City of Riverside, California

2012 RIVERSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD CONFERENCE

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:39:44 GMT

The City of Riverside and the Riverside Neighborhood Partnership have joined together to host the 2012 Riverside Neighborhood Conference on Saturday, June 2nd from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street between 10th Street and Mission Inn Avenue in Downtown Riverside. Read More...

Riverside leaders kick off 2-year Completion guarantee to raise college graduation rates

Mon, 07 May 2012 22:02:09 GMT

Today, Mayor Ron Loveridge and Completion Counts, a citywide partnership of education, civic and business leaders, kicked off the Riverside City College two-year completion guarantee, which looks to boost college access and success for local youth. Students at Norte Vista High School gathered in their gymnasium to learn about the new citywide initiative as high school graduation approaches. Read More...

Riverside Recognizes Teens' Countless Accomplishment

Mon, 07 May 2012 19:53:38 GMT

The Riverside Youth Council and Mayor Ron Loveridge present this year’s recipients of the Riverside's 25 Most Remarkable Teens distinction on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 4:00–5:00 pm. The teens will be honored in a special City Council presentation at the Riverside City Hall Council Chambers. The event is open to the public and the community and press are encouraged to attend.

UCPath Center brings 600 jobs to Riverside

Thu, 03 May 2012 23:31:17 GMT

UC officials announced today that UC Riverside has been selected as the location for a shared service center that will process payroll, benefits, and other transactions for all ten campuses and five medical centers.

The UCPath Center will open its doors in July 2013, initially serving five locations with approximately 140 – 160 employees, and will hire more people as campuses and medical centers transition into using its services. When fully deployed, it’s estimated to employ as many as 500 – 600 people.

Riverside Flexes its Fit-Friendly Culture - Wins 2 American Heart Association Awards

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:03:04 GMT

The City of Riverside was just awarded the American Heart Association's (AHA) Gold Fit-Friendly Award and Innovation Award for promoting a Health and Wellness culture amongst employees and implementing efforts to become a Fit-Friendly organization.

Riverside Innovation Honoree for May 2012 - Luminex Software, Inc.

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:43:09 GMT

On Tues, May 1, Riverside will announce Luminex Software, Inc. as the Innovation Honoree of the Month at the City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Read More...

Riverside Earns Distinguished Budget Presentation Award 9th Year in a Row

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:32:51 GMT

Riverside is once again recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) – this time for the 2011/12 Budget document. The Award represents the 9th year in a row that the City has received this distinguished recognition. Read More...

Riverside Public Utilities Again Designated Reliable Public Power Utility by APPA

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:22:45 GMT

Cleveland, OH - Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) was once again recognized as one of the nation’s top public power utilities, earning its sixth Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3®) recognition from the American Public Power Association for supplying its consumers with the highest degree of reliable and safe electric services. Read More...

Riverside's "Seizing Our Destiny"” Plan Receives Urban Land Institute's Award

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:22:01 GMT

Irvine, Calif. - The Urban Land Institute of Orange County/Inland Empire today presented the City of Riverside with the Award for Vision in their 2012 Best of Best Awards for its "Seizing Our Destiny" plan. Read More...

Green Riverside Website Nominated for Web's Top Honor

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:20:35 GMT

New York, NY - The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences recently announced that Riverside Public Utilities' (RPU) informative website GreenRiverside.com was selected as a finalist in their 16th Annual Webby Awards. Read More...

Government Channel receives industry awards

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:05:13 GMT

The City of Riverside’s Government TV channel garnered 21industry awards recently for programming produced in-house, as well as for its Web site. Read More...

Riverside Mayor recognized as Energy Efficiency Champion by So Cal Gas

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:38:49 GMT

Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) recently recognized Riverside Mayor Ron Loveridge for his leadership in promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy in the Inland Empire. The "Energy-Efficiency Champion" award was presented at SoCalGas' Business Expo in Pomona, Calif. in front of 300 business representatives and community leaders who gathered to learn about ways to save money and energy through the latest green technologies and utility programs. Read More...

Riverside receives top honor for financial reporting

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:56:01 GMT

The City of Riverside received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). Read More...

Riverside Named Finalist in U.S. Chamber of Commerce Sustainable Community Awards

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:48:16 GMT

Washington, DC - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) and Siemens Corporation have named the City of Riverside as a finalist in their 2012 Sustainable Community Awards. Read More...

Riverside Public Utilities' Specialized Rate Programs Receive Honors from CALED

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:47:11 GMT

Sacramento, Calif. – Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) specialized economic development and business retention electric rates were honored with Awards of Merit last week in the California Association for Local Economic Development’s (CALED) 2012 Awards of Excellence Program. Read More...

Innovative Entrepreneur Recognized as Riverside Innovation Honoree

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:35:30 GMT

Riverside just announced the second Innovation Honoree of the Month at Tuesday’s evening City Council meeting.

Sundip Doshi, a past president of the CEO Forum and a long time SmartRiverside board member, was recognized as the Innovation Honoree for the month of March. Read More...

City of Riverside to Receive 2011 Sustainability Showcase Award

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:20:57 GMT

San Francisco, Calif. - The California Sustainability Alliance has announced that the City of Riverside, CA has been chosen to receive its 2011 Sustainability Showcase Award for Local Government.

The City of Riverside has implemented multiple initiatives and programs across all City departments to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy, foster alternative fuel vehicle use, and improve water use efficiency, which are key elements in the Alliance's Sustainability Showcase Awards criteria. Read More...

Zambian Ambassador Meets with Riverside Officials

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:20:51 GMT

Riverside, Calif. - The Republic of Zambia's Ambassador to the United Sates Sheila Siwela and a small delegation met with representatives from the mayor's office and Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) last week, to discuss how Riverside has molded itself into a leading green community in the state, and throughout the world.

Riverside Public Utilities' Popular "FREE" Energy and Water Conservation Programs Return

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:20:45 GMT

Riverside, Calif. - March not only marks the beginning of Daylight Saving Time, it is also the starting month for two of Riverside Public Utilities’ (RPU) most popular "FREE" water and energy saving programs – "Tree Power" and "FreeSprinklerNozzles.com". Read More...

Riverside Sister City Committee Recognized with Program Excellence Award

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:20:40 GMT

Riverside’s Sister City Committee was recognized by the US Mexico Sister City Association with a Program Excellence Award at their annual conference in Culver City on March 3. Read More...

Riverside to hold meeting to discuss Ward redistricting process and timeline

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:20:29 GMT

The City will hold a meeting on March 7 before the Governmental Affairs Committee to review redistricting alternatives as requested by City Council on Dec 6, 2011. Public input is invited at this meeting. Read More...

Riverside Asks for Public's Help in Shooting Investigation - Offers $25,000 Reward

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:20:23 GMT

Tues evening, Riverside City Council authorized a $25,000 reward for information leading to the identity and apprehension of the individual(s) responsible for the shooting of Lareanz Simmons. Read More...

City of Riverside's 311 Call Center Surpasses 1 Million Customer Contacts

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...

Riverside again named a Top 7 Intelligent Community

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

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...