
Cool Centers provide drop-in sites for vulnerable individuals, seniors, the disabled, and others in need of temporary relief from the heat. Cool Centers will be made available to the public when an "Excessive Heat Warning" is issued for our area. Read More...
The city is again opening public municipal buildings as "cooling centers" for people to find shelter from the summer sun. Read More...
Curb painting service notices have been found on City of Riverside residents' doorsteps. The notice asks residents for a voluntary donation to repaint address numbers on the curb. The City of Riverside would like residents to be aware that such company(ies) are in no way affiliated with or working at the City's request. Read More...
Magnolia Avenue will be closed between Elizabeth Street and Merrill Avenue in both directions beginning Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 5:00 a.m. The road is expected to be reopened on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Southbound traffic will be detoured to Jurupa Avenue and northbound traffic will be detoured via Beatty Avenue. Access to businesses will be available at all times! Read More...
Free water-saving sprinkler nozzles will be available to Riverside water customers starting tomorrow. The Toro Precision Series Spray Nozzle can cut water usage for landscapes by up to 20 percent using new technology that allows the water to be more efficiently distributed. Developed by Toro at their headquarters in Riverside, this device is free only to Riverside Public Utilities water customers or Western Municipal Water District customers
who live in Riverside. Read More...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Mayor Ron Loveridge takes the Walk with the Mayor program on a walk among the Riverside Tigers of Riverside City College on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 7:30 a.m. Read More...
The City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will be providing a free summer food program throughout the summer. Read More...
The City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department invites you to celebrate Independence Day at one of our aerial fireworks shows at La Sierra Park (5215 La Sierra Avenue) and Mt. Rubidoux (4706 Mt. Rubidoux Street). Read More...
The City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and the Riverside Downtown Partnership present a series of FREE family-oriented band concerts at Fairmount Park. Read More...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - On June 12, 2010, the City of Riverside Public Works Department is hosting a free expanded bulky item drop off and mulch pick up event for City residents. The event will be at the City Corporation Yard located at 8095 Lincoln Avenue, Riverside, California from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. Proof of residency, such as your utility bill, will be required. Read More...
The City of Riverside, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department and the Wildlands Conservancy are proud to present the 8th Annual Family Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 19 at Fairmount Park located at 2601 Fairmount Blvd. from 6 - 10 a.m. This FREE event includes a cash prize (must catch tagged fish), additional prizes and more. Participants must bring their own bait and fishing poles. Read More...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - The City of Riverside and the Riverside Neighborhood Partnership have joined together to host the 2010 Riverside Neighborhood Conference on Saturday, June 5 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at California Baptist University (CBU). Read More...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - The LA Galaxy is bringing the 9th Annual Copa LA youth soccer tournament presented by La Curacao to Riverside on Memorial Day weekend, May 29 - 31, to the Ab Brown Sports Complex. As one of the top youth soccer Tournaments in the region, Copa LA features Under-9 through Under-19 groups in the Boys Division and select groups in the Girls Division. Read More...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Pollution reduction efforts earn five Riverside businesses special recognition for their work to protect public health and the environment. Congratulations to Anchos Southwest Grill & Bar, BMW of Riverside, Blue Banner Company, Inc., Goodrich Aerostructures and Swiss Dairy. Read More...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A new Web site: www.riversidepublicutilities.com/wholehouse - has been created to help residents participate in Riverside Public Utilities' (RPU) Whole House Rebate Program. Read More...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - KVCR TV, cable Channel 24 in the Riverside area, will broadcast a special 30-minute Earth Day program: "2010: Our Green Economy" tomorrow at 10 p.m. Encore presentations will be shown at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, and at 2 p.m., Sunday. Read More...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - May 1, 2010 marks the spring Incredible Bulk event in the City of Riverside. The City of Riverside Public Works Department is hosting six neighborhood drop off locations where city residents can easily get rid of excess trash or those large "hard to get rid of" items. Read More...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Mayor Ron Loveridge takes the Walk with the Mayor program to school this Spring as he visits the three universities and community college in Riverside, beginning April 24 at California Baptist University (CBU) at 7:30 a.m. Join Mayor Loveridge and special guest Ron Ellis, CBU President, for conversation and a walk around the campus. Read More...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - It's easy to earn $1,000! The City of Riverside recently increased the reward for reporting information that leads to the arrest of a graffiti vandal - two times the amount of previous reward. Read More...
The City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is holding open auditions for the 3rd Annual Riverside Sings Vocal Competition. Auditions will be held on Monday, May 24 for youth ages 5 - 17 and Tuesday, May 25 for adults 18 and older. Read More...
A fresh look at role the global economy can play in your businesses future. This fast-paced event provides you with valuable information that can broaden your business outlook in 90 minutes! This event takes place on Thursday, May 20th. Read More...
The Riverside Small Business Fair is a special event designed to help small businesses by connecting them with representatives from over 40 federal, state and local government agencies. It is essentially a one-stop opportunity to attend free workshops and efficiently gather free, valuable information that is tailored to the needs of small business. The fair is on Tuesday, May 25th from 4:30pm until 7:30pm. Read More...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - You are invited to be part of a new Green initiative on April 22, 2010. The City of Riverside Public Works Department has partnered with Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and other Inland Empire cities to develop a regional Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) plan. Read More...
Riverside, Calif. - Recently, a letter misrepresenting a change in the City's Clean Up Riverside's Environment (C.U.R.E.) Program was distributed by an unknown source to some City of Riverside residents. Read More...
As elected city officials and community leaders continue to encourage local participation in the 2010 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that 56 percent of the nation's estimated 134 million households have mailed back their census forms. According to the Participation Rate Map on www.2010.census.gov, Riverside is at 50 percent participation. Read More...