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RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) officials announced today that a recent Internet blog report placing Riverside's drinking water among the worst in the nation is just plain wrong. Read More...

Based on our review of the water quality information provided by the City, the Department finds that the water provided by the City of Riverside to its customers meets all primary and secondary drinking water standards. Read More...

RIVERSIDE, CA - For the 17th consecutive year, Downtown Riverside will host one of America's most spectacular holiday light displays - The Riverside Festival of Lights. The Festival of Lights is presented by The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. The celebration will kick-off with the Switch-On Ceremony on Friday, November 27, at 6:15 p.m. with the lighting of more than three and a half million holiday lights on The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa and surrounding buildings in downtown Riverside. Read More...

Riverside residents now have extra incentive to leave their cars in the garage and use public transportation, thanks to a new program - 'Riverside Go Transit.' All Riverside residents can purchase RTA bus passes from the City at substantial savings: 30 day passes will be discounted by 30% and 7 day passes at 25%. Read More...

The holidays are upon us with all the seasonal decorating, gift buying, and of course ?eating. What better time to get out for a morning Walk with the Mayor? Riverside Mayor Ron Loveridge takes his monthly walk indoors on Saturday, December 12th at the Galleria at Tyler. Read More...

As part of his daily routine, Fred Ehemann, senior water system operator with Riverside Public Utilities (RPU), cleans the Riverside Canal grating near Riverside Community College. The grating keeps large debris from moving downstream to booster stations. Read More...

The holidays are a time to bring together family, friends, and of course, food. While you may love to entertain, make sure one unexpected guest --the plumber-is not at your home this season. Your pipes, the environment and your pocketbook will thank you for it. Read More...

The city council passed an ordinance Tuesday that will cut water usage on new landscaping by more than 12 percent annually. Read More...

A Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) employee, his wife and son were killed in a fatal traffic accident this weekend.

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RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Drive, walk or ride your bicycle along Victoria Avenue and see why Riverside Public Works Department was recognized with the Outstanding Beautification Award from Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful (KRCB). Read More...

Citrus Park has implemented new hours. The park is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed Monday through Thurs. The museum and gift shop are open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. School tours will be scheduled primarily on Thursday and Friday or as needed. Read More...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Riverside Public Works is now offering FREE garden mulch to City of Riverside residents, non-profit organizations and businesses. Read More...