Council Approves $9 Million in Federal Funding for Housing, Homelessness and Health
Nonprofit leaders and service providers testified Tuesday that HUD entitlement funding keeps critical programs running as federal support shrinks.
Council Approves $9 Million in Federal Funding for Housing, Homelessness and Health
Nonprofit leaders and service providers testified Tuesday that HUD entitlement funding keeps critical programs running as federal support shrinks.
A New Conductor Brings Pops, Patriotism and Personal Stakes to Concert for Heroes
A new conductor, a new orchestra and a pops-heavy program bring fresh energy to the July 3 concert at Riverside National Cemetery.
City Adopts Water Management Plans; No New Restrictions for Residents
Riverside's updated water management and contingency plans project adequate supply through 2050, with no new conservation rules for residents.
From Chone to Main Street: ProAbition's New Executive Chef
Roddy Barberan, who joined the downtown restaurant in 2025, draws on family cooking traditions from coastal Ecuador.
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City Council Approves $1.57 Billion Budget With Cuts to Public Works, Boost to Public Safety
The council approved the two-year spending plan Tuesday as the city faces projected general fund shortfalls of $27 million and $34 million over the next two fiscal years.
Fireworks Photos: The Smartphone Method
Before the show starts, most of the work is already done. Here's how to set up for fireworks photos that actually work.
Two Homes Approved as Landmarks, a Third Named Structure of Merit
The Cultural Heritage Board also heard early feedback on a proposed ordinance that would ban chain link fencing on historic properties citywide.
City Investigation Finds Director Created Hostile Workplace, City Manager Discouraged Complaints
The 901-page report found former director Jennifer Lilley retaliated against employees who complained, and that then-city manager Mike Futrell discouraged them from coming forward.
City Pursues $8.4M State Grant to Address Magnolia Avenue Homeless Encampments
Council authorizes application for three-year outreach and housing program targeting corridor between Central and La Sierra.
Council Greenlights 45 New Public EV Chargers, Waives Competitive Bidding
The council voted to purchase chargers from Chaevi Co. Ltd. and fund a rebate program for installations, over some residents' objections to the no-bid contract.
This Week in City Hall: June 22, 2026
City Council takes up a $3.16 billion two-year budget, an adaptive reuse ordinance and a transit-oriented development plan among a packed agenda; other boards and commissions meet throughout the week.
Of Moths and Men
A 3.5-inch pencil in the Museum of Riverside holds the story of how the city began.
Government
City Council Approves $1.57 Billion Budget With Cuts to Public Works, Boost to Public Safety
The council approved the two-year spending plan Tuesday as the city faces projected general fund shortfalls of $27 million and $34 million over the next two fiscal years.
Two Homes Approved as Landmarks, a Third Named Structure of Merit
The Cultural Heritage Board also heard early feedback on a proposed ordinance that would ban chain link fencing on historic properties citywide.
City Investigation Finds Director Created Hostile Workplace, City Manager Discouraged Complaints
The 901-page report found former director Jennifer Lilley retaliated against employees who complained, and that then-city manager Mike Futrell discouraged them from coming forward.
Council Greenlights 45 New Public EV Chargers, Waives Competitive Bidding
The council voted to purchase chargers from Chaevi Co. Ltd. and fund a rebate program for installations, over some residents' objections to the no-bid contract.
Events
'Passing the Torch': Riverside Celebrates Juneteenth
Local events honor the holiday's history while challenging a new generation to carry the movement forward.
Riverside Pro Soccer Hosts World Cup Watch Party Series
Three free events at Route 30 Brewing and The Barn at UCR double as community outreach for the city's future USL club.
Stonewall Lives: Riverside's Inland Empire Pride Returns for Its Fourth Annual Festival
The free, all-day event at White Park on May 30 features more than 120 vendors, live entertainment and a former board member taking the stage for the first time.
Vintage Home Tour Frames America 250 Through Five Houses
Five private homes built between 1924 and 1955 open for one Saturday — three decades of American life, told through the houses Riversiders lived in.
History
The Cowboy Aviator's Daring Feat
One hundred years ago, a barnstorming pilot flew under a 16-foot bridge span and into Riverside history.
A Bona Fide Major League Star
John "Jack" Tortes Meyers was Riverside's own — a Cahuilla catcher who rose to become a bona fide major league star and never forgot where he came from.
Riverside's Oldest Church Building Still Stands on Magnolia Avenue
Founded in 1879, the church that became Magnolia Presbyterian holds the distinction of housing Riverside's oldest existing church building.
"Buffalo Heart": A Short Biography of Jonathan Tibbet
Known to tribal communities as "Chief Buffalo Heart," Jonathan Tibbet spent his life advocating for Native sovereignty at a time when the government called it insubordination.
Art & Entertainment
June ArtsWalk Is Packed. Wear Comfortable Shoes.
Having to make hard decisions can be a good thing. The quality of events at this month's ArtsWalk is exceptional.
The God Who Learned to Feel: 'Hadestown' Comes to The Fox
'Hadestown' actor Nickolaus Colón on why the ancient myth of Hades still moves modern audiences — and why two nights at The Fox are worth clearing your calendar for.
Opera Returns to the Inland Empire
After five years of dormancy, Riverside Lyric Opera marked its revival with a sold-out gala concert at UCR's University Theatre - complete with a surprise proposal.
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"
