🗞️ Riverside News- February 15, 2026
Miller citrus tribute, Transit rider connections, Fire alarm prompt...
A Peace Tower Built of Oranges
How Riverside honored Frank A. Miller's legacy with a citrus-covered replica at the 1926 National Orange Show.
Opinion - Buses Rock: Lessons From the RTA
A temporary transit rider discovers the kindness, humanity, and connections that make Riverside's buses more than just transportation.
Chicano Camera Culture Traces Six Decades of Photography as Activism
A first-of-its-kind exhibition at RAM and the Cheech explores how Chicano photographers have used cameras to document their communities and reshape American art history.
Dickens Festival Turns Focus to Social Justice With Oliver Twist Theme
The 33rd annual Riverside Dickens Festival will explore themes of poverty, resilience and community care when it returns to White Park Feb. 21-22, marking a shift toward social equity.
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Not a Drill
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
UCR Welcomes Chancellor Dr. Shixin Jack Hu in Ceremonial Inauguration
The February 5 celebration at University Theatre featured bagpipes, speeches from university leaders, and a community fair highlighting Hu's vision for social mobility and research excellence.
Finding Purpose in an Age of Anxiety
Blue Zones Project Riverside workshop helps residents navigate the question that defines a meaningful life: Why do you get out of bed every morning?
City Council Faces Lawsuits as Deadline Passes for $20.1 Million Housing Project
Legal threats mount as ACLU, property seller warn of lawsuits over Jan. 13 vote that rejected conversion of Quality Inn into 114 affordable units.
Love at First Bite: How Riverside Created the Perfect Valentine's Day Fruit
The 'Valentine' pummelo - with its heart-shaped red flesh and mid-February harvest - took 50 years to go from UCR research cross to the iconic citrus that promises to become as synonymous with Valentine's Day as pumpkins are with Halloween.
Riverside Dog Bakery Raises Funds for Rescue Animals with Valentine's Cake Sale
Three Dog Bakery will donate $10 from each heart-shaped cake purchase to Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center through Feb. 14.
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.
Government
City Council Faces Lawsuits as Deadline Passes for $20.1 Million Housing Project
Legal threats mount as ACLU, property seller warn of lawsuits over Jan. 13 vote that rejected conversion of Quality Inn into 114 affordable units.
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.
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.
Events
Finding Purpose in an Age of Anxiety
Blue Zones Project Riverside workshop helps residents navigate the question that defines a meaningful life: Why do you get out of bed every morning?
"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.
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.
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.