This Week in City Hall: June 22, 2026
City Council takes up a $3.16 billion two-year budget, an adaptive reuse ordinance and a transit-oriented development plan among a packed agenda; other boards and commissions meet throughout the week.
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Super Bowl Sunday: Where to Watch & What to Eat in Riverside
The Seahawks take on the Patriots Feb. 8, 2026, with a 3:30 p.m. kickoff. Local forecast: 78° and sunny – perfect for outdoor viewing!
Fire Department Unveils Water-Saving Pump Pod for Training Exercises
The new equipment will save approximately 4.5 million gallons annually by recirculating water during firefighter drills.
February ArtsWalk Honors TOFU's Legacy
Pain Sugar Gallery hosts a retrospective celebrating Irvin Kyle "TOFU" Guzman's whimsical characters and electric palette.
Seven Honorees Recognized for Downtown Contributions at RDP's 38th Annual Ceremony
Annual ceremony honors bookstore owner, volunteer fundraiser, and five programs shaping Downtown.
City Awards $1.9M Contract to Preserve 11.6 Miles of Streets
Project will extend pavement life on streets across all seven wards.
Community Groups Hold 'People's State of the City' Outside City Hall
Advocates criticized the city's housing policies and called for reconsideration of the rejected Homekey+ grant.
Fairmount Park Master Plan Seeks Balance Between Preservation and Progress
City proposes major reconstruction of 127-year-old park's historic core, including rebuilt bandshell and golf course changes.
Raincross Rundown: The Best of Riverside in February 2026
A curated list of upcoming events and happenings The Gazette team is most excited about.
This Week in City Hall: February 2, 2026
Council will consider a 117-unit apartment development in La Sierra, award $1.95 million for street maintenance, while the Park and Recreation Commission reviews design plans for a two-mile Gage Canal trail connecting Northside to UC Riverside.
Opinion: Homelessness in Riverside — What We Can Do, What We Can't, and Why We Won't Give Up
Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson addresses common misconceptions about homelessness and explains the legal, financial, and systemic constraints cities face—while outlining Riverside's ongoing efforts to find solutions.
A Voice from the Mission Inn: Ormonde Wilson's Journey from Watchman to War Hero
The tenor soloist who sang at Booker T. Washington's memorial service traded his Mission Inn post for the battlefields of World War I, earning a place on Frank Miller's banner of heroes.
Kadir Nelson Finds Joy, History and Inclusion Through Basketball
The award-winning author and illustrator explores basketball's history and its power to bring people together in his new book "Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game"
