David Downey
Pasadena Star News
Riverside, CA, United States
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West Covina councilman’s title could be stripped amid Indigenous land squabble
The council approved a motion to strip Mayor Pro Tem Brian Tabatabai of his title after he spoke up about a canceled Indigenous land acknowledgment. He says it’s retaliation. → Read More
Melissa Villaseñor, former SNL star, is grand marshal of the Uptown Whittier Christmas Parade
The good news? She’ll be in the parade and is coming home. The bad news? In her words, she’s “just a goof.” Just kidding, she said. → Read More
Whittier’s Murphy Ranch Little League to get lights for ball fields
The City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 13, is expected to approve environmental clearances, paving the way for the lights. → Read More
Here’s why those giant ‘Ted Lasso’-inspired signs are popping up around Southern California
‘Yeah, that’s right.’ From L.A. to the I.E., the words of Ted Lasso spur on USA Men’s Soccer hometown athletes. → Read More
Light-rail line should stop in Montebello, Metro committee says, but leaves door open for Whittier
Whittier officials say long-range plan — which was cleared environmentally — still will bring light-rail line to their city. → Read More
Here’s what’s planned for Riverside’s old Sears site – Press Enterprise
Closure of the Arlington Avenue store that opened in 1964 was announced in late 2019, but the place still holds memories for longtime residents. → Read More
Project planned near Stringfellow acid pits in Jurupa Valley
Hoping to change their city’s image, leaders ponder bringing stores, restaurants or offices to the area near the notorious waste dump near the 60 Freeway. → Read More
Eastbound 91 Freeway to close in Corona this weekend
All eastbound lanes, including the toll lanes, are set to close at Main Street on Friday night, Sept. 16, for a paving project. → Read More
Hospital for UC Riverside’s medical school is ‘absolutely critical,’ legislator says
As enrollment grows and challenges to get student residencies arise, state Sen. Richard Roth says he’ll continue the push. → Read More
Riverside’s tamale festival has music, dancing and, of course, tamales – Press Enterprise
Promoters changed event’s name to highlight preservation plans for the historic Trujillo Adobe, which benefits from proceeds. → Read More
Overnight freeway closures canceled on 15, 215 in Murrieta, Temecula
Power lines will be moved to clear the way for a new bridge at the 15-215 split. → Read More
Fatal fall at Riverside’s Mission Inn was a suicide, police say
A 79-year-old Riverside woman died July 28 in the rotunda staircase inside the historic building. → Read More
Riverside-area warehouse project blasted by residents
Nearly 40 speakers told city council members they oppose the complex of more than 1.8 million square feet proposed just east of the city. → Read More
Riverside Pride festival brings together LGBTQ community of the Inland Empire
Staged Sunday, Sept. 4, it was the first such local event since 2009. → Read More
Riverside Pride festival boosts security amid opposition
Some raise concerns about burlesque performance and city funding, but supporters defend the first LGBTQ festival of its kind since 2009. → Read More
Downtown Riverside complex of apartments, shops, restaurants nears opening
The seven-story, 410,000-square-foot, building near the Mission Inn preserves the historic Stalder building’s facade. → Read More
Baby goat steals hearts at Rubidoux High farm
Ghirardelli, who nearly died, is being nursed back to health by students and teachers at the Jurupa Valley campus. → Read More
Museum of Riverside — already shut 5 years — will close for 3 more – Press Enterprise
A $35 million renovation plan could go to the Riverside City Council in September or October. → Read More
Riverside parents express concerns a week after intruder attacked girl at school
McAuliffe Elementary School hosted a town-hall-style meeting Thursday night, Aug. 25. → Read More
Eastbound 91 Freeway to close in Corona this weekend
A full closure between Main Street and the 15 Freeway is set to start Friday night, Aug. 26, and last until early Monday, Aug. 29. → Read More