In Riverside, there are more than 2,800 homeless individuals as of 2020. Food Not Bombs (FNB) is a movement dedicated to providing vegan and vegetarian ready-to-eat meals to those in the community who are in need. The Food Not Bombs movement defines itself as a mutual aid group composed entirely of volunteers. They recover food […]
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International Justice Mission fights human trafficking
There are many different clubs and organizations at California Baptist University, to offer students with a wide variety of interests different forums for connecting with people with similar interests or common pursuits. For those students who are concerned about human trafficking and want to make a real difference in the local and global community, they […]
Vision: Afghan refugees at local school share their stories
S The woman wore a green dress, embellished with sequin details that caught the sun when the shadows shifted. She had a softness to her voice, one laced with a hint of true fortitude and endurance. If one spotted her at any of the local college campuses in Riverside, no onlooker would think twice; they […]
Ordinances spark fear in vendors
From taco to churro stands, there has been a recent boom in the appearance of local street vendors. Beyond the sweet smells and hospitality of street stands come stories of the dangers and complexities of selling food on sidewalks. Recently the number of sidewalk vendors and trucks has increased in several Southern California counties. For […]
Local couple concocts relaxing and soothing atmosphere in coffee house
Twee Coffee has become a staple in the Riverside community since its opening in July 2020. It has caught the attention of the local college student scene, becoming a study hub and a place to get coffee with friends. Owner Noel Jimenez said he connected with the idea of creating a coffee shop for anyone […]
New bill will require ethnic studies education for high school students
Gov. Gavin Newsom approved Assembly Bill 101 on Oct. 5, which consists of requiring a one-semester ethnic studies class as a condition to earn a high school diploma. This bill applies to all secondary school learning institutions in the state of California, including charter schools. Assemblymember Jose Medina of California’s 61st district, which includes Riverside, […]
Local food services platform released
Tre’dish, a new food delivery platform, launched in Riverside on Nov. 11. The launch event, which took place at Avila’s Historic 1929 in downtown Riverside, featured chefs from the platform as well as speeches from Tre’dish founders, including company president Peter Hwang. Tre’dish is a platform that features home chefs and allows them to create […]
Festival of Lights adapts to COVID-19
The Mission Inn’s annual Festival of Lights event will occur this year from Nov. 26 to Jan. 6. However, due to COVID-19 and county mandates some normal components of the event will be modified. According to a press release from Riverside County, the event will largely mirror the format for the adapted Festival of Lights […]