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Reflections On A Year With The Riverside Record

Today marks four years since The Riverside Record published its first story, and as both a Riverside County native and the publication’s first full-time reporter, I am honored to be part of this local nonprofit newsroom’s growth and history.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signing more than a dozen new laws regarding elections flanked by their authors.
Newsom Signs Trio Of Cervantes Election Bills Into Law

Gov. Gavin Newsom last week signed into law more than a dozen bills pertaining to elections, including three authored by Sen. Sabrina Cervantes.

The council deliberates at the dais.
Riverside Council Sends E-Bike Ordinance To Committee For Further Review

The Riverside City Council Tuesday unanimously decided to hold off on amending city code to add regulations on e-bikes, opting instead to have the ordinance further reviewed by a council-led committee.

MVUSD representatives address the supervisors.
Supervisors Approve $100K To Support Murrieta Valley Unified’s Telescope Project

Riverside County Supervisors Tuesday unanimously voted to provide $100,000 in funding to support Murrieta Valley Unified School District’s telescope project.

A photo of Banning City Hall
Public Meeting Roundup — September 21-25

One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.

A person presents an agenda item to the RUSD board.
RUSD Board Votes To Keep Public Comment Status Quo Despite Repeated Pushback

Despite repeated pushback from two of its trustees, the Riverside Unified School District Board of Education voted 4-2 to maintain the board’s ability to host public comment before a topic’s presentation.

A large storefront with a Spirit Halloween sign out front.
Riverside Council Approves Specialty Alcohol Shop In Magnolia Center Neighborhood

The Riverside City Council Tuesday unanimously upheld a high-end wine and spirit store’s appeal to open the business at the site of a former party supply store in Ward 3.

A photo of the Beaumont Civic Center where the city council meetings are held.
Beaumont City Treasurer Faces Multiple Charges Related To Motel Business

The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office last week charged Beaumont City Treasurer Anup Giresh “AJ” Patel with six felony counts related to the motel business he operates in the city.

A man standing at a podium addresses the council at the dais.
Riverside Council Establishes Temporary Committee To Research Artificial Intelligence

In response to the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI), the Riverside City Council Tuesday established a temporary committee tasked with researching the technology and creating citywide policy recommendations.

The three council members sit at the dais.
Riverside Committee Recommends Temporary Data Center Pause

The Riverside Land Use Committee Monday unanimously voted to direct city staff to draft a 90-day moratorium on data center applications to be brought before the Riverside City Council for discussion at a future meeting.