🍊 Friday Gazette: January 10, 2025
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It didn’t take long for his latest Fourth of July capture to become a classic.
City Council does not meet this week. Instead, other boards and commissions will provide input on proposed spending and project plans.
Once seen as seedy and dangerous, Fairmount Park has undergone a transformation, becoming a vibrant and welcoming space. With improved safety, new amenities, and ongoing community events, this historical park is now a treasured destination for Riversiders.
Constructed as the longest concrete bridge in the world in 1904, Riverside’s Railroad Bridge not only transformed local transportation but also became a landmark of architectural beauty.
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Windermere Tower Properties provides insights into last month’s housing market.
¡RAZA!, written by Riversider Victor Adame, tells the story of a local family and their struggles with poverty and the justice system.
California’s own “Jurupa Oak,” thriving for over 13,000 years in Jurupa Valley, showcases the state’s deep natural history just minutes from Riverside.
Joint operation with Riverside Fire Department and state agencies recovers destructive devices and firearms
Agendas are light and several meetings are cancelled this week due to the Fourth of July holiday. Council will consider updating pension contracts for Police leadership retirement cost sharing, and the Transportation Board will consider eliminating two permit-required street parking zones.
"In a dedicated effort to enhance our city’s outdoor spaces, the City Council has green-lit several park improvements over the last few weeks."
Riverside’s 1924 Fourth of July celebration was a spectacle of civic pride and joy, featuring the grand opening of Lake Evans, a gem in the heart of Fairmount Park.
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