Those Awesome Argentine Ants
Tiny Argentine ants form massive supercolonies across California. Here’s how they thrive—and how to keep them outside your home.
From the Mayor's Desk
On the first Monday of each month the Mayor shares an editorial view on the happenings of Riverside.
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A Year of Milestones: Riverside Leads with Major Gains in Economy and Infrastructure
OPINION: Riverside is on the move—leading our region and state as a center for growth, opportunity, and investment!
The River District Update
The latest on our efforts to make the Santa Ana River a destination for recreation and economic development.
Revamping our Mental Health Care System
How a slew of mental health bills signed into law over the last few weeks are part of a larger effort to overhaul how California approaches mental healthcare.
WANTED: Responsible Governance—Now More Than Ever
With the passage of Labor Day, the political election season begins and representation at the city, state, and federal level will be on everyone’s mind.
Introducing Project Connect
How Riverside is connecting formerly incarcerated individuals with services and a path forward to prevent homelessness.
We’re Winning the Fight for Our Fair Share
How “getting our fair share” of state and federal funding translates to enhanced infrastructure and quality of life for Riversiders.
State of the City 2023 Sneak Peak – Riverside By Design
Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson previews her State of the City Address scheduled for Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the Riverside Convention Center.
Mayor’s Year in Review: 2022 Edition
December 8, 2022 marked two years as mayor of my hometown—the halfway point in my first term. I ran
Making Riverside the forever campus to local graduates
Introducing Campus Riverside, a mayoral initiative that will provide a centralized platform for students to become acquainted with all the great and fun things that Riverside has to offer.
Why the Passage of CARE Court Means Hope for Families
Over the past few months, I have shared updates regarding the recent passage and signing of an important piece of
Riversiders Rolling Up Their Sleeves
A popular quote from anthropologist Margaret Mead is, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change
Let’s talk results, not performance
During my tenure in office, I have made it my mission to focus on the issues that are directly affecting Riversiders, driven by the desire to work for solutions that uplift us all. That in it of itself should not be a surprising statement or an unexpected governing tactic, however, many residents in