The United Nations recently adopted a resolution led by Togo to replace the historically distorting Mercator projection map with an equal-area model like the Equal Earth projection to more accurately represent the size of Africa.
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Irving Media Hosts Small Business Sustainability Summit in Riverside
Christen Irving hosted the Small Business Sustainability Summit at PassionNet Studios in Riverside to help entrepreneurs learn strategies for revenue diversification and long-term business resilience.
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Riverside Art Museum Appoints Museum Leader and Curator Vivian Zavataro as Executive Director
Overview: The Riverside Art Museum has appointed Vivian Zavataro as its next Executive Director, effective October 1, 2026. Zavataro, who currently leads the Ulrich Museum of Art, is expected to guide the institution’s dual sites, including The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture. Her background emphasizes community-centered engagement and international curation as she […]
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TruHealth & Wellness Clinic Opens in Riverside to Serve Region’s LGBTQ+ Community
Overview: On Friday, September 3, the TruHealth & Wellness Clinic celebrated its grand opening in Riverside, marking a significant expansion of healthcare access for the Inland Empire’s LGBTQ+ community. Founded by Gabriel Maldonado under the nonprofit TruEvolution, the new facility offers primary, behavioral, and specialty care. The outdoor event brought together local supporters and politicians […]
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Keeping it Real: Advocates Urge College Divestment Following Findings on Israeli Defense Ties
A new report highlighting millions in unreported Israeli military funding to American universities has sparked renewed calls for institutional divestment, drawing comparisons to historical anti-apartheid and anti-Vietnam War movements.
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RUSD Expands Career Technical Education with New Welding Program at John W. North High School
Overview: Riverside Unified School District recently launched its first Welding & Fabrication Technologies program at John W. North High School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Following a $61.5 million campus modernization project, more than 190 students now have access to state-of-the-art manufacturing tools and specialized training. This new pathway aims to enhance career readiness by preparing […]
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Expanding Economic Opportunity: Altura Credit Union Earns CDFI Certification to Support Inland Families and Businesses
Altura Credit Union has earned federal certification as a Community Development Financial Institution, enabling the expansion of affordable housing, small business loans, and financial literacy programs in Riverside County.
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Inland Empire Entrepreneurs Learn Practical AI Tools at Corona Business Event
Overview: Inland Empire entrepreneurs gathered Wednesday for the AI Business Summit, co-hosted by the Corona Chamber of Commerce and the Asian Business Association Inland Empire. The event provided hands-on workshops focused on practical AI applications, such as automated workflows and custom business apps. Organizers also used the summit to recognize local leaders for their contributions […]
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Riverside Honors Civic Leader Dell Roberts on His 90th Birthday with an official Dell Roberts Day
The City of Riverside officially recognized civic leader Adrian “Dell” Roberts with “Dell Roberts Day” on August 25, 2026, celebrating his 90th birthday and decades of community service.
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New Dell Roberts Gymnasium nears completion at Bordwell Park
The Dell Roberts Gymnasium in Riverside reached a significant milestone with its topping-out ceremony, while the community prepares to celebrate long-time advocate Dell Roberts’ 90th birthday.