🍊 Sunday Gazette: April 6, 2025
Sunday Gazette: April 6, 2025 Hello Riverside, and Happy Sunday! Last December, I sat in a holiday brunch hosted by
Neighbor of the Week: Lorene Sisquoc
Each week, we will introduce a new neighbor. This is not a who's who list. These are regular Riversiders doing exceptional things.
Pickleball’s Popularity in Riverside Soars, Bringing Generations Together
Local league's decade of persistence pays off with new courts, as players find friendship, fitness and fun in America's fastest-growing sport.
Flabob Airport: 100 Years of Aviation History Takes Flight in Riverside
From a cow pasture with barbed wire to a historic airfield preserving aviation's golden age, Flabob Airport celebrates its centennial as a cornerstone of Riverside's rich flying heritage.
Sports Shorts: Riverside Schools Running Into the Weekend
Big track and field action and the final in conference rivalry battles between CBU and GCU.
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Above the Fold
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Beyond Bougainvillea: Riverside's Utility Box Beautification
Project turns often ignored fixtures into points of pride.
Condron Expands: Beloved Coffee Company Opens Pizza Spot on Sunnyside
Local coffee favorite launches new culinary venture two doors down from original location.
Acclaimed Chicana Artist's Retrospective Makes Final Stop at The Cheech
Mesa-Bains exhibition showcases over 30 years of influential work through August 2025.
Full Auditory Alchemist
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Riverside's Annual Tweed Ride Returns Early April
Vintage-inspired cycling event welcomes participants of all styles.
Eastside Library Relocates During Construction of $20M New Branch
New facility at Bobby Bonds Park expected to open in 2025 while temporary services shift to Lincoln Community Center.
Government
Riverside Tightens Screws on Metal Theft with Strict Dealer Regulations
Millions in damages prompt Council to target cash payments, require extensive record-keeping.
Regional Elected Officials Urge Riverside to Bury Power Lines Amid Wildfire Concerns
Letter urges Riverside to reconsider approved transmission line project due to wildfire risks, without addressing additional costs.
City Manager Highlights Achievements, Outlines Vision for 2025
Public safety improvements, infrastructure investments, and economic development initiatives take center stage in an annual update from Mike Futrell.
Riverside Fire Department Recognized for Excellence in Public Safety
Reaccreditation by the Center for Public Safety Excellence highlights the department's handling of 43,000+ incidents, placing it among the top five fire agencies in California.
Events
2025 Grow Conference: Cultivating Knowledge, Building Resilience
The 2025 Grow Conference Returns with Insightful Sessions, Farm Tours, and a Rooftop Feast.
Mission Inn Foundation Hosts Monopoly Tournament at Citrus Park
Play the official Riverside Edition Monopoly for real prizes for a great cause.
La Sierra University’s Brandstater Gallery Hosts Collection of Biblical Movie Posters
The collection is an exploration of media and genre. A reception will be held on Sunday Night.
Maurice 'Gold' Hunter Brings His Soulful Voice for a One Night Only Concert
Something different at the Riverside Community Players Theater.
History
Hollywood Comes to Riverside: Fox Film Shoots "David Harum" at Local Fairgrounds
Will Rogers stars in adaptation of bestselling novel, bringing 150-person crew and hiring hundreds of local extras.
Riverside in 1924
As we enter 2025, we look back 100 years to Riverside in December 1924, offering a glimpse of life through local businesses, entertainment, and everyday purchases.
Remembering “The Happy Side Is Riverside”Campaign
Riverside’s "Happy Side" campaign set out to showcase the city’s charm, foster community pride, and draw in visitors—despite some local controversy.
Museum of Riverside Celebrates 1920s Fashion in ‘Roaring Riverside’ Exhibit
Exhibition highlights carefree, sparkling styles of the decade.
Art & Entertainment
Riverside's Nightlife Evolution Creates Gap for Mid-Sized Music Venues
New 'Garden Room' at RMA aims to showcase local talent in intimate setting.
Riley O’Neill Tells The Story of His Grandfather’s Iconic Watercolors on YouTube
Don O’Neill is a watercolor pioneer and a civic legend. His unique vision of our city is an enduring treasure.
La Sierra University’s Brandstater Gallery Hosts Collection of Biblical Movie Posters
The collection is an exploration of media and genre. A reception will be held on Sunday Night.
Maurice 'Gold' Hunter Brings His Soulful Voice for a One Night Only Concert
Something different at the Riverside Community Players Theater.
California News
Protesters Denounce DOGE, Healthcare Cuts, Call Out Local Representatives
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Trump Turns Homelessness Response Away From Housing, Toward Forced Treatment - KFF Health News
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Raid or rumor? Reports of immigrations sweeps are warping life in California’s Central Valley
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Bloom or bust? Superbloom spectacle eludes California after dry winter
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