🗞️ Riverside News- May 8, 2026
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Council Adopts Ward Event Policy, Bans Councilmember Branding
Policy approved Tuesday sets consistent rules for ward events and bans the use of a councilmember's name or logo in event branding.
Riverside Moves Closer to Turning Sewage Waste into Renewable Natural Gas
The council voted Tuesday to assign existing SoCalGas agreements to Riverside Bioenergy Facility LLC, a private partner that will build and fund the biogas upgrading system.
Devereaux House is Reimagining Riverside Nightlife
What started as a birthday party experiment has grown into one of Riverside's most distinctive new venues, one glass at a time.
'We Have a Spending Problem': Candidates Debate Cuts, Taxes at Ward 2, 4 and 6 Forums
Candidates for three open council seats answered the same question: If the money runs out, what do you protect and what do you cut?
City Manager Speaks Out as Council Evaluates His Performance, Conduct
The council reviewed Futrell's performance in closed session Tuesday but took no action, as the city manager publicly defended himself and his wife against allegations that have roiled City Hall since December.
Where Do Candidates Stand on Homelessness? Ward 2, 4 and 6 Hopefuls Weigh In
From housing first to stricter enforcement, Ward 2, 4 and 6 candidates outlined their approaches to the city's homelessness challenge.
This Week in City Hall: May 4, 2026
City Council weighs speed limits, rezoning and ethics rules Tuesday, with a closed-session city manager performance review also on the agenda.
Two Ward 6 Candidates Square Off on Homelessness, RTRP and the Galleria's Future
With Norma Berrellez absent, Oz Puerta and Luis Hernandez faced questions on the Magnolia Corridor, RTRP construction and the future of the Galleria at Tyler.
City to Seek Public Input on Cesar Chavez Community Center Name
City staff says no name change is on the table yet, but a community engagement process is underway following decades-old abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez.
Ward 4 Candidates Clash Over Warehouses, Taxes and Public Safety at Gazette Forum
Incumbent Chuck Conder, Jessica Qattawi and Richard Vandenberg faced off Wednesday on the issues defining the race.
Public Utilities Board Backs $3M Shift to Fund 45 Public EV Chargers Across City
The Board of Public Utilities voted unanimously to recommend the funding move to City Council, with some members questioning whether EV chargers are the right investment for low-income communities.
Ward 2 Candidates Weigh In on Warehouses, Wildfire and UCR
The Gazette posed four Ward 2-specific questions that didn't make it into last week's forum.