Sweet Fridays: Meals on Wheels and Riverside Cookie Shoppe Hit 100,000-Cookie Milestone
Partnership between nonprofit and bakery brings weekly joy to homebound seniors, with volunteers reporting "tears of joy" on cookie delivery days.
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Volunteers Plant 250 Native Trees at Hidden Valley Nature Center
The Dec. 5 restoration project aimed to improve habitat along the Santa Ana River and protect against erosion and flooding.
Friends of Mt. Rubidoux Launch Photo and Art Contest for Peace Tower's 100th Anniversary
Contest offers $250 prizes in two categories, with winning entries to be displayed at Mission Inn Foundation exhibit space.
Mythical Mistletoes
From Norse mythology to modern doorways, the parasitic plant's journey through history reveals surprising science, ancient legends, and ecological importance hidden beneath its reputation for stolen kisses.
Share Your Favorite Holiday Light Displays: Riverside Family Shines on National TV
The Kopatz family brought holiday cheer to national television this week, competing on ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight" on Dec. 4.
March Field Museum Names New Director, Provides Documentation on Staff Cuts
Michael D. Ellzey previously led Nixon Library and worked at Sunnylands; board provides documentation, says Executive Committee had authority for personnel decisions.
Rebirth Homes Wins Tower Agency's $5,000 Giving Tuesday Challenge
The human trafficking survivor support organization received the most votes in a community-driven initiative funding three Riverside nonprofits.
Raincross Rundown: The Best of Riverside in December 2025
A curated list of upcoming events and happenings The Gazette team is most excited about.
I Found a New Barber. My Old One Still Doesn't Know.
A series by Anthony Solorzano exploring Riverside through the eyes of a transplant, as the memory of a hometown slowly fades.
Alternative Gift Fair Returns to Riverside with Handmade Gifts Supporting Local Charities
The annual event features vendors from Ten Thousand Villages, Inlandia Institute and dozens of nonprofits, with all proceeds benefiting community causes.
Holiday Giving Guide: Ways to Support Neighbors This Season
Organizations throughout the city are gathering donations to help families, children, seniors and pets during the holidays.
Late November Raincross Rundown: Updates & New Events
A curated list of rescheduled events and new happenings for the final weeks of November.
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Riverside to Honor Dell Roberts With Day Celebrating His 90th Birthday
The city will hold a public ceremony Tuesday honoring Roberts' decades of civic leadership and community service.