City of Riverside, California

:: News From the Mayor's Office

	Mayor Loveridge Announces Free Movie Tickets for Riversiders
	Round up the kids and go to the UltraStar Cinemas in Riverside to see a free movie as part of a recently announced G-rated Family Film Program. Riverside Mayor Ron Loveridge has partnered with UltraStar Cinemas to provide free tickets to family friendly G-rated films which run every Saturday and Sunday throughout the Fall. Read more...

Walk with Mayor Ron Loveridge and Celebrate Victoria Avenue’s Past, Present and Future

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Take a walk with the Mayor along one of Riverside’s most scenic and treasured streets, Victoria Avenue. On Saturday, October 10, join Mayor Ron Loveridge and special guest Craig Fiegener of InstantRiverside.com in a two and half mile walk along Victoria Avenue. Walkers will meet at the corner of Victoria Avenue and Lincoln Avenues at 7:30 a.m. Festivities commence with a ribbon cutting ceremony in recognition of recent upgrades to the Avenue. Read More...

	Free Movie Series Presents Spooky October Flick
	RIVERSIDE, Calif. - With Autumn upon us, and with Halloween around the corner, what better way to spend a weekend morning than by taking the family to see a free Halloween themed movie? Read More...

	Riverside Receives International Arts Award
	Sister Cities International has awarded Riverside with the “Innovation: Arts & Culture Award” during their 2009 Annual Awards Program held in Belfast, Ireland. Read more...

	10th Annual Deaf Awareness Week
	The Mayor's Model Deaf Community Committee presents the 10th Annual Deaf Awareness Week - September 20-27, 2009. The Week's events focus on increasing communication, interaction, and understanding between Riverside's deaf and hearing communities. Read more...

	6th Annual Race Equality Week
	The City of Riverside Human Relations Commission presents the 6th annual Race Equality Week - September 8-14, 2009. The Week's events focus on Riverside's Sister Cities relationships and showcases diversity and inclusiveness. Read more...

	Mayor Loveridge launches monthly walks
	Lace up your walking shoes and join Mayor Ron Loveridge for Saturday morning walks throughout the summer. The walk is a great opportunity to chat with Mayor Loveridge and a special guest while getting fit and healthy.

	Mayor addresses Riverside’s efforts to secure federal dollars to create jobs locally
	The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) is a historic effort by the federal government to respond to the most serious economic crisis since the Great Depression. Read more about what Mayor Loveridge and the City are doing to secure federal dollars to create jobs locally.

	Riverside Fights Homelessness with Federal Funds
	Programs and services within the city and county of Riverside will receive $7.1 million in HUD funds, with significant portions going to local service organizations.

	Mayor Launches Winter of Need Campaign to Fund Basic Needs
	Mayor Ron Loveridge recently launched the United Way of the Inland Valleys’ Winter of Need (WON) fundraising campaign designed to meet the immediate emergency needs of the Riverside community.

	Mayor Loveridge Convenes Homeless Summit
	Mayor Ron Loveridge recently convened a Summit of elected officials to build regional partnership and support for Riverside's 10-Year Plan and to add their signatures to the America's Road Home Statement of Principles and Actions.

	Mayor Loveridge takes the lead to find solutions to housing crisis
	In the Summer of 2008, Mayor Ron Loveridge and County Supervisor John Tavaglione convened a time-sensitive “Red Team” to identify and, if feasible, implement stimulus measures to contribute to a rebound of the housing market in the region.

	National League of Cities Elects Riverside Mayor Ron Loveridge First Vice President
	Riverside Mayor Ron Loveridge was elected National League of Cities (NLC) first vice president during its Congress of Cities convention in Orlando, Fla., in mid-November.

	Mayor's Commission on Aging 2008 Senior Awards
	On October 7, 2008, six seniors from Riverside won awards for their community work from the Mayor’s Commission on Aging.

	Diversity Takes Shape at the Grier Pavilion
	Mayor Loveridge, an advocate for building a community respectful of our rich cultural heritage and diversity, announces the June 2008 opening of the Grier Pavilion, named for Riverside civil-rights activists Barnett and Eleanor Jean Grier, located on the seventh floor patio of City Hall.

	Mayor Kicks Off IE Tech Week '08
	Mayor Ronald Loveridge welcomed technology professionals and educators at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Inland Empire Technology Week held May 12-14 in Riverside.

	Santa Ana River Trail Peddling Along
	The Riverside Bicycle Club joined Mayor Ronald Loveridge at the opening of the Hidden Valley and Hole Lake segments of the Santa Ana River Trail which now features bicycle and horse trails.