Council Overturns Denial of Magnolia Avenue Wine and Spirits Shop
Planning and construction will start immediately at the former Allin Party Supply location.
Council Creates Working Group to Develop Citywide AI Strategy
The temporary panel will examine AI's impact on city services, the workforce and data centers ahead of a policy proposal.
Elidé Sanchez Paints Culture, Connection and Grief Into Every Canvas
Now on view at Division 9 Gallery, her paintings draw on Riverside roots, family loss and the mystical bond between women and cats.
From Grant Applications to Permit Rules, a Busy Stretch at City Hall
Council authorized grant applications for Nichols Park and Eastside projects, a committee moved to ease entertainment permit rules for businesses with code violation histories, and staff will soon brief on code enforcement practices and a proposed manufacturing tax incentive.
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California Native American Day: The Fourth Friday of September
State holidays like Sept. 25 give the public a chance to learn about the tribal nations of their region and break the stereotypes they hold.
La Sierra Professor Selected for DOE Genesis Mission AI Research Grant
The Riverside university is the only Seventh-day Adventist institution and one of two Inland Empire schools selected nationwide.
Sept. 29 Workshop To Cover South Main Street Redesign Plans
The meeting will cover proposed traffic calming measures, bike lanes and parking changes along the busy corridor near Third Street.
Committee Backs Second Chance for Businesses with Past Violations Seeking Entertainment Permits
The Land Use Committee also voted to keep permit appeals with a hearing officer rather than the City Council, over the dissent of its chair.
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Culture
A Possible Path to the Return of the Mission Inn Artifacts Laid Out in Council Comments Session
The Old Riverside Foundation says three removed objects were designated by the city in the 1970s, which would make their removal a question of city code rather than contract law.
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.
City Hall
Riverside Committee Backs Temporary Data Center Moratorium
The proposed 90-day pause would give city officials time to define data centers and develop permanent restrictions.
This Week in City Hall: September 14, 2026
City Council weighs a Midtown wine shop appeal, an AI policy working group and e-bike safety rules, while committees take up data center restrictions, library security incidents and the police department's military equipment policy.
Budget Engagement Commission Considers Broader Role in City Financial Decisions
A new five-member committee will examine whether the Budget Engagement Commission should advise the City Council on revenue proposals and take a larger role in public engagement.
Civic Engagement Guide: Who to Call at City Hall
A guide to which officials, boards and commissions handle which concerns — and how residents can reach them.
Community
From the Kitchen Garden: September, The Garden Reset
Tips on what to plant, when to pick, and what to watch out for in your home garden.
How John Dixon Became Riverside's Plumber
After getting laid off from his union job, Dixon built a business — and a following — on hustle, heart and hometown loyalty
Rosh Hashanah
Rabbi Guershon Kwasniewski of Temple Beth El Riverside explains what Jews celebrate on the holiday.
March Field Air Museum to Mark 9/11's 25th Anniversary With Bell-Tolling Ceremony
Bells will toll at each attack's exact moment during the Sept. 11 remembrance at museum's Heritage Garden.