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RPU Water Division wins national gold

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies recognized Riverside Public Utilities-Water Division yesterday with a national award for "significant contribution to the drinking water industry." Read More...

City of Riverside Wins Bronze for Bicycling Friendly Plan

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - The City of Riverside is one of the prestigious bronze level Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC), according to the League of American Bicyclists. Riverside is being recognized for its commitment to improving conditions for bicycling and its practice of making focused investment in bicycling programs and facilities. Read More...

RPU Water Division wins national gold

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies recognized Riverside Public Utilities-Water Division yesterday with a national award for "significant contribution to the drinking water industry." Read More...

RPU wins prestigious public relations award

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) received a prominent award at the Inland Empire’s 2009 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Polaris Awards in San Bernardino last night. Read More...

RPU Board member to receive award for environmental work

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Justin Scott-Coe, a member of the City of Riverside Board of Public Utilities, will receive the Iron Eyes Cody Award for his environmental stewardship from Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful Oct. 28. Read More...

Riverside Chosen One of World's Top 21 Most Intelligent Communities

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - The City of Riverside has been chosen as one of 21 cities worldwide to receive the distinctive Smart21 Communities award. Garnered from 13 nations, Riverside was one of only six U.S. Cities to receive the recognition. Read More...

Utilities rewards young artists in annual contest

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - For the 12th consecutive year, Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) has given two budding local artists a chance to be seen on 60,000 individual canvases throughout the city. Read More...

CURE Bulky-Item Drop-Off Event - Sat. Nov 7

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Riverside residents can drop off their e-waste and bulky items for free. Proof of residency is required. 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...

City of Riverside digs down deep in ongoing efforts to improve aging infrastructure

New sewer main line to be installed at Van Buren Boulevard and Arlington Avenue

Riverside, Calif. - On Friday, October 9 at 9:00 p.m., the City of Riverside will begin work to replace an old and undersized section of sewer main line which serves as a direct feed to the water quality control plant. Read More...

Senior Corps Office: One-Stop Shop for Senior Volunteerism

Riverside, CA - Mayor Ron Loveridge announces the launch of Riverside's first Senior Corps Office during a week long series of activities, October 6-9, 2009. Read More...

RPU rolls out green carpet for Public Power Week

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Riverside residents may never celebrate Public Power Week as zealously as...well, Groundhog Day.

But to customer-owned Riverside Public Utilities, the Oct. 6-10 occasion is an ideal chance to let residents know about their own utility company.

"No one marks it on their calendar, but those in the power business know when it's coming," said Christine Spahr, customer service manager. "It's also an ideal way to celebrate National Customer Service Week, the same week. Our customers are the owners of the utility, so excellence in customer service is extremely important at RPU." Read More...

Riverside City Council Regatta & BBQ

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Come to Fairmount Park/Isaac Walton Building on Saturday, October 10 and watch your Councilmember race for the win in an eight-foot sabot on Lake Evans!

The event will be held from 3 - 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased from your Councilmember, the Riverside Community Sailing Program, or the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.

Proceeds will go the Riverside Community Sailing Program and the charity of the winning Councilmember's choice. For information, please contact the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at (951) 826-2000. Read More...

City Council OKs green initiatives

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - The City of Arts and Innovation has ventured once more into the green zone, passing several initiatives last night that drew the praise of the California Department of Conservation. Read More...

Everyone invited to free senior green event

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Everyone is invited to the first environmental conference hosted by 200 Mount Rubidoux Manor Retirement Community seniors from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, at the city's White Park, 3901 Market Street. Read More...

Riverside Fox Announces Inaugural Concert Season

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - The lineup for the Inaugural Concert Season at the newly restored, historic Fox Performing Arts Center was unveiled on Thursday, September 24.

Local radio personality Brian Casey along with the City of Riverside Mayor and City Council announced the highly anticipated schedule of internationally renowned, award-winning recording artists, television and film personalities, comedians and authors.

The grand opening performance for the newly restored Fox will be Grammy Award-winning artist Sheryl Crow on January 22 & 23, 2010, and tickets range from $65 to $275.

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Riverside Fox Announces Inaugural Concert Season

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - On Thursday, September 24, 2009, at 4 p.m. on the Grier Pavilion in City Hall (3900 Main Street, 7th Floor), the City of Riverside Mayor and City Council along with Operator Bill Malone will announce the initial programming for the Inaugural Concert Season of the newly restored historic Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside. Joining city officials will be KOLA FM's host Brian Casey. Read More...

State recognizes historic Riverside landmark

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - The Jackson Building, once the site of a thriving Japanese-American business in the early 20th century, has been listed on the California Register of Historical Resources. 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...

Some Riverside RR crossings close for nighttime maintenance

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Five railroad crossings in the city will be closed for track maintenance from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. at various dates in September and October, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad officials announced today. Read More...

100th photovoltaic system goes online in Riverside

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - One of the reasons Donna Dacier choose to live in Riverside more than a decade ago was what has drawn people to Southern California for generations.


"I love the sun," she said.


So installing a photovoltaic system for her home seemed like a natural fit, she said. When she found out about Riverside Public Utilities' (RPU) rebate and federal tax incentives, that move made economic sense as well. Read More...

Riverside Rail Safety Program

The City of Riverside was recently recognized by both the State of California Assembly and Senate for its model program in rail safety developed through its partnership with Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Read More...

Riverside Mariachi Festival Tickets on Sale Now!
Riverside, CA - On Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 12 - 9 p.m. the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCSD) will host the 4th Annual Mariachi Festival at Fairmount Park (2601 Fairmount Blvd.)
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Riverside Places 2nd in Best of Web Awards

SACRAMENTO, Calif., - Sept. 1, 2009 - e.Republic's Center for Digital Government has announced the winners of its 2009 Best of the Web and Digital Government Achievement Awards.

Best of the Web ranks the top U.S. state and local Web portals, recognizing advances in digital solutions and communication with citizens, government communities and business. The Digital Government Achievement Awards showcase progressive and innovative Web sites and digital applications by government entities worldwide. Read more...

RPU seeks fed funding for 'Smart Grid'
Riverside, CA - Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) is campaigning to be one of the first medium-sized utilities in the country to be entirely on the 'smart grid.'
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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...

Dancers pirouette at Cesar Chavez Center

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The California Riverside Ballet is raising the barre at the Cesar Chavez Center, 2060 University Ave., with a free ballet demonstration and performance at 3 p.m., Tuesday.

This is an encore to last year’s performance at the Eastside community center. Read more...

Riverside Receives International Arts Award

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

C.U.R.E. Drop-Off Event - Sat. August 29th

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Riverside residents can drop off their e-waste and bulky items for free. Proof of residency is required. Read more...

High-efficiency toilets saving millions

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – City of Riverside officials are touting recently installed high-efficiency toilets as modern day misers of water. They are saving millions of precious gallons in a program aimed at multi-family dwellings and hotels. Read more...

TELACU El Paseo Senior Apartments Accepting Applications

The City of Riverside is now accepting applications for the new 75-unit TELACU El Paseo Senior Apartments. This new, affordable senior complex is located at 4030 Harrison Street. View the rendering here.

City joins national green building group

The city of Riverside is now a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

City offers free opera concert

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The city invites everyone to a free concert celebrating opera, 2 p.m., Saturday, at the César Chávez Community Center, 2060 University Ave.

The concert is the culmination of a city-sponsored weeklong youth opera camp and an adult master class ending Friday.

Riverside Emergency Shelter goes solar
The Riverside Emergency Shelter, 2840 Hulen Place, a residential facility for homeless men and women, is now part of the clean energy push. View Riverside's solar map.
City call center now handles animal services queries
City residents are now able to get information about county animal services from the city’s call center.
City and County announce dog fees amnesty

All city and county late fees and past-due dog license amounts will be waived during July and August.  Owners will be able to license their dogs at 2008-09 rates during the two-month amnesty program.

4th of July Spectacular at the Riverside Sports Complex.

The City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is proud to present the 4th of July Spectacular at the Riverside Sports Complex. Enjoy live music as we celebrate our country's independence. Gates open at 7pm and the fireworks show begins promptly at 9pm. Children under 5 are free, $4 per person. Tickets are on sale at the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (3936 Chestnut St.).

City prepares for upcoming Van Buren Blvd project - Begins July 6

Construction for the Van Buren Boulevard Widening project begins July 6. As part of the City’s ongoing Riverside Renaissance, this $22 million project will widen Van Buren Boulevard from two to three lanes in each direction between Jackson Street and Jurupa Avenue.

LA SIERRA/ARLANZA PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE July 8, 2009 6:30 p.m.

La sierra/arlanza project area committee City of riverside Adjourned regular meeting Agenda La Sierra Branch Library July 8, 2009 4600 La Sierra Ave.

City of Riverside Launches Recovery Act Website

Riverside residents can now see what federal stimulus dollars are coming to their neighborhoods at a new city Web site -- www.riversideca.gov/Recovery

Riverside dubbed "City of Arts & Innovation"

Unanimous City Council action on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, established the City of Riverside as the "City of Arts & Innovation."

The concept to brand Riverside as the "City of Arts & Innovation" arose from the process of developing the Riverside Arts Plan and was approved on June 3, 2009, at Mayor Loveridge’s Cultural Accountability Performance (CAP) meeting. Read More...

City of Riverside to Hire 200 Youth for the Summer Thanks to Recovery Act Dollars
The City of Riverside is proud to announce that it is the recipient of a $604,473 grant from the Riverside County Economic Development Agency (EDA) and the Riverside County Workforce Development Board (WDB) that will provide training skills and work experience to its youth.
Mission Inn opts for water-saving toilets
The world famous Mission Inn Hotel and Spa in Riverside is saving thousands of gallons of precious water and it didn't cost them a dime.
Riverside Public Utilities earns high marks in statewide customer satisfaction survey
Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) customers give the agency high marks for how it provides water to the area, and those rankings routinely exceed those of other agencies around the state, according to a new poll.
Mayor takes on Action Challenge for Children and Families - Kicks Off with Free Financial Workshops

What is more important than the well being of children and families? Mayor Ron Loveridge answers this question by taking on the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Action Challenge for Children and Families.

As a kickoff to this Challenge, in recognition of the worst economic crisis of our time, Mayor Loveridge and the City of Riverside have partnered with United Way of the Inland Valleys to host free financial workshops, titled Money Works, at various Park, Recreation, and Community Services centers in Riverside. For more information, call (951) 826-2436 or download the flyer here.

11-year-old school activist takes on recycling - May 15
James Gjurgevich, 11, has been recycling cans and bottles around the house since he was 7. Now, he is turning his sights to cleaning up the grounds and classrooms of his school, Castle View Elementary, 6201 Shaker Dr., by creating a school "green team."
Children rave about first Tales and Tunes - May 15
A gang of 30 young children zestfully broke the cardinal rule of all libraries yesterday by making a lot of noise at the Eastside Cybrary.
Networking exec kicks off IE Tech Week
Keynote speaker Craig Hinkley, vice president for information technology architecture and organization for networking giant Cisco Systems Inc., kicked off the Second Annual Inland Empire Tech Week yesterday when he spoke to more than 350 attendees at the Riverside Convention Center. The event continues through May 15th. Please visit www.ietechweek.com.
City clerk wants voters to be clear about both elections
The Riverside city clerk wants city voters to be clear about which election is which. A video is also available explaining the two elections to voters.
New sign alerts pedestrians to rail crossing danger - May 12
The city began installing a new sign today warning pedestrians to look in both directions at railroad crossings.
City prepares for Saturday delays at Central Ave, Magnolia Ave. and Brockton Ave. Intersections
Weekend drivers should plan for delays near the intersection of Central and Magnolia Avenues.
Annual expo highlights high-tech innovation
The second annual Inland Empire Technology Week is May 11-15. The event starts with IE Tech Expo on May 11 and followed by a free IT Employment Trends conference on May 12th, both at the Riverside Convention. May 13th is Tech Horizons at UCR and May 14th is the IE Fast Pitch at the Ontario Convention Center. May 15th finishes the week with a Software Expo at City Hall. Please visit www.ietechweek.com.
City prepares for weekend delays at Alessandro Boulevard
Weekend drivers should plan for delays along Alessandro Boulevard, near the intersection of Chicago and Arlington Avenues.

City prepares for eastbound offramp closure on SR-91 at La Sierra Avenue, May 6 - 16

Drivers should plan alternate routes if they use the SR-91 freeway eastbound offramp at the La Sierra Avenue interchange starting at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6 through 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 16. The continuous ramp closure is required to raise and realign the freeway ramp to the new bridge.

City of Riverside provides CNG alternative fuel station

The City of Riverside has seen a sharp increase in demand for compressed natural gas (CNG) as growing numbers of businesses, school districts and consumers invest in alternative energy vehicles.
City Recognizes Businesses for Environmental Excellence
The City of Riverside at the April 21st City Council meeting recognized five local businesses for their extraordinary efforts to protect public health and the environment. The businesses recognized for their efforts include Pepsi Bottling Group, Cardinal Health-Medical Products, A&A Plating, Bob’s Auto Service and the Old Spaghetti Factory.
Riverside surpasses 1MW local solar power milestone
Eight years after its first solar energy project came online, the City of Riverside has surpassed the milestone of producing more than 1 megawatt (MW) of local solar energy.  One megawatt is enough energy to power 750 homes in Southern California.
City prepares for Saturday delays at Central Ave., Magnolia Ave. and Brockton Ave. Intersections
Weekend drivers should plan for delays near the intersection of Central and Magnolia Avenues. Traffic signal and lane closure delays will be from 10 p.m., this Saturday, until 9 a.m., Sunday, in order to improve traffic signal synchronization and minor intersection improvements.
Riverside utilities contributes to two Earth Day events
Illustrating that Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) works both day and night, the agency will appear at two separate events celebrating Earth Day this week.
City prepares for weekend delays at Alessandro Boulevard
Weekend drivers should plan for delays along Alessandro Boulevard, near the intersection of Chicago and Arlington Avenues.
Riverside Public Utilities Wins 12 Media Awards
Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) garnered an even dozen Addy Awards at the annual presentation of the American Advertising Federation – Inland Empire In March. It is the most awards RPU has ever won in one year.