City of Riverside, California http://www.riversideca.gov Current announcements from the City of Riverside. Wed, 14 Sept 2011 16:08 PST en-us City of Riverside's 311 Call Center Surpasses 1 Million Customer Contacts http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2012-0201-riverside's-311-call-center-surpasses-1-million-contacts.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2012-0201-riverside's-311-call-center-surpasses-1-million-contacts.pdf Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:15:09 GMT Riverside, Calif. - What started out as another routine phone call to Riverside’s non-emergency 311 Call Center Monday afternoon - a report of graffiti that city crews will quickly remove - turned out to be the one millionth customer contact the one-stop information and services center has processed since going live in June 2004. Read More...

]]> 35th Annual State of the City Speech Available Online http://riversideca.gov/mayor/2012/ http://riversideca.gov/mayor/2012/ Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:45:33 GMT On Thursday, January 19, 2012 Mayor Loveridge gave his annual State of the City Address at the Riverside Convention Center highlighting the past year's accomplishments. This is the Mayor's 19th, and last, State of City. View State of the City News Release | Read More...

]]> Riverside again named a Top 7 Intelligent Community http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2012-0123-top-7-intelligent-communities.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2012-0123-top-7-intelligent-communities.pdf Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:45:17 GMT Intelligent Communities announced Tuesday that Riverside was named to the Top 7 Intelligent Communities of the Year for the second year in a row. Riverside is one of only two U.S. cities identified as global leaders in innovation and municipal technologies. Read More...

]]> Riverside Honored for Sustainable Activities http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2012-0121-riverside-honored-for-its-sustainable-activities.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2012-0121-riverside-honored-for-its-sustainable-activities.pdf Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:07 GMT Riverside, CA - The City of Riverside has achieved "Silver" status as a California Green Community for its commitment to sustainability. Riverside is one of only four cities to be honored by California Green Communities for its efforts. Read More...

]]> College Students Discover Downtown Riverside in a Race for Scholarships! http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2012-0118-press-release_amazing-college-race.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2012-0118-press-release_amazing-college-race.pdf Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:35:39 GMT The "Race is On" in Downtown Riverside as local college students compete in the College Council of Riverside's (CCOR) first ever Amazing College Race: Riverside Edition on Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. The Amazing College Race will allow students to experience some of Riverside's treasures while they interact with students from the city’s four college campuses. Read More...

]]> Riverside Police Host Free Car Seat Clinic http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2012-0118-press-release-police-host-free-car-seat-clinic.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2012-0118-press-release-police-host-free-car-seat-clinic.pdf Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:41:09 GMT The Riverside Police Department is hosting a Free Child Passenger Safety Clinic on January 24, 2012. Effective January 1, 2012, the California child passenger restraint law was expanded to protect children up to 8 years of age or under 4'9". Read More...

]]> Riverside Mayor Ron Loveridge’s Final State of the City Address Caps 32 years as Elected Official http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2012-0117-state-of-the-city-2012.press-release.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2012-0117-state-of-the-city-2012.press-release.pdf Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:40:30 GMT Mayor Ron Loveridge’s 19th and final State of the City Address at the Riverside Convention Center at noon on Thursday, January 19th is sold out, reflecting immense interest in observing the mayor’s observations spanning three decades of public service. Read More...

]]> Riverside Arts Honoree Program expands to include Innovation Honorees http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2012-0109-arts-honoree-program-expands_press-release.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2012-0109-arts-honoree-program-expands_press-release.pdf Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:55:01 GMT On Tues, Jan 10, Riverside will announce the first Innovation Honoree of the Month at the City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.

For eight years, the City of Riverside and Riverside Arts Council have presented the Arts Honoree of the Month Award. The City is modifying the Arts Honoree of the Month program by expanding it to now include Innovation Honorees. Read More...

]]> City prepares for permanent closure of Jane Street at the Railroad Crossing December 12, 2011 http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1212-jane-st--closure-120911.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1212-jane-st--closure-120911.pdf Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:11:32 GMT Effective Monday, December 12, 2011, Jane Street will be permanently closed to through traffic at the railroad crossing (South of Indiana). Read More...

]]> Riverside City Council Appoints City Manager http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1206-city-manager-press-release.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1206-city-manager-press-release.pdf Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:01:45 GMT Interim City Manager, Scott C. Barber, has been appointed as Riverside’s new City Manager. The appointment becomes effective immediately and the decision was unanimous. Read More...

]]> November 8th Election Results http://riversideca.gov/city_clerk/nov8election.asp http://riversideca.gov/city_clerk/nov8election.asp Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:01:35 GMT A runoff election for Ward 7 was conducted on November 8, 2011. Read More...

]]> GTV channel broadcasts Festival of Lights live http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1121-release-on-fol-ceremony.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1121-release-on-fol-ceremony.pdf Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:06:09 GMT The City of Riverside Government Channel will broadcast the 19th Annual Festival of Lights switch-on ceremony live Nov. 25.

The channel will break into the channel’s regular Friday night schedule at 5 p.m. The switch-on ceremony is scheduled for 5:15 p.m.

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]]> City PSA receives international marketing award http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1117-marcom-award.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1117-marcom-award.pdf Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:32:11 GMT Two City of Riverside Government TV public service announcements recently won prestigious Association of Marketing and Communication (MarCom) Awards.

A gold award went to a 30-second PSA advising pet owners to spay or neuter their dogs and cats. Another city entry highlighting the move of passport services to a new location won an honorable mention in the PSA category.

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]]> Riverside is recognized as a Top Digital City http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1110-riverside-named-a-top-digital-city.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1110-riverside-named-a-top-digital-city.pdf Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:13:01 GMT For the fifth year in a row, the City of Riverside was named in the Top Digital Cities in the US. e.Republic's Center for Digital Government and Digital Communities Program leads the survey which focuses on results achieved by cities, via the use of technology, in operating efficiencies and realizing strategic objectives despite current fiscal constraints. Read More...

]]> City of Riverside Public Works Department Announces Sandbag Filling Locations http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1110-nov-11-sandbag-stations.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1110-nov-11-sandbag-stations.pdf Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:34:15 GMT In anticipation of wet weather forecasted for Friday, November 11, 2011, the City of Riverside Public Works Department will be opening self-service sandbag filling stations at the following locations: 8095 Lincoln Avenue, Riverside CA 92504; 10191 Cypress Avenue, Riverside CA 92503; 1077 Orange Street,

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]]> Riverside, the only 4 time winner of world’s Top 21 Smart Cities http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1109-riverside,-the-only-4-time-winner-of-smart21-cities-award.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1109-riverside,-the-only-4-time-winner-of-smart21-cities-award.pdf Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:55:42 GMT For the fourth year in a row, the City of Riverside has been chosen for a Smart21 Communities Award, which recognizes the top 21 tech-savvy cities worldwide.

Riverside was one of only 6 U.S. cities to receive the recognition. Among other cities worldwide to share the award this year are: Barcelona, Spain; Frankfurt, Germany; Quebec City and Winnipeg in Canada; New Taipei City, Taiwan; and Queensland, Australia.

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]]> GTV channel broadcasts local high school football http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1101-football-press-release.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1101-football-press-release.pdf Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:01:58 GMT The City of Riverside made Inland Empire television history Thursday night when it broadcast the La Sierra vs. Arlington football matchup at Norte Vista High School. It was the first time Government TV broadcast a local high school football game for its viewers. Read More...

]]> Discounted RTA Bus Passes for Riverside Residents http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1028-discounted-rta-bus-passes-for-riverside-residents-available-at-rpu-customer-service-locations.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1028-discounted-rta-bus-passes-for-riverside-residents-available-at-rpu-customer-service-locations.pdf Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:18:45 GMT Riverside, Calif. - City of Riverside residents can now purchase discounted Riverside Transit Authority (RTA) bus passes at Riverside Public Utilities’ (RPU) two customer service locations. Read More...

]]> Riverside Police Department receives grant for countywide DUI enforcement campaign http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1025-press-release---riverside-police-receive-countywide-dui-grant.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1025-press-release---riverside-police-receive-countywide-dui-grant.pdf Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:18:42 GMT The primary cause of deaths on our local streets and highways remains drunk driving. The AVOID the 30 DUI Task Force will continue its DUI enforcement in Riverside County as a result of a recent $303,000 grant awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety to the Riverside Police Department. Read More...

]]> Riverside Residents Encouraged to Apply for City Boards and Commission Openings http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1021-board-and-commission-press-release---2011.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1021-board-and-commission-press-release---2011.pdf Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:12:49 GMT Applications are now being accepted through December 2, 2011, for representatives for Riverside City Boards and Commissions. Read More...

]]> Riverside Water Utility Recognized for Excellence http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1017-riverside-water-utility-recognized-for-excellence.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1017-riverside-water-utility-recognized-for-excellence.pdf Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:15:37 GMT Newport, R.I. - The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) today honored Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) with its Platinum Award for Utility Excellence, which recognizes the extraordinary performance of water agencies where management vision and employee commitment create a sustainable utility producing ample supplies of clean, safe drinking water. Read More...

]]> City participates in Great California ShakeOut 2011 http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1013-great-shakeout-2011-press-release.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1013-great-shakeout-2011-press-release.pdf Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:15:34 GMT At 10:20 a.m. on October 20, nearly ten million Californians in businesses, government offices, organizations, neighborhoods, schools, and as individuals will participate in the largest earthquake drill ever! Read More...

]]> It's Fire Prevention Week. Protect your Family from Fire! http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1007-prev-week-open-house.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1007-prev-week-open-house.pdf Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:15:32 GMT What's the best way to protect your family from fire? Be ahead of the game. With more than 360,000 home fires reported in the United States in 2009, your best defense is a good offense. National Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15, 2011 and this year’s theme is "It's Fire Prevention Week - Protect your Family from Fire!"

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]]> City fleet garners national green award http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1006-green-fleet-press-release.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-1006-green-fleet-press-release.pdf Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:15:30 GMT The City of Riverside's vehicle fleet has been named as one of the top 40 most green government fleets Monday at a ceremony in Dallas.

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]]> Riverside Public Works Director Takes Position in Pasadena http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-0927-riverside-public-works-director-takes-new-job-in-pasadena.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2011-0927-riverside-public-works-director-takes-new-job-in-pasadena.pdf Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:06:59 GMT Riverside Public Works Director Siobhan Foster announced today she has been appointed the new director of the City of Pasadena’s Department of Public Works effective October 26. Her last day with Riverside is October 18. Foster has served the City of Riverside since 1990 -- the last six years as Public Works Director. Read More...

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