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RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Businesses that move to the City of Riverside could receive a 40 percent break on their electricity bills in the first year of operation and a 20 percent rate reduction in the second year under the terms of a renewed economic development rate structure approved Tuesday by Riverside City Council. For more information on the program, call (951) 826-5485. Read More...

The City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is now accepting registration for the Riverside Raincross 5K Run/Walk at Historic Fairmount Park. Read More...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) officials announced today that a recent Internet blog report placing Riverside's drinking water among the worst in the nation is just plain wrong. Read More...

Based on our review of the water quality information provided by the City, the Department finds that the water provided by the City of Riverside to its customers meets all primary and secondary drinking water standards. Read More...

Riverside residents now have extra incentive to leave their cars in the garage and use public transportation, thanks to a new program - 'Riverside Go Transit.' All Riverside residents can purchase RTA bus passes from the City at substantial savings: 30 day passes will be discounted by 30% and 7 day passes at 25%. Read More...

As part of his daily routine, Fred Ehemann, senior water system operator with Riverside Public Utilities (RPU), cleans the Riverside Canal grating near Riverside Community College. The grating keeps large debris from moving downstream to booster stations. Read More...

The holidays are a time to bring together family, friends, and of course, food. While you may love to entertain, make sure one unexpected guest --the plumber-is not at your home this season. Your pipes, the environment and your pocketbook will thank you for it. Read More...

The city council passed an ordinance Tuesday that will cut water usage on new landscaping by more than 12 percent annually. Read More...

A Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) employee, his wife and son were killed in a fatal traffic accident this weekend.

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RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Drive, walk or ride your bicycle along Victoria Avenue and see why Riverside Public Works Department was recognized with the Outstanding Beautification Award from Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful (KRCB). Read More...