We're only three weeks away from the election. I'll be honest and share that I've failed to serve you with a quality election guide like the one we produced for the March election. Please forgive me.
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PS. Yesterday's newsletter incorrectly stated The Gazette has 6,5000 subscribers because Amy López, our Content Manager, was off last week celebrating her 25th anniversary so no one was fact-checking or copyediting my work. The correct number is 6,515. And Amy returns on Wednesday :)
Mission Inn Foundation Finds New Home After Six-Month Exile
The Foundation is optimistic that the storefront is the beginning of a new era with great things to come.
The New Mission Inn Foundation Storefront at 3750 Market. (Ken Crawford)
The Mission Inn Foundation is making a comeback with a new storefront at 3750 Market Street in Riverside, California. The organization is set to open its doors on October 14, offering a retail store, museum collections, and a base for downtown tours.
Driving the news: After nearly six months without a home, the Foundation is embracing the opportunity to broaden its focus beyond the Mission Inn to include more of Riverside's rich history.
The new location lacks the romance of their previous spot at the Mission Inn but provides a physical space for operations.
Why it matters: This move allows the Foundation to expand its role in preserving and sharing Riverside's heritage.
Jennifer Gamble, Foundation President, sees the new space as a chance to "celebrate the past, present, and future of Riverside."
What's next: The storefront opens on October 14 at 9 a.m., initially featuring a retail collection of Riverside and Mission Inn souvenirs.
The limited-edition Riverside Monopoly game will be available for purchase.
The big picture: While the Foundation settles into its new home, the Mission Inn has secured alternate docent services for tours inside the building.
It will be a quiet week at City Hall, with no City Council meeting and two canceled commission meetings. The Cultural Heritage Board will review the City's plan to convert historic district streetlights to LED technology.
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