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Corona residents last week called on the council to take action following days of increased federal immigration enforcement activity in the city.
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Corona Residents Call For Action After Increase In Immigration Enforcement Activity
Corona residents last week called on the council to take action following days of increased federal immigration enforcement activity in the city.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Just one public meeting happening this holiday week, but be sure to check out the full public meeting roundup to see how you can get involved in your community next month!
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Public Meeting Roundup — November 24-28
One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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The city of Riverside kicked off the holiday season last night with a switch-on ceremony for the Mission Inn Hotel and Spa’s annual Festival of Lights.
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Festival Of Lights Kicks Off In Riverside, Honors Late Hotel Owner Weeks After Death
The city of Riverside kicked off the holiday season last night with a switch-on ceremony for the Mission Inn Hotel and Spa’s annual Festival of Lights.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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In the latest installment of Dispatches from Riverside County, we take a look behind the scenes of Feeding America Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, which feeds an estimated 300,000 residents each month through its network of food pantries.
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Dispatches From Riverside County: Feeding America Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
Through its network of pantries, Feeding America Riverside and San Bernardino Counties feeds an estimated 300,000 residents each month.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Brookside Elementary School Principal Joel Hudec thought he was heading to an all-school assembly Thursday morning to celebrate the school’s academic growth, but at the end of the assembly it was unveiled that he had been chosen to receive a Milken Educator Award.
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Beaumont Principal Receives Prestigious National Educator Award In Surprise Announcement
Brookside Elementary School Principal Joel Hudec thought he was heading to an all-school assembly Thursday morning to celebrate the school’s academic growth, but at the end of the assembly it was unve...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Health officials this week confirmed Riverside County’s first flu-related death of the 2025-26 season, which typically runs from October to April.
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Health officials this week confirmed Riverside County’s first flu-related death of the 2025-26 season, which typically runs from October to April.
Health officials this week confirmed Riverside County’s first flu-related death of the 2025-26 season, which typically runs from October to April.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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The Riverside City Council this week voted 5-2 to approve an updated three-year, $16.8 million agreement with the Riverside County Department of Animal Services.
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Riverside City Council Approves $16M Animal Services Contract With County
The Riverside City Council this week voted 5-2 to approve an updated three-year, $16.8 million agreement with the Riverside County Department of Animal Services.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors Tuesday adjourned the meeting in honor of late Cathedral City Councilmember Mark Carnevale who died Sunday at the age of 75.
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Supervisors Honor Late Cathedral City Councilmember Mark Carnevale
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors Tuesday adjourned the meeting in honor of late Cathedral City Councilmember Mark Carnevale who died Sunday at the age of 75.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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The Riverside City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday to formally create the Office of the Inspector General, which would serve as a neutral party responsible for investigating fraud, waste and abuse within the city.
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Riverside City Council Votes To Create Inspector General Role
One year after residents overwhelmingly voted in support of its creation, the city of Riverside is one step closer to appointing a local government watchdog.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Office hours happening now until 3:30 p.m. at Back to the Grind in downtown Riverside!

Stop by and say hi!
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November 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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It’s Tuesday, which means I’m back at the Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting.

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November 18, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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The Eastvale City Council last week unanimously voted to create a unified city marketing logo that can be used in collaboration with local community partners.
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Eastvale Moves Forward With Unified Marketing Logo Project
The Eastvale City Council last week unanimously voted to create a unified city marketing logo that can be used in collaboration with local community partners.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Bridges of Promise Academies this month withdrew its appeal to the Riverside County Office of Education to operate a charter school within the boundaries of the Menifee Union School District.
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Bridges Of Promise Academies Withdraws Appeal To Operate Charter In Menifee Union School District
Bridges of Promise Academies this month withdrew its appeal to the Riverside County Office of Education to operate a charter school within the boundaries of the Menifee Union School District.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Happy Monday! This week's public meeting roundup is packed with city council and school board meetings ahead of next week's Thanksgiving holiday.

Check out the full list at the link below to see how you can get involved with your community!
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Public Meeting Roundup — November 17-21
One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Heads up: Canceled today’s office hours due to the weather (to ensure I’m able to get back home).

I’ll be back out in downtown Riverside next Tuesday for the Board of Supervisors meeting and plan to hold office hours immediately following.

Thanks for understanding, y’all!
November 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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With the November 14 deadline fast approaching, the city of Riverside is encouraging residents to apply to fill open seats on a majority of its community-led commissions for the next four years.
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Riverside Residents Encouraged To Apply For City Commissions, Boards
With the November 14 deadline fast approaching, the city of Riverside is encouraging residents to apply to fill open seats on a majority of its community-led commissions for the next four years.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Scott Morse, executive vice president at Hillwood, said the company had been working on the Cajalco Commerce Center project for the last four years with both county staff and Mead Valley residents.
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Riverside County Supervisors Approve Mead Valley Megawarehouse Project
The Riverside County Supervisors last month unanimously approved a megawarehouse project in the Mead Valley area.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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The Riverside County Supervisors last month adopted an ordinance regulating the sale and distribution of products containing kratom and its synthetic version, known as 7-Hydroxymitragynine or 7-OH.
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Supervisors Adopt Ordinance Regulating Sale, Distribution Of Kratom
The Riverside County Supervisors last month adopted an ordinance regulating the sale and distribution of products containing kratom and its synthetic version, known as 7-Hydroxymitragynine or 7-OH.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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It might be a holiday week, but there are plenty of public meetings happening Wednesday and Thursday.

Check out this week's roundup to see how you can get involved in your community!
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Public Meeting Roundup — November 10-14
One of the best ways to get involved in your community is to attend public meetings of county, city and school district elected officials.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Darron Usher, principal management analyst for the city, says the goal is to support industrial growth while minimizing impacts.
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Beaumont Council Supports Ordinance Restricting Truck Traffic
The Beaumont City Council last week unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance restricting truck traffic on residential streets.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Tim Strack’s widow, Wendy, said the family was honored by the city’s recognition of his service, stating that it felt like a gift from the community as the ceremony was held days before what would have been his 56th birthday. 
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Tim Strack Park Opens In Riverside’s Arlanza Neighborhood
Tim Strack’s widow, Wendy, said the family was honored by the city’s recognition of his service, stating that it felt like a gift from the community as the ceremony was held days before what would hav...
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November 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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The Riverside County Board of Supervisors Tuesday declared the day Duane Roberts Day in honor of the life and legacy of the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa owner who died November 1 at the age of 88.
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Riverside County Supervisors Honor Late Mission Inn Owner Duane Roberts
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors Tuesday declared the day Duane Roberts Day in honor of the life and legacy of the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa owner who died November 1 at the age of 88.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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In the past year, Riverside Unified has spent almost $11 million to upgrade several playgrounds, repair the roof of Arlington High School’s library and upgrade gym bleachers at Martin Luther King High School, among other projects.
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RUSD Schools Get Upgraded Playgrounds, New HVAC Systems
Riverside Unified School District has completed almost half of the 48 districtwide maintenance projects slated for completion between 2024 and 2026.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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November 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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The Riverside City Council November 4 voted unanimously to redirect $100,000 from the city’s senior rental assistance fund to the Salvation Army’s emergency food program.
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Riverside Redirects $100k To Local Food Pantry To Help Residents Amid Federal Government Shutdown
The Riverside City Council November 4 voted unanimously to redirect $100,000 from the city’s senior rental assistance fund to the Salvation Army’s emergency food program.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:17 PM