Who is financing the campaigns of Riverside City Council candidates tonight 6 pm Unitarian Universalist Church in downtown Riverside

u/StormAutomatic — 7 days ago

This Week in City Hall: June 22, 2026

City Council takes up a $3.16 billion two-year budget, an adaptive reuse ordinance and a transit-oriented development plan among a packed agenda; other boards and commissions meet throughout the week.

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u/StormAutomatic — 14 days ago

A Bona Fide Major League Star

John "Jack" Tortes Meyers was Riverside's own — a Cahuilla catcher who rose to become a bona fide major league star and never forgot where he came from.

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u/StormAutomatic — 16 days ago

This Week in City Hall: June 15, 2026

Busy week with the City Council, Commission on Aging, Parks and Recreation Commission, Safety Wellness and Youth Committee, Cultural Heritage Board, and Economic Development Committee meeting.

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The city council waived the sunshine ordinance to appoint the city attorney. They will also consider disciplinary action for the city manager.

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u/StormAutomatic — 21 days ago

Electric, Water Fees May Rise 5.7% Under Inflation-Based Proposal

The Board of Public Utilities voted unanimously to forward the increase to the City Council, which holds a public hearing June 23.

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u/StormAutomatic — 24 days ago

'It's Toxic': Mayor Calls for Audit of City Department After Alleged Vendor Harassment

An internal investigation found two code enforcement supervisors spent years allegedly harassing immigrant street vendors, including entering homes without warrants and seizing property.

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They are also well known for harassing unhoused people and ignoring slum lords.

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u/StormAutomatic — 25 days ago

Riverside Police Department Program For Shifting Blame

When police abuse, injure, or kill people with disabilities or mental health issues it will be their fault for not having a clear label instead of the officers fault. We could just stop using the police for stops but we are doing this instead.

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u/StormAutomatic — 28 days ago

This Week in City Hall: June 8, 2026

City Council takes up a homeless transfer notice ordinance, a police body camera contract, and proposed utility rate changes as six boards and commissions hold their regular meetings June 8–11.

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u/StormAutomatic — 28 days ago
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Riverside County Releases Recommended Budget Ahead Of Public Hearing

They are recommending increasing the Sheriff's budget yet again to $1.2 billion dollars. The Sheriff's get over half the "public safety" budget while public defenders get 3% and fire gets about 25%

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u/StormAutomatic — 29 days ago

How Much Does It Take To Run For Riverside City Council? It Depends On The Candidate.

Personally I would want a 15-20 dollar donation limit. You should be able to run on local support that almost anybody can afford to donate. Big budget donors shouldn't give you a louder voice.

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u/StormAutomatic — 1 month ago