Riverside Arts Academy Announces 2024-2025 Music Season
The Riverside Arts Academy (RAA) has announced the launch of its 2024-2025 season, featuring a variety of music ensembles for
Riverside Arts Academy Announces 2024-2025 Music Season
The Riverside Arts Academy (RAA) has announced the launch of its 2024-2025 season, featuring a variety of music ensembles for
Young Aviators Soar to New Heights with California Baptist University
CBU and the U.S. Air Force partnered to host the Aim High Flight Academy, offering free aviation training to high school students to address the national pilot shortage.
This Week in City Hall: August 19, 2024
This week's agendas include a contract for repaving 27 miles of roads and proposed Title 20 updates allowing properties to be designated of historic significance without owner consent.
Rose Garden Village: One Man’s Vision for the Elderly
The Rose Garden Village was created by Rev. Albert Turner to provide affordable and attractive living spaces for the elderly, with support from the Nixon family and local community leaders.
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Local High School Poets Invited to Shine at 2024 Equity Conference
Students in grades 9–12 can perform their original poetry at the Excellence Through Equity Conference in Palm Springs. Selected poets will address the theme "If I Speak, Will You Listen?" and receive recognition for their talents.
The Inland Empire Brine Line: A Vital Water Management Solution
The Inland Empire Brine Line manages salty water disposal, processing half a million pounds of salt daily to protect the Santa Ana River and support local industries.
RAM/CHEECH Update 8/14
Plenty of change, plenty still to see at The Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech Center.
Feeding America Riverside Launches TGIF Program to Teach Healthy Eating Habits to Children
Every Saturday in September, children in grades 2-5 can join a free, interactive program to learn about healthy eating and reducing food waste, with engaging lessons designed to promote lifelong positive habits.
Provisional Trustee Appointed in Riverside Unified School District
Pediatrician Jesse Oliver Tweed takes over for the late Trustee Tom Hunt
Neighbor of the Week: Sharon Mateja
Each week, we will introduce a new neighbor. This is not a who's who list. These are regular Riversiders doing exceptional things.
Collar Bone
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Beware of Dawg 2: An Immersive Art Exhibit Celebrating Canines
Curated by Andrew Barsoum, this dynamic exhibition at Division 9 Gallery explores suburban landscapes through collaborative works that honor the often-overlooked guard dogs of everyday life.
Government
Riverside Public Utilities names David A. Garcia Interim General Manager
David A. Garcia, previously Assistant General Manager of Water Delivery, will step up as the new Interim General Manager.
City’s Non-Profit Collaborative holds inaugural meeting
Organizations representing the wide range of Riverside resident's needs gather to find ways to connect with solutions.
This Week in City Hall: February 26, 2024
Possible updates to street sweeping parking enforcement policies, including allowing first-time tickets to be reduced to a warning by appeal, are on the City Council's agenda for the week.
This Week in City Hall: December 18, 2023
An annual review of the City's efforts to reduce homelessness, the possible expansion of RPU's low-income assistance to cover trash pickup, and consideration towards the potential sale or donation of two decommissioned RPD helicopters are all on City Hall agendas this week.
Events
DAZE FEST comes to Raincross District on Friday night
Good Daze invites their friends to share the stage. Local multimedia artist Dela Deso is among the supporting acts.
Inlandia Institute to Host Memoir Launch Event
Renowned journalist Zita Arocha to discuss her new book "Guajira – the Cuba Girl”
Local band Vicky and the Vengents to close out UCR Barn concert series
The Barn is shutting down for the Summer and giving us one more night of Rock and Roll to hold us over until Fall comes back around
Old Riverside Foundation Vintage Home Tour offers an opportunity to visit historic homes
The tour includes five incredible local homes spanning several eras and genres.
History
Spanning History: Riverside’s Iconic 1904 Railroad Bridge
Constructed as the longest concrete bridge in the world in 1904, Riverside’s Railroad Bridge not only transformed local transportation but also became a landmark of architectural beauty.
Oranges on Parade: Recalling Riverside’s Navel Orange Pageant Parade
In 1933, Riverside's streets burst into vibrant citrus pride with the Navel Orange Pageant Parade, an ambitious attempt to rival Pasadena’s famed Tournament of Roses.
Closing Time: Uncovering the story behind Riverside Optical & Jewelry Co.'s final sale
A photograph from the Riverside Main Library archives reveals more than just a moment; it points toward the dramatic story of a local business bidding farewell.
Shadows of the Past: The Rise and Fall of Riverside's Iconic Pergolas
Riverside's Seventh Street, once lined with the shade of historic pergolas, tells a story of ambition, community effort, and the challenges of preserving a visionary's dream
Art & Entertainment
RAM/CHEECH Update 8/14
Plenty of change, plenty still to see at The Riverside Art Museum and The Cheech Center.
Beware of Dawg 2: An Immersive Art Exhibit Celebrating Canines
Curated by Andrew Barsoum, this dynamic exhibition at Division 9 Gallery explores suburban landscapes through collaborative works that honor the often-overlooked guard dogs of everyday life.
DAZE FEST comes to Raincross District on Friday night
Good Daze invites their friends to share the stage. Local multimedia artist Dela Deso is among the supporting acts.
World renowned jazz trumpeter to play La Sierra University Wednesday night
Nolan Shaheed has played with many of the greats. He brings his skills to Pierce Street Jazz at the Zapara School of Business.