The Riverside City Council last week approved a pilot program designed to provide financial assistance to elderly residents struggling to pay rent. The council’s unanimous vote Tuesday to launch the program is an effort to help some of Riverside’s most vulnerable residents who may find themselves at risk of becoming homeless, according to a statement by city spokesman Phil Pitchford.

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International Star Wars Day on May the 4th is days away and Chalice Collectibles at The Shops at Santa Anita in Arcadia will be hosting a fan event featuring stars from across the franchise’s galaxy to raise funds for two of LucasFilm’s favorite charities: the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Starlight Foundation.

Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson and eight other mayors from some of the state’s most populous cities went to Sacramento on Tuesday to request that the state continue its $1 billion investment in addressing the homelessness crisis. In meetings with leaders that included Gov. Gavin Newsom and Assembly Speaker...

The local nonprofit Inland Empire Waterkeeper has partnered with the city of Riverside to help preserve the environment at Martha McLean-Anza Narrows Park, officials announced last week. Waterkeeper will help the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department protect the Santa Ana River that flows along the park’s north end. The...

The City of Baldwin Park is seeking public input on the future design and offerings at Ana Montenegro Park. A new mini park slated to go on vacant land at the corner of Maine Avenue and Joanbridge Street, Ana Montenegro Park will be the first new park established in the city since its incorporation in 1956.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday issued a statement honoring a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy who died recently from injuries he suffered in fire at a Castaic shooting range in October. Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores died Saturday after he was injured in a fire that started during a training...

Japan House Los Angeles has partnered with multi-disciplinary artist and “King of Kawaii” Sebastian Masuda for its newest exhibition “Yes, KAWAII is Art -EXPRESS YOURSELF-,” opening May 2. The term kawaii literally translates to “cute” or “adorable,” but Japanese kawaii culture has evolved into a global phenomenon encompassing fashion, art, technology, and even social behavior.

Thinking of traveling to San Diego this summer? Make sure you schedule your trip to include the Taste of Little Italy event which returns for two nights of delicious bites on June 18 and 19, 2024. First held in 2018, this famous foodie experience features restaurant exploration, live music, and memorable dishes.

The Riverside Youth Council has announced this year’s 25 “Most Remarkable Teens,” the city announced Thursday. The program is coordinated by the mayor’s office and the Riverside Police Department and recognizes Riverside students in grades 8-12 for their excellence in academics, athletics, arts and culture, community involvement, leadership, “courage to overcome, acts of valor, or any other remarkable accomplishments,” according to a city statement.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday her recommendation for the new Department of Water and Power chief executive is Janisse Quiñones, a PG&E senior vice president and Coast Guard officer. As CEO and general manager, Quiñones’ primary task will be to lead the department through the transition toward...

Monrovia marked the final stages of the extensive Canyon Park Restoration Project on Tuesday, as city officials broke ground on a range of forthcoming upgrades. Improvements include roadway and parking lot upgrades, a new water main and sewer system, ranger station kiosk enhancements, new educational and recreational spaces, lots of new benches, picnic tables and a raised deck and general repairs throughout the park, documents show. The project will add to the landscape native species plants such as coast live oak and western redbud trees, compact white sage, sugar bush, California buckwheat, sticky monkey flower and deer grass.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced nearly $200 million to reduce homelessness. The governor also said new measures are coming that will bolster the oversight of state homelessness funds in an effort to ensure accountability by cities and counties. “This new funding will get people out of tents and into...