City Council will hold a public hearing for the 347-unit Mission Grove Apartments project on the site of the vacant K-Mart site in the Mission Grove Plaza and look for options to participate in the 2028 Olympics.
Last Thursday morning, I participated in a workshop where, for one exercise, we paired with someone we didn't know and were assigned five-minute interviews about our greatest professional accomplishments.
My answer was easy: The Raincross Gazette. I am beyond proud of the work that we're doing here.
Since last Thanksgiving, we have published 511 stories focused on the city of Riverside and hired the first full-time reporter exclusively dedicated to covering our city in years. I wish I had data for the revenue we've driven to small local businesses, volunteer hours served through our calendar, or new and meaningful friendships made through our connections.
Because I am a future-focused person, I mostly look at The Gazette through the lens of what I want to be doing better, but when I slow down and look at where we are right now ā the view is pretty damn great.
All of this is only possible because of you: the 6,800+ of you who read our newsletters, the 359 paid supporting members, and our incredible advertising partners. You're not just supporting the development of the newsroom Riverside deserves; you quite literally put the food on my table.
Thank you, thank you, thank you ā all.
Happy Thanksgiving, Riverside ā I am grateful for you.
PS. If there's a Riversider you're thankful for, consider nominating them for Neighbor of the Week.
Sixty-seven cents of every dollar spent at local businesses stays within the local economy compared to forty-three cents at national chain stores.
The Mission Inn Candy Lane Store is stocked with holiday treats and sweets from around the world. (Ken Crawford)
The Holiday shopping season is upon us, and if you start now, you still have plenty of time to buy something great for each of your friends and family. Riverside has so many incredible local businesses that sell unique and thoughtful gifts. So, before you pick up the Chiliās gift card in the Home Depot register line, take a look at our list and see if thereās something here that piques your interest. Donāt worry; your Amazon driver says they will be sufficiently busy without you this season.
Crafts Blossoming for Good in Riverside on December 1
Riversideās Alternative Gift Fair showcases handmade treasures that support local and global causes, blending creativity with compassion this holiday season.
(The Paper Flower Initiative)
The Alternative Gift Fair offers a variety of handcrafted gifts, with proceeds benefiting numerous non-profit organizations. It is coming up from 11 am to 3 pm Sunday, December 1 at the First United Methodist Church of Riverside, 4845 Brockton Avenue. In the making and selling of these fabric arts, handmade foods, books, baskets, paper flowers and holiday cards, a chain of good ripples around the world.
Participants include 10,000 Villages, United Women in Faith, Heifer International, Inlandia Institute, Riverside Food Co-op, Human Migration Institute, Love Riverside, Pencils and Dreams and the Assistance League of Riverside, among many others. Each booth supports a cause, from aiding the unhoused population and animal shelters to the Assistance League, Save Our China Town and the local rape crisis center, called NORA.
Congratulations to the California School for the Deaf football team on their historic three-peat championship win! This was a hard-fought win requiring a 14-0 fourth quarter to squeak out a 44-42 overall victory. Senior quarterback Kaden Adams threw four touchdowns and ran for 130 yards in his final game as a Cub. Their incredible achievement was featured on ABC 7 News. These boys have won twenty straight games and are returning more than half of the squad for next season. See you next year, boys!
The Riverside Art Museum invites you to its annual Las Posadas celebration on December 15! This cherished festival offers an afternoon of music, entertainment, and tradition. Bring your loved ones to enjoy tamales, pan dulce, and chocolate Mexicano, and even make your own star piƱata.
This year, Red Cross teams responded to local disasters like the Airport, Bridge, and Line Fires in our region, providing critical aid to impacted families. Donors will receive two pairs of custom FRIENDS + Red Cross socks (while supplies last)ācelebrating 30 years of the iconic show. Book an appointment at the Riverside Blood Donation Center or find a local drive.
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