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Riverside Says Evidence Shows Commitment To Affordable Housing In Response To State Inquiry

The city of Riverside earlier this month sent a letter to the California Department of Housing and Community Development defending its efforts to fulfill several housing goals it pledged to complete years ago.

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Bianco Files Claim To Get County To Cover Legal Fees

Sheriff Chad Bianco has filed a claim in an effort to get the county to cover legal costs associated with four lawsuits filed against him as a result of his department’s investigation into the November 2025 special statewide election.

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Riversiders Say Regional Roots, Experience Important For Next City Manager

Residents said they wanted the next city hall leader to have established roots in the region, experience with managing large cities and a track record of ethical governance.

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Resident Commission Recommends New Name For Cesar Chavez Community Center

The Riverside Park and Recreation Commission Monday voted 5-2 to recommend the council rename the city-owned building as the Eastside Community Center.

Headshots of Riverside City Council Candidates Aram Ayra, Gracie Torres, incumbent Chuck Conder and Rich Vandenberg.
Riverside Council Candidates Discuss Street Repairs, Homelessness, AI And More Ahead Of Election 
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Perris Becomes Second City To Ban Data Centers In Riverside County

Applause erupted Tuesday night after the Perris City Council voted unanimously to ban data centers citywide, becoming the second city in the county to prohibit the land use after Coachella.

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Riverside Committee Sends 2 Data Center Policy Proposals To Council For Review

Riverside’s Land Use Committee Tuesday directed city staff to present the full city council with two potential policy options next month that would put a pause on the acceptance, processing or approval of applications related to data centers.

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3 Inland Empire Mayors Urge Residents To Vote Yes On Prop 1
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Ballots From November Special Statewide Election To Be Destroyed 

The Riverside County Registrar of Voters is set to destroy the ballots from last November’s special statewide election at the heart of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office investigation into alleged election irregularities.

The Lake Elsinore City Council at the dais.
Lake Elsinore Extends Data Center Moratorium To 1 Year

The Lake Elsinore City Council last week voted unanimously to extend its urgency moratorium on data centers by 10 months and 15 days, for a total of one year.