A twin-engine plane crashed into a Riverside neighborhood on Monday evening, resulting in three casualties, two injuries and the destruction of two homes. Reports of what felt like an earthquake came to the Riverside Police Department around 4:50 p.m. The Cessna 310, en route to San Jose from Riverside Municipal Airport, was carrying five passengers […]
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Black History Month, campus-wide celebrations honor history, culture
It has now been 41 years since Black History Month was officially recognized within the government by President Gerald Ford. The idea of celebrating the history of successful African-Americans first started in 1926, by Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. This month holds importance because of the […]
CBU rings in the Year of the Rooster
Traditional red-paper lanterns were placed throughout Harden Square Jan. 31 where California Baptist University’s International Center and Community Life hosted a Lunar New Year Festival to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The CBU community gathered together with international students to learn about and appreciate Asian culture and traditions. The festival celebrated the turn of the […]
Mount Rubidoux trails repaired
The city of Riverside has started renovations on trails at Mount Rubidoux, a city park and landmark of Riverside, after severe weather conditions and overuse have rendered the trails and the park nearly unrecognizable. City officials plan to use aid from a state grant and the city’s historic preservation fund to restore the popular park […]
University remembers Wanda Price
“It’s no fun hugging yourself,” Wanda Price said in an interview with The Banner nearly 28 years ago. To California Baptist University, Price was a jack-of-all-trades and a master of them all. Price, who died Dec. 7, 2016, at age 87, leaves behind a legacy at CBU that will forever be plated atop the […]
Aviation student killed in heroic, selfless act
Editors Note: What follows is a first-hand account of the death of SSgt. Enrico Rojo, which occurred Dec. 19. The account was sent to the editors via email by Mary Jane Medina, the sister of Michelle Medina, Rojo’s fiancee. It is with great honor that The Banner is able to share the story of the […]
Measure Z raises taxes
Measure Z passed Nov. 9, raising sales taxes by one cent in the city of Riverside and generating a projected annual city fund of $48 million. Measure Z received 41 percent of voters who voted “no” on the measure while 58 percent voted “yes,” which allowed for it to pass. According to The Press Enterprise, […]
CBU alumna helps with planning of Festival of Lights
Every year, the city of Riverside pulls out all the stops for the annual Festival of Lights, a Christmas event that turns downtown into a winter wonderland of lights and holiday spirit. From Nov. 25-Jan. 7, the Festival of Lights draws crowds from Riverside and the surrounding Inland Empire area, including California Baptist University. CBU […]
Winter blend gas cheaper in SoCal
Many California gas stations started pumping a winter blend of gasoline Nov. 1 that is cheaper than the less-volatile summer blend. According to The Press Enterprise, the price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in the Riverside-San Bernardino area was $2.79 Oct. 31. Summer-blend adds a 3-cent to 15-cent increase in cost-per-gallon compared to […]
City addresses homeless issue at meeting
Riverside City Council members held a meeting Oct. 11 to hear from residents, business owners and nonprofit and governmental organizations about the city’s homelessness problem. Riverside officials are considering a variety of programs to address the homeless issue in the city. Phil Pitchford, communication officer for the city, said the meeting was designed to bring […]