Café de Oro Aztecas Brings Mexican Coffee to Downtown
Ricardo Gallegos opens brick-and-mortar shop after years of pop-ups, bringing Veracruz coffee and culture to Main Street.
Café de Oro Aztecas Brings Mexican Coffee to Downtown
Ricardo Gallegos opens brick-and-mortar shop after years of pop-ups, bringing Veracruz coffee and culture to Main Street.
"Doing My Best for Those I Love": How Riverside's Valentine's Scene Celebrates Community
From coffee shops with Saturday markets to couples yoga and early morning runs, local businesses are redefining romance with creativity and heart.
This Week in City Hall: February 9, 2026
City Council will discuss two potential lawsuits related to the rejected University Terrace homeless housing project and review the 2026 Book of Work outlining major city priorities.
Neighbor of the Week: Katie Greene
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Caltrans Begins $31 Million Pavement Project on 91 Freeway
The work zone stretches from Van Buren Boulevard to Madison Street and will continue through summer 2027.
Kitchen Gardens: February's Quiet Work Pays Off in Spring
Tips on what to plant, when to pick, and what to watch out for in your home garden.
Yabba Dabba Doo
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Why Four Councilmembers Voted Against University Terrace
Two potential lawsuits loom as elected officials explain their positions on the rejected $20.1 million homeless housing project.
UCR's Famous Tango Mandarin Now Open to Home Growers—With Caveats
Those seedless Cuties you pack in your kid's lunchbox? UCR scientists helped create them. Now anyone can plant the trees—if they can find them.
Riverside's Most Picture-Perfect Spots: A Starting Guide
Whether you're hunting for vintage vibes or natural beauty, these eight spots deliver Instagram gold.
Super Bowl Sunday: Where to Watch & What to Eat in Riverside
The Seahawks take on the Patriots Feb. 8, 2026, with a 3:30 p.m. kickoff. Local forecast: 78° and sunny – perfect for outdoor viewing!
Fire Department Unveils Water-Saving Pump Pod for Training Exercises
The new equipment will save approximately 4.5 million gallons annually by recirculating water during firefighter drills.
Government
Why Four Councilmembers Voted Against University Terrace
Two potential lawsuits loom as elected officials explain their positions on the rejected $20.1 million homeless housing project.
City Awards $1.9M Contract to Preserve 11.6 Miles of Streets
Project will extend pavement life on streets across all seven wards.
This Week in City Hall: February 2, 2026
Council will consider a 117-unit apartment development in La Sierra, award $1.95 million for street maintenance, while the Park and Recreation Commission reviews design plans for a two-mile Gage Canal trail connecting Northside to UC Riverside.
State of the City Recognizes Community Impact, Innovation and Beautification
Civil Rights Institute named Riverside Hero, Edge Sound Research wins innovation honor, 15 projects earn beautification awards at annual address.
Events
Super Bowl Sunday: Where to Watch & What to Eat in Riverside
The Seahawks take on the Patriots Feb. 8, 2026, with a 3:30 p.m. kickoff. Local forecast: 78° and sunny – perfect for outdoor viewing!
Community Musicians Join Students in UCR Orchestra Concerts
The 70-member ensemble features Mozart, Bizet and Mexican folk traditions with tickets starting at $6.
Mark Your Calendar: 50+ Annual Events Coming to Riverside in 2026
From the Festival of Lights to Día de los Muertos, here are the annual celebrations, cultural festivals and community gatherings to pencil into your calendar now. Details will be added to our community calendar as they become available.
Friends of Mt. Rubidoux Launch Photo and Art Contest for Peace Tower's 100th Anniversary
Contest offers $250 prizes in two categories, with winning entries to be displayed at Mission Inn Foundation exhibit space.
History
A Voice from the Mission Inn: Ormonde Wilson's Journey from Watchman to War Hero
The tenor soloist who sang at Booker T. Washington's memorial service traded his Mission Inn post for the battlefields of World War I, earning a place on Frank Miller's banner of heroes.
Joseph Schneider Rode Into Flames for 46 Years
Riverside's longest-serving fire chief modernized the department, survived smoke inhalation and a bicycle crash, and never asked his men to face dangers he wouldn't confront himself.
Riverside's Building Boom: Four Landmarks from 1925
A century ago, the city issued more than $2 million in building permits for the third straight year, transforming downtown with structures that still shape our landscape.
Frank Miller's Christmas Pageant Brought Mission Inn Family Together
For 20 years, the inn's founder staged an annual Nativity production blending California mission history with the Christmas story.
Art & Entertainment
Kadir Nelson Finds Joy, History and Inclusion Through Basketball
The award-winning author and illustrator explores basketball's history and its power to bring people together in his new book "Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game"
Community Musicians Join Students in UCR Orchestra Concerts
The 70-member ensemble features Mozart, Bizet and Mexican folk traditions with tickets starting at $6.
Riverside Art Museum's Fourth Fridays Celebrates Underground Music History
Jan. 23 event includes DJ, new additions to '60 Miles East' exhibit, food and beverages.
RUSD Honors Musical Brings Students Together Under the Spotlight
High schoolers from across the district transform from strangers to collaborators through months of rehearsals, gaining professional theater experience and life skills that extend far beyond the stage.