Update: California's Oldest Tree is Protected
After years of uncertainty, a legal agreement ensures the Jurupa Oak - California's oldest tree - will have room to survive for millennia more.
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Free Regatta on Lake Evans Kicks Off Youth Sailing Season Saturday
The Riverside Community Sailing Program opens its 2026 season with races featuring local donors and a councilmember alongside youth sailors.
City to Host Free Drone Shows at La Sierra, Fairmount Parks This Summer
The aerial light performances on June 17 and July 1 are part of the city's Summer Concert Series and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations.
Raincross Rundown: The Best of Riverside in June 2026
Sailboats on the lake, salsa on the courtyard, the World Cup on the big screen, and a Juneteenth weekend to remember. June in Riverside has a lot going on — here's what's worth your time.
My Daughter's Hometown
In this final installment, Anthony Solorzano explores Riverside through the eyes of a transplant, as the memory of a hometown slowly fades.
Neighbor of the Week: Greg Cuellar
Neighbor of the Week is a series profiling the hidden heroes of Riverside, doing incredible works of service throughout our different neighborhoods.
Riverside Cleanup Group Expands Into Highgrove and University for First Time
Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful is recruiting volunteers for two Saturday morning cleanups in June across the unincorporated communities.
Riverside Educator and Nonprofit Founder Lorna Jenkins Receives 2025 Spirit Award
The City Council honor recognizes her nearly two decades building free tutoring services and community events for Riverside families.
Riverside Is Making Room for More Riders as Bikes, Safety and Community Converge
From a monthly light ride to a Blue Zones partnership and a federal streetscape overhaul, Riverside's cycling community is having a moment.
Neighbor of the Week: Etta Brown
Neighbor of the Week is a series profiling the hidden heroes of Riverside, doing incredible works of service throughout our different neighborhoods.
Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center Monitors Bain Fire Through the Night
Staff monitored the approaching Bain Fire through the night and are encouraging Riversiders to foster or volunteer ahead of future emergencies.
Stonewall Lives: Riverside's Inland Empire Pride Returns for Its Fourth Annual Festival
The free, all-day event at White Park on May 30 features more than 120 vendors, live entertainment and a former board member taking the stage for the first time.
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Latino Network Weighs Path Forward for César Chávez Memorial
Months after Dolores Huerta's abuse allegations against the labor leader, the nonprofit is surveying the community on the downtown statue's future.