By Louis Tozser “I stand before you as a candidate for the Democratic (Party) Nomination for the presidency of the United States of America,” Shirley Chisholm said on Jan. 25, 1972. Those words were spoken by a woman who made history decades ago on multiple levels. It would also start the 6 month series of…
By Caitlyn Nelson Christmas celebrations have started in the Inland Empire. 123 Farm kicked off the holiday spirit with its Christmas Nights Festival on the weekend of Nov. 9 through Nov. 13. One million lights wrap the trees, buildings and walkways creating a magical experience. Large nutcrackers stand in the entryways and front registers of…
By Angie Medina From the heavy sound of electric guitars to the smoothness of jazz, Penrose Record Room has it all. Located in the basement of the Life and Arts Center in downtown Riverside, this record store provides a well-rounded selection of music for everyone to enjoy. The shop which had its grand opening Oct….
By Stephen Day Riverside City College’s search for a permanent president has finally ended with the welcoming of Claire Oliveros. Oliveros brings long-needed stability to the office and allows the school to begin moving forward once again. The new president brings 29 years of experience in higher education having worked as an educator and an…
By Joannah Clemente Craft brew lovers and their four-legged friends gather at Riverside’s White Park on Oct. 14 for Barktoberfest, benefiting the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center. In partnership with Riverside County Department of Animal Services, this charitable cause paws-itively provides much-needed assistance to animals in the community. Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center’s…
By Caitlyn Nelson The Water Lantern Festival struck the hearts of its guests in Crestline California on Oct. 1 by allowing them to release personalized lanterns which lit up the water at Lake Gregory Regional Park. Family and friends gathered around the lake with lawn chairs and blankets to pay tribute to loved ones that…
By Victor Ledbetter Jr On the first Thursday of every month, Riverside Artswalk fills downtown Riverside with art, live entertainment and a sense of community. Street performers and vendor tents lined Main Street selling everything from handmade pottery and keychains to paintings and drawings on Oct. 5. Surrounding locations like The Center of Social…
By Yoseline Miranda Ontario Mills’ Imaginarium welcomes families to enjoy the beautiful scenery that makes for great photos, music and food from Sept. 22 through Nov. 5. “Our CEO, who is from China, viewed all these things as a child and carried all her ideas to America. She was able to build a company about…
By Angie Medina The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture held a free outdoor acoustic show by local band, Vicky Tafoya and the Big Beat. The band consists of Vicky Tafoya the lead singer, Matt Beld on guitar, George San Martin on saxophone, Mario Tafoya on drums and Mike Rodriguez on piano and…
By Angie Medina Fans had a chance to meet some of the most recognizable faces in the horror scene at Inland Empire’s largest horror and pop culture convention. Creep I.E. Con took place at the Ontario Convention Center on Sept. 23 and 24. The organizers work behind closed doors to connect with and bring in…
