Gazette Staff

Outdoor movies and night markets, this weekend in Riverside it’s all about the family friendly nightlife. With some daytime activities added in that will help beat the heat until the sun sets.

Summer is in full swing in Riverside with a community BBQ hosted at Fairmont Park, a Paint N’ Sip for the 21 and over crowd and a Disney themed event for all ages being held this weekend.

This afternoon Council appoints Councilmember Fierro as Mayor Pro Tem through December 2022, reconsiders the "state of emergency", and votes on a series of other items.

This week the council will vote whether to submit the Five-Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness to the state for funding; consider a separate program of supportive housing; and vote on a series of contracts for water quality testing and landscaping.

This week the council and committees will consider issues including decarbonization of new buildings, discrimination against formerly incarcerated individuals in housing, the safety of the public water system, and the 2022-2024 biennial budget.

Moore has served as Riverside's Fire Chief for eight years, guiding the department to higher service standards. The search for a permanent replacement for Al Zelinka is expected to take several months.

An action-packed week at City Hall, with a full council schedule plus committee meetings on issues including warehouses and distribution centers, drought-related water use, homeless encampments in the Santa Ana Riverbottom and the search for a new city manager.

This weekend you'll find boats racing on Lake Evans, a Juneteenth celebration from Riverside Community Players, and a fundraiser for a future Charles A. Bibbs African-American Museum and Cultural Center.

Barbecue, pizza, hot dogs and sandwiches -- and some healthy stuff too -- are on the menu this summer at 10 Riverside city parks.

Lots going on this week, with a report on water quality, ethics complaints, the distribution of federal entitlement funding, and meetings of the Housing and Homelessness Committee and the Planning Commission.

There's something for everyone this weekend — Shakespeare under the stars, anime and cosplay, battle re-enactments and Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.

The agenda is very light due to the Memorial Day holiday. In a special Thursday meeting, City Council will discuss initiating the search for a new city manager during a closed session, and on Wednesday, staff will recommend changes to some city council procedures.

This weekend sees the return of the UC Riverside Pow Wow, the final concert of Philharmonic's 2021-2022 season, a West African Doundounba Festival, and camping for beginners.

The agenda was revised on Friday to include a last-minute resolution about an affordable housing project. The council will also consider the purchase of two police helicopters with Measure Z funding, and the start of the design phase of a long-discussed grade separation at Third Street.

This week the council will look at proposals to install a citywide fiber-optic network by SiFi Networks, provide repayment assistance for utility customers while also lifting the moratorium on disconnecting service for non-payment, an updated presentation on the Biennial budget for 2022-2024, and more.

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