What a Teenage Racecar Driver Taught Me About My Daughter's Future
A rising karting star from Riverside is teaching parents like me what success outside the usual sports can look like.
The Best Thing: The Gazette Newsroom on the Best Thing They Experienced in Riverside This Month
August's scorcher had everyone chasing shade — cold drinks and good company pulled them through.
Council Approves $7.7M in Street Repairs, Advances Third Street Rail Underpass Project
A $7.7 million repaving contract will fix miles of city streets, while nearly $10 million in new agreements keeps the Third Street rail underpass on track for a 2027 start.
Board Recommends Ending Underused EV Rate, Lifting Solar Cap
The board also recommended updates to rules on ADUs, master metering and utility property access, sending all changes to City Council for final approval.
Latest
Chances Are
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Riverside Unified's Early Learning Path: From Six Weeks to Kindergarten
Transitional kindergarten's eligibility date has finally stopped moving. Here's how it fits with Riverside Unified's preschool and infant programs — and how families choose.
Council Approves Veterans Tech Training Deal with Data Center Piece Scrapped
Council members split 4-0-3 on the iVETS/StemWorx workforce deal after staff cut a data center provision that had stalled it.
Riverside Council Delays Vote on Water Rules for Decorative Grass
The council voted unanimously to give staff up to 90 days to detail the cost of complying with a 2023 state law banning irrigation of nonfunctional grass.
Culture
Bean There
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Museum of Riverside Expands Community Programs Ahead of 2028 Reopening
Heritage House hosts new nature programs, fall events and school tours while the museum's Downtown site awaits renovation.
Museum Board Approves Removal of Victorian Laundry Collection, Bird Specimens
Board unanimously approved removing washing machines, wringers, and other Victorian-era items from Heritage House, along with bird specimens and animal bones no longer suited for the permanent collection.
Trash Novel
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
City Hall
City Panel Advances Plan for Green-Tech Loan Fund, Grant-Funded Lender Deal
First Community Capital would administer state-funded loans for startups and small businesses under a proposed five-year deal.
This Week in City Hall: August 24, 2026
City Council weighs veteran tech training, Scout land deal and street repaving as utilities and museum boards also convene.
A Citywide Data Center Ban Could be Coming to Riverside
The city joins a growing list of Inland Empire municipalities weighing limits on data center development.
Linden Street Could Shrink to Two Lanes Under Safety Pilot
City committee advances study of restriping near John W. North High School.
Community
Lighthouse of Hope Foundation Honored as City Marks National Nonprofit Day
The Ward 5 nonprofit was honored for its food and clothing distributions across the city.
City Proclaims Dell Roberts Day at Packed Council Meeting
A large crowd filled council chambers to honor Adrian Dell Roberts for decades of service to Riverside.
From Dead End to Third Space, Downtown Alley Set for Revival
A once-abandoned alleyway on Main Street is getting new life as a hub for events and everyday use.
Janet Goeske Foundation Wins $100,000 Grant After Community Rallies
The Riverside senior services nonprofit overcame a voting setback to claim first place in Harrah's All-In 4 Change Grant Contest.