Riverside currently receives over 20% of its electricity from coal. Now it’s aiming for zero.
By 2025, the city is looking to become fully powered by renewable energy and natural gases.
This week at City Hall: Feb. 22
After a three-day weekend, things will be a little less busy at City Hall this week. The city council will consider increasing the police department's vehicle purchase fund, retiring the city's police service dog, and revising city regulations concerning firearm dealer licenses.
This week at City Hall: Feb. 15
A $3.1 million Urban Area Security Initiative grant seeks approval in the City Council, municipal code changes are considered concerning the sale of cannabis, and PSET may see expansion.
Riverside County Superior Court currently accepting Civil Grand Jury applications
Selected jurors will serve one year starting July 2022.
This week at City Hall: Feb. 8
The mayor looks to maintain Riverside's global sister cities, local food trucks to see tightened regulations, and American Rescue Plan Act spending plans updated in the Budget Engagement Commission.
This week at City Hall: Feb. 1
City Council looks to fill open committee seats, Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson and other councilmembers request attention to the Santa Ana River bottom and RUSD seeks to rent two office spaces.
Update: Final arguments made in Measure C lawsuit
On Tuesday, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Harold Hopp heard final arguments in the Measure C trial.
This week at City Hall: Jan 25
The city considers a transitional housing grant, the Housing And Homelessness Committee reviews housing barriers, and trail project updates review.
This week at City Hall: Jan. 18
The City Council reviews city financial reports, the mayor's veto power gets reviewed, and an affordable housing block in Casa Blanca is considered.
This week at City Hall: Jan. 4
A new onboarding process for election officials is considered, Riverside roads may see a speed limit decrease, and the Transportation Board considers a no-parking zone near UCR.
This week at City Hall: Dec. 14
Multiple library projects are awarded American Rescue Plan Act funding, City Council reviews construction updates for the CHEECH, and a multi-million dollar grant is considered for the Harada House.
This week at City Hall: Nov. 16
The City Council considers options for firework shows in 2022, the Riverside Police Department requests two new helicopters, and former Councilmember Andy Melendrez may get community room in his name.