes of a transplant, as the memory of a hometown slowly fades.
Neighbor of the Week: Margie Haupt
Each week, we will introduce a new neighbor. This is not a who's who list. These are regular Riversiders doing exceptional things.
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Dressed to Thrill
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
California Water Outlook Remains Strong Despite Reservoir Setback
A third consecutive wet year boosts water security, but Delta pumping restrictions and cloud seeding setbacks highlight the system’s vulnerabilities.
Free With Purchase
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Back from the Road: There is Magic on the Highways
Traveling by car offers freedom of movement and also forces you to go through what is usually passed over.
Water Water Everywhere
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Why the Black Phoebe Is Riverside’s Perfect Signature Bird
Amid the summer lull of browns and grays, the tuxedoed Black Phoebe stands out—active, distinctive and ever-present—embodying Riverside’s resilience and charm year‑round.
Opinion: A Glimpse Into the Future of Transportation — Without a Steering Wheel
A quiet ride through the Riverside Airport hints at a bold future: Ohmio’s self-driving electric shuttles are bringing autonomous public transportation to the city—starting slow, but aiming big.
Opinion: What We Cherish, We Must Also Protect
As we celebrate our nation’s independence, let’s recommit to the civility and respect that make Riverside strong.
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
Plan Ahead for a Season of Spectacle: Tickets for A CBU Christmas and 2025–26 Theatre Now Available
California Baptist University opens ticket sales earlier than ever for its popular performing arts lineup, encouraging Riverside families to secure seats now for a season of musicals, plays, and a beloved holiday tradition.
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.