Drone Crackdown on Illegal Fireworks Yields 65 Citations, $97,500 in Fines
New aerial surveillance program shows mixed results across neighborhoods as complaints increase.
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Regional Elected Officials Urge Riverside to Bury Power Lines Amid Wildfire Concerns
Letter urges Riverside to reconsider approved transmission line project due to wildfire risks, without addressing additional costs.
DANA at The Downtowne Bookstore
Neighborhood alliances amplify local voices and elevate those that may feel stifled in larger arenas.
This Week in City Hall: February 17, 2025
City Council does not meet this week. Riverside's city boards and commissions will discuss a proposal to shift crossing guard program costs to school districts and the strategy to transform the newly named Arlington Village stretch of Magnolia Ave. in Ward 5.
The Cost of Conservation: When Do Alternative Supply Investments Make Sense?
California leads in conservation and alternative energy, but the cost-effectiveness of funding these initiatives while supplies remain sufficient is up for debate.
Greet ‘Em with Oranges: Riverside’s Bold Welcome to the West
In the 1920s, the Riverside Chamber of Commerce turned a simple citrus gift into a nationwide sensation, greeting train passengers with fresh oranges, music, and grand spectacle.
Neighbor of the Week: Lisa Henry
Each week, we will introduce a new neighbor. This is not a who's who list. These are regular Riversiders doing exceptional things.
Citrus Belle #10: Flourishing Fancy February
Part 10 of Mangaka Sebraé Harris' Citrus Bellé comic series.
Tea Bag Jag
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Riverside Closes Out Black History Month Atop Mount Rubidoux with a Historic Event
A tablet commemorating Booker T. Washington’s visit to The Mount will be dedicated in a grand ceremony near the summit.
February 15th is Skate Shop Day
Crooks is the last standing skateboard shop in Riverside and one of the longest-operating retail shops Downtown.
Smaller Bins, Lower Bills? City Considers Smaller Trash Bins to Cut Waste and Costs
Committee recommends a 12-month pilot program offering 64-gallon bins at 15% discount to 300 residents