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Riverside To Test New Housing Development Strategy On University Avenue
The Riverside City Council Tuesday voted unanimously to pilot a year-long program on University Avenue that, if effective, could jumpstart housing development in the area, according to the city.
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Supervisors Vote Against Hiring Outside Counsel For Sheriff In Election Investigation Lawsuits
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted 4-1 to not authorize the hiring of outside counsel or pay outside counsel to defend the lawsuits stemming from Sheriff Chad Bianco’s investigation into alleged election fraud.
City Manager Mike Futrell Leaving Riverside For Pasadena
Riverside City Manager Mike Futrell announced Wednesday morning that he would be resigning from his role next month after being named the new Pasadena city manager.
ACLU Files Civil Rights Complaint Against Riverside
The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California announced Tuesday it filed a complaint to the state’s civil rights agency alleging Riverside officials violated anti-discrimination laws.
RUSD Board Pushes District To Move Away From Incremental Change, Take More Risks
Several Riverside Unified School District Board of Education trustees last week signaled they would like the district to take more risks when implementing new teaching strategies.
Public Meeting Roundup — April 13-17
One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.
RUSD Agrees To Pay Nearly $1M To Relocate Cellphone Tower
Despite attempts to negotiate a better deal, the Riverside Unified School District Board of Education Thursday voted 5-1 to pay more than $900,000 to permanently relocate a cellphone tower.
Downtown Experiment Owner Plans To Create Bar Alliance Following City Recommendation To Revoke Permit
After facing the possibility of having his business permit revoked, Downtown Experiment’s owner said he has begun putting together a local business coalition to unite several of downtown Riverside’s nightlife…
Dispatches From Riverside County: The Riverside Tamale Festival
The annual Riverside Tamale Festival was started in 2013 to raise awareness of the cultural significance of the Historic Trujillo Adobe.
Residents Warn City Council Directly Elected Mayor Could Undermine Civil Rights Gains
Palm Springs residents on Wednesday overwhelmingly spoke out against a proposal from a citizens’ group to move the city to a system of directly electing its mayor.
CA Supreme Court To Review Bonta’s Case; Search Warrants Unsealed
The California Supreme Court Wednesday said it would review Attorney General Rob Bonta’s petition and ordered Sheriff Chad Bianco to pause his department’s investigation into potential election fraud.
Riverside Selects Entrepreneur Lorna Jenkins As Recipient Of Annual City Spirit Award
After brief deliberations, the Riverside City Council Tuesday selected education entrepreneur Lorna Jenkins as the 2025 City Spirit Award winner.
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