City of Riverside, California http://www.riversideca.gov Current announcements from the City of Riverside. Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:57 PST en-us Victoria Avenue Restoration project wins local award http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-1116-victoriaavenue.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-1116-victoriaavenue.pdf Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:21:40 GMT 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...

]]> New Hours for Citrus Park http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=649 http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=649 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:59:37 GMT 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...

]]> City of Riverside Residents and Businesses Save Water and Money with Free Mulch http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-1109-freemulch.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-1109-freemulch.pdf Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:51:52 GMT RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Riverside Public Works is now offering FREE garden mulch to City of Riverside residents, non-profit organizations and businesses. Read More...

]]> Provide input to "A Vision for Riverside" http://survey.riversideca.gov http://survey.riversideca.gov Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:45:55 GMT The 2009 economic development strategic vision by participating in the on-line survey. Read More...

]]> RPU Water Division wins national gold http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-1027-amwa.pdf http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-1027-amwa.pdf Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:53:05 GMT 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 http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-1027-bikefriendly.pdf http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-1027-bikefriendly.pdf Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:53:00 GMT 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 wins prestigious public relations award http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-1022-award.pdf http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-1022-award.pdf Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:52:45 GMT 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 http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-1021-justinscottcoe.pdf http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-1021-justinscottcoe.pdf Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:52:40 GMT 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 http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-1020-smart.pdf http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-1020-smart.pdf Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:52:35 GMT 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 http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-1019-waterlabels.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-1019-waterlabels.pdf Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:52:09 GMT 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.

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]]> City of Riverside digs down deep in ongoing efforts to improve aging infrastructure http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-1007-vanburensewer.pdf http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-1007-vanburensewer.pdf Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:51:59 GMT 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...

]]> Riverside Fox Announces Inaugural Concert Season http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0925-fox2010.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0925-fox2010.pdf Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:39:28 GMT 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. Read More...

]]> City Council OKs green initiatives http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0925-green.pdf http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0925-green.pdf Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:11:45 GMT 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...

]]> State recognizes historic Riverside landmark http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0921-jackson.pdf http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0921-jackson.pdf Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:13:42 GMT 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...

]]> Some Riverside RR crossings close for nighttime maintenance http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0918-rrcrossings.pdf http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0918-rrcrossings.pdf Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:00:10 GMT 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 http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0917-photovoltaic.pdf http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0917-photovoltaic.pdf Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:12:57 GMT 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 http://riversideca.gov/railsafety http://riversideca.gov/railsafety Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:46:51 GMT 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...

]]> RPU seeks fed funding for 'Smart Grid' http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0828-smart-grid.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0828-smart-grid.pdf Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:59:39 GMT 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.' Read More...

]]> Mayor Loveridge Announces Free Movie Tickets for Riversiders http://riversideca.gov/mayor/pdf/2009-0904-freemovietickets.pdf http://riversideca.gov/mayor/pdf/2009-0904-freemovietickets.pdf Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:58:25 GMT 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...

]]> Riverside Receives International Arts Award http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0813-sister_cities_award.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0813-sister_cities_award.pdf Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:48:01 GMT Sister Cities International has awarded Riverside with the "Innovation: Arts & Culture Award" during their 2009 Annual Awards Program held in Belfast, Ireland. Read More...

]]> High-efficiency toilets saving millions http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0804-het_savings.pdf http://riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0804-het_savings.pdf Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:47:48 GMT 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 http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0727-telacu.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0727-telacu.pdf Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:47:43 GMT 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. Read More...

]]> City joins national green building group http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0722-USGBC-release.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0722-USGBC-release.pdf Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:47:38 GMT The city of Riverside is now a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Read More...

]]> Riverside Emergency Shelter goes solar http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0709-Riverside%27s-Access-Center-Solar.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-0709-Riverside%27s-Access-Center-Solar.pdf Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:47:32 GMT 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. Read More...

]]> City call center now handles animal services queries http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-re-311-and-Animal-Services-July-2-2009.pdf http://www.riversideca.gov/press_releases/2009-re-311-and-Animal-Services-July-2-2009.pdf Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:47:27 GMT City residents are now able to get information about county animal services from the city's call center. Read More...

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