The All Things Considered co-host brought humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom to the University Theatre stage, sharing stories from the field and lessons for a life well-lived.
Monday Gazette: April 28, 2025 Hello Riverside, and Happy Monday! Mondays aren’t my normal day to start off the
Innovation center offers affordable technology programs while turning screen-obsessed kids into creators.
Monday Gazette: April 28, 2025
Hello Riverside, and Happy Monday!
Mondays aren’t my normal day to start off the newsletter. So, if we’re going to do things differently … the guy in the photo above is a new friend of mine. He hangs out at one of the coolest spots in Riverside. If you’d like to know where he’s hiding, look for him in a different photo from one of the stories in this newsletter. If you find him, you’ll know where to go.
Today is Read a Poem Day. Poetry is what sparked my love for language and words. As a kid, my parents read Shel Silverstein to me. As I began to read on my own, I read and re-read those poems hundreds of times, and the sense of humor and whimsy became very important to me. The idea that choosing a single word over another could make something funny is something I still think about often.
This is one of the poems I most remember from my childhood. It’s a tribute to the incoming summer and to my new friend in the photo above.
IT’S HOT
by Shel Silverstein
It’s hot!
I can’t get cool,
I’ve drunk a quart of lemonade.
I think I’ll take my shoes off
And sit around in the shade.
It’s hot!
My back is sticky.
The sweat rolls down my chin.
I think I’ll take my clothes off
And sit around in my skin.
It’s hot!
I’ve tried with ’lectric fans,
And pools and ice cream cones.
I think I’ll take my skin off
And sit around in my bones.
It’s still hot!
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City Council will weigh interim city attorney picks. The Housing Committee will review Safe Parking pilot details and a proposal to turn a University Ave hotel into affordable studios for people experiencing homelessness.
Welcome to our weekly digest on public meetings and agenda items worthy of your attention in the next week. This guide is part of our mission to provide everyday Riversiders like you with the information to speak up on the issues you care about.
City Council will meet in a special closed session on Tuesday, Apr. 29, at 3:30 p.m. (agenda)to consider candidates for appointment to the role of Interim City Attorney, currently filled by Jack Liu.
The Housing and Homelessness Committee (Councilmembers Cervantesm, Mill, and Robillard) meets on Monday, Apr. 28, at 3:30 p.m. (agenda). The agenda includes:
The Board of Public Utilities meets on Monday, Apr. 28, at 6:30 p.m. (agenda). The agenda includes:
The Board of Ethics Commission meets on Thursday, May 1, at 5:00 p.m. (agenda) for a presentation on term limits for board and commission members and to review the City's ethics complaint filing requirements.
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The All Things Considered co-host brought humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom to the University Theatre stage, sharing stories from the field and lessons for a life well-lived.
Ari Shapiro, co-host of National Public Radio’s news program All Things Considered, thrilled a sold-out audience at the University of California, Riverside’s University Theatre last Monday evening with stories and advice for life.
This year’s Hays Press-Enterprise Lecturer, Shapiro started with a tribute to Riverside Press-Enterprise editor Howard H. “Tim” Hays, who started the 56-year-old tradition in collaboration with UCR. The award-winning journalist cited the vision of Hays, who funded the first lectures, as well as his son, Tom, who endowed the series in perpetuity in 1997.
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Innovation center offers affordable technology programs while turning screen-obsessed kids into creators.
The Bourns Youth Innovation Center at Arlington Park is revolutionizing STEM education for local children, providing low-cost access to advanced technology and classes.
Driving the news: The center, run by Riverside Parks and Recreation, offers robotics camps for $150 per week, significantly less than similar programs elsewhere.
Why it matters: The center aims to make STEM accessible to at-risk populations, potentially opening career paths for young people.
The big picture: Despite its impact, many residents remain unaware of the center's existence and offerings.
By the numbers: Annual memberships range from $17.25 for youth, seniors, and military members to $79 for families.
Go deeper: For more information about classes, memberships, or facility hours, call 951-826-8782 or visit rivreg.org.
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