This Week in City Hall: January 26, 2026
City Council will discuss placing tax measures on the June ballot including a potential 0.25% sales tax generating $21 million annually and consider warehouse development restrictions.
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Mayor Lock Dawson Chairs California Big City Mayors at Historic San Francisco Summit
Coalition Pushes for Sustained State Support on Homelessness, Housing.
Beverly Wingate Maloof, 1931-2025
The preservationist helped save the Mission Inn and founded the Riverside Land Conservancy.
Emergency Food Network Mobilizes as SNAP Benefits End for 46,000 Riverside Households
City approves $100,000 in emergency funding while churches and nonprofits expand services.
Raincross Rundown: The Best of Riverside in November 2025
A curated list of upcoming events and happenings The Gazette team is most excited about.
City Bets $190K on Downtown Valet as Restaurants Say Parking Hurts Business
Six-month pilot starting January charges $20-30 at nine locations; success hinges on businesses promoting service to service to break even.
November ArtsWalk In the Dark After Daylight Savings Time Change
Several gallery openings and a preview of the Mission Inn lights make this ArtsWalk a must-see.
City Council Approves $100,000 Emergency Food Program Amid Federal Shutdown
Council fast-tracks funding to Salvation Army within days of SNAP benefits lapsing, targeting 500-700 households with immediate food assistance.
Quick Guide: Vote Today in California's Special Election
Riverside County voters have until 8 p.m. today to cast ballots on Proposition 50, the congressional redistricting measure, at 55 vote centers, 96 drop boxes or by mail.
Taco Bell Opens Three New Coffee-focused Cafés in Inland Empire
The beverage-forward locations in Corona, Riverside and Rancho Cucamonga will feature hand-crafted drinks made by specially trained "Bellristas."
Veterans Parade Returns Saturday with 'Music Across the Eras' Theme
Event features free Downtown parking, complimentary lunch for veterans.
This Week in City Hall: November 3, 2025
City Council will consider reallocating $100,000 for emergency food assistance due to federal shutdown impacts, review a Downtown valet parking pilot, and consider partnership with a South Korean EV company seeking to open in Riverside.