
Anime Riverside returns for the second year, drawing enthusiastic crowds to the largest 'Con' in Riverside
Riverside residents from all walks of nerd fandom were treated to Anime Riverside this past weekend, the largest animation and cartoon-themed convention of the year for the city.

Weekend Calendar: May 7-8
Saturday, May 7 Los Lobos: The Cheech Benefit Concert Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Riverside Municipal Auditorium Cost: $32.

Arlanza community event sparks creativity, spreads joy with chalk
Riverside Public Library encouraged residents to 'spark kindness in people' in two-hour art event hosted at Arlanza Library

Beyond gems and tea: Longest-running family-operated apothecary store in Southern California gives back to the community
The shop, located in Downtown Riverside, is a jack-of-all-trades place of wonder providing small but quality items to its longtime customers.

Community spotlight: The Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
MSRPAC is known across the Riverside community for its services to both pets and local residents.

Riverside Historical Society to host community book fair
Residents are invited to come learn about the uniquely unknown history of Riverside.

Local non-profit gives away free, new school supplies to Riverside students
Nearly three dozen students scored backpacks and other in-demand supplies with the help of local volunteers last weekend.