The Riverside Record spoke with eight of the 10 hopefuls about several citywide issues to help voters make more informed decisions for themselves, their families and their communities. riversiderecord.org/riverside-ci...

The Riverside City Council Tuesday took no action following a scheduled closed session review of City Manager Mike Futrell’s performance.  riversiderecord.org/riverside-ci...

Good morning, folks! It is Tuesday, May 5, and I’m back out here at the Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting for @riversiderecord.bsky.social! You can follow along here: riversidecountyca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Det...

A jury last month ordered Riverside County to pay $2.25 million to a former Riverside County Sheriff’s Office sergeant who said he was forced out of the department in retaliation for reporting workplace harassment. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

Happy first full week of May! We've got plenty of public meetings happening throughout Riverside County this week. Be sure to check out the roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community! riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...

The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation announced Monday morning it was in the final stages of purchasing the iconic downtown Riverside hotel from the Roberts family.  riversiderecord.org/riverside-mi...

Since 2014, RUSD has discussed expanding the Riverside STEM Academy, a fifth through 12 grade campus that focuses on teaching science and technology-based curriculum to students, by building a new high school campus. riversiderecord.org/riverside-un...

The city of Riverside and the Riverside Latino Network this week have started the community feedback process regarding the future of a memorial statue and community center dedicated to late civil rights leader Cesar Chavez. riversiderecord.org/riverside-ce...

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors Tuesday started the meeting with a series of presentations, one of which recognized the efforts of Visit Greater Palm Springs to turn the Coachella Valley into a Certified Autism Destination. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

I’m back out at the Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting for @riversiderecord.bsky.social. The meeting is set to get underway in 10 minutes. Follow along here: riversidecountyca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Det...

Just a handful of public meetings happening in the county these last few days of April. Check out the full roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community! riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...

With just 36 days to go until the June 2 primary election, Inland Empire United has started ramping up its outreach in an effort to make sure voters are informed, engaged and ready to head to the polls. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

Ten days after announcing he had accepted a job with the city of Pasadena, City Manager Mike Futrell has instead opted to remain in Riverside.  riversiderecord.org/riverside-ci...

The top candidates vying to be California’s next superintendent of public instruction took the stage for two virtual forums last week, detailing how they would handle achievement gaps, artificial intelligence concerns, LGBTQ+ protections and more. riversiderecord.org/state-superi...

Office hours for @riversiderecord.bsky.social starting now! I’ll be at La Gare Cafe in Perris until 1 p.m. Stop by, grab a cup of coffee and chat all things Riverside County!

The Riverside City Council Tuesday voted unanimously to pilot a year-long program on University Avenue that, if effective, could jumpstart housing development in the area, according to the city. riversiderecord.org/riverside-un...

The Calimesa City Council this month unanimously approved spending up to $430,000 to convert a former bank building into a new city hall. riversiderecord.org/calimesa-cou...

Palo Verde Hospital CEO Sandra Anaya is set to step down from her position with the embattled hospital this week. riversiderecord.org/palo-verde-h...

Just a handful of public meetings happening this week, but be sure to check out the full roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community! riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...

Office hours for @riversiderecord.bsky.social happening now until noon at Back to the Grind in downtown Riverside! Stop by to chat all things Riverside County :)

Supervisors Tuesday voted 4-1 to not authorize the hiring of outside counsel or pay outside counsel to defend the lawsuits stemming from Sheriff Chad Bianco’s investigation into alleged election fraud. Supervisor Karen Spiegel was the lone dissenter. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

Riverside City Manager Mike Futrell announced Wednesday morning that he would be resigning from his role next month after being named the new Pasadena city manager. riversiderecord.org/riverside-ci...

The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California announced Tuesday it filed a complaint to the state’s civil rights agency alleging Riverside officials violated anti-discrimination laws. riversiderecord.org/riverside-ac...

Several Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Board of Education trustees last week signaled they would like the district to take more risks when implementing new teaching strategies. riversiderecord.org/riverside-un...

A little late to the party, but I’m here at the Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting for @riversiderecord.bsky.social. Follow along here: riversidecountyca.iqm2.com/Citizens/Det...

Plenty of public meetings happening this week across the county! Check out the full roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community. riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...

Despite attempts to negotiate a better deal, the Riverside Unified School District Board of Education Thursday voted 5-1 to pay more than $900,000 to permanently relocate a cellphone tower. riversiderecord.org/riverside-un...

After facing the possibility of having his business permit revoked, Downtown Experiment’s owner said he has begun putting together a local business coalition to unite several of downtown Riverside’s nightlife owners. riversiderecord.org/riverside-do...

The annual Riverside Tamale Festival was started in 2013 to raise awareness of the cultural significance of the Historic Trujillo Adobe. riversiderecord.org/dispatches-f...

Palm Springs residents on Wednesday overwhelmingly spoke out against a proposal from a citizens’ group to move the city to a system of directly electing its mayor. riversiderecord.org/palm-springs...

Today is #LocalNewsDay, a national day focused on connecting people with trusted local newsrooms and recognizing journalism’s role in keeping communities informed and connected.

NEW: The California Supreme Court Wednesday said it would review Attorney General Rob Bonta’s petition and ordered Sheriff Chad Bianco to pause his department’s investigation into potential election fraud. riversiderecord.org/ca-supreme-c...

UPDATE: The Riverside County Superior Court has granted the media coalition’s request to unseal the warrants. Read the full order here: www.documentcloud.org/documents/28...

After brief deliberations, the Riverside City Council Tuesday selected education entrepreneur Lorna Jenkins as the 2025 City Spirit Award winner.  riversiderecord.org/riverside-ci...

Riverside County is once again holding a series of community budget workshops to give residents a voice in shaping the county’s priorities. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

Happy Monday! There are plenty of public meetings happening this week across the county. Check out the full roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community! riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...

The Riverside County Superior Court Thursday approved Attorney General Rob Bonta’s request for an expedited filing schedule on the department’s petition to pause Sheriff Chad Bianco’s investigation into alleged election fraud. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

A judge has rejected Riverside City Council Ward 2 candidate Gracie Torres’ challenge to the ballot designation submitted by competitor Aram Ayra, ruling it could remain on the ballot for the June 2 election.  riversiderecord.org/court-reject...

A superior court judge this week ordered the city of Riverside to change the title and summary for its June 2 sales tax increase ballot measure. riversiderecord.org/court-sides-...

A casual conversation over a shared interest in Chicano literature led two Riverside officials to create a new permanent exhibit at the SSgt. Salvador J. Lara Casa Blanca Library dedicated to highlighting Latino art and literature. riversiderecord.org/riverside-of...

On February 25, @riversiderecord.bsky.social was the first outlet to report that the sheriff’s office was investigating alleged election irregularities. It’s been a rollercoaster ever since, but if you want to support our work, now would be a great time! riverside-record.fundjournalism.org/donate/

NEW: The Riverside Record Wednesday joined a dozen news outlets in filing a motion to unseal three warrants obtained by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office in connection with Sheriff Chad Bianco’s investigation into alleged election fraud. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

After spending months protesting against the decision to cut their team, three California Baptist University wrestlers have filed suit against the school in an effort to save the program.  riversiderecord.org/cbu-wrestler...

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office’s investigation into what Sheriff Chad Bianco has described as potential fraud in the November 2025 special statewide election is on hold, according to a Monday court filing. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

Happy Monday! Just a handful of meetings happening this holiday week, but be sure to check out the full roundup at the link below to see how you can get involved in your community! riversiderecord.org/public-meeti...

Attorney General Rob Bonta Friday filed a new petition with the California Supreme Court in an effort to halt gubernatorial candidate Sheriff Chad Bianco’s ongoing investigation into last November’s special statewide election. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

Just one day after a petition was filed with the California Supreme Court on behalf of four local voters, six community organizations held a press conference opposing gubernatorial candidate Sheriff Chad Bianco’s investigation into election irregularities. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

Judge Daniel Ottolia Friday denied a petition filed by supervisor candidates Lisa Matus and Eric Stalter alleging that the Riverside County Registrar of Voters violated election code by disqualifying them from appearing on the June 2 primary ballot. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

NEW: The department has since re-filed the ex parte applications on its amended petition filed Thursday with the Riverside County Superior Court and said a hearing has been scheduled for Monday at 8:30 a.m. with Judge Dorothy McLaughlin. riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...

Out at the Riverside County Superior Court this morning for @riversiderecord.bsky.social for the ex parte application hearing as part of AG Rob Bonta’s latest petition. You can read more about that petition here: riversiderecord.org/riverside-co...